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We Explored Every Deck on Carnival Valor – Here’s What We Found!

Cruising with D and E
Cruising with D and E
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👁️ 3K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 1:04:40
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOtherFrom New OrleansVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We're taking you on the ultimate completely comprehensive deckby- deck tour of the Caramel Valor.

The lighting is just awful. Um I mean I I can barely see that.

The pizza line, no matter what time of the day, is stacked.

The Cuban was really good. Yeah, the Cuban had a little bit more meat on it, FYI.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check both sides of the buffet as selections can differ between the two sides.
Use the Carnival app to check specific venue hours and availability.
If the Java Blue Cafe is too busy, try the American Lobby Bar on deck 3 for premium coffee.
Use the forward or aft elevators to avoid the congested midship elevator bank.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding specific amenitiesUse the Carnival app to find what is available and at what times.
Navigating the shipNote that different decks have specific names and different sides (odd/even) have different room numbers.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the layout of the Carnival Valor?
QWhere are the different dining venues located?
QAre there kid-friendly activities on the ship?
QWhere is the medical center located?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

New Orleans3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Take a complete Carnival cruise ship tour of the Carnival Valor, deck by deck from top to bottom — including all dining, pools, entertainment, and every cabin deck, fresh off her $100 million 2025 refurbishment. Darrell and Erin walk you through all 14 passenger decks, showing you exactly where everything is: waterslides and the Serenity adults-only retreat on Sky Deck, the Camp Ocean kids club and mini golf, the Cloud 9 Spa and sports courts, every pool and dining venue on Lido (Rosie's Buffet, Pizza Pirate, Guy's Burgers, BlueIguana Cantina, and the Seafood Shack), the RedFrog Pub, casino, and shops along the Promenade, both main dining rooms, the Ivanhoe Theater, and practical tips like laundry locations, elevator shortcuts, and how to find the medical center on Deck 0. 📌 Perfect for first-time Carnival cruisers planning their trip or anyone who wants to know what's on every deck before they board. 🎥 MORE CARNIVAL VALOR VIDEOS: https://youtu.be/clm4P7h47cQ https://youtu.be/j97cEgo8JmU https://youtu.be/B68CdlNzFM8 https://youtu.be/tfbc_K67WiE https://youtu.be/g3EoRCC8ICc 👋 ABOUT US: We're Darrell and Erin — welcome to Cruising with D and E. We share practical cruise tips, dining guides, and deck-by-deck tours to help you get the most out of your cruise vacation. New videos every Sunday. [CHAPTERS — use the improved set above] #carnivalvalor #cruiseshiptour #carnivalcruise 00:00 — Introduction & The $100M Refit 00:41 — Deck 14 (Sky): Waterslides & Serenity Adults-Only 02:48 — Deck 12 (Sun): Camp Ocean Kids Club & Mini Golf 06:24 — Deck 11 (Spa): Cloud 9 Spa & Fitness Center 08:29 — Deck 10 (Panorama): Pools, WaterWorks & Scarlet's Steakhouse 15:39 — Deck 9 (Lido): Rosie's Buffet, Pizza Pirate & Seafood Shack 27:20 — Deck 8 (Verandah): All Cabins & Laundry 29:29 — Deck 7 (Empress): All Cabins 30:38 — Deck 6 (Upper): All Cabins 31:05 — Deck 5 (Promenade): RedFrog Pub, Casino, Shops & Entertainment 48:52 — Deck 4 (Atlantic): Lincoln Dining Room & Circle C 53:54 — Deck 3 (Lobby): Atrium, Guest Services & Dining Room 57:30 — Deck 2 (Main): All Cabins 59:13 — Deck 1 (Riviera): Cabins & Medical Center Access 1:01:59 — Deck 0: Medical Center & Gangway