5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)
Carnival Valor
Carnival Valor
January 11, 2025
5 Night Western Caribbean

Carnival Valor - 1/11/2025

The January 11, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Valor departs from New Orleans, Louisiana. On this 5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 3 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Valor sets sail on Saturday, Jan 11th and returns on Thursday, Jan 16th.

Cruise Length
5
Night Cruise
Departure Port
New Orleans
Louisiana
Port Stops
3
Sea Days
2

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Valor cruise ship departing January 11, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $432 ($87 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $405 ($82 per night), this represents a recent increase of 7%.

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Inside Cabin
$432
7%
vs Avg $405

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Carnival Valor - January 11, 2025 - 5 Nights

DayDatePort
1Jan 10thNew Orleans, Louisiana
2Jan 11thAt Sea
3Jan 13thCosta Maya, Mexico
4Jan 14thCozumel, Mexico
5Jan 14thAt Sea
6Jan 16thNew Orleans, Louisiana

The Carnival Valor sails on January 11, 2025 for a 5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of New Orleans, Louisiana at 2:30 PM and will return to the port of New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan 16th at 7:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Carnival Valor will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Itinerary Safety Score

Based on my comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
65 / 100
safer than 65% of all cruises
65
6
/ 10
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans
Travelers in New Orleans should remain vigilant and cautious, especially outside tourist areas and after dark, due to higher crime rates.
7
/ 10
Costa Maya, Mexico
Costa Maya
Costa Maya offers a secure cruise port environment, but travelers should remain cautious of petty theft in less populated areas outside.
7
/ 10
Cozumel, Mexico
Cozumel
Cozumel is generally safe for tourists, but remain vigilant against petty crime and avoid risks in surrounding areas.

Cruise Ship

Carnival Valor Size Infographic

Carnival Valor

110 k
tonnage
952 ft
length
2004
year built
1,490
cabins
3,756
passengers
1,180
crew

CARNIVAL VALOR SIZE

The Valor has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 110,000 gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet (290 meters) in length. Carnival Valor is included in Carnival’s Conquest Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Valor holds 4,936 passengers. That includes 3,756 cruise vacationers and 1,180 staff members. The Valor total number of staterooms is 1,490.

Carnival Valor Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:110,000 GT
  • Length:952 ft (290 m)
  • Beam:116 ft (35 m)
  • Draft:27 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
  • Year Built:2004
  • Years Served:2004 - Present
  • Capacity:3,756
  • Crew Members:1,180
  • Total on Board:4,936
  • Total Staterooms:1,490
  • Flagged Country:Panama
  • Ship Cost:500 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Carnival Valor age and stats vs all Carnival ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Carnival Valor Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
JAN 112025
D:2:30 PM

New Orleans, Louisiana, offers docking at New Orleans Port. Travelers explore French Quarter and Garden District. Excursions include swamp tours in Honey Island. Local markets sell beignets. The peak season, February to May, brings mild weather for river tours. Photography captures jazz streets and Mississippi vistas. Dining onboard includes gumbo, a Cajun favorite. Souvenirs, like Mardi Gras crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Creole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. New Orleans’ cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and lively music, making New Orleans an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day2
JAN 122025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
JAN 132025
A:12:00 PMD:7:00 PM

Costa Maya, Mexico, offers docking at Costa Maya Port. Travelers explore Chacchoben ruins and Bacalar Lagoon. Excursions include snorkeling at Mahahual Reef. Local markets sell tamales. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Mayan temples and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cochinita pibil, a Yucatecan favorite. Souvenirs, like woven crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Costa Maya’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and scenic lagoons, making Costa Maya an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day4
JAN 142025
A:7:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Cozumel, Mexico, offers docking at Cozumel Port. Travelers explore Chankanaab Park and San Gervasio ruins. Excursions include snorkeling at Palancar Reef. Local markets sell tacos. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like Mayan crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Cozumel’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and marine adventures, making Cozumel an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day5
JAN 152025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day6
JAN 162025
A:7:00 AM

New Orleans, Louisiana, offers docking at New Orleans Port. Travelers explore French Quarter and Garden District. Excursions include swamp tours in Honey Island. Local markets sell beignets. The peak season, February to May, brings mild weather for river tours. Photography captures jazz streets and Mississippi vistas. Dining onboard includes gumbo, a Cajun favorite. Souvenirs, like Mardi Gras crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Creole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. New Orleans’ cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and lively music, making New Orleans an engaging destination. (126 words)