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IMO: 9236389

Carnival Valor

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Carnival Valor — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Conquest-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
110,438
Length (FT / M)
952 / 290.2
Beam (FT / M)
116 / 35.5
Decks (Passenger / Total)
13 / 13
Shipyard
Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
Registry
Panama
Godparent(s)
Katie Couric
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$520,000,000
Class Sisters: Carnival ConquestCarnival FreedomCarnival GloryCarnival Liberty

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2004
Major Refurbishments
2016 2025
Significant Changes
  • 2016: 16-day drydock completed May 8, 2016 (Fun Ship 2.0): added Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Pub, SkyBox Sports Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar, Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Cherry on Top candy shop
  • 2025: Refurbishment dry dock reported for 2025; details not enumerated.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9236389
MMSI
354298000
Call Sign
H3VR
Classification Society
Lloyd's Register
Hull / Yard Number
6082
Maiden Voyage
20 December 2004
Maximum Draft
8.3 m (27.2 ft)
Maximum Beam
44.0 m (144.4 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
2,980
Maximum Capacity
3,581
Total Crew
1,180
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.53:1
Space Ratio
37.06

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
2
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
6
Waterslides
2
Bars & Lounges
14
Complimentary Dining Venues
7
Specialty Dining Venues
1
À la Carte Dining
3
Elevators
18*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Fuel Type
Heavy fuel oil / marine diesel oil (conventional, non-LNG)
Propellers
2
Installed Power
63.4 MW (85,021 hp)
Propulsion Power
40 MW (53,641 hp)
Maximum Speed
22.5 Knots
Engine Configuration
6x Sulzer (Wartsila) ZAV40S medium-speed diesel generating sets - 4x 16ZAV40S + 2x 12ZAV40S, ~63,360-63,400 kW total installed

Logistics

Cruising Speed
22.5 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 0 (crew deck, directly below the Riviera Deck)
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 1-12
Midship (Atrium)
Decks 3-10
Aft
Decks 1-14
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Shogun Casino
    casino
    Location: Casino deck
    smoking permitted in designated casino areas (Conquest-class convention; not re-verified per-deck for Valor)

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,492
Solo Configured: 21
ADA Compliant: 29
Suites
54
Balcony
521
Oceanview
330
Inside
587
The Apex Suite
Captain's Suite
500 SQ FT

Largest accommodation: ~500 sq ft plus a 150 sq ft terrace/balcony; forward on deck 9

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Captain's Suite2
  • Grand Suite10
  • Ocean Suite & Junior Suite42
Balcony
  • Aft-View Extended Balcony20
  • Premium Vista Balcony8
  • Balcony493
Oceanview
  • Scenic Ocean View (bow-facing)6
  • Ocean View318
  • Porthole6
Inside
  • Interior with Picture Window (walkway view)16
  • Interior550
  • Small Interior Single21

Cabin details & Prodigy Picks on the ship overview →

Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Mini Golf
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery
  • Library

Staterooms & Service

  • Open Seating Dining
  • Self Serve Laundry

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

214-ft four-deck Twister Waterslide
unique
'Heroes and Heroism' Joe Farcus interior theme
unique
Prometheus aft pool with Sky Dome
unique
Carnival WaterWorks aqua park
top-deck attraction
9-hole mini-golf course
top-deck attraction
Sports Deck
top-deck attraction
Jogging track
top-deck attraction
Serenity adults-only sundeck
top-deck attraction
Carnival Seaside Theatre
top-deck attraction

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Lincoln Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 3
  • Washington Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 3-4
  • Rosie's Restaurant
    buffet
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
    Lido Marketplace buffet
  • Guy's Burger Joint
    burger
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
  • BlueIguana Cantina
    mexican
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
  • Pizza Pirate
    pizzeria
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
    24-hour pizzeria
  • Swirls
    ice_cream
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
    Self-serve soft-serve
Specialty Dining
  • Scarlett's Steakhouse
    steakhouse
    Location: Deck 10
  • The Chef's Table
    chefs_table
    Location: By the galley
    Surcharge dining event
À la Carte Dining
  • JavaBlue Cafe
    coffee_bar
    Location: Deck 5
  • Sushi at Sea
    sushi_counter
    Location: Deck 9 (Lido)
    Walk-up a-la-carte sushi counter
  • Seafood Shack
    seafood_counter
    Location: Deck 9, aft Lido
    Walk-up a-la-carte counter; no table service
Bars & Nightlife
  • American Lobby Bar
    atrium_bar
    Location: Deck 3, Atrium
  • Winston's Bar
    cigar_lounge
    Location: Deck 4
    Cigar lounge
  • Alchemy Bar
    cocktail_bar
    Location: Deck 5
  • RedFrog Pub
    pub
    Location: Deck 5
    Caribbean-themed pub
  • Lindy Hop Piano Bar
    piano_bar
    Location: Deck 5, aft
  • Paris Hot Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5, aft
    Live music bar
  • Casino Bar
    casino_bar
    Location: Deck 5
  • One Small Step Dance Club
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 5
  • Eagle Aft Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 5, aft
    Hosts the Punchliner Comedy Club
  • Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge
    tribute_lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Doubles as the sports bar
  • BlueIguana Tequila Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
  • RedFrog Rum Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
  • Prometheus Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 9, aft
  • Serenity Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 12, forward
Pools & Aquatics
  • Argonaut Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9, Lido (midship)
  • Prometheus Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9, Lido (aft)
  • WaterWorks
    waterpark
    Location: Deck 10-11
    Aqua park added 2025 incl. kids' splash zone
  • Whirlpools
    hot_tub
    Location: Lido and Serenity areas
    Six guest whirlpools
Active Recreation
  • Mini Golf
    mini_golf
    Location: Deck 12 (Sky)
    9-hole mini-golf
  • Sports Court
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 12
    Multi-sport court
Thrill & Marquee Attractions
  • Twister Waterslide
    waterslide
    Location: Deck 10-11
    Spiraling water tube slide
  • WaterWorks Slide
    waterslide
    Location: Deck 10-11
    Enclosed slide added in the 2025 WaterWorks refit
Entertainment Venues
  • Ivanhoe Theatre
    theater
    Location: Decks 3-5 (forward)
    1,400-seat main show lounge
  • The Punchliner Comedy Club
    comedy_club
    Location: Eagles Lounge, Deck 5
    Comedy programming
  • Carnival Seaside Theatre
    outdoor_screen
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
    Poolside LED movie screen
Casino
  • Shogun Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 5, Promenade
    484-seat casino
Spa & Fitness
  • Cloud 9 Spa
    spa
    Location: Deck 11-12
    Spa and gym (rebranded in the 2025 refit)
Youth & Teen
  • Camp Ocean
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 10
    Kids club (2-11)
  • Circle C
    tween_club
    Location: Deck 5
    Tween club (12-14)
  • Club O2
    teen_club
    Location: Deck 5
    Teen club (15-17)
  • Warehouse Arcade
    arcade
    Location: Deck 5
    24-hour arcade
Retail & Shopping
  • The Fun Shops
    shops
    Location: Deck 5, Promenade
    Duty-free shops
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
    sundeck
    Location: Deck 10
    Adults-only sundeck with the Serenity Bar

Culinary Intel & dining strategy on the ship overview →

Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-11