Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Horizon
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $391
Ship comparison
Carnival Horizon vs Carnival Vista
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Vista
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $356
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Horizon is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,960 passengers, in service since 2018. Carnival Vista is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,934 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Carnival Horizon if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores Carnival Vista for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0), active (8.0 vs 7.0) and romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Carnival Vista does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Horizon | Carnival Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 133,457 | 133,500 |
| Passengers | 3,960 | 3,934 |
| Crew | 1,400 | 1,450 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.7 | 33.9 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 1,055 ft | 1,055 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 158 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 16 |
| Upcoming sailings | 99 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–8 nights | 5–8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $391 | $356 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Horizon leads on 6 of the ten, Carnival Vista on 0, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Horizon
Carnival Horizon from Carnival Cruise Line is a bold, sophisticated, gorgeous ship brimming with activities, dining options, and bars and lounges galore. The ship carries 3,936 passengers (double occupancy) and 1,450 crew members — both identical to sister ship Carnival Vista — and it measures the same 133,457 gross registered tons.
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $391.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Vista
The 3,934-passenger Carnival Vista debuted as Carnival Cruise Line's largest ship when it launched in 2016, and it's been matched in size by sister ships Carnival Horizon and Carnival Panorama and overtaken by the considerably larger 5,282-passenger Mardi Gras and the 5,374-guest Carnival Celebration.
Highlights
- Delicious burgers and fries at Guy's Burger Joint
- Fun waterslides and fountains at Carnival WaterWorks
- The first IMAX theater at sea
Sailing now
16 cruises on sale, from $356.
Questions
Carnival Horizon or Carnival Vista?
Which is bigger, Carnival Horizon or Carnival Vista?
Carnival Vista is bigger at 133,500 gross tons, against 133,457 gross tons for Carnival Horizon. Carnival Horizon carries 3,960 passengers and Carnival Vista carries 3,934.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Horizon or Carnival Vista?
Carnival Horizon is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2018 against 2016 for Carnival Vista.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Vista, with 33.9 gross tons per passenger against 33.7 on Carnival Horizon. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Vista, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 2.8 on Carnival Horizon.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10.
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