Carnival Valor · CruiseFans

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Space & Comfort

50Beats 27% of ships

Dining

92Top 7% of ships

Entertainment

66Beats 40% of ships

Activities & Thrills

73Top 33% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

59Beats 26% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Dining — scores 92/100

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 50/100

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineCarnival

Ship NameValor

Maiden voyage2004

Physical

Year Built2004

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2016

BuilderFincantieri

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

110,438 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

290.2 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

35.5 m

Ship Within a ShipNo

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks13

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

21 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew1,180

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.5

Total Cabins1,492

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins55

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

2,980

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

37.06

Amenities

RestaurantsWashington Restaurant, Lincoln Restaurant (main dining rooms), Rosie's Restaurant/Lido Marketplace (buffet), BlueIguana Cantina, Guy's Burger Joint, Mongolian Wok, Carnival Deli, Pizza Pirate, Swirls, Bonsai Sushi Express, Scarlett's Steakhouse (specialty, cover charge), Seafood Shack, The Chef's Table (specialty), Coffee Bar/Java Cafe

Restaurants - Paid4

Restaurants - Included10

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools2

- Pools - General Access1

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive0

Outdoor Pools2

Retractable Roof Pools1

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs7

- Hot Tubs - General Access2

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges7

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)Yes

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreNo

Outdoor Movie ScreenYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseYes

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideYes

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaIncluded

Special AmenitiesNothing according to CSL

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$16.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Soda Price$2.75

Domestic Beer Price$7.50

Drink Package Price (From..)$59.95

Tipping Expected?Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants12

Restaurants Price: Included8

Restaurants Price: Premium4

Restaurants Price: Exclusive0

Restaurants Type: Sit down3

Restaurants Type: Quick Serve8

Restaurants Type: Buffet1

Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

H3VR

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9236389

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

354298000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Panama City, Panama