Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Valor

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Fun & Festive Families Budget Friendly First-Time Cruisers

Year Built

2004

Passengers

2,974

Tonnage

110,239 GT

Decks

About the Ship

Carnival Valor

Carnival Valor is a Conquest Class ship decorated with a heroes and valor theme. She features the Alchemy Bar craft cocktail venue, BlueIguana Cantina, and Guy's Burger Joint.

Ship Highlights

Large resort-style ship with extensive amenities

Dining Experience

Carnival serves up fun dining with Guy Fieri's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, and the Seafood Shack included at no extra charge. Specialty dining features the steakhouse, Cucina del Capitano Italian, and Bonsai Sushi. The main dining room offers multi-course meals nightly.

Entertainment & Activities

Known as "The Fun Ships," Carnival delivers Playlist Production shows, the Punchliner Comedy Club, and the Lip Sync Battle stage. The WaterWorks aqua park, SkyRide aerial attraction, and BOLT roller coaster (Excel Class) keep the energy high day and night.

Staterooms & Suites

Carnival offers interior, ocean view, balcony, and suite categories at accessible price points. The Havana Cabana staterooms (Vista/Excel Class) include a private pool area, while Excel Class ships feature the unique Loft 19 retreat. Carnival Valor accommodates up to 2,974 guests.

Good to Know

This mid-size ship strikes a great balance between amenities and an uncrowded atmosphere. Consider a drink package or specialty dining package if you plan to dine outside the complimentary venues regularly.

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Specifications

Ship Details

Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
Year Built: 2004
Passenger Capacity: 2,974
Gross Tonnage: 110,239 GT
Length: 293.5m
Speed: 22.5 knots
Crew: 1,180
Decks: 13
Registry: Panama

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"Our experience on Carnival Valor was absolutely incredible. The ship is beautiful and well-maintained, and the ports of call were amazing. We booked all our excursions through Vacation Booker and saved a fortune compared to the cruise line prices."

Michael K.

Carnival Cruise Line | Jan 2026

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"This was our third cruise on Carnival Valor and it never disappoints. The staff is wonderful and the itinerary was perfect. We used Vacation Booker for a private snorkeling tour that was the highlight of the entire trip."

Diana P.

Carnival Cruise Line | Nov 2025

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"First-time cruisers and we chose Carnival Valor. The ship exceeded all expectations. We loved how easy it was to book our shore excursions in advance, and the return-to-ship guarantee gave us total peace of mind."

Alex W.

Carnival Cruise Line | Dec 2025

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