Carnival Valor deck plans

Carnival Valor (built 2004, last refurbished in 2021, Fun Ship 2.0 refurbishment in 2016) is the third of all five Conquest-class Carnival cruise ships – together with Conquest, Freedom, Glory, and Liberty.

Carnival Valor cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 1492 staterooms for 2984 passengers (max capacity is 3756 guests), served by 1180 crew/staff. The ship has 13 passenger decks, 22 bars and lounges, 4 swimming pools (one with retractable glass roof), 7 jacuzzies, 18 elevators.

Carnival Valor decks with passenger cabins have a total of 54 Suites, 521 Balconies, 340 Oceanviews, 577 Inside cabins, Self Service Laundromats (passenger use launderettes). Laundry facilities are at extra-charge – $3,25 (per washer or dryer load) and $1,5 per box (detergent/water softener, dispensed from the vending machine in the room). Launderettes (open between 6:30 am – 12 midnight) are located on all cabin decks. Each laundry room is equipped with 2-3 washers, 2-3 dryers, 1 ironing board/iron. All laundry machines accept coins only (can’t be operated using S&S cards). While the ship is in port, washing machines are closed (only dryers and irons can be used). Valet laundry service is handled through the cabin steward. Prices are per item – wash-and-press ($2 – $7,50) and dry-cleaning ($3 – $10,50).

Carnival Valor deck plan changes 2016 refurbishment review

The list of deck plan changes made during the 2016 drydock refurbishment (April 23 – May 7, done in Freeport Bahamas) includes:

• New eateries and poolside bars (by the Fun Ship 2.0 program) were added on Lido Deck 9. These are Guy’s Burger Joint (replacing the Grille /starboard), BlueIguana Cantina (replacing the Grille /portside), RedFrog Rum Bar (pool forward starboard) and BlueIguana Tequila Bar (pool forward portside).
• On Promenade deck 5 was added the Cherry on Top (candy shop) replacing the Formalities shop. New bars on Deck 5 are SkyBox Sports Bar (replacing Bronx Bar /portside), Alchemy Bar (replacing Jeanne’s wine bar) and RedFrog Pub (taking some space from the Club O2 lounge /portside).

Various technical enhancements were also be implemented, including shoreside power capabilities. Routine maintenance works included new hull coating.

In 2021-Q1 (February-March-April / refurb dates TBA) Carnival Valor will be drydocked at Navantia Shipyard (Cadiz Spain), mainly for general maintenance works.

Vessel's first drydock refurbishment was in 2008 ("Fun Ship 1.0" / "Evolution of Fun"). A new Mongolian Grill was added to the Lido restaurant, and Lido Deck received the huge LED screen for outdoor movies and shows. The second drydock was in 2011 (2-week project).

In 2011 were improved the Serenity (adults-only sundeck), 6 new scenic oceanview rooms and 2 new suites were added. Routine maintenance and some enhancements in the hotel, the public area and lounges were also done. Drydocks 2014-2016 added "Fun Ship 2.0" upgrades - new bars, lounges, new dining and entertainment options.