GAPearl's Second Valor Review- Solo Southern Caribbean Cruise! (2/24/13)

[gapearl]

I hung out on the promenade until it was time for the muster drill.

 

 

 

And now the fun begins! A few pictures before the sailaway party.

 

 

 

[gapearl]

We did the typical line dances- electric slide, cha cha slide, cupid shuffle, Macarena/chicken dance, YMCA, wobble, and the newest craze Gangnam Style.

 

 

 

 

These kids went up on stage for Gangnam Style. My 11 year old nephew would have had so much fun up there with them. He's really good at that dance.

 

 

Back to my room for a bit before heading to the disco.

 

OMG I finally got the infamous towel va-jay-jay.

 

[Noreno]

i received a couple of requests to get pictures of some cabins.

 

This is for incharge. This is #9201, scenic ocean view. That room is so nice! I must book one of these.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wowwwwwwwwwww

[gapearl]

Carnival is definitely trying to take the nightclubs on the ships to a different level. At least that's how it appeared on the Valor. I noticed a lot of differences. There was a red carpet. Drink servers were pretty girls wearing a fitted vest, not the typical guys you see from the pool or MDR. There were two awesome DJs, not just one. Throughout the week, I got to chat with them quite a bit. Oftentimes, one would stay in the DJ booth and the other would come out and work the crowd. DJ Kaos and DJ Aurelius were great!

 

I arrived at One Small Step around 12:15 am.

 

The red carpet.

 

 

Me making my grand entrance. No fancy dress tonight, but I get points for the shirt.

 

 

WOO HOO! Time to party!!!!

 

 

Well, maybe not. First night and it was DEAD. I don't think there were more than 12 of us in there. the DJs played top 40 until they got some requests for reggae. After that, it was reggae and reggaeton all night. Despite there only being a few of us in there, this was one of my most fun nights ever in the disco.

 

I don't remember what this was, but it was pretty and matched my earrings. LOL

 

 

 

The 12 of us shut it down around 3 am.

 

Next installment: I got sunburned!

[INCHARGE]

Kim....I can't thank you enough for getting the pictures of 9201. I am looking forward to this cabin.

 

I am sitting here anxiously waiting for more of your review. You always have so much fun.

Edited March 7, 2013 by INCHARGE

[Leo's Rule]

Damn...and it's over already! :( Oh well, I'll check during my lunch break tomorrow...or should I say later on today...I didn't realize it was darn near 3 am and my alarm clock goes off at 5:30! :eek::eek::eek:

[Leo's Rule]

Which of these 3 is your favorite?

 

 

 

 

 

 

The middle one is my favorite!!!!!!!!

 

Edit: The last picture seems muted and doesn't reflect the beauty of the water. The first one is pretty, but whatever setting you used on the 2nd picture just made it pop!

Edited March 7, 2013 by Leo's Rule
comments on the last picture

[Leo's Rule]

You had a sailaway photo that was lovely. And I love your shirt!

[reerun25]

Just curious, how were you able to get pictures of the other two cabins that you were not staying in? Love the review so far!

[groundhog59]

I had all of those the first night as well. Oh how I wish I were back there!

Gazpacho.

 

 

Chicken a la grecque.

 

 

I say this all the time! The ONLY way to eat warm chocolate melting cake is with TWO ice creams! Maybe even three!!! :p

 

 

Everything was delicious.

 

We had a table by a window and saw the Something of the Seas leave port.

 

 

There she goes, off to some beautiful, exotic destination.

 

[bsdmhutch]

Loving this review and have subscribed. I'm doing this sailing in September with PrettyHazardous and several others. Thank you so much for posting the menus. :)

[Mrs.C05]

I received a couple of requests to get pictures of some cabins.

 

This is for INCHARGE. This is #9201, scenic ocean view. That room is so nice! I must book one of these.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Woooowwww!!!! What category is this?!?!?!

[Mrs.C05]

 

OMG I finally got the infamous towel va-jay-jay.

 

 

I thought these were walrus'? Although it does look like a vaj-jay!

[ree1009]

Take me with you! Your cruise is a week before my birthday!

 

 

 

Best itinerary ever. You're going to have a blast.

 

 

 

Happy honeymoon to you fellow peach! :) Be careful. There are so many beautiful, romantic places, you might come back as a family of 3.

 

Haha! Thank you! I can't wait. We were in PR in May and all I can say is AMEN sista!! What were we thinking?? I thought I was going to have a heat stroke. The a/c on our tour bus wasnt working. It was miserable. But it is such a pretty place can't wait to do more sight seeing when we get off the big boat! Loving review!

[mdcrim]

Thank you so much for your review. This is wonderful. And towel va-jay-jay, OMG- too funny. Can't wait for more!

[INCHARGE]

Woooowwww!!!! What category is this?!?!?!

 

Hi. It is a 6K. There are 2 on the Lido desk. There are about 4-5 in between these that are 6J. Many times these 6ks do not show up on the website. I called and got mine, because it wasn't even showing as being available. They are called Scenic Ocean View cabins.

 

I so appreciate gapearl taking time out of her fun to do this for me.

Edited March 7, 2013 by INCHARGE

[MsMot]

Hi. It is a 6K. There are 2 on the Lido desk. There are about 4-5 in between these that are 6J. Many times these 6ks do not show up on the website. I called and got mine, because it wasn't even showing as being available. They are called Scenic Ocean View cabins.

 

I so appreciate gapearl taking time out of her fun to do this for me.

 

Love that cabin! Is this cabin available on other ships or is it just the Valor?

[camgsf]

I love reading your reviews. You are so funny. Question: Were you at the nightclub real late? Where do you think everyone was, in bed already? I am a night owl, so I will be looking for the late night fun.

[LBumb]

great job

[twinbee]

Loved reading your first Valor review now I am enjoying this one. My husband and I are thinking of booking the Valor.

I do have a quick question. I love your maxi dresses. May I ask where did you purchase them??

Once again, thank you so much for your wonderful reviews!:)

[welshcorgie]

(Fists on the table)--WE WANT MORE!!! WE WANT MORE!!! I could read your reviews all day long! AWSOME! We are going on the Valor in Jan. with out adult children and their wives--should be FUN! I can't wait to read more--keep it coming!

[beachlvr525]

Loved reading your first Valor review now I am enjoying this one. My husband and I are thinking of booking the Valor.

I do have a quick question. I love your maxi dresses. May I ask where did you purchase them??

Once again, thank you so much for your wonderful reviews!:)

 

Me too, they are so cute!

[djvickers]

We're going on this same itinerary in July. Can't wait to hear more especially of the ports. We're just now trying to decide what to do in each port. You are so entertaining with your review. I'm on the edge of my seat awaiting more!

[Ciardasully]

Subscribing! I am enjoying this review. This cruise is on my bucket list.

[DISNEY1975]

Ugghhh...Its like the best book ever, that you cant put down!

 

Im reading this to my daughter like a bedtime story! But shes not close to sleeping, shes now too excited for the cruise! 73 more days, but feels like Im already on the ship reading your review and looking at all the great pictures!

 

Thanks again for doing all of this. Youre the BEST!