{"id":17204,"date":"2020-01-27T19:15:01","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T19:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/?p=17204"},"modified":"2020-01-27T19:15:57","modified_gmt":"2020-01-27T19:15:57","slug":"best-bars-and-lounges-onboard-carnival-valor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/cruising-fun\/what-to-expect\/best-bars-and-lounges-onboard-carnival-valor","title":{"rendered":"Best Bars and Lounges Onboard Carnival Valor"},"content":{"rendered":"

You’re over 21. You’re setting sail on a dream cruise from New Orleans<\/a> to the Caribbean<\/a>. Your home for the voyage is the incredible Carnival Valor™<\/a>. Time for a drink?<\/p>

The glorious sun, vacation vibe and anticipation of all the amazing destinations you’re going to explore should certainly be celebrated with a cool drink, whether it’s a tropical cocktail, frosty beer or a glass or two of your favorite wine.<\/p>

Fortunately, Carnival Valor has plenty of bars that fit every occasion. Each venue has its own distinct atmosphere and range of signature drinks along with a full bar. Whether you want to hit up a different bar every evening or pick your favorite and become a “regular,” the ship has a drinking establishment to suit every desire. The following are some of our favorites.<\/p>

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1. RedFrog Pub<\/strong><\/p>

Taking its inspiration from the bars of the Caribbean (now that’s a place that knows how to have fun in the sun!) is RedFrog Pub<\/a>. With a laid-back vibe, live music and a lengthy menu of beers, cocktails and more, this is one of the most popular hot spots on Carnival Valor.<\/p>

It’s an especially great drinking destination for beer lovers, with Red’s Flagship Brew available by the pint, pitcher and even 101-ounce tube! Rum is another specialty of RedFrog Pub, with an extensive collection of white, dark and flavored rums to choose from.<\/p>

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2. RedFrog Rum Bar<\/strong><\/p>

If your first move upon embarking on Carnival Valor was to put on your swimsuit and head to the pool, you’re sure to notice RedFrog Rum Bar<\/a> just steps from the water’s edge. It’s an ideal location—who wouldn’t want to sip on an ice-cold, Caribbean-inspired cocktail or draft beer in between dips in the pool?<\/p>

If you’re having trouble deciding whether a beer or cocktail is the perfect poolside refreshment, consider the signature Red’s Beer Cocktail. It’s ThirstyFrog™ Red (our exclusive custom brew) spiked with spiced rum. Another great option is spiked lemonade—freshly made lemonade with vodka—available by the pitcher.<\/p>

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3. Alchemy Bar<\/strong><\/p>

Alchemy Bar<\/a> is styled as a speakeasy-era cocktail “pharmacy” with a refined yet fun vibe. The bar has two distinct specialties. One is vintage-inspired elixirs incorporating unexpected elements like spices and infused syrups, along with fresh juices and choice spirits.<\/p>

We suggest the Alchemist’s Sidecar, a take on the classic martini made with cognac, orange-infused tequila and fresh lime juice, all sweetened with a touch of simple syrup.<\/p>

Speaking of martinis, Alchemy Bar also hosts a unique martini tasting experience—four sample-size servings of creative martinis followed by a full glass of your favorite. As for the second specialty of Alchemy Bar… you can have one of its master mixologists concoct a custom cocktail (or mocktail) to suit your own desires.<\/p>

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4. BlueIguana Tequila Bar<\/strong><\/p>

BlueIguana Tequila Bar<\/a> naturally embraces the most beloved drink of Mexico—tequila! Or is it the margarita? Cerveza? Perhaps it’s the Carnival Paloma with zesty grapefruit juice, zingy fresh lime, tequila and a splash of soda. That’s just one of more than a dozen Mexico-inspired cocktails featured on BlueIguana’s menu.<\/p>

Other tempting tipples include a Spicy Margarita, a frozen Guava Margarita and Red’s Caribbean Colada. They’re all available with a souvenir-glass upgrade.<\/p>

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5. Piano Bar<\/strong><\/p>

Sing your favorite songs with the piano man, or just sit back and enjoy the tunes while sipping a delicious drink at the Piano Bar<\/a>. This is one of the liveliest, most musical spots on Carnival Valor, open from the early evening until late at night.<\/p>

Grab a bar stool, a plush seat or claim a few keys at the keyboard-style bar that wraps around the grand piano centerpiece. The bar’s signature cocktails are inspired by music too.<\/p>

There’s the Ragtime, a complex blend of spiced rum, peach schnapps, cranberry juice and grenadine, and the spicy B Sharp with vodka, chipotle pineapple syrup and pineapple juice. A range of beers, shooters and zero-proof cocktails are available too.<\/p>

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Drinking Packages and Activities<\/strong><\/p>

If your cruise vacation plans include enjoying a few or more drinks at Carnival Valor’s amazing bars, we highly recommend the money-saving Cheers!<\/a> package. It’s a pre-paid bar deal for one flat price. Pay upon arrival onboard and you’ll never see a bar bill!<\/p>

We have a few other fun features designed for the over-21 crowd too. If you think you could give our bartenders a run for their money when it comes to hand-crafting cocktails, why not enter the Mixologist Competition<\/a>? Create the winning drink and it will be served at Carnival Valor’s bars throughout your cruise to the Caribbean.<\/p>

You probably already have a favorite drink or two, but a cruise vacation is an ideal opportunity to widen your horizons and discover new things. You might find some new favorite drinks with our Master the Martini <\/a>tasting experience and Cruise the Vineyards<\/a> wine tasting packages. Three versions are available, featuring wines from California, Australia, France and other regions, all for a discounted price.<\/p>

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Ready to Raise a Glass to Carnival Valor?<\/strong><\/p>

It’s not hard to think of a reason to celebrate when you’re cruising on Carnival Valor! Raise a glass to the beautiful islands of the Caribbean, savor the sunshine with a delicious sip and toast to an unforgettable vacation with family or friends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You’re over 21. You’re setting sail on a dream cruise from New Orleans to the Caribbean. 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