Anyone have any descriptions or "sneak peaks" of the Valor????

[Littlegoo75]

Hi. I was wondering if anyone can tell me where I can read about The Valor. There has to be a description or "sneak peaks" somewhere. I know it's not due to set sail until December, but being that it is already November, there has to be some info, and maybe pictures somewhere, We are sailing on the Valor in February, and I am dying to know more about the ship. I know it's a Conquest-Class ( right?) so I know it's going to be big, and I know it's theme is heroes...but can anyone tell me more?

Thanks!!!!!

[L2J]

Hi. I was wondering if anyone can tell me where I can read about The Valor. There has to be a description or "sneak peaks" somewhere. I know it's not due to set sail until December, but being that it is already November, there has to be some info, and maybe pictures somewhere, We are sailing on the Valor in February, and I am dying to know more about the ship. I know it's a Conquest-Class ( right?) so I know it's going to be big, and I know it's theme is heroes...but can anyone tell me more?

Thanks!!!!!

If you can find the name of the shipyard you could visit the website and look there. I know that kroooz-cams has some links to a few also.

[DeckCadet]

As Far as I know, Fincantieri does not have any pics or descriptions on their site. A while back CCL announced the theme and some of the public rooms.

[patval]

 

 

The third ship in Carnival's Conquest-class, Carnival Valor, began seatrials today (September 23) in the Adriatic (at left). The ship is in the final fitting out process at Fincantieri's Monfalcone yard, and will return there at the completion of the trials which are scheduled to run through the weekend.

 

Carnival Valor is scheduled to enter service in Miami on December 15. Television personality Katie Couric will be the ship's godmother, christening the ship on December 17 in Miami.

 

Carnival has two additional Conquest-class vessels are on order from Fincantieri, Carnival Liberty, scheduled to enter service in July 2005, and an unnamed vessel set for a 2007 deliveryThe third ship in Carnival's Conquest-class, Carnival Valor, began seatrials today (September 23) in the Adriatic (at left). The ship is in the final fitting out process at Fincantieri's Monfalcone yard, and will return there at the completion of the trials which are scheduled to run through the weekend.

 

Carnival Valor is scheduled to enter service in Miami on December 15. Television personality Katie Couric will be the ship's godmother, christening the ship on December 17 in Miami.

 

Carnival has two additional Conquest-class vessels are on order from Fincantieri, Carnival Liberty, scheduled to enter service in July 2005, and an unnamed vessel set for a 2007 delivery

 

The third ship in Carnival's Conquest-class, Carnival Valor, began seatrials today (September 23) in the Adriatic (at left). The ship is in the final fitting out process at Fincantieri's Monfalcone yard, and will return there at the completion of the trials which are scheduled to run through the weekend.

 

Carnival Valor is scheduled to enter service in Miami on December 15. Television personality Katie Couric will be the ship's godmother, christening the ship on December 17 in Miami.

 

Carnival has two additional Conquest-class vessels are on order from Fincantieri, Carnival Liberty, scheduled to enter service in July 2005, and an unnamed vessel set for a 2007 delivery

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Good find PATVAL!

 

I searched, but came up empty handed...

 

(could you post the rest of the TEXT though... LOL...)

 

Tom

[patval]

Josh Riffe is going to be the Valor CD any info on him never had him. I heard he is on the Paradise.

 

Here is some info about this ship being called the Food Ship

 

CARNIVAL VALOR: A FLOATING FEAST ABOARD CARNIVAL’S NEWEST ‘FUN SHIP’

 

 

 

New 110,000-ton SuperLiner to Launch Seven-Day Caribbean Cruises Dec. 19

 

 

 

 

 

MIAMI (August 2, 2004) – From a leisurely paced dinner in an intimate supper club to a casual buffet lunch poolside, Carnival Cruise Lines’ new Carnival Valor will offer an array of palate-pleasing selections to suit every mood or taste. The 110,000-ton “Fun Ship” is set to launch year-round seven-day Caribbean service from Miami Dec. 19.

 

Housed within the 2,974-passenger SuperLiner will be a wide range of formal and casual dining venues, including two two-level main dining rooms, a steakhouse-style supper club with nightly entertainment, a sushi bar, a wine bar, a patisserie, and an expansive poolside eatery offering breakfast, lunch and dinner alternatives and a 24-hour pizzeria. Complimentary 24-hour stateroom service will also be available.

