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Carnival Valor 2018 5-Day Caribbean Cruise Review
Day 4 Part 2         July 3, 2018                        Cozumel, Mexico                                      
Scheduled Arrival:  9:00am    Scheduled Departure:  6:00pm   
Actual Arrival:         9:45am           
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This portion of the cruise review is a continuation of Day 4 Part 1's review. Click here to go back to Day 4 Part 1.

When my previous part of the cruise review left off, we were walking around Punta Langosta. Punta Langosta is a cruise terminal & shopping complex near Downtown Cozumel. One of the stores we stopped at while visiting Punta Langosta was a rum cake store. This store sold a variety of rum cake flavors. During our visit, the store employees had vanilla and pina-colada rum cake samples for everyone to try. Both samples were good, but I enjoyed the vanilla rum cake sample better. We bought a couple to take home since these cakes were very tasty.
Punta Langosta Cozumel
Walking Around The Lower Level Of Punta Langosta
Cozumel Rum Cake Store
Rum Cake Store - Many Different Flavors Throughout The Store
Punta Langosta Cozumel
Punta Langosta - Area With Tables & Chairs
After walking around the lower level Punta Langosta's shopping complex, we walked up to the upper level. More shops were located upstairs. Here are some pictures taken while walking around the upper level:
Punta Langosta Cozumel
Open Space In The Middle Of Shop Entrances
Punta Langosta Cozumel
Stairwell Up To The Upper Level
Punta Langosta Cozumel
On The Upper Level Of Punta Langosta
Picture
Looking Down At Punta Langosta's Lower Level
Punta Langosta Cozumel
On The Upper Level Of Punta Langosta
Punta Langosta Cozumel
Diamonds International On The Upper Level
Punta Langosta Cozumel
Colorful Cozumel Letters - Located On The Upper Level Of The Complex
Punta Langosta Cozumel
Punta Langosta Logo
Punta Langosta Cozumel
Looking Down At The Lower Level
Punta Langosta
Lighthouse & Looking Down At The Lower
Punta Langosta
Kiosk With Clothing Items
Punta Langosta
Looking Down At The Street Below
Punta Langosta
Looking Down At The Street Below
Cozumel
Palm Trees & Water In Background
Punta Langosta
Looking Down
Punta Langosta Cozumel
Upper Level
Punta Langosta
Lighthouse & Lower Level Shops
Carnival Fantasy
Carnival Fantasy In Background
Taxi Ride Back To Puerta Maya:
The taxi ride from Punta Langosta for 6 people cost us another $16. The ride back took a little longer than the ride to Punta Langosta because part of the main road was blocked off for construction. Due to this our driver had to take a few back roads that ran parallel with the main road. It was interesting seeing a different part of Cozumel and areas that are beyond where most tourists go. Here are some pictures taken from the taxi ride:
Punta Langosta
Lower Level - Near Taxi Pick Up Point
Carnival Fantasy
Carnival Fantasy
Cozumel
On Taxi - Driving Through Cozumel
Cozumel
On Taxi - Driving Through Cozumel
Cozumel
On Taxi - Driving Through Cozumel
Cozumel
On Taxi - Driving Through Cozumel
Cozumel
On Taxi - Driving Through Cozumel
Cozumel
On Taxi - Driving Through Cozumel
Cozumel
On Taxi - Driving Through Cozumel
Once we got past the road construction our driver turned back to the main road. Once on this road, I recognized many of the resort, hotel, and shopping landmarks that we see almost every time we visit Cozumel. 
Cozumel
On Taxi - Driving Through Cozumel
Cozumel
On Taxi - Driving Through Cozumel
Cozumel
On Taxi - Driving Through Cozumel
Cozumel
On Taxi - View Of Another Taxi Leaving A Resort
Cozumel
On Taxi - Approaching Royal Village Shopping Village
Cozumel
On Taxi - Passing By Hard Rock Cafe
Cozumel
On Taxi - Driving Through Cozumel
Cozumel
On Taxi - Getting Near Puerta Maya's Entrance
Cozumel
On Taxi
Cozumel
On Taxi - View Of Buildings Across The Street From Puerta Maya
Puerta Maya
Puerta Maya Letters
Carnival Valor & Carnival Miracle
Carnival Valor & Carnival Miracle
After getting back to Puerta Maya I  wanted to make one more quick stop at the beach before getting back on the ship. 
