Carnival Valor is back on the water after undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment.

After emerging from dry dock, the ship welcomed its first guests in Barcelona and is now heading across the Atlantic toward New Orleans. From there, it will offer 4- and 5-day Western Caribbean cruises that stop in destinations like Cozumel and Progreso.

The ship boasts several new features, including a WaterWorks aqua park and a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge. The renovations also included accessibility upgrades throughout the vessel¡¯s public areas.?

¡°Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge is a heartfelt salute to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country¡Àand it¡¯s fitting to have this popular venue now featured on Carnival Valor, a ship named in honor of our heroes,¡± says Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. ¡°We¡¯re proud that more military families choose Carnival for their well-deserved vacations than any other cruise line.¡±

Crews also upgraded the ship¡¯s staterooms, refreshed the casino, rebranded the spa and gym facilities as a Cloud 9 Spa, added a Dream Studio for personalized photo sessions and created a new Carnival Adventures center for booking shore excursions.

Several of Carnival Valor¡¯s spaces for kids and teens also got upgrades, including Camp Ocean, Circle ¡°C¡± and Club 02. Other improvements include upgraded carpets and general refurbishments across all public areas.

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