Valor cabin 8300 - loud?

Anyone know in the general vicinity of Valor cabin 8300 (verandah deck), if the Lido deck noise is going to be bad/loud?

From the deck plans it looks like it's before the wood floors.

I looked in the cabin reviews, but only found for room 8292 (2 rooms back) or 8309 (other side of ship, 2 rooms down--closer to underneath the floor) and it seems the 2 were contradictory (8292 said it was fine, 8309 said it was way too loud).

Is 8B category considered a "downgrade" from 8D? Seems 8B has good location on Upper Deck, mid ship, IMO.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

--Kevin

I stay far away from that cabin you will hear noises and chairs moving and such above you.

Hard surfaces always transfer sound...just bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. Ships aren't designed with sound batts in the floors or ceilings, older ships don't even have them in the walls. Though I must say I was on deck seven on the magic, mid ship, and it was the quietest room I have ever experienced. Guess that is why they charge more for rooms with cabins above, below, and adjacent.

We were on Valor in May 2013 and had cabin 8331, starboard (right side). This cabin is located below the outside section of the Lido Deck right by the doors from the buffet (area between the bar and the grill area). There were tables and chairs and the only noise we noticed was some chairs being moved on occasion but it wasn't too bad and it wasn't constant. We were rarely in the cabin during the day where you'd probably get more noise from chairs being moved by people coming and going. This was the southern itinerary out of San Juan, which is port heavy, so people didn't seem to be staying up as late at night as they would an itinerary with more sea days. The exception was the night of the Deck party, which went on pretty late on our cruise but I had ear plugs (DH snores) and never heard a thing. Location wise, this was the most convenient cabin we've had and I'd book it again.

We just got off the Valor about a week ago and had room 8299. Never noticed any noise from the Lido at all. Now the next door noisy neighbors - yeah that.

My first cruise was on Valor in 8301. No issues at all and I'm a light sleeper.

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We just got off the Valor about a week ago and had room 8299. Never noticed any noise from the Lido at all. Now the next door noisy neighbors - yeah that.

8299 is on the other side of the ship

http://static.abcroisiere.com/images/fr/navires/navire,carnival-valor_min,312,15879.jpg

see those light blue chairs in the picture-- your cabin is below that area

Thanks for the info everyone. I was able to get an Upper level (midship) cabin instead. I know some people consider 8B a "downgrade" from 8D, but I didn't want to chance any extra noise. I'm perfectly happy with deck 6. Plus I need the exercise to walk up to the lido deck.

haha

--Kevin

Thanks for the info everyone. I was able to get an Upper level (midship) cabin instead. I know some people consider 8B a "downgrade" from 8D, but I didn't want to chance any extra noise. I'm perfectly happy with deck 6. Plus I need the exercise to walk up to the lido deck.--Kevin

Depending on exactly on deck 6 midship I think your move could have placed you in a bigger noise area.

there are a LOT of lounges you do not want to be above. and you do not want to be around the area of the casino bar. A band sets up across from there about 9pm and plays until the wee hours of the morning. This band is Blood Power-- one of the most sought after cruise band-- it will be loud

your best bet-- empress deck

We were in 8304 and had no issues

I've stayed in 8325 and we didn't have any issues. Though when booking this room my PVP did say it was under the pool/deck so it had potential. I booked the Valor next year and decided I liked the location and didn't have the noise issue I'd take the same room.

Depending on exactly on deck 6 midship I think your move could have placed you in a bigger noise area.

 

there are a LOT of lounges you do not want to be above. and you do not want to be around the area of the casino bar. A band sets up across from there about 9pm and plays until the wee hours of the morning. This band is Blood Power-- one of the most sought after cruise band-- it will be loud

your best bet-- empress deck

Ooh, I forgot about that.

Cabin 6372, looks like it's right at the "line" where the elevator empty space is, and the Club O2 wall, but looks like it's down past the Casino?

Ooh, I forgot about that.

 

Cabin 6372, looks like it's right at the "line" where the elevator empty space is, and the Club O2 wall, but looks like it's down past the Casino?