Carnival Dream, Carnival Valor, and Carnival Miracle
Carnival Dream, Carnival Valor, & Carnival Miracle
Ships Docked In Cozumel
Puerta Maya Sign In Front Of The Ships
Puerta Maya
Shoreline
Puerta Maya Cozumel Beach
Beach Area
Carnival Dream
Colorful Three Amigos Cozumel Letters & Carnival Dream In Background
Puerta Maya
Carnival Dream & Carnival Valor's Front
Walking Back To The Ship - Entering The Pier:
In order to walk back onto the pier, we had to go through a security checkpoint. Typically, this checkpoint is located where the on-pier shopping building begins, but due to construction the security checkpoint was located outside where crew members typically enter. We had to show our Sail & Sign card to the security guard. Once this was done we were able to walk onto the pier. After walking a few feet we came to open doors to the part of the on-pier shops that wasn't being renovated. However, since no local shop employees or security were standing outside to direct us in we continued walking through the crew only part of the pier. This was the first and probably will be the last time we can bypass the shops. Here are some pictures I took walking on the pier:
Puerta Maya Pier Cozumel
Typical Entrance To The Pier - Closed Due To Shopping Area Renovation
Cozumel
Shoreline - View From The Pier
Puerta Maya Cozumel
View Of The Shoreline From The Pier
Cozumel
Catamaran Sailing In The Water
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Valor & Carnival Miracle
Carnival Valor & Carnival Miracle
Carnival Valor
Carnival Valor
Carnival Valor & Carnival Miracle
Carnival Valor & Carnival Miracle's Fronts
Carnival Valor
Carnival Valor Tied To The Pier
Getting Back On The Carnival Valor:
After walking up the Carnival Valor's gangway we had our Sail & Sign cards scanned. This was done by a security guard with a handheld tablet. As each person's card was scanned his or her picture appeared on the screen for security to verify the identity of the cruiser. One thing I noticed was security carefully looked at each person's picture and then looked at the cruiser. I am glad that Carnival's security guards did a detailed job with this! After getting our Sail & Sign card scanned we had to go through the metal detector & bag screening. All electronic items had to be emptied from our pockets and placed in a bin to go through a separate scanning. Bags, purses, and backpacks also had to be scanned separately. The security checkpoint did not take long! After proceeding through this checkpoint we were free to leave Deck 0. 
TIP:  Do not wear sunglasses as you reboard the ship. Security will make you take them off when trying to look at your picture. 
Carnival Valor & Carnival Miracle
View In Between The Ships
Carnival Valor's Gangway
Carnival Valor's Gangway
Carnival Valor Deck 0
Deck 0
My first stop for lunch was the Carnival Valor's pizzeria. The pizzeria serves caesar salads, which are made to order. 
Carnival Valor Pizzeria Counter
Pizzeria Counter
Carnival Valor Pizzeria Menu
Pizzeria Menu
Carnival Valor Pizzeria Caesar Salad
Caesar Salad From The Pizzeria
Lunch In Rosie's Lido Buffet:
Today the Chef's Choice buffet line was Italian. The options on the Lido Buffet for today were as follows:
  • Blue Iguana Cantina     12:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Chef's Choice (Italian)       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​
​Here are some buffet food pictures:
Carnival Valor Chef's Choice Italian Food
Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Italian Food
Carnival Valor Chef's Choice Italian Food
Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Italian Food
Carnival Valor Chef's Choice Italian Food
Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Italian Food
Carnival Valor Chef's Choice Italian Food
Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Italian Food
Carnival Valor Chef's Choice Italian Food
Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Italian Food
Carnival Valor Chef's Choice Italian Food
Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Italian Food
Carnival Valor Chef's Choice Italian Food
Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Italian Food
Carnival Valor Chef's Choice Italian Food
Chef's Choice Buffet Line - Italian Food
Carnival Valor Dessert Station
Dessert Station
Carnival Valor Dessert Station
Dessert Station
Carnival Valor Dessert Station
Dessert Station
Carnival Valor Dessert Station
Dessert Station
Carnival Valor Dessert Station
Dessert Station
Carnival Valor Dessert Station
Dessert Station
Carnival Valor Dessert Station
Dessert Station
Carnival Valor
Two Cookies & Red Velvet Cupcake
Guy's Burger Joint
Straight Up Burger From Guy's Burger Joint
Afternoon Walk Around The Carnival Valor:
After lunch I went to the ship's gym to walk 2 miles. However, after doing the treadmill I walked around the ship. Since my afternoon walk was in the later afternoon, the Carnival Miracle was getting ready to leave. It appeared the ship was waiting for a handful of passengers. Here are some pictures I took as I walked around the ship's exterior decks:
Carnival Valor
Deck 10 - Looking Towards The Back
Carnival Miracle
View Of The Carnival Miracle's Side
Carnival Valor
Carnival Valor's Main Pool Area & Carnival Miracle To The Side
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Miracle
Looking Down At The Carnival Miracle's Front
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Dream and Carnival Valor's Side
Carnival Dream & Carnival Valor's Side
Carnival Valor's Front
Carnival Valor's Front - Looking Towards The Pier
Puerta Maya Pier Cozumel
Looking Down At The Pier
Puerta Maya Pier
Zoomed In View Of The Shops On The Pier
Picture
Picture
I was outside when the Carnival Miracle began sailing. It was exciting seeing the ship leave. In the distance I was able to see the Carnival Fantasy departing Punta Langosta. 
