Carnival Horizon
“The second Vista-class ship, pairing big-ship thrills with Miami convenience.”
At 133,596 gross tons, Carnival Horizon is the sixth-largest of 29 Carnival Cruise Line ships and #71 of the 214 ships we cover. See the biggest cruise ships ranked →
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
Carnival Horizon Video Tour
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- ✦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)
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