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Carnival Valor

18 upcoming departures  ·  18 itineraries

Carnival Valor is a 2,974-guest Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2004. This page lists 18 upcoming departures across 18 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Families wanting supervised children's and teen facilities ✓ Travelers who prefer a traditional main-dining-room layout ✓ Guests seeking multiple complimentary casual food venues
Class Conquest
Built / Refurb 2004 / 2025
Gross Tonnage 110,000
Guests 2,974
Crew 1,180
Length 290.2 m
Beam 35.4 m
Decks 13
Cabins 1,490
Max speed 22.5 kn
Flag Panama
Guests per crew 2.5
Space ratio 37

Carnival Valor at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 78%

A large ship at 110,000 gross tons — #117 of 566 ships we track. 37 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Families wanting supervised children's and teen facilities
  • Travelers who prefer a traditional main-dining-room layout
  • Guests seeking multiple complimentary casual food venues
  • Cruisers who enjoy pools, waterslides and outdoor movie programming
  • Passengers who prefer a mid-sized ship over a mega-ship

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers seeking extensive specialty dining variety
  • Guests wanting a quiet ship-wide atmosphere
  • Passengers requiring many studio cabins
  • Cruisers looking for large contemporary attractions throughout the ship

Live Position ● 2 hours ago

Heading to: New Orleans

Currently on: 5 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise (5 nights) — En route to New Orleans, La — last stop Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico

New Orleans, La → Cozumel, Mexico → Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico → New Orleans, La
Coming up
  1. New Orleans arrives 08:00 AM end of cruise
16.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Carnival Valor

Carnival Valor is a Conquest-class Carnival ship offering a lively, family-oriented cruise experience from its New Orleans and Mobile sailings. The 110,000-gross-ton vessel combines broad public spaces with familiar Carnival dining, entertainment, youth programming and pool-deck activities. Its 2025 dry-dock refurbishment added a WaterWorks aqua park, Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, refreshed staterooms and upgraded public areas, while retaining popular venues such as Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and Scarlett’s Steakhouse.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Carnival Cruise Line
Builder / shipyard
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A., Monfalcone, Italy
Registry / flag
Panama (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
H3VR
IMO number
9236389
MMSI
354298000
Draft
8.2 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship features WaterWorks, a 214-foot Twister waterslide, multiple pools, the adults-only Serenity retreat, Playlist Productions, Dive-In Movies and the Punchliner Comedy Club. Youth facilities include supervised spaces for children and teens and Seuss at Sea programming.

For families

Families have access to Camp Ocean, Circle C, Club O2, Seuss at Sea, WaterWorks and age-focused youth activities. The 2025 refurbishment refreshed youth areas and added new gaming and karaoke features.

Pools, spa & wellness

Serenity provides an adults-only outdoor retreat with loungers and whirlpools, while the ship also offers a fitness center, spa services and treatment facilities.

Accessibility

Carnival lists 27 accessible staterooms on the ship. Accessible routes and upgraded public-area facilities were included in the 2025 refurbishment.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 5

Ivanhoe Theatre The Fun Shops Cherry On Top Alchemy Bar RedFrog Pub Shogun Casino The Dream Bar King Boulevard Promenade Bar JavaBlue Cafe Video Arcade One Small Step Disco & Nightclub Lindy Hop Bar Paris Hot Bar Eagles Lounge & Bar Heroes Tribute Bar Atrium America Carnival Adventures Store Glory Atrium Stage

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeCabinsSizeBalconySleepsDecks
Small InteriorCategory 1A; upper/lower bedding configuration. Inside 21 160 sq ft — 2 1, 2
InteriorCategories 4A–4H. Inside 544 170 sq ft — 4 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Interior with Picture WindowCategory 4J; windows have obstructed views. Inside 16 170 sq ft — 4 6, 7, 10
PortholeCategory PT; two porthole windows. Oceanview — 220 sq ft — 4 1, 2

Dining, bars & venues

20 included 12 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Lincoln Dining Room Included
Deck 3–4
Two-level main dining room serving complimentary meals.
Washington Dining Room Included
Deck 3–4
Two-level main dining room serving complimentary meals.
Chef's Table Extra cost
Reservation-only multi-course dining experience.
JavaBlue Cafe Extra cost
Deck 5
Cafe serving specialty coffee and pastries.
Guy's Burger Joint Included
Deck 9
Poolside burger venue.
BlueIguana Cantina Included
Deck 9
Poolside Mexican food venue.
Rosie's Lido Restaurant Included
Deck 9
Two-level buffet restaurant.
Carnival Deli Included
Deck 9
Deli counter within the Lido Marketplace.
Mongolian Wok Included
Deck 9
Made-to-order stir-fry station.
Seafood Shack Extra cost
Deck 9
Casual seafood venue with individually priced items.
Lido Marketplace Included
Deck 9
Buffet dining area with multiple food stations.
Scarlett's Steakhouse Extra cost
Deck 10
Reservation-oriented steakhouse and seafood restaurant.
Sushi at Sea
Deck 9
Pizzeria
Deck 9
Chicken, Waffles & Waves
Deck 10

