Carnival Horizon
“The second Vista-class ship, pairing big-ship thrills with Miami convenience.”
Carnival Horizon entered service in 2018 as the second ship in Carnival's Vista class, following in the footsteps of Carnival Vista with the same headline attractions and a few refinements of her own, including the addition of the WaterWorks-adjacent SkyRide. Homeported year-round in Miami, she offers both six-night Western Caribbean and eight-night Eastern and Southern Caribbean itineraries, making her one of the most accessible big ships for South Florida cruisers. With an IMAX Theatre, a sprawling Lido deck, and a huge range of dining options, Horizon delivers the full modern Carnival experience without needing to fly to Texas or the Gulf Coast.
SkyRide — a suspended aerial cycling attraction sending passengers pedalling around a track high above the top deck, offering panoramic ocean views as part of Horizon's expanded Vista-class recreation area.
What’s Onboard
Dining
- ✓Guy's Burger Joint (Guy Fieri partnership)
- ✓BlueIguana Cantina for Mexican street food
- ✓Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Teppanyaki
- ✓Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse
- ✓Cucina del Capitano Italian family restaurant
- ✓Seafood Shack for lobster rolls and fish tacos
Pools & Recreation
- ✓SkyRide aerial cycling track above the top deck
- ✓WaterWorks aquapark with multi-drop slides
- ✓IMAX Theatre — big-screen movies at sea
- ✓Sports Square with ropes course and mini golf
- ✓Main pools and Serenity adults-only retreat
- ✓Dr. Seuss WaterWorks family splash zone
Entertainment
- ✓Punchliner Comedy Club
- ✓Liquid Lounge main showroom productions
- ✓Dive-In Movies on the Lido Deck
- ✓RedFrog Pub — Caribbean rum bar
- ✓Piano Bar 88
- ✓Casino and bars throughout
Cabins
- ✓Interior, Oceanview, Balcony, and Suite categories
- ✓Cloud 9 Spa staterooms with spa access included
- ✓Family Harbor suites with dedicated lounge
- ✓Havana suites and staterooms with exclusive pool area
- ✓Cove Balconies close to the waterline
- ✓1,972 staterooms in total
Family & Kids
- ✓Camp Ocean kids' club (2–11 years)
- ✓Circle C for tweens and Club O2 for teens
- ✓WaterWorks aquapark with tipping bucket
- ✓Family Harbor lounge with free breakfast for cabin guests
- ✓Family-friendly dining at BlueIguana and Guy's
- ✓Dive-In Movies on deck
Video Tour
Carnival Horizon | Full Walkthrough Ship Tour & Review | Amazing For Kids | Carnival Cruise Lines
- ✦South Florida cruisers wanting Miami departures
- ✦Families wanting SkyRide and IMAX at sea
- ✦First-time Carnival cruisers
- ✦Southern Caribbean itineraries (Aruba, Curacao)
Those seeking luxury or an intimate atmosphere. Carnival Horizon is a large, activity-packed ship, better suited to travellers who want plenty going on than a quiet retreat.
6-night Caribbean from ~$650/pp (inside) to $2,100+/pp (suite)