Thread: carnival valor

Day 1 Maimi Florida Sunny and 80 Got to the port around 12 and was on the ship poolside by 1230 I have to say I was afraid of the new self check-in but it want so quick I loved it. Got to go to our room too as soon as we got on. We got our luggage by 6 and was off to the dining room to eat.
Day 2 At sea Sunny and 80 again. Poolside by 9 and getting some sun,. Poolgames are kinds stupid but it was still a fun day. Formal night
Day 3 Grand Cayman. Sunny and 85 Tendered over to the port. we tryed booking an activity but was sold out and i am glad it was. It was 30 a person to go to seven mile beach which included a lounge chair a welcome drink and transportation we paid 4 for a taxi and 10 for a chair and 4 on the way back. we did see the people that did the activity they were in the same area as we were. The show was great the comedy show was great
Day 4 Isle rotan Sunny and 85 again HOw great we went to maya key it was 59.95 per person but so worth it. Beach was wonderful and the island is nothing like I have been to before there was a freshwater pool, bar, food gift shop and animal that they rescued. George the monkey is in love with everyone she hugs you and kisses you. Its just a short boat ride. This was my favorite stop cant wait to go back. The show at night was great again. Another comedy show too.
Day 5 Belize Sunny and 85 again. Nothing good to say about this at all except the weather. The tendered you about 5 miles out, The boat ride took about 20 minutes and there nothing good at the port. Ran down shops and nothing good inside. Cheap purses there if you are into designers ( i believe they ae fake) So we stayed there for about 15 minutes and went back and went to the pool. Whcich was nice cause they was no one there. Show great again this was our other formal night
Day 6 Cozmel Rain and 70 I mean storms like you could not believe but still got off and did a little shopping. Then just went back and relaxed shipped was rocking really bad alot of sick people at night
Day 7 At sea Rain again. about 3 the sun was coming out a little but then turned to rain again last night show was great it featured all the kareoko winners from the week (sorry cant spell that )
Had to get off ship we got Tag 6 and got off around 830 and got our luggage which was a nightmare, The lines for customs was so long we waited a hour.
I would have to say Carnival comedy shows were great they had two a a night one for over 18 and the a xrtaed one at 12 I would like to see more pool games and maybe something like the quest on RCCL. The cruise was great sodas cards are a great thing my husband and daughter got one and we could have only got one they dont pay attention to the name on the card so anyone can use it

Also Dont take the train For Ft lauderdale to Miami not worth it

Thanks for sharing with us!

A few questions for you....
How was the ship? Good condition?
Dining room experience good? Waitstaff and food good?
What kind of cabin did you have and did you like it?

Tell us about the train, please. Why wasn't it worth it? Did you have problems with your luggage?

Thanks for the review. I have never been on that ship. Did you take any pictures of the ship, pool, atrium, etc, that you can share with us?

A tour good...

Thanks for the review; sorry you were disappointed with Tri -Rail.

We ended a cruise once at Port Everglades, had a cab to Tri-Rail station, and caught a train to West Palm Beach. Returning we were flying from Miami back to the UK, Tri Rail and Amtrak who uses the same track end about a ten minute free shuttle ride to the airport.

We had no problem with the train, as carriages were double decker plenty of room for luggage. Price was $5 from West Palm Beach, probably more now as this was a few years ago.

In the past we have used Cruise Connection, a coach from Daytona Beach and from many Florida cities to Port Everglades and Miami. Unfortunately they ceased trading in March this year and some of the Florida runs to the ports are being undertaken by The Florida Express Bus.