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Carnival Valor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 07, 2024

Ship: Carnival Valor

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2462

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 months ago

Review summary

The number of photographers on the Promenade deck was was too much compared to our previous trips on the Valor. They've actually removed some seating to cram in more booths and they are there 24/7. That being said, the Valor has a great crew, most of whom are friendly and responsive. The ship is clean and well maintained, but it is needing the upcoming drydock to replaced cabin draperies, furniture, and bedding.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

From port parking to stepping aboard it was a fast, friendly experience.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

The only reason I'm giving a 4 instead of 5 is because the Washington Dining Room insisted on assigning our party of four to a booth each and every morning, and we had to request a table and having to wait until one came up again. I requested this from the desk at the restaurant two days straight, explaining my wife and brother were disabled. They never listened. This was the only issue we had with any of the staff. By contrast, we spoke to the Lincoln Room the first evening and they had a table ready for us every time.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ocean view room with two windows. We had to request a second seat (it had no couch) and the mini-fridge was very loud. Everything was taken care of by 3:30pm. And the fridge was replaced with a new one!