Carnival Valor The Carnival Valor recently completed its 2025 drydock in Spain and the ship is back in service with guests that boarded the ship in Barcelona for a transatlantic cruise to New Orleans. During the Carnival Valor's dry-dock, the ship received several updates, enhancements, and new features. This post will look at some of the updates made during the Carnival Valor's 2025 dry-dock:
1. WaterWorks Addition
Carnival added the WaterWorks to the Carnival Valor on Deck 10 (Panorama Deck).
2. Heroes Tribute Bar
The SkyBox Sports Bar on Deck 5 was removed and replaced with the Heroes Tribute Bar. The Heroes Tribute Bar honors veterans and active duty military. The Carnival Valor is the 16th ship in the fleet to have the Heroes Tribute Bar.
3. Stateroom Upgrades
The Carnival Valor's staterooms were upgraded to have some USB outlets and improved lighting.
4. SPA Rebranding
The spa and fitness center area on the Carnival Valor was upgraded and changed to Carnival's Cloud 9 SPA branding.
5. Addition of Dreams Studio
Carnival added the Dreams Studio to the Carnival Valor's Deck 3 atrium lobby. Dreams Studio is part of the Pixels Photo Gallery and guests can book personalized photo sessions.
1. WaterWorks Addition
Carnival added the WaterWorks to the Carnival Valor on Deck 10 (Panorama Deck).
2. Heroes Tribute Bar
The SkyBox Sports Bar on Deck 5 was removed and replaced with the Heroes Tribute Bar. The Heroes Tribute Bar honors veterans and active duty military. The Carnival Valor is the 16th ship in the fleet to have the Heroes Tribute Bar.
3. Stateroom Upgrades
The Carnival Valor's staterooms were upgraded to have some USB outlets and improved lighting.
4. SPA Rebranding
The spa and fitness center area on the Carnival Valor was upgraded and changed to Carnival's Cloud 9 SPA branding.
5. Addition of Dreams Studio
Carnival added the Dreams Studio to the Carnival Valor's Deck 3 atrium lobby. Dreams Studio is part of the Pixels Photo Gallery and guests can book personalized photo sessions.
6. Carnival Adventures Shop
On Deck 5 near the Java Cafe on the mid-ship area, Carnival added the Carnival Adventures shop. Guests can book and learn about shore excursions here as well as purchase merchandise.
7. Gaming and Karaoke Experiences For Teens
Carnival's Circle C youth program for 12-14 year olds and Club 02 for 15-17 year olds received new gaming and karaoke experiences during this dry-dock.
8. Public Area Enhancements
Each dry-dock Carnival typically uses the time out of service to refresh public areas of the ship. During the Carnival Valor's 2025 dry-dock the ship received upgrades to the public areas that were both cosmetic and improved accessibility. Carnival performed work during this dry-dock to improve pathways around the ship with accessibility in mind. Additionally, numerous public areas received updated carpets to update the onboard atmosphere.
On Deck 5 near the Java Cafe on the mid-ship area, Carnival added the Carnival Adventures shop. Guests can book and learn about shore excursions here as well as purchase merchandise.
7. Gaming and Karaoke Experiences For Teens
Carnival's Circle C youth program for 12-14 year olds and Club 02 for 15-17 year olds received new gaming and karaoke experiences during this dry-dock.
8. Public Area Enhancements
Each dry-dock Carnival typically uses the time out of service to refresh public areas of the ship. During the Carnival Valor's 2025 dry-dock the ship received upgrades to the public areas that were both cosmetic and improved accessibility. Carnival performed work during this dry-dock to improve pathways around the ship with accessibility in mind. Additionally, numerous public areas received updated carpets to update the onboard atmosphere.
The Carnival Valor is homeported out of New Orleans and typically sails 4 & 5 night cruises. If you are cruising on the refreshed Carnival Valor, I hope you have a great cruise!