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.
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A large ship at 110,000 gross tons — #117 of 566 ships we track. 37 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 5 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise (5 nights) — En route to New Orleans, La — last stop Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
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.
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.
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.
Serenity provides an adults-only outdoor retreat with loungers and whirlpools, while the ship also offers a fitness center, spa services and treatment facilities.
Carnival lists 27 accessible staterooms on the ship. Accessible routes and upgraded public-area facilities were included in the 2025 refurbishment.
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View the official Carnival Valor deck plans from Carnival Cruise Line →
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
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| 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 |
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Carnival Valor is registered in Panama.
Carnival Valor carries about 2,974 guests with roughly 1,180 crew.
Carnival Valor entered service in 2004 and was last refurbished in 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wi-Fi is available through Carnival's onboard internet service, with access provided through separately purchased plans.
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.
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.
