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Carnival Horizon: ship guide

SkyRide, IMAX and Bonsai Teppanyaki on 6- and 8-night cruises from Miami, then Galveston from May 2027.

Best for: Families with young kids who want the Dr. Seuss waterpark and Family Harbor, and couples who want the Havana pool, teppanyaki and the brewhouse, on a 6- or 8-night Caribbean cruise from Miami or, from May 2027, Galveston. Sails from Miami, Galveston in 2026 and 2027.

Carnival Horizon
Carnival Horizon
133,500gross tons
3,960guests at double occupancy
1,450crew
14decks
2018entered service, refurbished 2022
1,055 ftlong

About Carnival Horizon

Carnival Horizon is the second Vista Class ship, delivered by Fincantieri in 2018. She measures 133,500 gross tons and 1,055 feet, with 14 guest decks, 3,960 guests at double occupancy and a crew of 1,450. She carries the Vista Class signatures, the SkyRide aerial bike course, an IMAX theater, the Havana staterooms with their own pool and the Family Harbor zone, and added Bonsai Teppanyaki, the first teppanyaki restaurant in the Carnival fleet, and Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse with beer brewed on board.

Dr. Seuss WaterWorks, the aqua park with two slides themed to the Cat in the Hat, and Dr. Seuss Bookville make her a strong pick for families with younger children, while JiJi Asian Kitchen, Cucina del Capitano, Seafood Shack, Fahrenheit 555 and the Chef’s Table cover the adults. A January 2022 dry dock in Palermo repaired her propulsion and applied the red, white and blue livery; her next dry dock is scheduled for April and May 2027.

Carnival Horizon sails from Miami through April 2027 on 6- and 8-night cruises: 6-night Western Caribbean sailings to Celebration Key, Grand Cayman and Montego Bay or Ocho Rios, 6-night Eastern Caribbean sailings to Celebration Key, Amber Cove and Grand Turk and 8-night Southern Caribbean sailings to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, Amber Cove or Celebration Key. From May 19, 2027 she moves to Galveston for 4- to 8-night Western Caribbean cruises.

  • SkyRide pedal-powered aerial course and a ropes course on SportSquare
  • IMAX theater in the Carnival Multiplex
  • Bonsai Teppanyaki, the first teppanyaki restaurant in the Carnival fleet
  • Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse with beers brewed on board
  • Dr. Seuss WaterWorks aqua park and Dr. Seuss Bookville reading room
  • Havana staterooms with the Havana Bar & Pool for guests 12 and older
  • Family Harbor staterooms with a private lounge, kids eat free at most specialty restaurants and a free Night Owls evening
  • Miami through April 2027, then year-round from Galveston from May 19, 2027

Staterooms and suites

Interior

Standard Interior, Porthole and Upper/Lower rooms, Interior with Picture Window (walkway view) rooms, Cloud 9 Spa Interior rooms with thermal suite access, Havana Interior rooms and Family Harbor Interior rooms.

Ocean View

Standard and obstructed Ocean View rooms, Deluxe Ocean View rooms that sleep up to five, Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View rooms with a walkway view and Family Harbor Ocean View and Deluxe Ocean View rooms.

Balcony

Standard Balcony, Cove Balcony and Premium Balcony rooms, Cloud 9 Spa Balcony rooms and Family Harbor Cove Balcony and Aft-View Extended Balcony rooms.

Havana

Havana Interior, Premium Balcony, Premium Vista Balcony, Aft-View Extended Balcony and Havana Cabana rooms with a patio on the Lanai, reserved for guests 12 and older with daytime access to the Havana Bar & Pool.

Family Harbor

Interior, Ocean View, Cove Balcony, Aft-View Extended Balcony and Family Harbor Suites on deck 2 with the Family Harbor Lounge serving daily breakfast and snacks, board games, movies and video games, kids eat free at most specialty restaurants and one free evening of Night Owls babysitting.

Suites

Junior Suites, Ocean Suites, Cloud 9 Spa Suites, Family Harbor Suites, Havana Cabana Suites and Grand Suites with priority check-in and boarding, priority dining times, bathrobes and complimentary wash-and-fold laundry; Grand Suite guests also get Havana Pool access.

Carnival Horizon deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 15 - Serenity plan

Deck 15 - Serenity

Serenity Bar, Spas.

  • Serenity BarThe world you'll find yourself in is one of complete peace, sea breezes, swaying hammocks, and, of course, a nearby bar.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Carnival Horizon

Table Games
Table Games
Swirls
Swirls
Serenity Adult Only Retreat
Serenity Adult Only Retreat
Zumbini
Zumbini
ZSpa
ZSpa
White Hot Night Party
White Hot Night Party
WaterWorks
WaterWorks
Watches
Watches
Warehouse Arcade
Warehouse Arcade
Volleyball
Volleyball
Vineyards
Vineyards
Video Arcade
Video Arcade

Dining on Carnival Horizon

Main Dining RoomsIncluded

Two main restaurants with a nightly changing sit-down menu, plus Seaday Brunch.

Lido MarketplaceIncluded

Buffet with international stations, Mongolian Wok and the Carnival Deli.

Guy’s Burger JointIncluded

Guy Fieri’s burgers and fries by the pool.

