Carnival Valor
_(21009123989).jpg) Carnival Valor departing Port Canaveral, USA
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Carnival Valor |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc |
| Operator | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Port of registry | Panama City,  Panama |
| Builder |
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| Cost | US$500 million |
| Launched | March 27, 2004 |
| Sponsored by | Katie Couric |
| Christened | December 17, 2004 |
| Maiden voyage | 2004 |
| In service | December 2004–present |
| Identification | |
| Status | In service |
| Notes | [1][2][3][4][5] |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Template:Sclass- |
| Tonnage | 110,000 GT |
| Length | 952 ft (290.2 m) |
| Beam | 116 ft (35.4 m) |
| Draft | 27 ft (8.2 m) |
| Decks | 13 |
| Installed power | 63,400 kW |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric; two shafts |
| Speed | 22.5 knots (41.7 km/h; 25.9 mph) |
| Capacity | 2,974 passengers |
| Crew | 1,180 |
| 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 Galveston, Texas, 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 Galveston Texas. She sails 4, 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, RedFrog 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 onboard.[8]
References
- ^ a b Ward, Douglas (2005). Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships. Singapore: Berlitz. ISBN 981-246-510-3.
- ^ "Carnival Valor moving toward Miami". South Florida Business Journal. December 1, 2004. Retrieved August 19, 2008.
- ^ a b c "Couric to serve as ship godmother". South Florida Business Journal. September 20, 2004. Retrieved August 19, 2008.
- ^ "Carnival Valor (IMO: 9236389)". vesseltracker.com. Retrieved August 19, 2008.
- ^ "Carnival Triumph (732488)". Port State Information Exchange. United States Coast Guard.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Carnival Valor Undergoes Makeover In Preparation For Cruises Out of Port Canaveral". Space Coast Daily. May 10, 1908. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
- ^ "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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