Wennfred Posted March 28, 2006 Author #126 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Fred, like many others I’d like to thank you for all of the great info and pics you have provided us with so far. It seems like every time I check the boards you have more pictures and information posted and your mini-reviews have been great. As a future cruiser on the Valor your threads have been very helpful and we have really enjoyed being able to enjoy a cruise through your words and pictures. John Thanks John, I had a blast posting this tread and taking these pictures:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted March 28, 2006 Author #127 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Can you go into more detail about the transfers you purchased from the pursers desk - did you pre arrange those or do they have them available for anyone who needs a ride back to MIA? On the last day at Sea they will post on a board by the pursers desk and also a flyer they leave you in your cabin with various excursions while in Miami, you can always go to the pursers desk any time of the week to purchase these transfers to Miami Airport or FLL. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbean_mom Posted March 28, 2006 #128 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Wennfred I have enjoyed seeing a review of the Valor from the Western Itinerary. We were on Valor for the eastern cruise end of February. Your pics were great! We will have to try those ports of call sometime. I loved your "new friend" pic. MIsharona:Sorry I saw many buckets of beers and forgot to ask how much they were. MIsharona - end of February they were $19 and some odd change with the gratuity included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam185 Posted March 28, 2006 #129 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Fred, I saw on another board that you were posting the Capers. Thanks so much. We have a small group currently on the Roll Call boards and we are trying to decide on a place to meet after the muster drill. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted March 28, 2006 Author #130 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Fred, I saw on another board that you were posting the Capers. Thanks so much. We have a small group currently on the Roll Call boards and we are trying to decide on a place to meet after the muster drill. Any recommendations? A good spot where everyone can see the ship off is on Deck 10 aft, Thats where the rails are, Deck 9 Aft is enclosed with windows. So if they go back on deck 9 Lido deck aft where the spas are, then just go up the ladder and youre there, pick the corner that has the view of MacArthur Cswy and the nice homes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke729 Posted March 28, 2006 #131 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hi Fred, You mentioned that your room steward was going to show you a aft wrap balcony stateroom, did you get to see one? I am curious how they are set up as we have one on our upcoming cruise on the Valor. Thanks! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusintogether Posted March 28, 2006 #132 Share Posted March 28, 2006 :eek: I couldn't believe it when I read something about a murder/body bag..... So was it a medical emergency or a domestic disturbance that ended horribly? I am just blown away. :eek: -Amanda PS FRED, MY DH SAYS THANK YOU!!!! He was so happy to hear about he fountain. I am looking forward to your pics, will you be posting more? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blndiebby25 Posted March 28, 2006 #133 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Fred, great review! It was interesting to see the day to day activities. What is the price of the Travelog? Have you watched it yet? Is it worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted March 28, 2006 Author #134 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hi Fred, You mentioned that your room steward was going to show you a aft wrap balcony stateroom, did you get to see one? I am curious how they are set up as we have one on our upcoming cruise on the Valor. Thanks! Michael No Sorry Michael, when we left our cabin, they folks were still sleeping so we couldnt get inside and take those picutures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted March 28, 2006 Author #135 Share Posted March 28, 2006 . I am looking forward to your pics, will you be posting more? Thanks again! Im not sure if you seen the Chocolate Buffet tread with the link with my pictures, go here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=321739 Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted March 28, 2006 Author #136 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Fred, great review! It was interesting to see the day to day activities. What is the price of the Travelog? Have you watched it yet? Is it worth it? The Travelog DVD Cost like 29.00 and I got the Ships bridge and engine DVD free with that. Im going go watch the Travelog now, The main reason why I got it is to see what the other excursions look like, that will help me select my next excursion. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adesmone Posted March 28, 2006 #137 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Fred, We would be very interested in the 20D settings you used in low light situations such as the nightly shows. Would you mind posting them here? Thanks, Amanda and Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathgal Posted March 28, 2006 #138 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Yes!! Your Babelito is our Bablelito!! The boys still talk about all of the food that "Fun Bobby" brought them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted March 28, 2006 Author #139 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Yes!! Your Babelito is our Bablelito!! The boys still talk about all of the food that "Fun Bobby" brought them!! There is only 1 Babalito in the Fleet, and Im glad we had him. