gymbrat33 Posted December 20, 2004 #1 Share Posted December 20, 2004 I worked half day since I live 30 minutes away from the Port of Miami. When I left work I decided to look for my camera. It was nowhere to be found. I drove back home(10 minute drive) and I had left it on my bed. It was super cold so I overpacked for the cold weather that I wasn't expecting. When I reached the Port of Miami there weren't any porters. Everyone had to carry their own luggage. I wasn't happy about this because you cannot imagine how much I overpacked. I packed as if I was going on a 7 day cruise. I had a large piece of luggage along with a super heavy carry on and my purse which was also super heavy. Embarkation: It went smoothly. Parking: The Carnival parking lot was not available for anyone to park in. We had to park at the Royal Carribean one and brought back on a shuttle with our luggage. Ship: The ship is absolutely beautiful. It is super fancy. Pool deck: Due to the cold weather, there were not many people in this area. I don't know if there were many people on deck during the sail away party. Atmosphere: There were many happy people on board. I did not hear one complaint from anyone during the whole trip. There were not many kids aboard this cruise. I ran into one of my students on the ship. There were a lot of Carnival employees aboard this ship. (I spoke to my PVP this morning and she told me that she was there because it was their company party). Shows: They were both brand new shows and not to be missed. One features music from the 80's. Food: The food was excelent. They had the chocolate buffet on this 2 day cruise. It was delicious. The first night the ship was really rocking. I went to the dining room to change my dinner seating time, and a whole bunch of glasses broke. After this I returned to my cabin to get ready for dinner, but I became real sea sick. I was calling room service for 2 hours until I finally reached them to order orange juice and a turkey sandwich. This made me feel a lot better. I left my cabin at 10:40 to catch the 2nd show. I went to the casino, Karaoke, and a few clubs after that. Naussau: I was ready to go to the beach, but it was super cold in Naussau also. We went to the Atlantis resort. We loved it! Before leaving Nassau they made an announcement for all the Sensation and Fascination employees to disembark the ship bacause we were leaving. Those 2 ships were docked with the Valor in Nassau and they were allowed to view the ship. What I missed the most about this cruise were the game shows, the Newly and not so Newlywed Game , Bingo, and The men's hairy chest contest. The cruise was too short. I highly recommend this ship. I will be sailing her again in the summer. I went to work for half day after the cruise and the kids told me, "A---(one of my students) went on a cruise," and when I told them that I ran into him they started cracking up and couldn't believe me. These are 2nd graders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotadragon Posted December 20, 2004 #2 Share Posted December 20, 2004 It sounds wonderful and I saw the photos of your cruise, very nice! We still have 300+ days until we'll be on the Valor, but I'm already getting excited! You'll have to write another review after you get back from your second Valor cruise. :) Where does that one go anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayrashke Posted December 20, 2004 #3 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Thanks for your review. Glad you had a good mini-cruise! It does sound like you overpacked-LOL! We are on Valor Jan.23/05. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjohn159d Posted December 20, 2004 #4 Share Posted December 20, 2004 It was super cold HMM, must have been in the high 50's. huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherGeek Posted December 20, 2004 #5 Share Posted December 20, 2004 I'll take "super cold" in Nassau over this 10 degree wind chills in the Midwest any day! Sounds like you had a great time. I can't wait to sail her in Feb. Thank you for posting your review :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staylor Posted December 20, 2004 #6 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Thanks for the trip report. I am glad you had fun even though the weather didn't cooperate. Was there any new or special about the cabins? Did they have a combination safe? Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forchunut1 Posted December 20, 2004 #7 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Thanks for the review! I will be there in 11 days and can hardly wait! I plan to take lots of pics. It always seems like you are taking a lot of pictures but then when you get home it never seems like that many. So, I'm going to take more than I imagine I would ever want to see. After all, this will be the newest and biggest ship I have ever been on! Can't wait to read some other reviews before we leave! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeRon Posted December 20, 2004 #8 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Where are these photos?? I woudl love to see them. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forchunut1 Posted December 21, 2004 #9 Share Posted December 21, 2004 I forgot to ask if the Valor was decorated for Christmas? Didn't really look like it from the photos. I'm sort of hoping it isn't so I can really enjoy and take in the decor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariaCallas Posted December 21, 2004 #10 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Forchunut: The ship was not decorated 15-17 Dec, but I suspect it is now. Someone "in the know" said that Carnival was going to have a Christmas party ... either Friday or Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbrat33 Posted December 21, 2004 Author #11 Share Posted December 21, 2004 You're Welcome! I'm glad that you enjoyed the review. Tjohn, 65 degrees for me is super cold for me. I'm used to 80 degrees weather. Yes, they had safes, but I think they were the ones where you have to scan your credit card. Deron, write your e-mail on this thread and I'll e-mail them to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeRon Posted December 21, 2004 #12 Share Posted December 21, 2004 derontucker@hotmail.com Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemingway Posted December 21, 2004 #13 Share Posted December 21, 2004 I was also on the 2-day and would agree with all of the positive comments above.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSpray Posted December 21, 2004 #14 Share Posted December 21, 2004 gymbrat33, I am going on the Valor on the 30th of Jan. We have been looking all over for pictures of the Valor, with no luck. :( Will you please e-mail me pictures from the cruise? Thank you very much! srcady@earthlink.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticacatmom Posted December 21, 2004 #15 Share Posted December 21, 2004 I finally got to see gymbrats pictures and they were great. I also go on the Valor January 23rd, and am really looking forward to it. I love photography so I know I'll be taking a lot of pictures. Will post them when I get back:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbrat33 Posted December 22, 2004 Author #16 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Thank you! I'm glad that you liked them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariaCallas Posted December 22, 2004 #17 Share Posted December 22, 2004 http://www.photoshow.net/view/reXylELud It takes a couple of minutes to load. Turn up your speakers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valorbride Posted December 22, 2004 #18 Share Posted December 22, 2004 The photo show was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much. Somehow you made the Valor look wonderful. Now I am excited again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowball Posted December 22, 2004 #19 Share Posted December 22, 2004 MariaCallas - thank you so much for sharing your slide show with us!!! You did a fantastic job!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crewsn Posted December 22, 2004 #20 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Hey gymbrat....could you please send me those pictures also. I can't wait to see them, I'm sailing on 3/13...gpilotte07@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherGeek Posted December 22, 2004 #21 Share Posted December 22, 2004 The slideshow is fantastic! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlascheid Posted December 22, 2004 #22 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Great photo show!! Thank you so much for posting them. Gymbrat...could you please email me your photos when you get a chance.I'd really love to see them.... mlascheid@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCLgoddess Posted December 22, 2004 #23 Share Posted December 22, 2004 http://www.photoshow.net/view/reXylELud It takes a couple of minutes to load. Turn up your speakers! hey thanks for the slideshow. i wish the pics didn't go by so fast cuz it was hard to really look at them, but from what i saw everything keeps getting better! i'm so siked for this cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticd1 Posted December 22, 2004 #24 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Thanks Gymbrat for the review! It sounds awesome. I also saw your pics, very cool. You know we all appreciate you posting them. Maria....The slide show was fantastic! You took some nice shots. I wish I could've slowed some down, but if I could do it at my pace it would take me a week to look at all of them! Thank you so much for posting it! Sspray....Come over to the Roll Call board and meet some of your fellow Valor cruisers for the Jan. 30th sailing. We would be happy to chat with you and share info. It's gonna be a blast!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbrat33 Posted December 22, 2004 Author #25 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Maria, Thank you for the slideshow! Your pictures are awesome! You're a great photographer. Thank you! I'm glad that you liked the pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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