We sailed on the Valor on May 6, 2007 and have nothing but great things to say about the ship and its crew. I feel obligated to write a review here since I used these boards prior to my trip and found them very helpful. I travelled with my wife, mother-in-law, and 15 month old daughter.

My wife and I are experienced cruisers. We've been on 5 cruises together (2 Carnival, 2 Royal Caribbean, and 1 Celebrity) and know the deal. Our last cruise was on the Grandeur of the Seas and it made us reconsider cruising - the 9 day trip was miserable mostly because of the staff on that ship. The Valor trip re-kindled our love for cruising.

Embarkation: Pretty standard. As per my luck, we came at a time with a pretty long line and by the time we reached the counter, there was no line at all. It's hit or miss. I don't understand why they check you in without giving you the sail and sign card - it just means another line once you get on the ship. Minor inconvenience, but a bit of a pain. Read more