 

“Food is considered one of the highlights of any ‘Fun Ship’ cruise and Carnival Valor, with its seemingly endless array of formal and casual dining options, all enjoyed in spectacular surroundings, will provide guests with a truly memorable culinary experience,” said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.

 

 

 

Myriad Formal Dining Options

 

Guests dining in Carnival Valor’s Washington and Lincoln restaurants will have a choice of six appetizers, two salads, six entrees and four desserts each night, along with an extensive wine and after-dinner drinks list, all served by friendly and efficient staff. The décor of the restaurants is colonial but done in a contemporary fashion, with bas relief images of Washington and Lincoln, dark wood chandeliers and a gold-leaf dome.

 

In keeping with the recent trend toward low-carb diets, dinner menus will also feature specially created low-carb items prepared by Carnival’s master chefs. Other healthful selections include nightly vegetarian dishes and Spa Carnival Fare, items that are lower in fat, sodium, calories and cholesterol. Children’s menus will also be available.

 

To celebrate a special occasion or simply to enjoy an evening of exquisite dining, there’s Scarlett’s, Carnival Valor’s reservations-only “steakhouse-style” supper club. This intimate restaurant will offer a truly exquisite dining experience with hand-cut dry-aged beef – a 24-ounce porterhouse, 14-ounce strip loin, and nine-ounce filet mignon – along with other gourmet cuisine such as veal chops, lobster tail, Alaskan King Crab, and Chilean sea bass. Scarlett’s will also feature one of the finest wine lists afloat – hand-picked by Carnival’s chefs to match the cuisine.

 

Scarlett’s interiors are inspired by the heroine in the classic Civil War film and novel “Gone with the Wind,” employing decorative touches of the era -- wood paneling, white columns, pink shutters in the windows, and arches throughout the room. Nightly entertainment in the form of a talented jazz duo completes the mood of understated elegance. Scarlett’s will carry a $25 per person reservations fee.

 

 

 

Extensive Casual Options

 

Those seeking a casual alternative can take advantage of the diversity of offerings at Rosie’s Restaurant, located poolside on Lido deck.

 

This expansive 1,250-seat eatery will offer a huge array of options. In addition to self-serve breakfast and lunch buffets with a variety of hot and cold items, Rosie’s will feature an Asian specialty area; a grille serving hot dogs, hamburgers and grilled chicken and steak sandwiches; pasta and meat-carving stations; a “Taste of the Nation” section with a different international cuisine each day; a deli serving freshly made sandwiches and traditional side dishes like potato salad and cole slaw; and a rotisserie offering broiled meats and chicken.

 

Located on the upper level of the restaurant will be a specialty seafood venue with shrimp ceviche, oyster fritters and bouillabaisse and other fresh from-the-sea delicacies.

 

Rosie’s will also house a 24-hour pizzeria with seven kinds of pies and calzones and a 24-hour ice cream/frozen yogurt station, along with a 35-item salad bar. The two-level eatery will also serve as the venue for Carnival’s nightly alternative dinner-time service, the Seaview Bistro.

 

Inspired by “Rosie the Riveter” of the World War II era, Rosie’s will feature Art Deco-themed interiors with a tile mural depicting the famous 1940s poster illustration of “Rosie,” as well as banquette separators made of tile and stainless steel.

 

 

 

Numerous Other Dining Options

 

Also featured on Carnival Valor will be Jeanne’s, a wine bar with an excellent selection of wine by the bottle or the glass. There’s also the Java Café, a patisserie where guests can enjoy a decadent selection of cookies, pies, cakes and other confections, along with various specialty coffees – espresso, lattes, cappuccino and the like. At the Togo sushi bar, guests can watch chefs prepare authentic Asian delicacies right before their eyes.

 

Carnival Valor will also offer the “Fountain Fun Card,” which, for a one-time fee, provides unlimited soft drinks throughout the duration of the voyage. The cards are purchased once on board and are available for both adults and children.

 

Guests who want to enjoy a meal in the comfort of their stateroom can take advantage of Carnival Valor’s complimentary 24-hour room service which will offer a variety of freshly made sandwiches, salads, wraps and desserts delivered any time of the day or night.