Carnival Miracle Front
Carnival Miracle's Front
Carnival Miracle
Sideways Front View Of The Carnival Miracle
Carnival Miracle Departing Cozumel
Carnival Miracle Beginning To Depart
Carnival Fantasy
Carnival Fantasy Departing Punta Langosta In The Distance
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Miracle's Front
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Miracle Turned Around & Sailing To Another Port (I Think Belize Or Roatan)
Carnival Valor Deck 3
Deck 3
Carnival Dream
Life Preserver & Carnival Dream In Background
Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream
Carnival Valor
Deck 3 Walkway & Carnival Dream To The Side
Cozumel Shoreline
Cozumel Shoreline - View From Deck 3
Cozumel
Cozumel Shoreline - View From Deck 3
Deck 3
Shops on the Pier - View From Deck 3
Cozumel Shoreline
Cozumel Shoreline - View From Deck 3
Carnival Valor American Table Dining Concept
American Table
Dinner in the Lincoln Dining Room:
Once again, we ate dinner in the Lincoln Dining Room. The dining room opened right at 5:45pm and we were seated almost immediately. Since many cruisers had been gone all day most people were not in a hurry to eat dinner in the dining room. The line to get into the dining room was much smaller than on the other nights. We had the same table and waitstaff again on this night of the cruise. They did a great job and all of the food was great!
Carnival Valor Bread Basket
Bread Basket
Carnival Valor Dinner Flatbread Appetizer
Appetizer - Flatbread
Carnival Valor Baked Meat Balls Appetizer
Appetizer - Baked Meat Balls
Carnival Valor Shrimp Cocktail
Appetizer - Shrimp Cocktail
Carnival Valor Romaine Caesar Salad
Appetizer - Romaine Caesar Salad
Carnival Valor Greek Salad
Appetizer - Greek Salad
Picture
Main Course - Seared Tilapia
Carnival Valor Chicken Breast Main Course
Main Course - Chicken Breast
Carnival Valor Veal Parmesan
Main Course - Veal Parmesan
Carnival Valor Apple Pie Dessert
Dessert - Apple Pie
After dinner I went to Deck 11 and walked on the jogging track. The view was nice, but the wind was strong. Walking on one side of the ship was difficult. I did not stay on the jogging track too long because of wanting to head inside for Hasbro the Game Show in the Ivanhoe Theater.
Carnival Valor Sunset
Sunset
Carnival Valor Towel Animal Frog
Towel Animal Frog
Carnival Valor Towel Animal Turtle
Towel Animal Turtle
Carnival Valor Hasbro The Game Show
Stage Setup For Hasbro The Game Show
Hasbro The Game Show In The Ivanhoe Theater:
Instead of a Playlist Productions show, tonight's entertainment was Hasbro the Game Show. When the show began our cruise director, T.J., came out and selected people from the crowd to be on teams. He did this by doing Scattergories questions and random trivia questions. This was a fun and fair way to select people. This cruise Yahtzee Bowling and "Operation Sam Dunk". At the end, all of the winners got to stick their big card into the Monopoly Electronic Banking Machine.  
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