Extensive makeover adds variety of popular dining and bar concepts

Carnival Valor underwent an extensive renovation in April 2016 that added a variety of popular dining and bar concepts, including Guy’s Burger Joint, RedFrog Pub, SkyBox Sports Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar and Alchemy Bar.

New features added to Carnival Valor included:

Guy’s Burger Joint: a free-of-charge poolside venue developed in partnership with Food Network personality Guy Fieri serving hand-crafted burgers and fresh-cut fries in an atmosphere that celebrates the chef’s California roots and love of car culture
RedFrog Rum Bar: a poolside bar offering the quintessential Caribbean vacation vibe with refreshing Caribbean rum-based frozen drinks and beers, including Carnival’s own ThirstyFrog Red
BlueIguana Tequila Bar: a fun and festive outdoor watering hole offering a laid-back Mexican-themed atmosphere and tequila-based frozen drinks and beers, perfect for chillin’ by the pool
BlueIguana Cantina: a complimentary poolside Mexican eatery where guests can enjoy authentic, freshly made burritos and tacos on homemade tortillas, as well as an elaborate toppings and salsa bar
RedFrog Pub: at this tropics-inspired watering hole, guests can enjoy the Caribbean’s best rums and beers‚ including, of course, Carnival’s own ThirstyFrog Red while soaking up the distinct British-West-Indies-meets-Key-West ambiance
Alchemy Bar: a vintage-themed cocktail pharmacy that’s the go-to spot for guests seeking a unique experience with mixologists who prescribe concoctions from different elixirs and ingredients or guests’ own custom-created cocktails
SkyBox Sports Bar: a sports overs’ paradise where guests can catch live sporting events and check out scores on the real-time 24/7 sports ticker
Cherry On Top: the “sweetest spot on board”, which celebrates the joys of simple indulgences with bins of bulk candy, fun fanciful gifts and novelties, custom apparel and more

Vital statistics
Operated by Carnival Cruise Lines
Built by Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
Cost: $500m
Entered service: December 2004; refurbished: 2016
Registered: Panama
Gross tonnage: 110,000 tons
Passengers: 2,974
Decks: 13
Lifts: 18
Crew: 1,150
Officers: Italian
Cabins: 1,484 including
552 with balconies
365 with ocean view
576 inside
25 wheelchair accessible
Length: 952ft
Width: 116ft
Draught: 27ft
Speed: 22.5 knots
Engines: diesel-electric

Facilities
Two main dining rooms (two sittings), various alternative dining options, two show lounges, casino, library, three swimming pools (two outside, one inside), sauna, steam room, fitness centre.