Aviendah Posted January 21, 2012 Author #126 Share Posted January 21, 2012 First of all, you have amazing brochure quality photos!! You can't be a newbie to DSLRs! :D Your photo review brings back great memories of our Valor cruise a couple of years ago. Thanks for sharing!!! Your comment is more than kind! Out of 6,000 photos I was bound to get a few good ones! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeport2739 Posted January 21, 2012 #127 Share Posted January 21, 2012 These are beautiful pictures. What kind of camera did you use? Where did you purchase it? We are going on the Valor on 18 February. How do you compare it to other ships you have been on? We've been on the Miracle in 2009 and Dream in 2010. How was food and service? Hope you post more pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachmo9085 Posted January 22, 2012 #128 Share Posted January 22, 2012 First, thanks for all the pictures! It is awesome to see this many pictures of the ship because it really helps you get a feel for the ship. Second, I hope you can answer this question (or anyone else who was recently on Valor): I didn't see any pictures, but does Valor have the Serenity Deck? On CruiseCritic.com, the version of the deck plans they have say that there is a Serenity Deck. On Carnival.com, the deck plans do NOT show Serenity, so I'm confused =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviendah Posted January 22, 2012 Author #129 Share Posted January 22, 2012 First, thanks for all the pictures! It is awesome to see this many pictures of the ship because it really helps you get a feel for the ship. Second, I hope you can answer this question (or anyone else who was recently on Valor): I didn't see any pictures, but does Valor have the Serenity Deck? On CruiseCritic.com, the version of the deck plans they have say that there is a Serenity Deck. On Carnival.com, the deck plans do NOT show Serenity, so I'm confused =( Yes there is a Serenity Deck on Deck 12! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviendah Posted January 22, 2012 Author #130 Share Posted January 22, 2012 These are beautiful pictures. What kind of camera did you use? Where did you purchase it? We are going on the Valor on 18 February. How do you compare it toother ships you have been on? We've been on the Miracle in 2009 and Dream in 2010. How was food and service? Hope you post more pictures. Nikon D40 (got the super wide lens instead of upgrading the camera body) SB 400 Flash with diffuser Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD LD Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon PowerShot SD980IS with Canon underwater housing Sony HD Handycam Most of the photos I've posted were taken with the Sigma ultra wide lens. We loved the Valor; everything about it was enjoyable. Food and service met or exceeded our expectations. I would definitely recommend the Valor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkdoob Posted January 22, 2012 #131 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Thank you for your most excellent post. If anyone needs to get stoked for their upcoming Valor cruise, your pics and review are the place to go. She's as beautiful as the day she first sailed. We are very excited to board the Valor once again. Great job! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosiegirl Posted January 22, 2012 #132 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Yes there is a Serenity Deck on Deck 12! and its photos like this that tell us people clearly do NOT obey the NO CHILD UNDER 18 rule for the Serenity deck ( other occupants present or not).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkdoob Posted January 23, 2012 #133 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Even if you're the first people on board on embarkation day, no child should make it ten paces into the serenity zone while scoping out such an awesome ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviendah Posted January 23, 2012 Author #134 Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) Thank you for pointing out our non-compliance with the rules. If you must know, there was a crew member who noticed I was taking pictures and he invited us in to take pictures of the Serenity area. I took a photo opportunity when other passengers wouldn't mind; as you can see. I certainly wouldn't impose my children on other passengers in the Serenity area; had they been there. I actually told the boys not to enter and the crew member invited them to walk in and take a look around. Edited January 23, 2012 by Aviendah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkdoob Posted January 23, 2012 #135 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Very cool of Carnival to show all of you the ship. Your pics make it clear how empty the ship was. DW is now shopping for a wide angle for her D-7000. Your pics have stirred her cruise enthusiasm for our upcoming cruise. Thanks again for getting us fired up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeport2739 Posted January 23, 2012 #136 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks. We are going to look for this camera and get one if not too expensive. Hope our pictures will be as good as yours! You did a great job taking them!! Glad you liked the Valor so much and I am sure we will too! Looks like a Beautiful ship!!!! Would like to add pictures when we get back, but new to the boards and do not know how to post them. Any help would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeport2739 Posted January 23, 2012 #137 Share Posted January 23, 2012 We are going to the southern caribbean on the Valor Feb.18 and would love to know what you did for excursions and how you liked them. We will be on the 7th deck about in the middle. We loved Aviendah,s pictures of the Valor and can't wait to get on her. Have a wonderful trip!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachmo9085 Posted January 23, 2012 #138 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Yes there is a Serenity Deck on Deck 12! Thank you for such a quick response! Man, I cannot wait to cruise again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted January 23, 2012 #139 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thank you for sharing your photos, excellent by the way. Awesome. Was in Belize in Dec, opted for the cave tubing. I believe we'll do this or caye caulker next time- Nov 2012. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviendah Posted January 24, 2012 Author #140 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I haven't posted the Fun Times because it looks like John Heald keeps these updated on his blog. http://johnhealdsblog.com/funtimes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted January 24, 2012 #141 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Great pictures! Thanks you for all the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Beach Posted January 30, 2012 #142 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Thank you for pointing out our non-compliance with the rules. If you must know, there was a crew member who noticed I was taking pictures and he invited us in to take pictures of the Serenity area. I took a photo opportunity when other passengers wouldn't mind; as you can see. I certainly wouldn't impose my children on other passengers in the Serenity area; had they been there. I actually told the boys not to enter and the crew member invited them to walk in and take a look around. Owned!!! :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michi41 Posted February 7, 2012 #143 Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) I love your pictures! A natural talent :) I am now shopping for a new wide angle lens for our Valor cruise in April. Edited February 7, 2012 by michi41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean1000 Posted February 7, 2012 #144 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Your pictures were beautiful. The Valor is an awesome ship. We sail on her April 28 for an Eastern Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cawagner Posted February 7, 2012 #145 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Your pictures are amazing! Thanks for sharing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWJs Posted February 16, 2012 #146 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thanks so much for your pictures and review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newdestination Posted February 17, 2012 #147 Share Posted February 17, 2012 I'm a fellow Iowan who really enjoyed your excellent review and photos. My daughter and I just got off the Legend last Sunday. We also went to Bannister Island and loved it. I thought we got fairly good photos with an old point and shoot but yours are stunning. Thanks for taking time to do the review! We really enjoyed these Western Caribbean ports and the Legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1trim Posted February 17, 2012 #148 Share Posted February 17, 2012 All I can say is WOW! .....and Thank you for the Great Pictures! going on the Valor June 3rd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksmdcruisin Posted February 20, 2012 #149 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I so enjoyed this! Your photos put me in a "gotta take a cruise soon" mood! Thanks for taking the time to post everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviendah Posted February 21, 2012 Author #150 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I'm glad these photos have proven useful! The Valor is awesome; we can't wait to take another cruise with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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