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Carnival Horizon is the second Vista-class ship, delivered in 2018 at about 133,600 gross tons carrying roughly 3,960 guests.
She broadened Carnival's family programming with a Dr. Seuss-themed WaterWorks and added celebrity-chef dining, including Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse and Emeril's Bistro 1396. She sails year-round Caribbean cruises from Miami and carries the SkyRide, IMAX Theatre and RedFrog brewery of her class.
Onboard Highlights
Signature attractions, dining, bars and entertainment aboard Carnival Horizon.
Top attractions
- IMAX® Theater
An onboard cinema featuring true cinematic action. - Dr. Seuss WaterWorks™
An onboard waterpark with interactive water features and Dr. Seuss characters. - SkyRide®
A bike ride experience suspended high above the ship. - Cloud 9 Spa™
A spa facility featuring massages, thermal suites and relaxation treatments. - Camp Ocean™
Three age-specific youth spaces for children onboard.
Specialty dining
- Guy's Burger Joint™
A crowd-pleasing burger restaurant created by Guy Fieri. - Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse™
A BBQ restaurant with freshly-brewed beers made onboard, created by Guy Fieri.
Bars and lounges
- Havana Bar™ & Pool
A stylish poolside lounge serving authentically Cuban cocktails with nightlife after sunset.
Entertainment
- Playlist Productions™
A top onboard entertainment production focused on unforgettable stage performances.
Specifications
| Status | In service |
|---|---|
| Entered service | 2018 |
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Vista class |
| Gross tonnage | 133,596 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 3,960 |
| Crew | 1,450 |
| Length | 323 m (1,060 ft) |
| Beam | 37.2 m (122 ft) moulded · 48 m (157 ft) extreme |
| Decks | 15 (13 guest decks) |
| Staterooms | 1,967 |
| Shipyard | Fincantieri (Italy) |
| Home port | Miami, Florida |
| Region | Caribbean |
About the Vista class
Carnival's roughly 133,000-135,000-GT flagships of the 2010s and 2020s, the first to feature the SkyRide aerial bikes, an IMAX theatre and, on later hulls, the "Fun Italian Style" ships transferred from Costa.
References
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- Wikipedia - Primary reference for specifications and history.