All things Valor!

[mustardgirl]

Hello everyone! I am hoping to get lots of responses in order to have somewhere that everyone can go to find out all kinds of helpful information about the Valor!

So post any helpful tips about cruising on the Valor here! Any secret decks, great spots to hang out, things you wished you had known about sooner on your cruise on the valor, or even photos.

Thanks in advance everyone!

:D

[RobertL88]

I was on the Valor in 2010 and will be on the Valor again this year.

We liked the ship and it's theme... Eagles everywhere!

Our favorite place to hang out was the Atrium Bar... Nice waiter who showed us lots of tricks and he was always up for a chat.

 

If you have any specific questions, I'll be happy to try to answer these...

 

Here are some pics:

The Valor in Grand Cayman

 

The Atrium (with the bar)

 

Like I said: Eagles everywhere!

[chicasarita]

I'll be on the valor in just a few days. Will be excited to see some of the responces!

[mustardgirl]

Thanks Robert! :D

 

I guess cause the Valor isn't a new ship people aren't excited about helping those of us out who are going on this ship for the first time. :(

[m&m1329]

If your a smoker the winston lounge is a nice place to hang out. No crowd and the bar is easy to walk right up and get a drink. And they have some pretty good entertainment.

[gapearl]

Secret decks- 6, 7, and 10. Go allllllllllllll the way forward through the passenger cabins until you dead end. Go through the 2 doors either to your left or right (depending on which hallway you walk down) and there you are. I have a review in my signature with plenty of pictures. Have fun!

[PDXJAS]

If your a smoker the winston lounge is a nice place to hang out. No crowd and the bar is easy to walk right up and get a drink. And they have some pretty good entertainment.

 

You can not smoke at all in Winstons any more. New smoking rules changes.

 

We seemed to enjoy the casino bar the most. Not sure why,but that is where we seemed to end up.

[Delta Dear]

There is a review below my signature with some photos from our trip on the Valor on Jan. 15,2012.

[cawagner]

Love all the info :D can't wait :D

[reeree313]

I don't have anything to add about secret decks, etc because GaPearl covered it, but it is by FAR my favorite ship. You are going to have such a good time!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's so patriotic...I Love Love Love the Valor!!!!!

 

Have fun!

[schakfoo]

Hi! **Question!**I love dessert and am hoping that our 6 day Valor cruise (On March 25th!) will have the chocolate buffet/extravaganza. Usually it is on the last day at sea for the 7 day we did on Liberty in Dec 2009, so was wondering if anyone knows if we'll have it on our 6 day cruise. Thanks all!:D

[reeree313]

Hi! **Question!**I love dessert and am hoping that our 6 day Valor cruise (On March 25th!) will have the chocolate buffet/extravaganza. Usually it is on the last day at sea for the 7 day we did on Liberty in Dec 2009, so was wondering if anyone knows if we'll have it on our 6 day cruise. Thanks all!:D

 

You are in luck...the chocolate extravaganza is the last sea day of any cruise...yummy!

[kclvt]

We were scheduled for the Victory for out 3/10/13 cruise and it was switched out for the Valor. So now I am reading Victory reviews for the ports and Valor reviews for the ship.

 

Just 2 days less than one year away!!!

[pacarolinagirl]

Cruising on the Valor in May...can not wait! :)

[rexy69]

My bf & I LOVE the Valor!! It holds a special place in our hearts because it was our very first cruise. We loved ROSIE'S! It is such a bright, comforting place to just sit and have a drink while watching the ocean, out the big windows. The decor of the whole ship is awesome. We loved all the colours. Although this isn't ship specific, but we love to sit at the back of the ship and watch the wake. I envy anyone who is going on the VALOR!:)

[lukydog]

Adults only Serenity Area on Deck 10. We just did a 6 day on the Valor and didn't find this until the last day :(. Valor is a nice ship...enjoy!

[Cruises are us]

Is the serenity are hard to find? A little quiet sounds like fun right now!

[dkdoob]

The Serenity area is on deck 11 forward. Can't miss it. Popular spot though, but looked very comfy.

 

We just finished a great cruise on Sunday. Review to follow.

 

Here's the Valor in Curacao.

[m&m1329]

How was the new southern itinery??? I cant wait another 86 days...

[Eeyoregon]

Subscribing...on her in November.

[Wolfpack05]

We leave on the Valor in just a few days and could not be more excited as this is our first cruise! Thank you for all of our comments...we look forward to reading more!

[YB Nrml]

We were on the Valor in February. Paris Hot is the new smoking lounge. Lido on the Starboard side is also smoking as well as your balcony (if you booked a balcony room). Deck 5 will be the deck to get you all the way from aft to stern. The chocolate chip cookies on the Lido buffet are yummy and the Chateaubriand served in the MDR was to die for!

 

Have a great cruise!

[mustardgirl]

Thanks for the continuing help! I have found this link which could be helpful to some.

 

https://www.goccl.com/irman/bookccl/the_fleet/interactive_map/Valor/interactivemap.html

[cruiser1time]

Any secret decks, great spots to hang out, things you wished you had known about sooner on your cruise on the valor, or even photos.

:D

 

Recently got off the Valor... tear. It was my first cruise and it was awesome! I have nothing bad to say about the Valor. Beautifully decorated and very friendly staff.

 

Our favorite bar area was Jeanne's Wine Bar and the Casino bar! Our regular bartenders were Valeriya and Vasilena, they were our favorites and made us look forward to seeing them every night!

 

Serenity deck area was wonderful, however, we only ended up there after the crowds had left in early evening. But check it out!

 

We also had a great time with Brad at the Piano Bar! If you are a sushi fan, the Togo Sushi bar was pretty good (a great snack before late seating dinner)!

 

Enjoy your time on the Valor!

[cruzmax]

We will be onboard in April for our 3rd cruise on Valor - can't wait!! She's a great ship!

If you enjoy stir-fry, check out the Mongolian Wok - our favorite for lunch!! It's near the buffet area. You may have to wait in line a few minutes, but it's worth the wait!

Sounds like I'm a big eater, but not!! Oh, and I love that Carnival has a deli - the reubens and tuna wrap are excellent.....

You can get a free lanyard in the casino to hold your cruise card.