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Carnival Valor 2018 5-Day Caribbean Cruise Review
Day 3 Part 2         July 2, 2018                        Progreso (Yucatan), Mexico                                      
Scheduled Arrival:  10:00am    Scheduled Departure:  6:00pm              
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This portion of the cruise review is a continuation of Day 3 Part 1 . Click Here to view Day 3 Part 1. 

Exiting The Shuttle Bus & Getting Ready To Walk To The Beach:
When this review left off our shuttle had just arrived in Progreso and we were being dropped off at an area with a large tent. This large tent contained numerous different tables of shops. Since the beach was not far from this location, we wanted to walk over to the beach. Before walking over to the beach we found a table selling Coca-Cola for $1.00. The workers of the table accepted US Dollars. The drink was served in a glass bottle and tasted great. 
Progreso
Large Tent Area Where The Shuttle Drops Off
Progreso
Area With Plants In The Middle Of All The Shops
Progreso
Walking Near Back Of Tent Complex Looking For A Place To Exit In Order To Walk To Beach
After briefly walking around the tent, we headed over to the beach. We followed signs that pointed towards the beach. This led down a street filled with shops, bars, and places trying to sell food. It was annoying hearing shop workers call out to us every time we took a step wanting to sell us something or invite us to come in for a free try of their product. 
Progreso
Walking Down A Street Towards The Beach
Progreso
Many Different Shops & Places To Eat
Progreso
Continuing To Walk To The Beach
Once we made it through this area, we were finally in the vicinity of the beach. There were massage huts setup on the beach, but the people working these did not pressure us as much to buy their massages. Here are some pictures I took along the beach:
Progreso
Statue Right Before The Beach
Progreso
Roadway That Runs Parallel With The Beach
Progreso
Getting Close To The Beach
Progreso Beach
Walking Along A Wooden Path On The Beach
Progreso
The Beach - Long Roadway Pier In Background
Progreso
Wooden Boardwalk Along Beach - Approaching The Long Pier
Progreso
Beach
Progreso Beach
Beach
Progreso
Several Benches Along The Boardwalk
Progreso
More Benches Along The Boardwalk - Long Pier/Roadway To The Left
Progreso
Beach
Progreso
More Benches For Sitting
Progreso
Ship In Background
Progreso
Fishing Pier To The Left & Long Pier That Goes To The Ship On The Right
Birds Sitting In Progreso
Birds Sitting On The Wooden Railing
Progreso
Beach - Passing By A Massage Hut
Progreso
Beach
Progreso Palm Trees
Palm Trees
I am thankful the weather cooperated for us to enjoy nice weather in Progreso. The water was so nice and blue! Before heading back to the shuttle's pick up area, we took a short walk along the road the runs parallel to the beach. 
Progreso Beach
Beach
Progreso Beach
Roadway That Runs Parallel To The Beach
Subway
Subway Located Near The Beach
Progreso
Looking Up At A Building Under Construction
Progreso
Roadway That Runs Parallel To The Beach
Progreso
Progreso
Shuttle Ride Back To The Carnival Valor:
After walking back to the large tent area, we were greeted with a large crowd of people waiting to board a bus. I estimate there were about 35-40 people standing. Our initial thoughts were all of these people were waiting to go back to the ship. However, we quickly learned these people were boarding another bus to go an excursion. The locals directed us to another area and we waited about 5 minutes for a shuttle to arrive. When the shuttle arrived only a handful of people boarded and the driver departed to take us back to the ship. This shuttle ride was much better than the last one. The bus had an air conditioner that worked decently. Before our shuttle could enter the pier, we had to go through a security checkpoint. Here are some pictures taken during the shuttle ride:
Progreso
Entrance To A Deserted(?) Hotel
Progreso
Security Checkpoint To Get Back Onto Pier - All Vehicles Including Our Shuttle Had To Go Through This Checkpoint
Progreso
View From The Shuttle As We Waited In Line To Get Through Vehicle Checkpoint
Progreso
Sign That Says Progreso
Progreso Beach
View Of The Beach From The Roadway
Progreso
Beach - View From The Shuttle
Progreso
View Of An Older Part Of The Pier's Roadway
Progreso
Roadaway Continues Even After The Cruise Docking Area
Progreso Shuttle
Back Of Our Shuttle
Our shuttle ride took only about 10 minutes. I felt like the drive back did not take too long (maybe the shuttle driver was speeding). After getting off the shuttle, we had to walk back through the shops. 
