The May 2, 2026 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 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Valor sets sail on Saturday, May 2nd and returns on Thursday, May 7th.
May 2nd - May 7th
Carnival Cruise Line
from New Orleans, Louisiana
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Valor cruise ship departing May 2, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $546 ($110 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $554 ($111 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 2%.
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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.
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.
Carnival Valor - May 2, 2026 - 5 Nights
Day | Date | Port |
---|---|---|
1 | May 2nd | New Orleans, Louisiana |
2 | May 3rd | At Sea |
3 | May 4th | Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico |
4 | May 5th | Cozumel, Mexico |
5 | May 6th | At Sea |
6 | May 7th | New Orleans, Louisiana |
Cruise Itinerary
The Carnival Valor sails on May 2, 2026 for a 5 Night Western Caribbean (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 May 7th at 8:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Carnival Valor will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
New Orleans is world famous for its crowd-pleasing parades and parties. Here, every day is an eating event featuring the best food in the world. From haute cuisine to hominy grits there are flavors of every taste. Witness living history in the fabulous French Quarter and shop in one-of-a-kind boutiques. Tour a world class zoo and aquarium, or just glide across the water on a paddlewheel boat.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Costa Maya is located on the Mayan Riviera, so named because was the home of the Mayans. Lush jungle vegetation is juxtaposed with beautiful beaches that have recently become the destination for scuba divers and snorkelers wishing to explore the untouched coral reef. or take a drive through the jungle and see an amazing combination of birds and mammals, like the wild deer and jaguars, spider monkeys, monkeys, and even alligators.
Sitting just off the gorgeous Yucatan coast, Cozumel revels in its mythic white-sand beaches and world-class coral reefs. Yet Cozumel is also the last stronghold of the Mayas, who settled the island in 300 A.D. Residents still speak Maya, and sometimes wear traditional Mayan clothing. Nearby stand the great pyramids and temples of their ancestors.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
New Orleans is world famous for its crowd-pleasing parades and parties. Here, every day is an eating event featuring the best food in the world. From haute cuisine to hominy grits there are flavors of every taste. Witness living history in the fabulous French Quarter and shop in one-of-a-kind boutiques. Tour a world class zoo and aquarium, or just glide across the water on a paddlewheel boat.