BlueIguana CantinaIncluded

Fresh tacos and build-your-own burritos and bowls.

Pizzeria del CapitanoIncluded

Hand-tossed pizza around the clock.

Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | BrewhouseSpecialty

Smoked barbecue and house-brewed beers; the lunchtime barbecue line is included and dinner is a la carte.

Bonsai TeppanyakiSpecialty

Tableside hibachi show cooking in the fleet’s first teppanyaki restaurant, with Bonsai Sushi alongside.

Fahrenheit 555 SteakhouseSpecialty

Carnival’s signature reservation-only steakhouse.

JiJi Asian KitchenSpecialty

Full-service pan-Asian dinner.

Cucina del Capitano and Seafood ShackSpecialty

Family-style Italian with included pasta at lunch, and New England seafood charged a la carte; the Chef’s Table is also offered.

Entertainment and activities

  • SkyRide aerial bike course and SportSquare ropes course, mini golf and basketball
  • IMAX theater and Thrill Theater in the Carnival Multiplex
  • Dr. Seuss WaterWorks with two waterslides and a splash zone
  • Playlist Productions shows, Punchliner Comedy Club and Family Feud Live
  • Havana Bar & Pool with live Latin music, open to all guests at night
  • Guy’s Pig & Anchor Brewhouse, Alchemy Bar and the Lanai promenade
  • Serenity adults-only retreat
  • Cloud 9 Spa with thermal suites, fitness center and casino

Families and who it suits

Three age-specific youth spaces run Camp Ocean for ages 2 to 11, Circle C for 12 to 14 and Club O2 for 15 to 17, with Dr. Seuss WaterWorks, Dr. Seuss Bookville and Seuss at Sea events for younger kids and the Family Harbor zone with its lounge and free Night Owls evening for families booked there.

Best for: Families with young kids who want the Dr. Seuss waterpark and Family Harbor, and couples who want the Havana pool, teppanyaki and the brewhouse, on a 6- or 8-night Caribbean cruise from Miami or, from May 2027, Galveston.

Sails from: Miami, Galveston · Regions: Western Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, Southern Caribbean

Days ashore

Shore excursions in Carnival Horizon’s upcoming ports

The ports on Carnival Horizon’s next sailings. Pick one to see the tours Shore Excursions Group runs there, book before you sail and skip the line at the pier.

Ports from sailings departing Oct 24, 2026 onward; itineraries vary by date and your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the ports for your sailing. Tours are sold and operated by Shore Excursions Group, an independent tour company; SmartCruiser earns a commission on bookings made through these links at no extra cost to you.

Carnival Horizon questions we answer every day

How big is Carnival Horizon?
Carnival Horizon is 133,500 gross tons and 1,055 feet long, with 14 guest decks. Carnival lists 3,960 guests at double occupancy and a crew of 1,450. She is a Vista Class ship, a sister to Carnival Vista and Carnival Panorama, and the second ship of the class when she entered service in 2018.
Where does Carnival Horizon sail in 2026 and 2027?
Through April 2027 she sails from Miami on 6-night Western Caribbean cruises to Celebration Key, Grand Cayman and Montego Bay or Ocho Rios, 6-night Eastern Caribbean cruises to Celebration Key, Amber Cove and Grand Turk, and 8-night Southern Caribbean cruises to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire or Amber Cove. From May 19, 2027 she is based in Galveston for 4- to 8-night Western Caribbean cruises to Cozumel, Progreso, Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Isla Tropicale.
What is Bonsai Teppanyaki?
Bonsai Teppanyaki is a reservation-only hibachi restaurant where a chef cooks a multi-course meal of steak, chicken, seafood and fried rice on a tabletop grill with the usual knife tricks and flames. It debuted on Carnival Horizon as the first teppanyaki restaurant in the Carnival fleet and sits next to Bonsai Sushi. Seating is limited, so book it early in the cruise.
Which staterooms are the best choice on Carnival Horizon?
Families with young kids should look at Family Harbor rooms on deck 2 for the lounge and Night Owls evening. Adults who want a quiet pool choose Havana Cabana rooms with Lanai patios. Cove Balcony rooms put you close to the water at a lower grade, and Cloud 9 Spa rooms include thermal suite access. Grand Suites add Havana Pool access.
What is included in the fare on Carnival Horizon?
The main dining rooms, Lido Marketplace, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano, the lunchtime barbecue at Pig & Anchor, SkyRide, the ropes course, Dr. Seuss WaterWorks, Playlist Productions, comedy, Family Feud Live and the youth programs are included. The IMAX theater, Bonsai Teppanyaki, Fahrenheit 555, JiJi, Cucina del Capitano at dinner, Seafood Shack, drinks, Wi-Fi, the spa and the casino are extra.
What is SkyRide?
SkyRide is a pedal-powered recumbent bike that hangs from a twin-track rail suspended about 150 feet above the sea, looping around the top of the ship over SportSquare. Two riders race side by side for roughly 800 feet. It is included in the fare, has height and weight limits and usually has a line on sea days, so go early or late in the day.

Facts checked against Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival Horizon, Carnival Cruise Line press: Carnival Horizon fact sheet, CruiseMapper: Carnival expands Galveston operations for 2027-2028, Porthole: Carnival adds select cruises from PortMiami on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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