Progreso Shops
Entrance To One Of The Shops - Located Very Close To The Ship
Progreso
One Of The Bars Located Near The Ship
Progreso
Small Tree & Water In Background
Carnival Valor Docked In Progreso
Yucatan Letters & Ship In Background
Progreso
Large Sign Welcoming People
Progreso
Large Colorful Progreso Letters
Getting Back On The Carnival Valor:
Before being allowed to walk onto the cruise ship pier, we had to show our Sail & Sign cards to a security guard. He checked our name as well as our ship's name to ensure we were passengers of the Carnival Valor. This only took a few minutes. After going through this checkpoint, we walked down the pier. Since the Carnival Valor was docked backwards we had to walk all the way down the pier in order to get to the front gangway. This was the only gangway open at this time. After walking up the gangway, our Sail & Sign cards were scanned by security and then we went through a security checkpoint. All electronics and items had to be emptied from our pockets for the security checkpoint. After going through the metal detector and collecting our scanned belongings, we left Deck 0 and got ready for lunch. 
Carnival Valor
Tent On Pier By The Ship - Had A Variety of Flavored Water
Carnival Valor Gangway
Front Gangway
Carnival Valor
Sign Reminding People To Be Back Onboard By 5:30pm
Lunch On The Carnival Valor: 
Today's lunch options on the Carnival Valor were...
  • Blue Iguana Cantina     12:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Chef's Choice (Caribbean)       12:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Mongolian Wok             12:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Ol' Fashioned BBQ         12:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Seafood Shack (Costs Extra)   12:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Sushi At Sea    (Costs Extra)    12:00pm - 5:00pm 
  • Guy's Burger Joint            12:00pm - 6:00pm​
Some of the buffet lines had extended times since today was a port of call day and the ship was expecting hungry cruisers to get back on later in the afternoon. 
Today, for lunch I wanted to go to Guy's Burger Joint. On the Carnival Valor, Guy's Burger Joint is located near the main Lido Deck pool right outside of Rosie's Buffet. Right beside Guy's Burger Joint is a toppings bar that serves numerous different toppings for cruisers to add to his or her burger. 
Carnival Valor Guy's Burger Joint Menu
Guy's Burger Joint Menu
Carnival Valor Guy's Burger Joint French Fries
Guy's Burger Joint - French Fries
Carnival Valor Guy's Burger Joint Toppings Bar Lettuce & Onion
Guy's Burger Joint Toppings Bar - Lettuce & Onion
Carnival Valor Guy's Burger Joint Tomato & Pickle
Guy's Burger Joint Toppings Bar - Tomato & Pickles
Carnival Valor Guy's Burger Joint
Guy's Burger Joint Toppings Bar - Pickles & Peppers
Carnival Valor Guy's Burger Joint
Guy's Burger Joint Toppings Bar - Onion & Mushroom (The Mushroom Appears Sauteed)
Carnival Valor Sauteed Onion
Guy's Burger Joint Toppings Bar - Sauteed Onion
Carnival Valor Guy's Burger Joint Straight Up Burger
Straight Up Burger From Guy's Burger Joint
Picture
"The Ringer" From Guy's Burger Joint
Here are some pictures of the dessert buffet line for today's lunch:
Carnival Valor Lido Buffet Desserts
Lido Buffet Desserts
Carnival Valor Lido Buffet Desserts
Lido Buffet Desserts
Carnival Valor Lido Buffet Desserts
Lido Buffet Desserts
Carnival Valor Lido Buffet Desserts
Lido Buffet Desserts
Carnival Valor Lido Buffet Desserts
Lido Buffet Desserts
Carnival Valor Lido Buffet Desserts
Lido Buffet Desserts
Next, you will see some pictures of the Chef's Choice (Caribbean) buffet line. Please note, the pictures on the left in the row below is actually of the dessert station. 
Carnival Valor Lido Buffet Desserts
Lido Buffet Desserts
Carnival Valor Chef's Choice Caribbean Food
Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Caribbean Food
Carnival Valor Chef's Choice Caribbean Food
Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Caribbean Food
Carnival Valor Chef's Choice Caribbean Food
Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Caribbean Food
Carnival Valor Chef's Choice Caribbean Food
Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Caribbean Food
Carnival Valor Chef's Choice Caribbean Food
Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Caribbean Food
Carnival Valor Chef's Choice Caribbean Food
Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Caribbean Food
Carnival Valor Chef's Choice Caribbean Food
Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Caribbean Food
Carnival Valor Chef's Choice Caribbean Food
Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Caribbean Food
After Lunch Walk Around The Ship:
After eating lunch, I went outside and walked around the ship's outside decks. It was nice seeing Progreso in the distance. I walked from Deck 9 to Deck 11. Once on Deck 11, I walked along the jogging track. At this time of the day, the jogging track was not being used because it was extremely hot outside and most cruisers were ashore in Progreso. 
