belkin Posted May 28, 2007 #1 Share Posted May 28, 2007 We are looking to sail on 11/25 and can't decide between these two ships. Does anyone have any input that may help us make a decision? I see the Valor is a couple years newer than the legend. It looks like the difference in the itinerary is that the Legend goes to Cozumel and the Valor goes to Roatan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yurita Posted May 29, 2007 #2 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Went on the Valor on May 13 and the Legend was also docked everywere with us except for Roatan. I personally chose the Valor because of 3 things: 1. Roatan. I knew the Legend did not go to Roatan and I wanted to visit it because of the coral and barrier reef, also it's almost a virgin port, which means, the nature is beautiful and it is not exploted. 2nd, the price difference was about $150 less than the Legend and 3rd, because the Valor is newer. I am glad I did get the Valor, some people we talked to in Costa Maya did say they would have liked to visit Roatan instead of Conzumel. We live in Tampa and the Legend would have been better than driving 5 hours to Miami, but hey, Roatan was worth it!! in fact was our fav. port. If you need help with the excursions, or anything, just write back, I'll make sure to check this thread again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted May 29, 2007 #3 Share Posted May 29, 2007 We are looking to sail on 11/25 and can't decide betweenthese two ships. Does anyone have any input that may help us make a decision? I see the Valor is a couple years newer than the legend. It looks like the difference in the itinerary is that the Legend goes to Cozumel and the Valor goes to Roatan. I would do the Valor for sure: Cabin Safes and Blow Dryers: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=415027 Valor's Self Service Laundry: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=321777 Valor's Chocolate Buffet: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=321739 Valor's ShowGirls: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=335424 Valor's Fish & Chips: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=361778 Valor's Lobster Night: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=527026 Live from the Valor Thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=317552 Live from the Holiday Inn Miami: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=316151 Valor's Pizza and Burgers: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=342832 Valor's Hair Salon: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=321974 Valor's Webcam: http://www.mediacons.it/infoCarnival...alor&channel=1 Valor's Hair Salon: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=321974 Valor's Capers at a Glance: http://members.cox.net/wennfred4/Caper.html Valor's Camp Carnival: Ages 2-5 years http://members.cox.net/wennfred3/2-5.html Ages 6-8 years http://members.cox.net/wennfred2/6-8.html Ages 9-11 years http://members.cox.net/wennfred3/9-11.html Ages 12-14 http://members.cox.net/wennfred4/12-14.html Under 2 years old http://members.cox.net/wennfred2/Under2.html Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhblondy Posted May 29, 2007 #4 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Go on the Valor. A group of 14 of us went on the Legend back in January. They were very short staffed -- so the service was not up to par. I did post a review, so you can read about the experiences we had on the Legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliot Ness Posted May 29, 2007 #5 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I think you'd have a great time on either ship. The Valor is a little newer but also holds more passengers. As noted it goes to Roatan where the Legend goes to Cozumel, so the ports might be a deciding factor. We did the Valor last year and had a great time, but decided to try the Legend (Spirit class ship) out of Tampa this year. I would prefer Roatan over Coz, but a lot of folks love that port. The legend has been getting very good reviews since it started sailing out of Tampa, and I think Tampa might be a bit easier to embark from than Miami. This is one where you could almost just toss a coin to decide and be a winner either way it lands. Good luck and have a great cruise! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reno3 Posted May 30, 2007 #6 Share Posted May 30, 2007 We had booked the Legend this past April and had to cancel for injury. I am (was) already to rebook for April 08. Now I have read some postings about the Valor and Roatan:confused: I am not sure what to do:rolleyes: What are some good tours for Roatan? Myself, DH and DS (age 12). DH does not snorkel. DS and myself are always on the go go go. In the orther ports we had planned... Grand Cayman - Stingray city/turtle farm/Hell Belize - Cavetubing with Yhony Cozumel - Paradise Beach (DH really wanted this for his own day, he says he needs a vacation after going on vacation with me:D ) Costa Maya - Chacchoben ruins Also why is the Valor price lower than Legend if it is a new and bigger ship? What to do...What to do.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margincall Posted May 30, 2007 #7 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Well i hope all the people who are saying Valor are right because we will be on the 11-25 cruise. Roatan looks great and i cant wait to see the Mayan ruins in Costa Maya. We hope to see you onboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec2007w3boys Posted May 30, 2007 #8 Share Posted May 30, 2007 We decided on the Valor and are sailing Nov 25 with my husband, mother and three sons. At first I couldn't decide between ships going out of Miami. Then, I discovered the Legend out of Tampa. My dh and I went back and forth as Tampa is a bit closer drive from Ohio then Miami (we later decided to most likely fly). Anyways, the deciding factor were Roatan, the size of the ship and what I read on CC. :) Good luck with your decision - I still question myself weekly on just about everything related to decisions regarding the trip!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yurita Posted May 30, 2007 #9 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Hi all, just to answer some of your questions about Roatan. It was our fav. port. We took the Canopy tour and then Tabyana beach. Do not miss it!!! we booked it through Carnival's website. I heard a lot of people say they had an amazing time with Victor, but when I contacted him, he charged me $40.00 per person to a private driver all day, then $35.00 per person to enter the canopy tour, so we Checked Carnival's website and The canopy tour plus Tabyana beach was $79 per person, so we decided to book through Carnival because it was going to be about the same price and we knew if something happen, we would be better with Carnival than anyone else. This excursion was amazing and if you plan to book it, do it as fast as you can. Prices were about $120.00 when we were abord. Our friends decided to book this excursion two days before and it was already sold out. We booked it about 2 months before sailing. Tabyana beach was beautiful, the coral was amazing, the best coral I've snorkle!!! if you do not want to do any canopy tour, simply go to Tabyana and spend the day there... make sure to book through carnival because it's a private beach. If you take a taxi with the locals, you won't have access to chairs. You'll love this port, but make sure you book an excursion because this port is extremelly poor, therefore, it's depressing if you don't have anything to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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