First time Trip Report - VALOR - 5th - 12th

[Bontongrl]

I absolutely loved Fins and Flippers !!!

 

We wanted to have a nice relaxing beach day and do a little snorkeling and that's exactly what we did.

 

This island is also an animal sanctuary, and they have birds, and sea lions, monkeys and ocelots. They have a vet there full time who takes care of the animals and he seems to do a great job !!

 

When we first got there, some of the staff were working with training the seals, so we watched for a while.

 

 

 

 

Its a beautiful island, pristine as can be. I was so impressed. They even rake the sand everywhere. I don't think I've ever seen a cleaner lil island and beach area. lol

 

 

 

 

 

[Bontongrl]

Wow, Debbie. It looks like you threw yourself into your first (in a long time) cruise with a passion, which beats the heck out of being bored. ;)

 

It sure does, PunkiC,,,,,;)

 

If you're going to do it, do it with a passion, right ? :D:)

[Bontongrl]

They also have a bar which serves drinks and food.

 

 

We ordered the Drink of the Day, a Coco Loco and it was delicious and only $5.

And we also got some shrimp and conch ceviche and it was delicious too,,, For 3 drinks and the food, our bill was $29 and well worth it.

 

 

The guys did some snorkeling, which normally would have been good here, but because of the storm that had come in the night before, it was still pretty windy and the water was choppy, so the snorkeling wasn't the best but they still saw some cool fish.

 

Us gals, well, we did what we do best.... laying around soaking up the sun lol

 

 

 

 

 

 

[trini_ras]

Don't tell me your pesky job got in the way of our review :), anyways I must say you look absolutly amazing. I agree with a earlier poster and will say your DH did not have to enter the casino to win anything, the jackpot was already his, :D

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

we were on the same cruise 7/5 7/12

[MistyRo76]

Great review. My wife and I will be on the ship October 25th. One question did you happen to see the cost of cigaretts or what the cost of there specials were?

 

Thanks.

 

Hey Sun Prairie - we are also going to be on the Oct. 25th sailing. We have a pretty good roll call going over on the Valor Roll Call board. Come on over and check it out!

 

Misty

[MistyRo76]

Great review Bontongrl....We have a group of 14 going on the same cruise Oct 25 for my friend's 30th birthday. We were also thinking about doing the Fins n Flippers resort. Have read great things about it and your pics sure seem to justify everything that I have read! Can't wait to read more.

 

Misty

[AryMay]

I absolutely loved Fins and Flippers !!!

 

We wanted to have a nice relaxing beach day and do a little snorkeling and that's exactly what we did.

 

 

 

Great review...entertaining and full of great information!

 

Were sand fleas a problem when you were in Roatan? We have only been there once. DH was on a beach for about 10 minutes between his scuba dives and ended up covered with bites on his legs.

 

We have discussed going back for a land vacation since the diving is so great...but being a "non-diver" I don't want to lay on the beach for a week being "flea bait".

[Perfect Stranger]

I wish I looked as good as you do in a bikini! ;)

[cruisingbajan]

Ok, had to take a break for a bit, but, back now, with MORE pics,,,,, lol

Are ya'll getting tired of this long drawn out report yet ?

 

 

Neveeeer( in my best home alone voice:D)

[amybeth4]

Loving your review and pictures and you and your husband make a beautiful couple...and the four of you look like you have a blast together. I wanna cruise with YOU guys!

[Bontongrl]

Don't tell me your pesky job got in the way of our review :), anyways I must say you look absolutly amazing. I agree with a earlier poster and will say your DH did not have to enter the casino to win anything, the jackpot was already his, :D

 

It hasn't yet trini_ras, but it will in a few minutes,,, can only make a few posts and then back to work , but will be back later,,,, Thank you !

 

we were on the same cruise 7/5 7/12

 

Did you love it we're sailing away ? we did !!

 

Great review Bontongrl....We have a group of 14 going on the same cruise Oct 25 for my friend's 30th birthday. We were also thinking about doing the Fins n Flippers resort. Have read great things about it and your pics sure seem to justify everything that I have read! Can't wait to read more.

 

Misty

 

Misty,, I would highly recommend it. It was perfect for a relaxing beach day, not too hot because of the wind and I loved that lil island.

[Bontongrl]

Great review...entertaining and full of great information!

