ragethjj23

Thank you. I have been looking at celebrity cruise lines and will check out the eclipse!

Should I have asked what was the best ship you were on and why? OBVIOUSLY everyone has an opinion and I am just looking for ideas.

As is your reply. I'm simply asking what more experienced cruisers felt was the best ship that they have been on and why they felt that way. I never said I would choose based on the best response, but I will look into those ships recommended. I was already looking into the allure of the seas and it getting positive feedback is great. I appreciate all the helpful responses.

Yes we haven't been our first cruise but we still wanna plan our next :) did you have any suggestions of good ships?

 

This is such a funny and endearing question! You have not yet cruised -- you don't yet know that your cruise will not turn out to be "all about the ship!" You may love Valor and never be tempted to sail on any other ship! Just wait, and after you've sailed, think about what you did and didn't like about the ship itself (if you find anything you didn't like) and then you'll know more what you are looking for, and even whether your next cruise truly should be "all about the ship."

 

I remember before our first cruise, I was poring over photos of ships (interior and exterior), thinking that how the ship looked -- what color the upholstery was, what kind of artwork was to be found, how the bow was shaped (believe it or not, I thought this would actually be important to me!) -- would influence my enjoyment of my cruise. I do not deny that these aspects are somewhat important -- a spectacularly beautiful atrium is a spectacularly beautiful atrium, after all. But in the end, I have realized that it is ambiance, service, passenger mix, and many other factors that make the greatest difference to me.

 

But don't think that the itinerary will not influence your feelings about the ship you experienced them on! It can make a difference. I have a fondness for particular ships not only because of the ship itself, but because of the places it took me! I have never been taken anywhere except Nassau by more than one ship, so my feelings about the ships I've sailed on are interconnected with the ports I associate them with.

 

And no matter how many other ships you try, you will probably have a fondness for Valor because it was your first ship! (It's a little like your first kiss...)

Thanks for the responses so far. Great stuff to look into. Interested in whatever other experiences people have had.:)

We were looking at the allure. Why did you like it?

Regardless of line, what ship was the best you have been on and why? My wife and I will be going on our first cruise with carnival on the valor. We choose this cruise for its itinerary (San juan, st. Thomas, st kitts, barbados, st lucia, st. Maarten) and want our next to be more because of the ship. Thanks!

My wife and I are planning our trip on the valor next year. We are thinking the catamaran trip on st. kitts and the pirate tours on st marten. We don't have kids, so our interests may be different than yours as we are looking for a fun time but just a thought.

I think you made the right choice, that $12.50 pp isn't worth taking an inferior location or room. It looks great!

 

Ya we are really excited. Interior room with a mini view/sky light thing?! lol..anyway, cant wait for our first cruise!

Just for future reference, is the disadvantage to the Riviera deck the waves, or is that just near the bow? I know someone said that you want cabins below you, which would give the main deck the advantage as you suggest.

 

I think I'm going to book straight through Carnival next time and avoid all the nonsense. It seems that some cabins are unavailable outside of Carnival's website...

 

I almost booked through American discount cruises to get th3 $25 OBC but changed my mind in the end.. Saw a video on youtube that showed room 2221 (I booked 2220) and it looks spacious!

 

My wife and I are planning a cruise on the Carnival Valor, and thought we would use St Thomas as a beach day/Shopping day. Any recommendations of a beach with shops near by? Any near the port or is a taxi ride necessary?

My wife and I are planning our first cruise, and we were recommended to go to the boatyard on Barbados. We were thinking of doing a catamaran and snorkeling excursion on st kitts. Should we stick with that or are there better catamaran excursionson Barbados?

Looking for a fun excursion on st kitts. We are traveling on the carnival valor and would like to do a fun adventurous excursion here. Anyone know of one? We were thinking a sailing and snorkeling excursion would be fun. An comments would be appreciated!

Anyone try this excursion on the island? How was it?

We are room 2220 on the valor next September. Cant wait! Anyone had that PT room before?

Great I will add that to the list of things to look into! Thanks!

Thanks for the ideas! Any more will be appreciated. Are any of the ports tendered?

I am trying to plan a cruise on the Valor. Any advice? Any good excursions my wife and I should do? Ive heard the boatyard on Barbados is fun...anything else? Thanks