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'''''Carnival Valor''''' is a [[Panamax#Post-Panamax ships|post-Panamax]] {{Sclass-|Conquest|cruise ship}} operated by [[Carnival Cruise Line]]. Built by [[Fincantieri]] at its [[Monfalcone]] shipyard in [[Friuli-Venezia Giulia]], northern Italy, she was [[Float-out|floated out]] on March 27, 2004, and [[Ceremonial ship launching|christened]] by American journalist and author [[Katie Couric]] in Miami on December 17, 2004.<ref name=couric/>{{sfn|Smith|2010|p=39}}<ref>{{csr|register=LR|id=9236389|shipname=Carnival Valor|access-date=2015-05-29}}</ref> The vessel is based out of [[Port Canaveral, Florida]], and has a "Heroes and Heroics" theme. [[Duty-free shop]]ping, a spa, a casino, and numerous entertainment options are some of her features.
'''''Carnival Valor''''' is a [[Panamax#Post-Panamax ships|post-Panamax]] {{Sclass-|Conquest|cruise ship}} operated by [[Carnival Cruise Line]]. Built by [[Fincantieri]] at its [[Monfalcone]] shipyard in [[Friuli-Venezia Giulia]], northern Italy, she was [[Float-out|floated out]] on March 27, 2004, and [[Ceremonial ship launching|christened]] by American journalist and author [[Katie Couric]] in Miami on December 17, 2004.<ref name=couric/> The vessel is based out of [[Port Canaveral, Florida]], and has a "Heroes and Heroics" theme. [[Duty-free shop]]ping, a spa, a casino, and numerous entertainment options are some of her features.


==Itineraries==
==Itineraries==
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''Carnival Valor''{{'}}s home port is [[Port Canaveral, Florida]]. She sails 5, 7, and 8 night cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas.<ref>{{cite web
[[File:CarnivalValor052010.jpg|397KBpx|thumbnail|left|''Carnival Valor'' at Port Cozumel in May 2010.]]
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''Carnival Valor''{{'}}s home port is [[Port Canaveral, Florida]]. She currently{{when|date=August 2013}} sails 5, 7, and 8 night cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas.
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Television host [[Katie Couric]] is the ''Carnival Valor'''s godmother.<ref name=couric />
Television host [[Katie Couric]] is the ''Carnival Valor'''s godmother.<ref name=couric />


==Renovations==
==Renovations==
''Carnival Valor'' underwent dry dock renovations from April 23 through May 8, 2016, in which it added Fun Ship 2.0 innovations. The new features added to Carnival Valor include Guy's Burger Joint, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar, BlueIguana Cantina, RedFrob Pub, Alchemy Bar, SkyBox Sports Bar, and Cherry on Top.<ref>{{cite web
[[File:LidoOnValor.jpg|220KBpx|thumbnail|left|The video screen on the Lido Deck of ''Carnival Valor'']]
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==Incidents==
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''Carnival Valor'' underwent dry dock renovations in April 2016, in which it added Fun Ship 2.0 innovations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://carnival-news.com/2015/04/14/building-upon-leadership-position-in-port-canaveral-carnival-to-expand-capacity-on-short-cruises-by-34-percent-and-offer-newest-class-of-ship-on-week-long-voyages-from-space-coast/}}</ref>{{clear left}}
On April 2, 2016, Carnival Valor arrived 12 hours late into port due to a medical emergency on-board. After departing [[Grand Turk Island]], the ship returned to the island due to a medical emergency with one of the passengers on board.<ref>{{cite web
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==References==
==References==
'''Notes'''
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'''Bibliography'''
*{{Smith-Cruise Ships-2010}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
{{commonscat|Carnival Valor (ship, 2004) |Carnival Valor}}
{{commonscat|Carnival Valor (ship, 2004) |Carnival Valor}}
*[http://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-valor.aspx Official website]
*[http://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-valor.aspx Official website]
*[http://www.cruisecritic.com/reviews/review.cfm?ShipID=338 Cruise Critic] review
*[http://hanbanphotos.com/carnival-valor/ Photo Gallery]
*[http://www.cleancruising.com.au/ship_location.asp?ship=CARVAL Carnival Valor ship location] in Google Maps




Revision as of 03:06, 31 July 2016

Carnival Valor departing Port Canaveral, USA
History
NameCarnival Valor
OwnerCarnival Corporation & plc
OperatorCarnival Cruise Line
Port of registryPanama City,  Panama
Builder
CostUS$500 million
LaunchedMarch 27, 2004
Sponsored byKatie Couric
ChristenedDecember 17, 2004
Maiden voyage2004
In serviceDecember 2004–present
Identification
StatusIn service
Notes[1] [2][3][4][5]
General characteristics
Class and typeTemplate:Sclass-
Tonnage110,000 GT
Length952 ft (290.2 m)*
Beam116 ft (35.4 m)*
Draft27 ft (8.2 m)*
Decks13
Installed power63,400 kW
PropulsionDiesel-electric; two shafts
Speed22.5 knots (41.7 km/h; 25.9 mph)
Capacity2,974 passengers
Crew1,180
Notes[1]

Carnival Valor is a post-Panamax Template:Sclass- operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Built by Fincantieri at its Monfalcone shipyard in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, northern Italy, she was floated out on March 27, 2004, and christened by American journalist and author Katie Couric in Miami on December 17, 2004.[3] The vessel is based out of Port Canaveral, Florida, and has a "Heroes and Heroics" theme. Duty-free shopping, a spa, a casino, and numerous entertainment options are some of her features.

Itineraries

Carnival Valor's home port is Port Canaveral, Florida. She sails 5, 7, and 8 night cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas.[6] Television host Katie Couric is the Carnival Valor's godmother.[3]

Renovations

Carnival Valor underwent dry dock renovations from April 23 through May 8, 2016, in which it added Fun Ship 2.0 innovations. The new features added to Carnival Valor include Guy's Burger Joint, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar, BlueIguana Cantina, RedFrob Pub, Alchemy Bar, SkyBox Sports Bar, and Cherry on Top.[7]

Incidents

On April 2, 2016, Carnival Valor arrived 12 hours late into port due to a medical emergency on-board. After departing Grand Turk Island, the ship returned to the island due to a medical emergency with one of the passengers on board.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b Ward, Douglas (2005). Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships. Singapore: Berlitz. ISBN 981-246-510-3.
  2. ^ "Carnival Valor moving toward Miami". South Florida Business Journal. December 1, 2004. Retrieved August 19, 2008.
  3. ^ a b c "Couric to serve as ship godmother". South Florida Business Journal. September 20, 2004. Retrieved August 19, 2008.
  4. ^ "Carnival Valor (IMO: 9236389)". vesseltracker.com. Retrieved August 19, 2008.
  5. ^ "Carnival Triumph (732488)". Port State Information Exchange. United States Coast Guard.
  6. ^ "Building Upon Leadership Position in Port Canaveral, Carnival to Expand Capacity on Short Cruises By 34 Percent And Offer Newest Class of Ship on Week-Long Voyages From Space Coast". Carnival-News.com. April 14, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
  7. ^ "Carnival Valor Undergoes Makeover In Preparation For Cruises Out of Port Canaveral". Space Coast Daily. May 10, 2016. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
  8. ^ "Carnival Valor To Arrive 12 Hours Late Into Port Canaveral Due To Medical Emergency". Space Coast Daily. April 2, 2016. Retrieved July 30, 2016.


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