Carnival Valor - December 12, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Carnival Valor
New Orleans, Loui
Cozumel, Mexico
Progreso

Carnival Valor - December 12, 2026

The December 12, 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, Dec 12th and returns on Thursday, Dec 17th.

5nights

December 12, 2026

Dec 12th - Dec 17th

Carnival Valor

Carnival Valor

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Valor - December 12, 2026

5 Night Western Caribbean

from New Orleans, Louisiana

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.

Itinerary

Carnival Valor - December 12, 2026 - 5 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 11thNew Orleans, Louisiana
2Dec 12thAt Sea
3Dec 14thCozumel, Mexico
4Dec 15thProgreso (Merida), Mexico
5Dec 15thAt Sea
6Dec 17thNew Orleans, Louisiana

Cruise Itinerary

The Carnival Valor sails on December 12, 2026 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 Dec 17th at 7:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Carnival Valor will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 122026
D:2:30 PM

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.

Day2
DEC 132026
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
DEC 142026
A:7:00 AMD:3:00 PM

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.

Day4
DEC 152026
Mexico
A:7:00 AMD:3:00 PM

This city and port on the Gulf of Mexico is a very popular resort due to the white sand beaches and the clarity and peacefullness of the waters, which is created by a breakwater close to the shore. Progreso also serves as the gateway to Merida, the state capital.

Day5
DEC 162026
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
DEC 172026
A:7:00 AM

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.