Carnival Valor: 5-Night Western Caribbean
This 5-night Mexico & Central America cruise aboard the Carnival Valor by Carnival Cruise Line departs New Orleans on December 21, 2026, calling at Cozumel, Progreso, and returns December 26, 2026. Cabin prices start from $613 per person.
How this date compares
1 of 25 dates
Carnival Valor sails round trip from New Orleans to these two ports on 25 dates between November 2026 and May 2027. 10 of the 11 other dates in the table below call at them in the same order.
9th lowest of 11
At $618 for an interior cabin, this date is the 9th lowest of the 11 dates from November 2026 to February 2027 in the table below. The lowest is $308 on Jan 9, 2027.
Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream also sails round trip from New Orleans to these two ports in 5 nights, on 77 dates between May 2027 and November 2028.
- May 24, 2027 · Carnival Dream · interior $797
- May 29, 2027 · Carnival Dream · interior $712
- Jun 7, 2027 · Carnival Dream · interior $792
New Orleans cruise port is the largest Gulf Coast cruise departure point after Galveston and the gateway for Western Caribbean itineraries out of the deep South. The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) operates two cruise terminals along the Mississippi River downtown: the Erato Street Cruise Terminal (serving Carnival and Disney Cruise Line) and the Julia Street Cruise Terminal (serving Norwegian and Royal Caribbean).
Read more →Cozumel cruise port is one of the busiest in the Caribbean, with multiple ships docking on the island every day during peak season. Cozumel is a flat, laid-back island off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, and it's been a cruise staple for decades.
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Carnival Valor to these two ports on other dates
| Departs | Port order | Interior from | vs Dec 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2026 | Cozumel, Progreso | No current price | |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Cozumel, Progreso | $708 | +$90 |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Cozumel, Progreso | $398 | −$220 |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Cozumel, Progreso | $378 | −$240 |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Cozumel, Progreso | $358 | −$260 |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Cozumel, Progreso | $618 | this sailing |
| Dec 30, 2026 | Progreso, Cozumel | $758 | +$140 |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Cozumel, Progreso | $353 | −$265 |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Cozumel, Progreso | $308 | −$310 |
| Jan 18, 2027 | Cozumel, Progreso | $318 | −$300 |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Cozumel, Progreso | $318 | −$300 |
| Feb 1, 2027 | Cozumel, Progreso | $328 | −$290 |
Carnival Valor, round trip from New Orleans, 5 nights. Interior cabin, per person, two sharing, taxes and port fees included. Prices checked as of Nov 11, 2026.
All 25 dates
Other Mexico & Central America departures
Questions about this sailing
How much does this cruise cost per night?
Studio cabins start at $613 per person for the 5 nights, about $123 a night, with taxes and port fees included. A balcony starts at $1,043, about $209 a night.
Is $613 a good price for this sailing?
It is $3 above the lowest studio price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026 ($610 on October 31, 2026).
Which ports does it visit?
It sails round trip from New Orleans and calls at Cozumel and Progreso, with 3 days at sea.
Are there other dates with the same ports?
Yes. Carnival Valor sails this route on 25 dates between November 2026 and May 2027. Carnival Dream also sails the same route.
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