 

Were sand fleas a problem when you were in Roatan? We have only been there once. DH was on a beach for about 10 minutes between his scuba dives and ended up covered with bites on his legs.

 

We have discussed going back for a land vacation since the diving is so great...but being a "non-diver" I don't want to lay on the beach for a week being "flea bait".

 

HiAryMay,

 

We had heard that sand fleas here could be a problem, so we had brought bug spray with us and put it on before we ever left the ship. I don't know if it was the bug spray, but I never had a problem with the bugs and I spent a lot of time at the edge of the water and in the sand, so I guess it did. I'd recommend bug spray for sure !! :)

 

I wish I looked as good as you do in a bikini! ;)

 

Thanks perfect stranger !!

 

Ok, had to take a break for a bit, but, back now, with MORE pics,,,,, lol

Are ya'll getting tired of this long drawn out report yet ?

 

 

Neveeeer( in my best home alone voice:D)

 

Lmao,, ok,, here's some more for ya,,, !!

[Bontongrl]

Loving your review and pictures and you and your husband make a beautiful couple...and the four of you look like you have a blast together. I wanna cruise with YOU guys!

 

Hi amybeth4,,,

 

Thank you, glad you are enjoying it. We are all good friends and we travel together quite a lot and always have fun together. You are welcome to join us anytime,, the more the merrier !!! :D

[Bontongrl]

A couple of quick posts, before I'm off to work again !!

 

After the beach, we headed for the pool for a bit to get the salt water off. It's a beautiful pool,,,, the entire area is really nice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and then we went exploring around the island and checking out the animals.

 

 

 

 

They have an animal sanctuary here and have quite a few animals,,

Sea lions,,, ocelots,,, monkeys, and lots of birds.

 

The vet does a tour around 3 in the afternoon. We didn't do the tour, but wandered around by ourselves checking out the animals. I'm sure if you have kids they would probably love the vet's tour and he'll let you hold some of the birds too !!

 

 

[Bontongrl]

A few more of the animals,,,,,,,

 

 

Baby ocelot,,,

 

 

The monkees,

 

 

 

One of them had a crush on DF,,, he couldn't stop kissing her,, lmao

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then it was time to head back to the ship,, <sigh>

 

We really enjoyed this day,, it was relaxing, the weather turned out beautiful, the food and drinks were good and all for $20 per person, without the food cost that is, lol

 

Ok, off to work,, will be back tonight with more lol

[realtrip]

Fantastic review!!!!

I'm sooooo excited for our cruise in March ( soooo far away LOL)

[MAZANDSTEVE]

Enjoying the review, looks fantastic and looked like you had a wonderful time. Look forward to the rest.:)

[PunkiC]

Great report, Debbie. I especially like the balance of scenery, stuff, and people you have included. Makes it really interesting.

 

We are taking a cruise with a group of ten in September and you have inspired me to do a photolog. It will be our good friends very first cruise ever so we are really excited for them.

[katskritter]

I was just wondering if you booked Fins and Flippers through Carnival or a private source. It looks beautiful and I may be interested in doing this with my hubby. I looked for it on the excursions link on carnivals website and couldn't find it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and keep the awesome review coming. I keep checking back to see what has been added. I look forward to reading and seeing more.:)

[steveNcindy]

 

One of them had a crush on DF,,, he couldn't stop kissing her,, lmao

 

 

 

 

Looks like he was doing a little more than kissing - looks like he is copping a feel too :eek::D

 

Great review and pics, thanks for sharing it with us

[jhale]

 

 

No comment,,,,, we just HAD to get a picture,,,,lmao

 

 

then headed back to the tender, and a short ride and we were back on the ship, and headed to the room to relax and get ready for dinner.

 

There used to be a full size statue of the "big" man himself next to that sign, I took a pic with him back in 2003 on my honeymoon, lol..

[cruisingbajan]

Hurry back Debbie please...:). I can't wait to hear about what you did in Cozumel and see some more of those great pics.

 

If I had gotten back on here earlier I would have made it worth your while not to work and finish your review.:D;).

 

I can't wait to hear the rest.

[singbluesilver1]

There used to be a full size statue of the "big" man himself next to that sign, I took a pic with him back in 2003 on my honeymoon, lol..

 

 

i have a pic of that too from 2003..is he gone now????

[MistyRo76]

i have a pic of that too from 2003..is he gone now????

 

He was there as of Feb.