Bars & lounges

Alchemy Bar Extra cost
Deck 5
Cocktail bar specializing in made-to-order drinks.
RedFrog Pub Extra cost
Deck 5
Pub serving beer and rum-based drinks.
The Dream Bar Varies
Deck 5
Bar serving the casino lounge.
King Boulevard Promenade Bar Varies
Deck 5
Promenade bar.
Lindy Hop Bar Varies
Deck 5
Piano bar.
Paris Hot Bar Varies
Deck 5
Jazz bar.
RedFrog Rum Bar Varies
Deck 9
Poolside bar focused on rum drinks and beer.
BlueIguana Tequila Bar Varies
Deck 9
Poolside bar focused on tequila drinks and beer.
Winston's Bar
Deck 4
Heroes Tribute Bar
Deck 5

History & sister ships

  1. 2004Entered service, built by Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani S.p.A., Monfalcone, Italy.
  2. 2008Added a Mongolian Grill and a large outdoor LED screen on the Lido Deck.
  3. 2011Upgraded Serenity, added six scenic oceanview cabins and two suites, and refreshed public areas.
  4. 2016Added Fun Ship 2.0 dining and bar venues including Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, RedFrog venues, Alchemy Bar, SkyBox Sports Bar and Cherry On Top.
  5. 2025Added Carnival WaterWorks features, introduced Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, renovated cabins and public areas, expanded the casino, upgraded children's spaces and refreshed the spa and fitness areas.

Other Conquest ships

Where Carnival Valor sails, month by month

Oct
26
Nov
26
Dec
26
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
27
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
27
Sep
27
Caribbean 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 1 1
From / night 0 $96 $155 0 0 0 0 $62 $99 $60 $65 $84

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in July 2027 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

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Itineraries & Sailings

14 Nights

14 Nights Caribbean Cruise

From $1,172 · $84/night
Ports of Call
Next: Sep 26, 2027
1 upcoming departure
14 Nights

14 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise

From $1,203 · $86/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jan 16, 2028
1 upcoming departure
4 Nights

4 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise

From $382 · $96/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 5, 2026
1 upcoming departure
5 Nights

5 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise

From $777 · $155/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 30, 2026
1 upcoming departure
6 Nights

6 Nights Bahamas Cruise

From $388 · $65/night
Ports of Call
Next: Aug 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
6 Nights

6 Nights Bahamas Cruise

From $418 · $70/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
6 Nights

6 Nights Bahamas Cruise

From $504 · $84/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jan 2, 2028
1 upcoming departure
6 Nights

6 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise

From $475 · $79/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 5, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights

7 Nights Bahamas Cruise

From $567 · $81/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 13, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 18 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Carnival Valor FAQ

What flag does Carnival Valor sail under?

Carnival Valor is registered in Panama.

How many passengers does Carnival Valor hold?

Carnival Valor carries about 2,974 guests with roughly 1,180 crew.

How old is Carnival Valor?

Carnival Valor entered service in 2004 and was last refurbished in 2025.

How big is Carnival Valor?

At 110,000 gross tons and 290 m long, Carnival Valor is a large ship — larger than 78% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What dining is included on Carnival Valor?

The main dining rooms, Lido Marketplace, Guy's Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina are included. Some venues, such as Seafood Shack, Scarlett's Steakhouse, Chef's Table and specialty coffees, cost extra.

What is the dress code on Carnival Valor?

Most dining and public areas use casual attire, with designated Cruise Elegant evenings during which more formal clothing is encouraged in the main dining rooms.

Are gratuities included on Carnival Valor?

Standard cruise fares do not generally include all onboard gratuities; automatic service gratuities are added to guest accounts, with additional tipping possible for exceptional service.

Is Wi-Fi available on Carnival Valor?

Wi-Fi is available through Carnival's onboard internet service, with access provided through separately purchased plans.

Does Carnival Valor accommodate guests with disabilities?

Accessible staterooms, accessible routes and accessible public facilities are identified in Carnival's accessible deck-plan materials. Guests should contact Carnival before sailing for ship-specific arrangements.

What children's facilities are on Carnival Valor?

Camp Ocean serves children ages 2 to 11, Circle C is for ages 12 to 14, and Club O2 is for teens ages 15 to 17.