Just a word of warning. This is a lengthy review but if you really want to know about the Valor and Carnival and a western cruise, read on. This was our second cruise with Carnival. The last one was maybe 8yrs ago. Cruised with Princess five years before. They had a huge screen under the stars and wanted the same thing this time, which the Valor had.

This was a 21st birthday celebration for my son. I am in my mid fifties and I brought my friend and my son's friend along. I am in need of a knee replacement so take that in consideration.

We started at La Quinta close to the airport in Miami. They offered free shuttle to the Port of Miami. Within five minutes of being in the room my son's friend saw a huge bug and she freaked. We asked to change rooms which they did after 10 minutes of haggling. They were very nice about it though. Breakfast was OK. The free transport was something else. I think the name of the transport bus SKA but wouldn't swear to that. I guess you get what you pay for sometimes. Terrible. First he packed us like sardines on a no air-conditioned, no opening windows bus in 90 degree plus heat sitting out in the sun. After 15 min of that he got on and announced he had 3 rules. We are on vacation, no complaining and he drives fast. Well I had 3 rules for him. So another 20 min of extreme heat, driving like a crazy maniac I couldn't wait to get off the bus. Read more