We just returned from our cruise and had a wonderful time. The Valor is a beautiful, well-maintained ship that exceeded our expectations.
Embarkation: We arrived at the pier at 12pm and were on the ship by 1pm. There was a long line, but it kept moving so you never really felt that you were waiting that long.
Room: We had a balcony on Deck 8 - the cabin was larger than ones we had been in previously on NCL or RCCL, and was decorated nicely. The bed was quite comfortable and the room temperature was easy to maintain the way we like it.