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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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.
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.
Large Tent Area Where The Shuttle Drops Off
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Area With Plants In The Middle Of All The Shops
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Walking Near Back Of Tent Complex Looking For A Place To Exit In Order To Walk To Beach
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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.
Walking Down A Street Towards The Beach
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Many Different Shops & Places To Eat
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Continuing To Walk To The Beach
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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:
Statue Right Before The Beach
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Roadway That Runs Parallel With The Beach
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Getting Close To The Beach
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Walking Along A Wooden Path On The Beach
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The Beach - Long Roadway Pier In Background
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Wooden Boardwalk Along Beach - Approaching The Long Pier
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Beach
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Beach
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Several Benches Along The Boardwalk
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More Benches Along The Boardwalk - Long Pier/Roadway To The Left
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Beach
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More Benches For Sitting
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Ship In Background
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Fishing Pier To The Left & Long Pier That Goes To The Ship On The Right
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Birds Sitting On The Wooden Railing
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Beach - Passing By A Massage Hut
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Beach
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Palm Trees
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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.
Beach
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Roadway That Runs Parallel To The Beach
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Subway Located Near The Beach
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Looking Up At A Building Under Construction
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Roadway That Runs Parallel To The Beach
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Progreso
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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:
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:
Entrance To A Deserted(?) Hotel
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Security Checkpoint To Get Back Onto Pier - All Vehicles Including Our Shuttle Had To Go Through This Checkpoint
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View From The Shuttle As We Waited In Line To Get Through Vehicle Checkpoint
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Sign That Says Progreso
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View Of The Beach From The Roadway
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Beach - View From The Shuttle
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View Of An Older Part Of The Pier's Roadway
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Roadaway Continues Even After The Cruise Docking Area
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Back Of Our Shuttle
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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.
Entrance To One Of The Shops - Located Very Close To The Ship
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One Of The Bars Located Near The Ship
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Small Tree & Water In Background
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Yucatan Letters & Ship In Background
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Large Sign Welcoming People
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Large Colorful Progreso Letters
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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.
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.
Tent On Pier By The Ship - Had A Variety of Flavored Water
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Front Gangway
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Sign Reminding People To Be Back Onboard By 5:30pm
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Lunch On The Carnival Valor:
Today's lunch options on the Carnival Valor were...
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.
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
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.
Guy's Burger Joint Menu
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Guy's Burger Joint - French Fries
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Guy's Burger Joint Toppings Bar - Lettuce & Onion
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Guy's Burger Joint Toppings Bar - Tomato & Pickles
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Guy's Burger Joint Toppings Bar - Pickles & Peppers
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Guy's Burger Joint Toppings Bar - Onion & Mushroom (The Mushroom Appears Sauteed)
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Guy's Burger Joint Toppings Bar - Sauteed Onion
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Straight Up Burger From Guy's Burger Joint
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"The Ringer" From Guy's Burger Joint
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Here are some pictures of the dessert buffet line for today's lunch:
Lido Buffet Desserts
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Lido Buffet Desserts
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Lido Buffet Desserts
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Lido Buffet Desserts
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Lido Buffet Desserts
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Lido Buffet Desserts
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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.
Lido Buffet Desserts
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Caribbean Food
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Caribbean Food
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Caribbean Food
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Caribbean Food
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Caribbean Food
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Caribbean Food
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Caribbean Food
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Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Caribbean Food
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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.
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.
View Of The Shops Located Near The Ship
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Cranes & Shipping Containers
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Jogging Track On Deck 11
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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:
Volleyball Court On Deck 11
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Skylight For Steakhouse Located Between The Volleyball & Basketball Court
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Basketball Court
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Mini Golf Course
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Balls & Putts For The Mini Golf Course
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Mini Golf Course
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Mini Golf Course
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Ship's Funnel - View From Deck 12
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Stairs On Deck 11 That Lead To The Volleyball & Basketball Court Area - Mini Golf Course Stairwell Can Be Found Inside This Area As Well
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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.
Ship's Front - View From Deck 10
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View Of The Ship's Side & Pier - From Deck 10
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Looking Down At The Pier
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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.
Ivanhoe Theater - View From The Deck 5 Level
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Promenade
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Promenade Stage Area - Across From The Casino Bar
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Java Coffee Bar (Costs Extra)
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Entrance To The Red Frog Pub
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Red Frog Pub - Bar Counter & Seating
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One Of The Game Tables In The Red Frog Pub
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Red Frog Pub
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Red Frog Pub
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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!
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!
Bread Basket
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Appetizer - Marinated Chicken Tenders
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Appetizer - Fried Shrimp
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Appetizer - Romaine Caesar Salad
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Appetizer - Shrimp Cocktail
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Appetizer - Shrimp Quesadilla
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Main Course -Chicken Milanese
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Main Course - Flat Iron Steak
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Main Course - Chicken Breast
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Main Course - Salmon Fillet
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Side - Steamed Broccoli
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Dessert - Cheesecake (Strawberry Sauce Came On Side)
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After dinner, we headed outside to walk on the jogging track. I managed to get a few good pictures of the sunset.
Sunset
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Sunset
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Sunset
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