MVoelker

We are going on Valor in April. This is my 8th cruise but I have not been on the southern cruise. Thank you for the pictures and all the information. I have been to St. Thomas and St. Maarten several times and looking forward to the other three stops. I am happy to hear about St. Lucia because I have been a bit worried about this stop. We booked with Resort For A Day for two ports because we love having the beach and the Pools. Thank you again for the great review!

I also found it easier to call and actually got better deals. Both cabins got OBC but different amounts.

Price is a BIG factor for me too. I have been on 5 Carnival (6th booked) and one each on NCL and Disney (with no kids). I go to relax and agree with some of the others that I don't want or need so much "stuff." I also agree that the shows could be a bit better and I wish they would end the last night of on board "talent." We recently went on Magic and loved it.

#2 Molten Lava dessert :)

I have been east and west several times and now booked for southern.

thank you for the review mr.chris. We are going on this itinerary soon. I have been to two of the ports on prior cruises but anxious to hear what you think about the others.

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Of course, the decision is entirely yours, and you need to do what makes you comfortable. Just curious, where have you read all of those bad reviews?

I travel pretty frequently, and work part time in the industry. Horrible things happen everywhere, even at the other ports of call. Have a look at crime statistics in some if the major US cities.

Such a shame to miss such a beautiful island. Just my opinion of course.

"happygran;40925899"We were in St Lucia in February. We hadn't booked an excursion and after research on here decided to walk to Vigie beach. Once we arrived there were a group of local women cleaning up the beach. They were lovely but they advised us to move on as it wasn't safe. So we walked up the beach just past a big hotel. No sooner had we put our towels down, a young man came over..........offering protection in exchange for money. We purposely only brought a couple of dollars with us. At first I kept my head down and let my OH deal with him........but then he was getting really nasty...........he didn't believe that we didn't have any money and he was getting very agitated.........had 2 kids to feed etc.........Luckily he was harmless and we made a quick getaway......but I found it extremely intimidating. Those around the port area were much the same. We're due to go back to St Lucia next year but will pre-book a trip, take no money and wear no jewelry.

We've traveled all over......all round the Med........Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Italy, France, Spain, & North Africa, USA, Canada, Caribbean and this is the first time that we've felt intimidated at all."

From MVoelker:

I am usually not scared, I have traveled years with my kids because my husband doesn't like the warmer weather but I guess just second guessing with other posts on CC.

I have read so many bad reviews that I think we will not be getting off the ship. I had one poster reply "hateful" imo to that but I just don't want that risk. I am responsible for all the women in our group.

We are arriving in San Juan early around 2pm and using Carnival transportation. Ship leaves at 10pm. Does anyone think that its worth it for this port?

We were thinking of doing a day pass to the Westin. Why such a dislike from you navybankerteacher?

I have been to Jamaica twice. We did the Dunns River Falls and then last time we went to an all inclusive called Grand Palladium. It was AMAZING

I am also looking at this ship. I have sailed Disney, NCL, and Carnival so thank you for the comparisons.