The Carnival Valor, the newest and grandest ship to sail from
Miami, promises 110,000 tons of world-class fun! Her seven-day
Eastern and Western cruises visit some of the most popular
destinations in the Caribbean, including Belize, Isla Roatan and St.
Maarten. Along with her wonderful itineraries, her innovative
amenities and first-class service will make this one vessel sure to
fill you with vacation memories to last a lifetime.Ship Facts
110,000 tons
952 feet in length
116 feet wide
Passengers: 2,974
Crew: 1,150
Entered service: December 19, 2004
Registry: Panama
Best For People Who Want:
Exciting and ritzy nightlife; more than the average number of
singles on board, better than average cuisine for a bargain to
mid-priced vessel; a large casino; spacious cabins, some for three
and four passengers, many with balconies; excellent fitness and spa
facilities; and an abundant children's programs.
Should Be Avoided By People Who Want:
An elegant, quiet and relaxing cruise; private areas away from the
public, especially children.
Onboard Experience:
Carnival Valor is Carnival Cruises third ship within the
Conquest-class of vessels which also include Carnival Glory,
Carnival Liberty, and Carnival Conquest. They are all big sisters to
Carnival's Destiny class. Valor weighs in at over 110,000 tons. The
extra footage added to this vessel (compared to the 101-ton Destiny
class) is given over to expanded children's facilities, comprising a
separate children's pool, a mini-movie theatre, and an indoor
playground. Additional alternative
dining spots include Scarlett's, serving gourmet
cuisine, and the best U.S.D.A. prime beef. There are 22 bars and
lounges throughout the 13 passenger decks.
Other amenities include an Internet café, four swimming pools,
and a 15,000-square-foot health club. The ship has no lack of
entertainment of all varieties, featuring the Lindy Hop sing-along
piano bar and One Small Step disco, along with gorgeous production
shows and side-splitting comics.
Decor:
Carnival's ship designer, the renowned Joe Farcus, in keeping with
the name chose "Heroes and Heroism," as the theme for Valor. Along
those lines, Joe chooses to play to his audience by using the
American flag as inspiration for the main atrium. There are stark
marble stars & stripes embedded in the floor and gilded eagle
sculpturettes throughout the ship. Rather than brass and glass, most
of the ship is molded with chrome & mirrors, which tends to send you
confusing visual signals as you navigate the ship.
