Carnival Valor
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Valor is one of Carnival's 31 active ships and first entered service in 2004 with its most recent renovation in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 110,000 gross tons, 952 feet in length, and 13 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,756 guests and approximately 1,180 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $500 million and is flagged in Panama.
Carnival Valor
Ship Stats
Year Built
2004
Last Renovated
2025
Tonnage
110,000 GT
Length
952 ft
Capacity
3,756
Crew
1,180
Cost
$500 million
Decks
13
Conquest Class
Conquest Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Carnival. The first ship introduced in this class was Carnival Conquest (2002), followed by Carnival Glory (2003), Carnival Valor (2004), Carnival Liberty (2005), and Carnival Freedom (2007).
Carnival Valor Ship Age
Carnival Valor entered service in 2004. Across Carnival's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 19 of 31 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
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Carnival Valor Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2025.
Renovation details
This Carnival Valor recently concluded a major refurbishment in mid-2025. The project introduced the Heroes Tribute Bar, a new Carnival Adventures Store, and a significantly expanded Casino. It is also the latest ship to receive the full red-white-and-blue hull livery.
Carnival Valor Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Carnival's fleet
Carnival Valor measures 952 feet (290 m) (vs Carnival fleet average of 992 ft) and has gross tonnage of 110,000 GT (vs fleet average of 121,145 GT). It ranks 24 of 31 by length and 19 of 31 by tonnage in Carnival's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Carnival Valor vs Carnival fleet averages
Carnival Valor carries 3,756 passengers (vs Carnival average of 4,085) and has 1,180 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,226). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.18:1 compared with Carnival's overall 3.33:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,756
passengers
Crew Members
1,180
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.18 : 1
Carnival Avg
3.33 : 1
Carnival Valor
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Valor.
Deck 9buffetRosies Restaurant Lido Marketplace
Deck 5cafeJava Cafe
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomLincoln Dining Room
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomWashington Dining Room
Deck 9quick eatsBlue Iguana Cantina
Deck 9quick eatsBurrito Bar
Deck 9quick eatsGuy's Burger Joint
Deck 9quick eatsMongolian Wok
Deck 10quick eatsOl Fashioned BBQ
Deck 9quick eatsPizza Pirate
Deck 9quick eatsThe Carnival Deli
Deck 10specialtyScarletts Steakhouse
Deck 9specialtySeafood Shack
Deck 5sweetsCherry On Top
Deck Plans
The Carnival Valor has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 14. Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Valor. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
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Cruise Director
On duty now · Alex Siegler
The cruise director is the heartbeat of the ship... the person responsible for onboard entertainment, activities, and guest engagement from embarkation to farewell. Think emcee, social director, and morale officer rolled into one. Below you'll find the current cruise director's bio, followed by a full historical timeline of every director who has served aboard Carnival Valor.
Alex Siegler
Alex Siegler is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise director known for his high energy, humor, and strong crowd interaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carnival Valor quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Carnival Valor Casino on Deck 5 of the ship.
You will find the Carnival Valor buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.
This Carnival Valor recently concluded a major refurbishment in mid-2025. The project introduced the Heroes Tribute Bar, a new Carnival Adventures Store, and a significantly expanded Casino. It is also the latest ship to receive the full red-white-and-blue hull livery.
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Conquest class.
The ship features 16 restaurants, 13 bars, 30 activities, 0 shows and 6 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Carnival Valor has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 14.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Valor. The ship's capacity is 3,756. When comparing the occupancy to the average Carnival passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,158 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.
The Carnival Valor was built in 2004. Carnival includes 31 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Valor is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Carnival Valor length equals 952 feet (290 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 31 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 992 feet (302 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.