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Carnival Horizon

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Carnival Horizon, which debuted in March 2018, is a sister ship to Carnival Vista and offers many of the same features and amenities. The ship carries 3,954 passengers (double occupancy) and 1,400 crew members — both identical to Carnival Vista — and it…

  • 3,960guests
  • 133,457gross tons
  • 11cruises now
  • $362fares from

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Carnival Horizon sails from Miami on 6-night Western Caribbean voyages and 8-night Southern Caribbean sailings.

At a glance

Carnival Horizon is a large-size cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line, in service since 2018. It carries 3,960 guests and 1,400 crew (2.8 guests per crew member) at 133,457 gross tons. It is the 9th largest of 31 Carnival Cruise Line ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for family friendly and party (10/10) and lowest for cultural (5/10). It is rated 4.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 4 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 11 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $362 to $920. 30 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable
4.5 / 5
Cruise Critic
4 / 5
Guests
3,960
Crew
1,400
Gross tons
133,457
Decks
15
Length
1,055 ft
Beam
122 ft
Maiden voyage
2018
Launched
2017
Space ratio
2.8
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
2.8
Speed (mph)
21
IMO
9767091

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What Carnival Horizon is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

  1. Active 8.0
  2. Adventure and nature 6.0
  3. Cultural 5.0
  4. Dining 7.0
  5. Entertainment 8.0
  6. Family friendly 10.0
  7. Party 10.0
  8. Romantic 7.0
  9. Spa and fitness 7.0
  10. Staterooms 7.0

Our review

Carnival Horizon: Family-friendly ship plies Caribbean in style

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.

Horizon features a host of restaurants and bars, including Cucina del Capitano, JiJi Asian Kitchen, the Chef's Table, Bonsai Sushi, Umami, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Seafood Shack, Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and Tequila Bar.

It also features popular attractions that debuted on Vista, including SkyRide, the RedFrog Pub and Brewery, IMAX movie theater, WaterWorks aqua park with Kaleid-o-slide, and new stateroom categories, including the Family Harbor cabins and tropical Havana Cabana cabins and suites.

Where Carnival Horizon sails

Carnival Horizon sails out of Miami on mostly 8-night voyages to the Southern Caribbean (including Curacao, Bonaire and Amber Cove) and 6-night voyages to the Eastern Caribbean (including Grand Turk, Nassau and Amber Cove). 

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On board highlights

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Inside and out

Destinations 4

  • Houses and hotels line the shoreline on Grand Turk in Turks and Caicos.
  • The Garita, or sentry lookout at Castillo de San Cristobal in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Flamingos on Bonaire.
  • Carnival Horizon sailing through San Juan Harbor.

Dining 12

  • Smart casual dress attire is suggested for the main dining room at the aft of Carnival Horizon.
  • Head to Cucina Del Capitano for a taste of Italian on Carnival Horizon.
  • Head to JiJi Asian Kitchen on Carnival Horizon for bold Asian cuisine.
  • Skilled teppanyaki chefs perform culinary feats nightly at Bonsai Teppanyaki on your Carnival cruise.
  • Enjoy great Italian dishes served family style at Cucina del Capitano during your Carnival cruise.
  • Enjoy premium-quality steaks, fresh seafood, salads and gourmet starters at the alternative restaurant Fahrenheit 555 on your Carnival cruise.
  • For an extra fee, Chef's Table is your chance for a multi-course dinner prepared specially by the executive chef.
  • Head to Guy's Pig and Anchor Bar-B-Que, featuring smoked beef, pork, andouille sausage and all the sides, during your Carnival cruise.
  • Give Teppanyaki a try at Bonsai Teppanyaki on Carnival Horizon.
  • Enjoy premium cuts of beef cooked to your liking along with other tasty dishes at the Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse on Carnival Horizon.
  • Guy’s Burgers remains one of the perennial favorite lunchtime spots for passengers on Carnival Cruise Line.
  • Head to JiJi Asian Kitchen for fragrant and flavorful dishes on your Carnival sailing.

On board 12

  • Relax in the Thermal Suite of the Cloud 9 Spa aboard Carnival Horizon.
  • Head to Carnival Horizon's Liquid Lounge, a multi-purpose venue featuring magic, variety or vocalist shows.
  • Dr. Seuss WaterWorks will be the water park on board Carnival Horizon.
  • Dr. Seuss WaterWorks will be the water park on board Carnival Horizon.
  • Head to the BlueIguana Tequila Bar on your Carnival cruise if you like ice-cold cervezas and slushy tequila drinks.
  • Enjoy a night of gaming at the casino during your Carnival cruise.
  • Relax in the Cloud 9 Thermal Lounge, where the temperature is always perfect, during your Carnival getaway.
  • Enjoy music with a Cuban beat at Havana Bar on your Carnival cruise.
  • Head to the Havana Bar for daiquiris, mojitos and great music during your Carnival cruise.
  • Choose your show and laugh out loud at Punchliner Comedy Club, one of the entertainment options during your Carnival sailing.
  • Get rejuvenated in the spa of the Serenity Adult Only Retreat during your Carnival cruise.
  • Soak in the relaxing vibe of the Serenity Adult Only Retreat with your significant other during your Carnival sailing.

Ship exteriors 1

  • Carnival Horizon sails from Miami on 6-night Western Caribbean voyages and 8-night Southern Caribbean sailings.

Staterooms 1

  • A roomy Junior Suite on Carnival Horizon comes with a balcony and whirlpool tub.

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  • Carnival Horizon sails from Miami on 6-night Western Caribbean voyages and 8-night Southern Caribbean sailings.
  • The 3,960-passenger Carnival Horizon sails to the Eastern and Southern Caribbean.
  • Spend a quiet day on the white sand beaches of Grand Turk, the capital island of the Turks and Caicos.

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Cruises on Carnival Horizon

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  1. 6 Night Western Caribbean from Miami 6 nights · from Miami Next Oct 4, 2026 3 dates from $486
  2. 8 Night Southern Caribbean from Miami 8 nights · from Miami Next Oct 10, 2026 5 dates from $679
  3. 6 Night Western Caribbean from Miami 6 nights · from Miami Next Oct 18, 2026 10 dates from $362
  4. 6 Night Western Caribbean from Miami 6 nights · from Miami Next Dec 13, 2026 from $562
  5. 8 Night Southern Caribbean from Miami 8 nights · from Miami Next Dec 19, 2026 from $920
  6. 8 Night Southern Caribbean from Miami 8 nights · from Miami Next Dec 27, 2026 2 dates from $504
  7. 8 Night Southern Caribbean from Miami 8 nights · from Miami Next Jan 16, 2027 3 dates from $464
  8. 8 Night Southern Caribbean from Miami 8 nights · from Miami Next Jan 30, 2027 4 dates from $471
  9. 8 Night Western Caribbean from Galveston 8 nights · from Galveston Next May 19, 2027 from $916
  10. 4 Night Western Caribbean from Galveston 4 nights · from Galveston Next May 27, 2027 23 dates from $443
  11. 5 Night Western Caribbean from Galveston 5 nights · from Galveston Next May 31, 2027 44 dates from $412

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