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Carnival Horizon
Carnival Horizon is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Vista class, in service since 2018. She measures 133,596 gross tons and carries 3,960 guests with a crew of 1,450. She sails Caribbean itineraries.
About Carnival Horizon
Carnival Horizon is the second Vista-class ship, in service since April 2018 at about 133,600 gross tons with some 3,960 guests. Her features include an IMAX theater, a Dr. Seuss-themed WaterWorks, the SkyRide suspended bikes, the Havana Bar & Pool, the Punchliner Comedy Club, Playlist Productions shows, Cloud 9 Spa and the Serenity adults-only retreat. She sails Western and Southern Caribbean cruises from Miami and is scheduled to move to Galveston, Texas, in May 2027.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
Home port: Miami, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Carnival Horizon sails from Miami, Florida. The airport is Miami International (MIA), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.
- American Airlines Flagship LoungeMIA Concourse D4.9 ★
- American Airlines Admirals Club (D15)MIA Concourse D4.7 ★
- LATAM VIP LoungeMIA Concourse J4.7 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Carnival Horizon?
Carnival Horizon is operated by Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Vista class.
How big is Carnival Horizon?
Carnival Horizon measures 133,596 gross tons and 324 metres in length, with 15 decks.
How crowded does Carnival Horizon feel?
Carnival Horizon has a passenger space ratio of 33.7: 133,596 gross tons for 3,960 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Carnival Horizon feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Carnival Horizon carry?
Carnival Horizon carries 3,960 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,450 (about 2.7 guests per crew member).
When did Carnival Horizon enter service?
Carnival Horizon entered service in 2018.
Where does Carnival Horizon sail?
Carnival Horizon sails Caribbean itineraries. Her home port is Miami, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Horizon?
Carnival Horizon sails from Miami, Florida. Fly into Miami International (MIA), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Horizon?
Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Horizon; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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