Members; 41 September 26, 2012; Cabins you do not want!!!! Carnival Valor's 521 balcony cabins are the same size as interior cabins (185 square feet), but configurations and sizes vary based on subcategories: standard balcony, Premium, Premium Vista, and Aft-View Extended. Powered by Invision Community. By Cruiseline.com - Updated Mar. For a balcony with a wake view, book one of these 185-square-foot aft cabins on decks 6 through 8. We're going to be at 8347 in the center of all of the action. Kids can get caught up in all the excitement of being kids, hanging with others their age at Carnival Valor's three supervised youth spaces. 3. Always go by the ships time, to avoid the costly consequences of being left behind. CC Help Jenn Around the Toronto area. These are cabins that are side-by-side and have an adjoining door, which the crew can unlock for you so that you can essentially open up the rooms into one large space. They feature a living area, large bathroom with a whirlpool tub, and a private dressing area (from $1,499). Hi, I normally stay on the Rivera Deck because it is so quite down there. Free expert cruise tips and news from Cruise Hive! Click on multiple sites to get the lowest prices. Rooms On Carnival Valor comes in a variety of designs and pricing ranges. Also Read:10 Items Just for Those Who Love Carnival Cruise Line. There are 2 complimentary movie channels showing a film every 3 hours (both starting at 12 noon). There isnt adequate storage space for large amounts of luggage in most cabins, Carrying around large amounts of luggage can become quite a burden, A charge cardcalled a Sail & Sign card to be used for all purchases on the Carnival ship, Beverages and alcoholic drinks (You can purchase a Bottomless Bubbles card for unlimited soda, or a CHEERS beverage card for alcohol to save money on buying them individually). September 24, 2008. These cabins start at 549 per person. Located aft on deck 8, these 185-square-foot cabins are designed for two guests and they feature a 75-square-foot balcony. 7446 We sailed the Carnival Glory out of Norfolk VA from May 15. External site which may or may not meet accessibility guidelines, Twitter. Posted October 18, 2010. By proceeding, you agree to Cruise Critics. I ended up under the casino. Suffice it to say that despite the fact that we severely curtailed our use of the balcony and certainly ceased to eat or drink out there. CC Help Jenn Or they can join the wacky, wonderful Dr. Seuss bunch for character story-time (and more!) If you look at the deck detail, it's in one of those white areas that are next to/behind cabins. 10 Items Just for Those Who Love Carnival Cruise Line, Photos Reveal Progress at Carnival Cruise Lines New Port, Cunard Line Unveils Historical Photo ExhibitionFrom Past 100 Years, Royal Caribbean Cuts Back on Housekeeping Service, Fourth Carnival Cruise Ship Will Be Based Out of Galveston, Texas, WaterWorks (complete with the famous Twisted Waterslide, and other water activities perfect for children and adults! All floor plans are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy. They feature a forward-facing wall-to-wall window. The reason for that is deck chairs theyre surprisingly loud when theyre dragged across the deck, and youll likely get a rude awakening as some early birds try to reserve their spot. What was aweful was the cigarette butts on the balcony floor in the morning, the ice cream cones I found now and then and the pice of pizza which landed nicely on our lounge chiar. Most interior cabins sleep four. Just got back from my cruise on the Valor. Hope you and your wife are feeling better. On your way you'll find onboard food spots designed to regale your palate, like BlueIguana Cantina and Guy's Burger Joint . All ocean-view cabins feature connecting doors for easy access among large groups. IDK who wrote this article, they are MISGUIDED. Its known for its lively atmosphere and its stunning cuisine options. There are 14 passenger decks 9 with cabins. Where will your next vacation take you? Getting prepared for a cruise can be incredibly stressful if you let it. Lady_E. The fore-located Navigation Bridge (Wheelhouse) and the adjacent Captain's Suite and officers' quarters are inaccessible to passengers. Although I did speak directly to the Ships Environmental Officer, Gianni, (and him provided a second SOOT sample which I had again collected in a plastic baggie) ) on two separate occasions, he could neither explain the cause of this disgusting situation, nor offer any assurance that it would be resolved during the course of our Cruise. Get ready to relax as you gaze upon Carnival Valor's gentle wake from your spacious balcony. We thought this was a great location, very convenient. Our friends lived through a week in room 6404, BOOM BOOM BOOM lets not go back to that room. Floated out in 2004 (when she was christened by well-known famous face Katie Couric), the Heroes and. If you book a room on the lowest decks towards the front of the ship, you might be near the anchor. When I choose a cabin, I make sure it is always above and below cabins and away from elevators. Rooms above the nightclub theatre or atrium. But there are things to watch for. > Cruise Lines > Carnival Cruises > Carnival Valor > Deck Plans > Cabin # 6285. x. Featuring a standard-size balcony, in a Carnival Valor Junior Suite you'll find everything else there is to love about a suite, including VIP check-in, a walk-in closet and even a whirlpool tub for relaxing. They sleep two or three and each hasa 60-square-foot balcony (from $934). Junior SuiteThere are only two of these 275-square-foot suites, and they are located far forward on deck 9. Just make sure if youre using your cell phone as a clock, you ensure it doesnt reset to the ports time. Its essentially the same problem as having a room above the nightclub, but in reverse. Maybe you'll be lucky! I would avoid all cabins on the back half of varandah deck unless you are a very deep sleeper. This means that most of the time during the cruise, there will be a lot of children running around and having a great time. These cabins start at $549 per person. If youre someone that suffers from seasickness, youll want to avoid booking a cruise cabin thats on a higher deck towards the front or aft of the ship. By