ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
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3:30 PM
Embarkation day. Carnival Valor sails at 3:30 PM.
4 nights · 2 ports
Round-trip · New Orleans, Louisiana
CarnivalCarnival Valor
Carnival Valor
January 16, 2025
4-Night Western Caribbean aboard Carnival Valor · Departing January 16, 2025 from the Port of New Orleans, Louisiana.
// AT A GLANCE
Carnival Valor January 16, 2025 Cruise Overview
Carnival Valor leaves New Orleans, Louisiana on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM and returns Monday, January 20 at 8:00 AM: 4 nights with 1 port of call (Cozumel) and 2 days at sea. Carnival Valor sails this itinerary 17 times on the current schedule; the next departure after this one is October 22, 2026. January averages 84°F highs and 66°F lows in Cozumel.
The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.3 out of 10 — New Orleans (5.5), Cozumel (7.0).
// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE
Carnival Valor January 16, 2025 Roll Call
7 SAVED THIS SAILING
// 02 · CRUISE PRICE
Carnival Valor January 16, 2025 Price & Tracking
CARNIVAL VALOR·JANUARY 16, 2025
The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Valor cruise ship departing January 16, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $484 ($121 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $399 ($100 per night), this represents a recent increase of 21%.
Carnival Valor cruise departing January 16, 2025 — 4-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $484 ($121 per night). Average price: $399.
// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $397
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Carnival Valor · January 16, 2025
$484
$121 per night · 4 nights
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22% above average
Avg $397
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// 03 · ITINERARY
4 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip) Cruise Map
Interactive Itinerary MapJANUARY 16, 2025
All 5 days of the Carnival Valor January 16, 2025 cruise, including 2 days at sea. Arrival and departure times are local to each port, and the cruise line can change them before sailing.
// 04 · PORTS
4 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip) Port List
Carnival Valor·January 16, 2025
Day 2 · Friday · Jan 17
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Valor — featuring Sushi at Sea, Seaside Theater, RedFrog Pub & Pixels.
Day 4 · Sunday · Jan 19
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Valor.
// 05 · WEATHER
4 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip) Weather Forecast
Carnival Valor·January 16, 2025
// YEAR-ROUND AT NEW ORLEANS
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS
Most Popular New Orleans Shore Excursions
Independent shore excursions in every port on this Carnival Valor itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.
2 PORTS OF CALL·434 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
BEST NEW ORLEANS SHORE TOURSBest New Orleans Shore ToursCURATED FROM 90 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT
OF 90TOP PRODUCT
4.3(5,235)
$51
New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
With our 1-day ticket, sightseers can discover New Orleans on this thoroughly enjoyable unlimited hop-on…
24 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
EXCELLENT QUALITY
4.4(408)
$95
New Orleans Private Airport Transfer to any Hotel or Cruise Port
After being in business for 30 year we have done many airport transfers and have perfected them. We have all…
45 MINBOOK ON VIATOR
4.8(336)
$60
Private Transfer in New Orleans MSY/Home/Hotel/Work
Great customer service is our focus! Our customer service is what sets us apart. Hence, we do not leave our…
45 MINBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
4.9(144)
$135
Private New Orleans City Tour with Local Expert Guide
We will explore the original suburbs of the old town… the hip Marigny, the funky Bywater and Bayou St John…
4 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
EXCELLENT QUALITY
4.9(143)
$495
Henley's Private Tours - "Educational-Comfortable-Entertaining"
This experience is a custom-paced city and/or plantation tour featuring history, cultures, food, and local…
5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
4.4(119)
$95
Luxury SUV Transfer from Hotel or Cruise port to MSY Aiport
After being in business for 30 year we have done many airport transfers and have perfected them. We also have…
1 HOURBOOK ON VIATOR
EXCELLENT QUALITY
5.0(103)
$535
Private New Orleans City Tour with a Local Guide – La Vie NOLA
Support a local, family‑owned business and explore New Orleans with a native, multi‑generational guide. This…
3 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
EXCELLENT QUALITY
5.0(64)
$134
Airport, Group and Private Transportation
On The Go Transport stands out by providing a personalized, professional, and reliable luxury experience…
1 HOURBOOK ON VIATOR
These are the eight most reviewed. New Orleans has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.
SEE ALL NEW ORLEANS EXCURSIONSPricing and availability are provided by the operator. Booking happens on their own site — Carnival Valor sails January 16, 2025, and Gangwaze earns a commission at no extra cost to you.
AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION
// 07 · SAFETY SCORE
Itinerary Safety Score
4 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)
Based on 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.
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.
Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.
8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN02 PORTS
Travelers in New Orleans should remain vigilant and cautious, especially outside tourist areas and after dark, due to higher crime rates.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
Cozumel is generally safe for tourists, but remain vigilant against petty crime and avoid risks in surrounding areas.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP
Carnival Valor Ship Overview
Specs & DetailsCARNIVAL
TONNAGE
110,000GT
9.2% BELOW AVG· vs avg 121,145 GT
YEAR BUILT
2004
5 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2009
LENGTH
952ft
4.1% BELOW AVG· vs avg 992 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
3,756cruisers
9.7% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,158 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP
The Carnival Valor has a construction date of 2004 and a total size of 110,000 gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet in length. Carnival Valor is included in Carnival's Conquest class. At full capacity, the Valor holds 3,756 passengers. That includes 2,576 cruise vacationers and 1,180 staff members. The Valor total number of staterooms is 1,494.
// 09 · MORE CRUISES
More Carnival Valor cruises
Hop to the previous or next sailing on this ship, or browse the full schedule.
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January 11, 2025
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// 09 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for yourCarnival Valor·January 16, 2025sailing
Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed itinerary, pricing, weather, and safety data.
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