Thank you for such a nice, charming tour. Will be on this ship soon ❤
@findyourfocus Жыл бұрын
Most people fail to realize that even though gratuities are automatically placed on your sign and sail receipt, they are NOT mandatory. You can opt out and pay what ever you deem necessary to each worker during your stay instead of letting the cruise line force you to pay a predetermined amount. The cruise lines use the automatic gratuity fee as means to pad their profit margin by not paying their workers a livable wage and to shame their customers into mitigating their unfair compensation policies. Being an accountant for 2 major cruise lines, I know that only 20 - 25% of the pool of gratuity payments actually go to the workers. The rest is kept by the cruise line as miscellaneous profit. So, the next time you book a cruise and see the option to "pre-pay" for gratuities or see it on your final bill, you will know that only a small portion of it is actually going to the worker.
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Very interesting I appreciate your comment and insight on that, thanks for sharing!
@keonaarrington6113 Жыл бұрын
How do I opt out of paying pre paid gratuities and only pay what I deem necessary?????
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
You have to go to guest services to have them take it off the bill
@ColdTony-sx4hg Жыл бұрын
That's BS, I became friends with one of the workers on a Royal Caribbean ship. He was well into 6 figures at 8 months out...they can call it what they want but, imagine if you worked at Applebee's and you got any share of profits🤣. I had workers on that particular cruise refuse my tips.
@kmcbride2988 Жыл бұрын
I thought you can opt out to prepay but it would still be added to the bill at the end of the cruise
@sonyacarraway37082 ай бұрын
Great job! I will be on this cruise Feb. 8.. Superbowl weekend
@GulfCoastGirlАй бұрын
Awesome. They will be playing the game e.v.e.r.y.w.h.e.r.e! :)
@MySuperman785 ай бұрын
Me, my wife, and two boys will be setting sail in July! This has definitely been one of the better and more enjoyable Carnival Valor ship tours to watch! We’re definitely looking forward to it! Thank you!😊
@GulfCoastGirl5 ай бұрын
Thanks!! Have a great trip, the Valor is a great ship! It will be here before you know it!
@raphaelsmith57772 ай бұрын
My wife and I will be sailing in two mts... how was your cruise experience?😊
@MySuperman782 ай бұрын
@@raphaelsmith5777 It was fantastic! We had a junior suite so there was more than enough room for our two small kids. The ship is nice and the food and service was really good as well! Enjoy your trip and safe travels! 😊👍
@TerrieGlenn27 күн бұрын
I'm excited will be sailing soon cannot wait first time
@deadrickdoggett2614 Жыл бұрын
We are sailing on the Valor this week! Your breakdown was very thorough and well done!! Thanks for all of the info!!
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
That's very exciting!! Have an amazing ceuiseon a great ship, happy sailing!
@Tina2tuАй бұрын
The valor was my first carnival cruise back 2007! So many memories on that ship. Love the tour!
@grayblanchard6 ай бұрын
The valor had the right itinerary and sail date. I just needed the review! This would be my first cruise.
@GulfCoastGirl5 ай бұрын
Awesome! I love the Valor, have a great time!
@Jicktw5 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to make this video, my hubby and I will be on in June. This helped alleviate some of my nosy tendencies and anxiety...lol
@GulfCoastGirl5 ай бұрын
You are welcome! Have a great time on your cruise, it will be here before you know it!! 😀
@DisneyDan10 ай бұрын
It's my first time seeing one of your videos... and great job!! It's well produced and doing a simple tour without a lot of personal reviews or opinion, is perfect really. The positivity is refreshing. Thank you! - Dan B (we do mostly Disney cruises because we love the rotational dining and staterooms, but did the Valor out of Miami in 2011 with extended family, and had fun!)
@GulfCoastGirl10 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks so much!! I am glad you enjoyed!! 😊
@AdventuresAhead Жыл бұрын
Debbie! Love the editing you did on this! Really great tour! Josh and I loved it!
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Hi Josh and Michelle! Thanks so much! I hope you're able to try this ship. It's a good one! ❤️
@joemichaels42318 ай бұрын
GREAT Video........Very well done! Thanks for sharing!!!
@GulfCoastGirl8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! 💓
@bowenscajunfishing4 ай бұрын
Used your video on my page it was a great tour. You did great work. 🥰
@GulfCoastGirl3 ай бұрын
Thank you! :)
@AllieWhitt1959 Жыл бұрын
Great job! I will be sailing on the Valor in May 2024. Looking forward to it. I actually like the smaller ships better. ❤
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
I am with you, smaller is better, this is a great ship, have an amazing time make lots of forever memories ❤️
@oliviaharris688 Жыл бұрын
We will be sailing in May 2024, also!