Another of the speciality cabin types on a Carnival ship, Family Harbor rooms are available as Interior, Ocean View, Balcony or Suites. Two categories of note include cabins with a picture window of an exterior walkway - but are still categorized as . Posted February 19, 2015. This bar went till aroun 130am. But they tend to be far from tranquil. Carnival Valor has interior, oceanview, balcony, and suite staterooms. A number of suites also feature pops of red and gold, giving them a slightly more regal appearance. BalconyAt 185 square feet, some of these cabins located on decks 6 through 11 sleep two while others accommodate four. Interior Upper/Lower cabins are a type of Interior room thats available on most of the Carnival fleet, except for the Excel Class and the Spirit Class ships. And unfortunately, that is one thing which can be quite loud on a morning in port, especially as your ship will often arrive at its destination in the early hours. Launched in 2004 and fresh from a spring 2016 refurbishment that added many of the lines hottest fun ship bars and eateries, theCarnival Valormay only carry2,980 passengers but she still has more than a dozen cabin categories. I agree that some people will think theyre amazing Tammy but some people might prefer to avoid them too. Although this isnt common, it doesnt mean it cant happen. But a lot of people dont, also because its more sheltered youll not have as nice a view and you wont catch as much sun. We were directly by the elevator on Liberty (same class of ship) in room 9274. The adjoining door will remain locked throughout, but its not very soundproof. Carnival glory rooms to avoid. When aboard a Carnival cruise youre given a room key, also known as a shipcard. It's difficult to predict product costs nowadays. No votes so far! They sleep two or three and each hasa 60-square-foot balcony (from $934). Carnival magic rooms to avoid. Cabin # 2339 is a Category 6C - Ocean View Stateroom located on Main Deck. Just go with the flow. Porthole cabins are available on all Carnival ships except for the Excel Class and the Spirit Class ships. Is there a way to tell on the deck plans where the ice makers are? Despite all that we loved the Valor and had a great time. Premium and Premium Vista cabins feature whopping 75-square-foot balconies and sleep only two as opposed to four, which allows for more use of the space. If you opt for this program, youll likely have an extremely long wait to get off the ship. A lot of people prefer the aft of the ship for their Balcony cabin because it offers a more unique view as you sail, you get to see the wake and enjoy a little slice of tranquillity. These staterooms are great for a pair of cruisers on a budget, creatively maximizing space with a different layout featuring one Twin bed, and either an upper Pullman or sofa bed. Just when you least expect it, youll require that card. We sailed in 2005 and took the AFT because I had never had an AFT cabin and two because of all the people that told me it was best place to be on the ship. Well I too had NO love of my AFT cabin on the Valor 7449. If you thought for a second your vacation might be boring, now you know not to fear Carnival Valor has what it takes to save any vacation! rooms 6400 and 6402 on the Conquest - right over the disco. I love Carnivals spin on it youre just a few steps from your balcony thats some great silver lining talk. Going back to choosing my own room!! Theyre compact and space-saving, which is great if your budget is tight and you want to spend more of your money on the other parts of your cruise holiday. Close. Here are 15 mistakes you should avoid on a Carnival cruise! We had a great time, loved the ship. Carnival Valor keeps choosing a cabin simple with four main categories: interior, ocean-view, balcony and suite. At 185 square feet, some of these cabins located on decks 6 through 11 sleep two while others accommodate four. I went prepared to see some, having read a few posts on the subject here, but lucky for us, we did not have any to speak of. Ocean Suites also include VIP check-in, walk-in closet and bathroom with whirlpool tub. The Carnival ships also come with a wifi option, which starts at $5 USD daily and goes up to $25 USD per day. I learned a good lesson from that. Jenni Fielding is the founder of Cruise Mummy. We just returned from the Valor, sailing Oct 10 to 17th. The Aft-View Extended cabins feature 60-square-foot balconies, while the remaining balconies measure at 35 square feet. When youre directly above these venues, some noise (or vibrations) can come through the floor, causing a bit of a disturbance. LauraS They sleep up to five people in 548 square feet of space and feature a master bedroom, two bathrooms (one with a shower, one with a tub), a living room with a sofa bed, and a whopping 258-square-foot balcony with sun loungers (from $1,999). When you're on a Carnival cruise, you have your choice of stateroom styles and locations designated as Interior, Ocean View, Balcony or Suite. You can expect to be given crucial information like where to find certain amenitieswhile youre off the ship, what time you must return to board the ship, what you should avoid doing on a cruise port, and also information about the destination youre visiting. These 220-square-foot cabins on decks 1 and 2 sleep two, three, or four in a variety of bed configurations and some can connect for a slumber-party style experience (from $649). Many cruise ship decks do not show all the details for areas on parts of the deck. I'm so sorry that this post wasn't useful for you! And thats because the view you get isnt really something that theyre proud enough to call a proper Ocean View. Despite all that we loved the Valor and had a great time. Both my wife and I as well as our traveling companions, have been coughing insecently since those initial exposures. Both my wife and I as well as our traveling companions, have been coughing insecently since those initial exposures. Although a cruise is an exciting experience, the planning portion can feel like a daunting task. There seemed to be someone moving the chairs night and day. We did a B2B on the Valor staying in a 9C on deck 7. It essentially means you have an outdoor space with a large window, rather than an exposed balcony.