Yes, past the casino, but above Club 02 near where the video arcade is. I don't know if that would generate much noise or not - hopefully someone else can add some input on that.

Yes, past the casino, but above Club 02 near where the video arcade is. I don't know if that would generate much noise or not - hopefully someone else can add some input on that.

Yeah, 6382 I think was the closest cabin that had a review and they claimed it was quiet.

--Kevin

Im sorry to bring up another topic but since we all speaking about the Valor (OP don't mean to interrupt your board but only going to ask once) I am hoping everybody was comfortable and cool in their staterooms curious if anybody thought it was too warm even when you adjust it to the coldest setting?

Yeah, 6382 I think was the closest cabin that had a review and they claimed it was quiet.

 

--Kevin

I just looked up 6382, right above the back section of the arcade and not too far from your cabin...if the other review claimed it was quiet, you should be good to go. Are you cruising out of San Juan or later when Valor moves to Port Canaveral?

Im sorry to bring up another topic but since we all speaking about the Valor (OP don't mean to interrupt your board but only going to ask once) I am hoping everybody was comfortable and cool in their staterooms curious if anybody thought it was too warm even when you adjust it to the coldest setting?

When we were on Valor in May 2013, the cabin was comfortable and we never had an issue of being too hot or cold. We were in 8331 then.

Yeah, 6382 I think was the closest cabin that had a review and they claimed it was quiet.

 

--Kevin

is ten cabins from the OP cabin. cabins in either direction will make a huge difference.

when looking at deck plans-- make sure the elevators are lining up.

6372 is above the Club 2o club-- that is where the teens meet- I would think loud music will be over before the wee hours of the morning - except the last night when they pull an all nighter.

Can you see whats available o the empress deck.

I just looked up 6382, right above the back section of the arcade and not too far from your cabin...if the other review claimed it was quiet, you should be good to go. Are you cruising out of San Juan or later when Valor moves to Port Canaveral?

 

 

 

When we were on Valor in May 2013, the cabin was comfortable and we never had an issue of being too hot or cold. We were in 8331 then.

Cruising out of San Juan and then arriving in Florida. Makes for a slightly cheaper trip since the airfare from MCO is a lot more reasonable than SJU.

is ten cabins from the OP cabin. cabins in either direction will make a huge difference.

 

when looking at deck plans-- make sure the elevators are lining up.

6372 is above the Club 2o club-- that is where the teens meet- I would think loud music will be over before the wee hours of the morning - except the last night when they pull an all nighter.

 

Can you see whats available o the empress deck.

Empress only has 3 cabins available.

7370

7376

7400

Empress only has 3 cabins available.

 

7370

7376

7400

7400 in a heartbeat.

We have always booked 7411 on this class ship

two decks for food/pools two decks down for entertainment

and away from public noise areas

on the victory we are in cabin next door to you since the 7411 area was not available

I am ON Lido deck...is that really bad for the noise then?? 9266 LOL...I was just happy that I could almost roll out of the cabin into the pool area:D

is ten cabins from the OP cabin. cabins in either direction will make a huge difference.

 

when looking at deck plans-- make sure the elevators are lining up.

6372 is above the Club 2o club-- that is where the teens meet- I would think loud music will be over before the wee hours of the morning - except the last night when they pull an all nighter.

 

Can you see whats available o the empress deck.

Here's what's currently left:

7215

7423

7217

7216

7212

7211

I'm leaning towards 7216 vs. 7423 only because I don't smoke and I know from past experience, that if you're in the back of the ship, the smoke from the front makes its way down and you get fumigated. Unless that's changed.

what smoke?

cig smoke?

not allowed on balconies

I am ON Lido deck...is that really bad for the noise then?? 9266 LOL...I was just happy that I could almost roll out of the cabin into the pool area:D

it will depend on whats above and below you- your cabin is above and below cabin space.

what smoke?

 

cig smoke?

 

not allowed on balconies

Really? Wow. OK, cool. I did not know that (the last time I sailed Carnival was 2011 and you certainly could smoke on your balcony as I got to breathe cigar smoke every day).

Although I can understand (if I smoked) that someone would want to be able to do that on their own balcony.

So then I guess I'll take the 7423 then.