@krystaleve10 Жыл бұрын
I will be on the Valor in August 17 until the 21st..excellent video! ❤
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Oh wow that is super exciting!! Have a lovely cruise it will be here before you know it!
@itsjustaudie Жыл бұрын
You did amazing!
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Now I'm blushing! :) Thank you so much.
@Knowfere Жыл бұрын
Will be on Valor in 52 days and will be my 3rd time on that ship. Great video of a great ship!
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Why, thank you Linda! :) It seems to be a perfect fit for me and Brian; we loved it.
@blind_t24 ай бұрын
I think this is the ship we’re going on this summer. docking out of New Orleans.
@Mindfreegardener3 ай бұрын
Yes it is, if in Aug!? I’m going too
@_Factopia.3 ай бұрын
Me too!! July 22
@GulfCoastGirl3 ай бұрын
Have fun!!!
@RickHoot-gc4zu3 ай бұрын
We are as well in three days. July 27th. Have fun.
@GulfCoastGirl2 ай бұрын
Hey this is a nice ship!!
@Account.Banned9 ай бұрын
I’m currently going to this cruise this year! Super excited!!
@GulfCoastGirl9 ай бұрын
Have a lovely cruise! We enjoyed this ship a lot, so hopefully you do too.
@PaulaCarper Жыл бұрын
Absolutely great tour! Best I've seen 💙
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
That's so kind, Paula!! Thanks so much, its a great ship!
@nikemikeike6084 ай бұрын
Sailed on this ship when I was a kid back in 07 or 08. Beautiful ship!
@GulfCoastGirl4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment! It's a really nice ship!
@esrealwilleatit85749 ай бұрын
Great video and info! My wife and I are cruising on the Carnival Valor in August! This video gave me a good idea of the layout. Thanks! By the way, are you from the Pensacola area also?
@GulfCoastGirl9 ай бұрын
Hey awesome!! I liked the Valor ship, easy to know where things are! I used to live in Pensacola, it still has my heart!
@caroldbw Жыл бұрын
Great job! I'll be sailing on August 21st 🎉
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Enjoy!
@honeybee0307 Жыл бұрын
Like a few others, I’ll be on in June! Can’t wait!! First time on the Valor. Thanks for the vid!
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! That will be a blast, have an amazing cruise!
@lorilawlove77218 ай бұрын
Classy video ! Well done!👍🏻😊
@GulfCoastGirl7 ай бұрын
Very kind thanks so much!!
@daltonparnell567310 ай бұрын
January 2024 will be my first time on the Valor. I did a previous cruise on the Triumph before she was retired. Felt pretty special to be part of her last voyage! Looking forward to making many memories on this beauty! Thank you for the amazing video!
@GulfCoastGirl10 ай бұрын
That's awesome! Have a great time and yes soak all those forever memories!!
@cozywaters90469 ай бұрын
What's a great place to meet up with friends.. have a moment to ourselves
@GulfCoastGirl9 ай бұрын
True, it's usually a quiet place in the mornings and port days
@Wtsop-c8r3 ай бұрын
Thanks
@GulfCoastGirl3 ай бұрын
No problem!
@jasonerb2577 Жыл бұрын
I was on the Valor in 2005 when it was the newest ship in their fleet. That was my only time on the ship, or any cruise ship. It's undergone a refit (probably several) since then. Looks totally different than what I remember.
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Hi @Jasonerb2577! Thanks for your comment! It's definitely a nice ship. I am glad they make updates too. I really enjoyed my time and will definitely be back 😊
@ronniesquires Жыл бұрын
April 17th, can't wait. Thanks for the ship tour sister. Bless you 🙏
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@elicarlson7682 Жыл бұрын
Hope you have fun!
@SlumericanJetLife Жыл бұрын
We're getting on when y'all get back.. lol have fun!
@jshepard152 Жыл бұрын
That intro.... wow. lol. Didn't see that coming.
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Lol 😆 just trying to create some different things. Those kinds of things take longer than the video sometimes, but I love figuring new stuff out. Your comment made me laugh, I love it thanks!
@jennifercomeaux8230 Жыл бұрын
Will be there in May 😊. I can’t wait 🎉
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! That will becoming up fast! Have a great time!!
@madelinejmeeks Жыл бұрын
same! we are doing a bachelorette party 15-20!