 

Carnival Valor will also offer its own version of Carnival’s legendary midnight gala buffet once each cruise, along with late-night buffets and a Chocolate Extravaganza which, like the name implies, offers a vast assortment of all-chocolate desserts.

 

Carnival Valor is slated to enter service from Miami Dec. 15, 2004 with a special two-day introductory voyage to Nassau, The Bahamas. The ship is scheduled to begin year-round seven-day service from Miami Dec. 19, operating alternating week-long voyages to the eastern and western Caribbean. Eastern Caribbean cruises call at Nassau, The Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.; and St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, while western Caribbean cruises visit Belize City, Belize; Isla Roatan, Honduras; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico.

 

For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com.

 

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Carnival Cruise Lines is a proud member of the exclusive World’s Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, Windstar Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together, we offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world’s most desirable destinations.

[Marcys]

Thanks, I'm getting hungry just reading about all that food!:D

 

Being new to Carnival (I'll be sailing Valor on the CC group cruise June 12) which of these eateries are free and which have a fee (besides Scarlett's)?:confused:

[Bunkie103]

Sounds like only Scarletts will have the fee. Everything else SHOULD be included in your cruise fee. :D

[Guest Time2gocruzn]

Check here:

 

http://cruiseclues.com/shipstips/carnivalvalor.htm

[Snowball]

There’s also the Java Café, a patisserie where guests can enjoy a decadent selection of cookies, pies, cakes and other confections, along with various specialty coffees – espresso, lattes, cappuccino and the like.

 

I think there will be an extra charge at the Java Café, too. There usually is a dessert/coffee bar on the ship with an additional charge for items purchased there.

[Stacey from CT]

Hi Patval,

Josh Riffe was the CD on the Carnival Jubilee, which I sailed on in Jan. 2004. He was very charming and funny.

I think the Jubilee has been retired, or will be soon....it's interesting that Josh is going from Carnival's oldest and smallest ship to their newest (and biggest?)!

 

It seemed like some of his humor was lost on the Jubilee crowd, which seemed to be perhaps 75% Spanish-speaking (it sailed out of San Juan).

I look forward to seeing him again on my Valor cruise 2/20/05 (yay!)

-Stacey

[Littlegoo75]

Wow! Thanks for all of the info everyone!!! It all sounds so exciting! I am wondering about the sushi bar.. is that included, or is it a la carte? My husband loves sushi, so hopefully for him, it's included. I'm looking forward to the cooked seafood in the seafood restaurant.

I think we will opt for the reservations-only supper club for one night, I have only heard good things about those on other ships, We'll just have to figure out when the formal nights are.

I don't see myself paying extra for the desserts at the dessert place, the only thing I will pay extra for are bar drinks.

For anyone who has been on the Conquest, and a Spirit class ship, how much bigger are the Conquest Class ships? After we sail on the Valor, we will be sailing on the Liberty, so I hope I really like this bigger ones!

[DeckCadet]

After your meeting with him on Jubilee he was on Paradise on my cruise at the end of march and afterwards went to Destiny.

Awesome guy.

[mayrashke]

I agree that there should be some photos coming out soon!??!

We are on it Jan.23/05 W.Caribb-still SO excited!! We would love to see some photos!!!!!

[parmus]

Littlegoo: When in Feb are you going? We're going on the 6th! Can't wait. Have been looking for new pics for a long time and they are few and far between.

[torybruno]

I hope to do a review and post pics when we return!

[Littlegoo75]

Hi Parmus.

We are on the Feb 6th sailing too. Although when I booked it, I had no idea that it was on Superbowl Sunday, but as long as my husband is able to watch the game aboard ship, all will be well.

 

We kind of just decided to take this cruise, so by the time we booked ( this past Saturday) the only cabins left were insides, so we had to settle with an inside cabin only. Oh well. We have a balcony for the Liberty in Europe, so that will make up for it.

 

Really looking forward to visiting Roatan, I have only heard good things about that place. We have been to Belize before and really liked it, and of course everyone loves Cozumel, and we haven't been to Grand Cayman yet, and are looking forward to that too.

 

See you there!!!