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted March 28, 2006 Author #140 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Fred, We would be very interested in the 20D settings you used in low light situations such as the nightly shows. Would you mind posting them here? Thanks, Amanda and Jason The following is what I did: TV Mode ISO Speed 1600 WB White Balance to AWB AF Mode to AI Focus or AI Servo Drive Mode to single shot Exposure Compensation to Center Shutter Speed between 20 and 40 If you have your TV Mode settings like this, then all you have to adust is the Shutter speed and experiment with that in a dark room. Lens was the Sigma 70-300mm zoom Hope that helps Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaLiSoCcErCHiKkA Posted March 29, 2006 #141 Share Posted March 29, 2006 hey all teens on the valor, sailing on 4-9-06. my name is alyssa & im from california. im going on the cruise in a few weeks & i wasnt able to bring a friend. im hoping to find some other teen who is in my position to maybe meet up with.. im 13 & any girls who would like to meet up around the same age who are also sailing on the same week, please reply. hoping to find someone who can have fun & chill, lets myspace before we meet up. thanks :) -ALYSSA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted March 30, 2006 Author #142 Share Posted March 30, 2006 One thing that came to mind was that I didnt notice too many kids on this Cruise, and the ones I ran into were very well behaved, I was surprised to see kids hold the elevator doors for people etc. We a great set of kids onboard this cruise. To all the Mommies on the Valor, Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scampi Posted March 30, 2006 #143 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Wennfred, I've spent the morning reading this awesome review! We were on the Carnival Conquest last December which is a sister ship of the Valor. Your review & pictures brought back great memories of the meals, fish & chips on the deck above the buffet and that sinful Chocolate Buffet! I even saw the Moby Dick boat in Grand Cayman that we were on in your picture of your stingray tour, the one on the far right. As for your cabin, we were in one of those wrap around aft 9A cabins, 8455 & your room looked just as roomy if not more so than ours. I am so looking forward to being your shipmate on our upcoming Mexican Riviera Pride cruise. How fortunate we are to have such a concientious & helpful cruise critic member in our rollcall group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onebusyman Posted March 30, 2006 #144 Share Posted March 30, 2006 The room we saw and inspected was a bit larger and roomier. The room has kinda an odd angle, like a wedge shape. Lots and lots of room on the Balcony. Maybe 10 or more folks. No couch in the ones we looked at. That seems odd. And I don't remember any extra drawers for your things. I also have to agree that the few kids we saw on board were great kids. The week before we had a lot more kids on baoad. But I also thought they were just being kids and having fun. Like pushing all the lift buttons. But hay I did the samething for our next door neighbor one night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pardoni Posted March 30, 2006 #145 Share Posted March 30, 2006 The most entertaining folks on the boat was the boys with the large foam cowboy hats, and the group that crossed dressed on one of the formal nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arf2005 Posted March 30, 2006 #146 Share Posted March 30, 2006 The most entertaining folks on the boat was the boys with the large foam cowboy hats, and the group that crossed dressed on one of the formal nights We thought these boys were college students but heard later they were NYC firefighters. Do you know if that was true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justme_123 Posted March 31, 2006 #147 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Wennfred I would Like to comment on the kids on the cruise! lol I ran into alot of them. Walking down the stairwells and they were all sitting on the stairs and I would say excuse me, and one young lady responded back, "Well Excuse me" lol and just nudged over a little bit My brother and sister in law were on their way to dinner and a 10 year old boy meets them in the elevator and says "Can I have 30 dollars" My brother almost fell over shocked at the rudeness lol! I was also very upset to see the kids over crowding the adults only hot tub everytime I went to use it... not once did I get to use it =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelz66 Posted March 31, 2006 #148 Share Posted March 31, 2006 hey all teens on the valor, sailing on 4-9-06. my name is alyssa & im from california. im going on the cruise in a few weeks & i wasnt able to bring a friend. im hoping to find some other teen who is in my position to maybe meet up with.. im 13 & any girls who would like to meet up around the same age who are also sailing on the same week, please reply. hoping to find someone who can have fun & chill, lets myspace before we meet up. thanks :) -ALYSSA Alyssa...there is a teen dance every night in the dance club. You may also want to check out the roll call board for the Valor and find th post for your week. There may be others there that would not find your post here so easily.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted April 1, 2006 Author #149 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Wennfred I would Like to comment on the kids on the cruise! lol I ran into alot of them. Walking down the stairwells and they were all sitting on the stairs and I would say excuse me, and one young lady responded back, "Well Excuse me" lol and just nudged over a little bit My brother and sister in law were on their way to dinner and a 10 year old boy meets them in the elevator and says "Can I have 30 dollars" My brother almost fell over shocked at the rudeness lol! I was also very upset to see the kids over crowding the adults only hot tub everytime I went to use it... not once did I get to use it =( Wow, I didnt see those little weasels !!!, I would of ask them what cabin they were from then called their parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopdloops Posted April 1, 2006 #150 Share Posted April 1, 2006 thank u for your awesome review, i loved your pics. i am going on the valor in feb and we have the same room. your pics are much better than carnival as able to send me. one more thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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