@taurusman8832 Жыл бұрын
I’m going may 1st
@DavidMaclin351 Жыл бұрын
3rd trip on the Valor this June. We have taken other ships, but this one is our favorite. Not sure exactly why. It just seems more energetic.
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Very nice, David! That is definitely something to be excited for 😀 it will be here quick! We really enjoyed the ship too
@matthewleidy4992 Жыл бұрын
David since you have been on the Valor a couple times. Does Java Blue have the boozy shakes.
@DavidMaclin351 Жыл бұрын
@@matthewleidy4992 I don't know. I unfortunately can't drink coffee 🙃
@matthewleidy4992 Жыл бұрын
@David Maclin Sorry to hear that. Thank you for responding so quickly.
@ViajesChurchVacationsMore Жыл бұрын
Out of where these ship? We travel in tje esplendor 3times and I love it and 1 tine in another one I forgot the name,sorry
@Elfiasss Жыл бұрын
I’ll be boarding this ship next Monday and I am so excited!
@GulfCoastGirl11 ай бұрын
Have a wonderful cruise!! Make tons of forever memories ❤️
@shecrazyhorse3122 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for Sharing ❤ 🥀 😎
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@doreenlong2877 Жыл бұрын
Looking at a trip spring break 2024…I know SB can be busier but wondering your thoughts on the Valor because she does have less “slides” and kids pool area, maybe it would be more “adult”SB? I’m with all my kids and hubby so I can make fun out of any trip…just wondering.
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
I would say there is a good chance less kids because people usually look for that kind of activity, its a great ship even without all the extras the bigger ships have 😉
@tinasilverman210 Жыл бұрын
Great tour! We will be on her May 1st!
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tina!! 😊 have an absolutely amazing time on your cruise! Its almost here!
@jenniferfussell7733 Жыл бұрын
We're going on the Valor November 4th. Can't wait. Excellent video. Is 5 days long enough to see everything on the ship?
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
I think 5 days is perfect, that's probably my favorite length of time to cruise, have an absolutely amazing time!
@KatateLux7 ай бұрын
Same!
@destinholland33994 ай бұрын
Me and my dad were supposed to go on the valor in May 2020 but Covid had hit and it got canceled
@GulfCoastGirl3 ай бұрын
Oh no! Hopefully you can rebook.
@destinholland33993 ай бұрын
@@GulfCoastGirl we ended up going on the carnival Mardi Gras in November of last year on our first cruise. It was amazing. We’re going on the carnival Vista this November 2 and I’m taking my best friend with me who has never been on a cruise.
@SketchSci4 ай бұрын
wow havent seen this cruise in a while
@GulfCoastGirl2 ай бұрын
It's a good ship!!
@grantparail7 ай бұрын
Can’t wait sailing in October
@GulfCoastGirl7 ай бұрын
Awesome! Have an amazing time!
@tech_guruLG8 ай бұрын
This is very similar to the Carnival Liberty out of Port Canaveral I’m glad I won’t get lost on this ship
@GulfCoastGirl8 ай бұрын
Yes! It's a great ship! Have fun!
@jimmiller738611 ай бұрын
That main dining room was the Lincoln Dining room. The one you called the aft dining room, is the Washington Dining room. There are a few other things you missed also, but not much. A few dance floors, some serious neglect on the dining options such as the Mongolian grill, but other wise, an ok tour.
@GulfCoastGirl10 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment!!
@dirtyharry20510 ай бұрын
My new favorite ship.
@GulfCoastGirl10 ай бұрын
I love it!! ❤️ it is a really great ship!
@kevinmcdonald69796 ай бұрын
We have a 30 person group sailing on the Valor in June!!! Can't wait!!! This will be cruise 🛳 #6 for us, all on Carnival.
@GulfCoastGirl5 ай бұрын
Oh wow! That sounds great!! Have fun!
@amybynum8962 Жыл бұрын
I went on the same boat a month ago I enjoy myself
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Hi Amy! I am glad you had a good time!! Its a nice ship!
@BlakeDomingue10 ай бұрын
What time of year were you on that cruise?
@GulfCoastGirl10 ай бұрын
Early 2023
@BLKNOIZEPODCASTANDMEDIA8 ай бұрын
Just sailed the Valor. I would never do it again on that ship. It’s older the food is not good except the burger 🍔 place the tacos. Some one got food poisoning off the buffet. The food was cold. I’m not being negative at all this was my first cruise and the people who usually go on cruises that were with us said they didn’t like that one. It’s was fun for me as a first timer however they really need to update it. And the ice machine was down the whole time. Also the time that they said places on the ship would be closed they did not go by that time they closed whenever I’ll give it 3 out of 5
@GulfCoastGirl7 ай бұрын
I'm sorry you didn't have a good experience! Thankfully lots of other ships to try
@aprilsims55959 ай бұрын
Is there only 1 outlet at the desk? And is it the same for interior room?