Progreso
View Of The Shops Located Near The Ship
Progreso
Cranes & Shipping Containers
Carnival Valor Jogging Track
Jogging Track On Deck 11
On Deck 11, near the middle of the ship there is a small stairwell (about 4 or 5 steps) that leads cruisers into the ship's basketball and volleyball court. The basketball court and volleyball court area is fully enclosed by a net. From this area, the mini golf course can be accessed by climbing up another set of stairs by the ship's funnel. Since nobody was using this area as I walked by, I took some pictures:
Carnival Valor Volleyball Court
Volleyball Court On Deck 11
Carnival Valor
Skylight For Steakhouse Located Between The Volleyball & Basketball Court
Carnival Valor Basketball Court
Basketball Court
Carnival Valor Mini Golf Course
Mini Golf Course
Carnival Valor Mini Golf Course
Balls & Putts For The Mini Golf Course
Carnival Valor Mini Golf Course
Mini Golf Course
Carnival Valor Mini Golf Course
Mini Golf Course
Carnival Valor Funnel
Ship's Funnel - View From Deck 12
Carnival Valor
Stairs On Deck 11 That Lead To The Volleyball & Basketball Court Area - Mini Golf Course Stairwell Can Be Found Inside This Area As Well
Before going back inside, I walked down to Deck 10 and went to the front of the ship. Since the ship's front faced the open ocean, there was not much to see here. However, from one of the sides of the front observation deck I was able to look down at the pier. There were a few people walking back, but not too many at this time. However, later in the day there would be a long line of people waiting to get back on the Carnival Valor.
Carnival Valor Deck 10
Ship's Front - View From Deck 10
Carnival Valor
View Of The Ship's Side & Pier - From Deck 10
Carnival Valor Docked In Progreso
Looking Down At The Pier
After walking outside I walked down from Deck 10 to Deck 5. I started at the front of the Promenade Deck and slowly worked my way towards the back. Most of the ship's public spaces were empty due to it being a port of call day. 
Carnival Valor Ivanhoe Theater
Ivanhoe Theater - View From The Deck 5 Level
Carnival Valor Promenade
Promenade
Carnival Valor Promenade Stage Area
Promenade Stage Area - Across From The Casino Bar
Carnival Valor Java Cafe
Java Coffee Bar (Costs Extra)
Carnival Valor Red Frog Pub Entrance
Entrance To The Red Frog Pub
Carnival Valor Red Frog Pub
Red Frog Pub - Bar Counter & Seating
Carnival Valor Red Frog Pub
One Of The Game Tables In The Red Frog Pub
Carnival Valor Red Frog Pub
Red Frog Pub
Carnival Valor Red Frog Pub
Red Frog Pub
Dinner In The Lincoln Dining Room:
Once again, we ate in the Lincoln Dining Room for Your-Time Dining. The doors opened prompty at 5:45pm and we  were seated almost immediately. I really enjoyed the fried shrimp appetizer and a flat iron steak for my main course. Our dining room servers were the same as the previous two nights and they did a great job! 
Picture
Bread Basket
Carnival Valor Marinated Chicken Tenders Dinner
Appetizer - Marinated Chicken Tenders
Carnival Valor Fried Shrimp
Appetizer - Fried Shrimp
Carnival Valor Romaine Caesar Salad
Appetizer - Romaine Caesar Salad
Carnival Valor Shrimp Cocktail
Appetizer - Shrimp Cocktail
Carnival Valor Smoked Chicken Quesadilla
Appetizer - Shrimp Quesadilla
Carnival Valor Chicken Milanese
Main Course -Chicken Milanese
Carnival Valor Flat Iron Steak
Main Course - Flat Iron Steak
Carnival Valor Chicken Breast
Main Course - Chicken Breast
Carnival Valor Salmon Fillet
Main Course - Salmon Fillet
Carnival Valor Steamed Broccoli
Side - Steamed Broccoli
Carnival Valor Cheesecake
Dessert - Cheesecake (Strawberry Sauce Came On Side)
After dinner, we headed outside to walk on the jogging track. I managed to get a few good pictures of the sunset. 
Sunset From Carnival Valor
Sunset
Sunset from Carnival Valor
Sunset
View Of Sunset From Carnival Valor
Sunset
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