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Carnival Valor
Carnival Valor is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Conquest class, in service since 2004. She measures 110,000 gross tons and carries 2,980 guests with a crew of 1,180. She sails Caribbean, Bahamas, Panama Canal itineraries.
About Carnival Valor
Carnival Valor is a Conquest-class ship of about 110,000 gross tons, built by Fincantieri at Monfalcone and christened in Miami in December 2004 by journalist Katie Couric. She carries about 2,980 guests. A comprehensive dry dock completed in June 2025 added a WaterWorks park with twin slides, a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge and a larger casino; other venues include Scarlett's Steakhouse, RedFrog Pub, Alchemy Bar and Seuss at Sea. She sails Western Caribbean and Bahamas cruises from New Orleans and is scheduled to move to year-round sailing from Mobile, Alabama, in May 2027.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
- Panama Canalpartial or full transits between the Atlantic and Pacific
Home port: New Orleans, Louisiana.
Flying in for your cruise?
Carnival Valor sails from New Orleans, Louisiana. The airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.
All 3 lounges at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from New Orleans, LouisianaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Carnival Valor?
Carnival Valor is operated by Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Conquest class.
How big is Carnival Valor?
Carnival Valor measures 110,000 gross tons and 290 metres in length, with 13 decks.
How crowded does Carnival Valor feel?
Carnival Valor has a passenger space ratio of 36.9: 110,000 gross tons for 2,980 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Carnival Valor feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Carnival Valor carry?
Carnival Valor carries 2,980 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,180 (about 2.5 guests per crew member).
When did Carnival Valor enter service?
Carnival Valor entered service in 2004 and was last refurbished in 2025.
Where does Carnival Valor sail?
Carnival Valor sails Caribbean, Bahamas and Panama Canal itineraries. Her home port is New Orleans, Louisiana.
Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Valor?
Carnival Valor sails from New Orleans, Louisiana. Fly into Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Valor?
Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Valor; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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