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🚢 Carnival Valor’s MASSIVE Dry Dock Upgrade – You Won’t Believe These Changes!

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👁️ 37K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 54:33

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive comparison of the Carnival Valor before and after its thirty day dry dock period. Following a sixteen day journey from New Orleans to Barcelona, the video highlights significant structural and aesthetic upgrades throughout the ship. Key changes include the installation of a new Waterworks aqua park on the top deck, which replaced one of the previous three pools. The creator notes improvements to the adult only Serenity deck, such as the addition of new bathrooms, lounge chairs, and a lift for hot tub accessibility. Extensive renovations are documented in the Cloud9 Spa and Fitness Center, featuring new flooring, furniture, and equipment. Other notable updates include the relocation of mini golf to deck eleven, the conversion of a volleyball area into a pickleball court, and the introduction of a new Dream Studio for private photo shoots. The creator also examines changes in the dining areas, the casino, and the retail spaces, noting updated carpeting and furniture in various lounges. The video concludes with a look at cabin upgrades, specifically the addition of modern bedside lamps with integrated USB and USBC outlets.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Valor
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Valor
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Transatlantic · 16 nightsFrom New OrleansVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We are leaving out of New Orleans and we are going to go to Barcelona.

The ship is going into dry dock. So, not only will I be able to give you a video showing a ship tour of Carnival Valor as as she is right now, but then on the return, I'm going to give you another ship tour to show you if it looks if we can tell if there's any differences or not.

I sold everything and now I live on cruise ships full time.

The biggest changes that I saw on Carnival Valor were over in the Cloud9 Spa and Fitness Center. They changed the whole desk.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a Journeys cruise for daily dance classes.
Use the new elevator to access the serenity deck.
Check out the new waterworks aqua park on the top deck.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat changes were made to Carnival Valor during dry dock?
QWhat can I expect on a 16-day transatlantic cruise from New Orleans to Barcelona?
QHow does the ship look after the upgrades?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition4½ Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconWater Park4½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3 Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Casino3½ Happy BaconKids Family3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona4 Happy Bacon
Top: Cathedral Malaga
New Orleans3½ Happy Bacon
Portugal2½ Happy Bacon
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