@GulfCoastGirl9 ай бұрын
Yes only on standard US outlet and also a funny European one, but we just bring an extension cord with multiple to plug all our stuff
@jimelliott7560 Жыл бұрын
Ok Deb, was disappointed to not see you on the Vloggers Cruise vlogs. And forgive me if I’m overstepping boundaries, but you seem to have gone to Carnival exclusively? I’ve been a follower of yours since your Minnesota Escape cruise!
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Hey Jim! Thanks for hanging with me all these years!! We aren't exclusive to any cruise line, just got some good casino deals, we actually sail back on NCL in 3 weeks 😀
@wandastill8382 Жыл бұрын
I'm going in September for my birthday.😊
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Hi Wanda!! Thats a great way celebrate your birthday! Have fun!
@Tenea19908 Жыл бұрын
I’m going September 30
@hannahkavli8912 Жыл бұрын
Hi! We booked a balcony room were room 9222 I saw there are 3 kinds of balcony rooms how do you know which one you will get
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
good question :) I would say ask your travel agent or pvp if they booked it, it depends too where it is, the aft can sometimes have a larger balcony. Have a great cruise!
@Novakane7810 ай бұрын
Oct 2024, me and the Mrs are gonna do our honeymoon here
@GulfCoastGirl10 ай бұрын
Oh wow happy wedding to you!! Have a great time!
@shunettabanks2219 Жыл бұрын
Me and my family will be cruise Thanksgiving 2023
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
That is a fantastic way to spend Thanksgiving 😀 have a lovely time!
@shunettabanks2219 Жыл бұрын
@@GulfCoastGirl I definitely will I'm ready. Thanks
@dayricmack82538 ай бұрын
Your picture looks like the Pensacola Beach fishing pier
@GulfCoastGirl8 ай бұрын
Yep it's actually cozumel :)
@dayricmack82538 ай бұрын
Going to Cozumel in 10 days.
@dayricmack82538 ай бұрын
I grew up in Pensacola and Gulf Breeze
@GulfCoastGirl8 ай бұрын
That is not far away, enjoy!!
@GulfCoastGirl8 ай бұрын
The best place to live!! So amazing!
@marvapringle6592 Жыл бұрын
II enjoy this ship
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
It's great!! I would definitely sail again!
@reganrhodes79808 ай бұрын
No Mongolian wok 😢 that’s my favorite place to eat!
@GulfCoastGirl8 ай бұрын
It is delicious for sure
@kivrinsagchannel791 Жыл бұрын
I'm going on this ship for the very first time for me w my dad and step mom for my graduation trip edit. This is not my first cruise I cruised w disney
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Have a lovely time!! 😍
@MITSURIKANROJI_HEARTS4 ай бұрын
Going on this on June 10th!
@roneaharris88164 ай бұрын
Me too🎉
@MITSURIKANROJI_HEARTS4 ай бұрын
@@roneaharris8816 nice! I have to go with my mother for her work✨
@GulfCoastGirl4 ай бұрын
Have a great time!
@MITSURIKANROJI_HEARTS4 ай бұрын
@@GulfCoastGirl thank you! I will!
@kathrynmoses6677 Жыл бұрын
Can you get a non alcohol bar mix drink card
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
I don't think so. They sell a soda package, but not a "virgin" drinks option.
@jeremybrown3579 Жыл бұрын
Best tour video I've seen for carnival
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeremy! Thank you so much 💓 😊
@lilliancouteejackson9366 Жыл бұрын
How is the weather in the beginning of September?
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
It's still warm but better than middle of summer!!
@stubbs316 Жыл бұрын
This looks EXACTLY like the Conquest.
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
So true!
@jamesevans708 Жыл бұрын
Wa are on the Valor for the 5th March 20th
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
That is awesome its coming up fast!! Have a wonderful cruise!
@dennizprendis1223 Жыл бұрын
Me gustó
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
thanks so much!
@3Spidey Жыл бұрын
Why was it so empty?
@GulfCoastGirl Жыл бұрын
I try to film when there are less people like sea day morning
@Wally-x8c9 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the tour, but the music was too loud and very annoying. I could barely understand half of what you were saying. Thank you for posting.
@GulfCoastGirl9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@mightbejordxn Жыл бұрын
I got whooped for loosing my moms waters aboard carnival valor.