Carnival Valor itinerary map for August 9, 2025 (5 nights)
Carnival Valor itinerary map for August 9, 2025 (5 nights)
5 nights · 3 ports
Round-trip · New Orleans, Louisiana
CarnivalCarnival Valor

Carnival Valor
August 9, 2025

5-Night Western Caribbean aboard Carnival Valor · Departing August 9, 2025 from the Port of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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// AT A GLANCE

This 5-night cruise aboard the Valor departs from New Orleans, Louisiana on Saturday, August 9, 2025 and returns on Thursday, Aug 14th. August weather across this route averages 93°/72°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.2 out of 10 — New Orleans (5.5), Cozumel (7.0), Progreso (6.1). Inside cabins dropped $156 on Aug 5.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
6.2OUT OF 10
CAUTION TIER
Safer than 62% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
01
5
night cruise
Sat → Thu
02
New Orleans
departure port
Louisiana
03
3
port stops
Caribbean
04
2
sea days
Day 2
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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Carnival Valor August 9, 2025 Price & Tracking

CARNIVAL VALOR·AUGUST 9, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Valor cruise ship departing August 9, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $405 ($81 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $536 ($108 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 24%.

Carnival Valor cruise departing August 9, 20255-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $405 ($81 per night). Average price: $536.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $497
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Carnival Valor · August 9, 2025
$405
$81 per night · 5 nights
19% below average
Avg $497 · You save $92

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// 03 · ITINERARY

5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapAUGUST 9, 2025
The Carnival Valor sails on August 9, 2025 for a 5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip) (New Orleans Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of New Orleans, Louisiana at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of New Orleans, Louisiana on Aug 14th at 8:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Carnival Valor will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
Carnival Valor
AUGUST 9, 2025
6 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓
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5 NIGHTS · 2 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · NEW ORLEANS
// 04 · PORTS

5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip) Port List

Carnival Valor·August 9, 2025
New Orleans, Louisiana — Day 1 of Carnival Valor August 9, 2025 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
SATURDAY·AUG 9

New Orleans

Louisiana
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
3:30 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.

Cozumel, Mexico — Day 3 of Carnival Valor August 9, 2025 cruise
DAY
3
PORT 2
MONDAY·AUG 11

Cozumel

Mexico
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
4:00 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.

Progreso (Merida), Mexico — Day 4 of Carnival Valor August 9, 2025 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
TUESDAY·AUG 12

Progreso (Merida)

Mexico
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
4:00 PM

Progreso (Merida), Mexico, offers docking at Progreso Port with excursions to Merida. Travelers explore Chichen Itza and Merida’s Plaza Grande. Excursions include cenote swimming. Local markets sell cochinita pibil. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Mayan pyramids and Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes sopa de lima, a Yucatecan favorite. Souvenirs, like hammocks, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance cenote exploration. Progreso’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and scenic coasts, making Progreso an engaging destination.

// 05 · WEATHER

5 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Carnival Valor·August 9, 2025
AUG FORECAST · NEW ORLEANS
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
81°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
96°
AVG LOW
65°
AVG RAINFALL
7.5"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT NEW ORLEANS
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
81°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Carnival Valor August 9, 2025 Excursions

Carnival Valor·August 9, 2025

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT
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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

5 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.

ITINERARY AVERAGE
CAUTION TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 62% of all cruises
6.2/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// 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 BREAKDOWN03 PORTS
01

New Orleans 🇺🇸

Louisiana · United StatesCAUTION

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
02

Cozumel 🇲🇽

Mexico · MexicoMODERATE

Cozumel is generally safe for tourists, but remain vigilant against petty crime and avoid risks in surrounding areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Progreso (Merida) 🇲🇽

Mexico · MexicoCAUTION

Progreso is generally safe for travelers, but it's crucial to stay vigilant against pickpocketing and scams, especially in crowded areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Carnival Valor Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsCARNIVAL
Carnival Valor
CARNIVAL · CONQUEST
CHRISTENED
2004
STATEROOMS
1,490
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 1,490.

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// 09 · FAQ

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