Signature highlights
Signature attractions include SkyRide, an IMAX theater, Dr. Seuss WaterWorks, Havana Bar & Pool, and the adults-only Serenity retreat. The ship also features a range of family, sports, entertainment, and relaxation spaces.
Carnival Horizon
Carnival Horizon is a 3,960-guest Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2018. This page lists 17 upcoming departures across 17 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Families wanting extensive youth facilities
✓ Travelers who enjoy pools, waterslides and sports
✓ Guests seeking multiple specialty restaurants
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Carnival Horizon at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 85%
A large ship at 133,500 gross tons — #83 of 566 ships we track. 34 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Families wanting extensive youth facilities
- Travelers who enjoy pools, waterslides and sports
- Guests seeking multiple specialty restaurants
- Adults wanting a dedicated quiet retreat
- Cruisers who prefer a large choice of cabin styles
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking a small-ship atmosphere
- Guests wanting an all-inclusive specialty dining experience
- Passengers avoiding busy pool and entertainment areas
- Travelers seeking widespread studio cabins
- Guests wanting a ship without extra-charge dining
Live Position ● 49 minutes ago
Heading to: Miami
21.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Carnival Horizon
Carnival Horizon is a 2018 Vista-class ship built for lively, family-friendly cruising. Passenger highlights include an IMAX theater, Dr. Seuss WaterWorks, SkyRide, Havana Bar & Pool, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, Cloud 9 Spa, comedy, stage productions, and a broad selection of casual and specialty dining. With 15 passenger decks, 1,987 staterooms, 3,960 guests at normal double occupancy, and 1,450 crew members, it offers a large-ship resort experience with extensive onboard variety.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Builder / shipyard
- Fincantieri Marghera, Italy
- Registry / flag
- Panama (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- H3WI
- IMO number
- 9767091
- MMSI
- 370039000
- Draft
- 8.2 m
Onboard Experience
For families
Family features include Dr. Seuss WaterWorks, age-specific youth spaces, a supervised Clubhouse, pools, sports activities, and family-oriented stateroom categories.
Pools, spa & wellness
Wellness facilities include Cloud 9 Spa with massages and thermal-suite amenities, a fitness area, pools, and Serenity Adult-Only Retreat.
Accessibility
Carnival publishes accessible deck plans and offers accessible staterooms with modified bathrooms, turning space, and accessible routes; availability and suitability vary by cabin category.
Environmental features
The ship uses high-efficiency engines and an exhaust-gas-cleaning system, supporting Carnival’s emissions-control and energy-efficiency efforts.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 15
Fresh Creations Serenity Adult Only Retreat Serenity BarDeck 14
Cloud 9 Spa SkyCourse SkyRide The SalonDeck 12
Cloud 9 Spa Seaside Theater SkyFitness Sports Square WaterWorks Fitness Center Thermal Suites Mini Golf Sports Court The Clubhouse Jogging Track Relax Room Sauna VIPDeck 11
Camp Ocean Cucina del Capitano Dr. Seuss Bookville JiJi Asian Kitchen Bandstand Reception Outdoor PlaygroundDeck 10
BlueIguana Tequila Bar Guy's Burger Joint Lido Marketplace Pizzeria del Capitano RedFrog Rum Bar Seafood Shack Tides Bar Tides Pool Beach Pool Blue Iguana CantinaDeck 9
Deck 8
Deck 7
IMAXDeck 6
Circle C Video ArcadeDeck 5
Alchemy Bar Bonsai Sushi Bonsai Teppanyaki Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse Havana Bar Havana Pool JavaBlue Cafe Liquid Lounge and Nightclub Ocean Plaza Piano Bar 88 Plaza Bar Shake Spot The Library Cherry on Top The Fun Shops Pixels Photo Gallery Dreams Studio Lanai Havana OutsideDeck 4
Club O2 Horizon Casino Limelight Lounge Liquid Lounge and Nightclub Meridian Restaurant SkyBox Sports Bar The Fun Shops Art Gallery Horizon Atrium Shop Lower PromenadeDeck 3
Atrium Bar Meridian Restaurant Reflection Restaurant The Chef's Table Carnival Adventures FunHub Guest Services Dance FloorDeck 2
Family Harbor LoungeDeck 1
View the official Carnival Horizon deck plans from Carnival Cruise Line →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Upper/LowerIncludes category 1A. | Inside | — | — | — |
| PortholeIncludes PT categories; cabins have two porthole windows. | Oceanview | — | — | — |
| InteriorIncludes categories 4A through 4I. | Inside | — | — | — |
| Interior with Picture WindowIncludes category 4J; window view is partially obstructed or walkway-facing. | Inside | — | — | — |
Dining, bars & venues
23 included 14 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Bonsai Sushi
Extra cost
Specialty sushi restaurant.
Bonsai Teppanyaki
Extra cost
Table-side teppanyaki restaurant.
Cucina del Capitano
Extra cost
Specialty Italian restaurant.
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Extra cost
Specialty steakhouse.
Fresh Creations
Included
Salad venue in the Serenity area.
Guy's Burger Joint
Included
Casual burger venue near the Beach Pool.
Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse
Extra cost
Indoor and outdoor barbecue restaurant with onboard-brewed beer.
JavaBlue Cafe
Extra cost
Coffee and snack cafe.
JiJi Asian Kitchen
Extra cost
Specialty Asian restaurant.
Lido Marketplace
Included
Casual buffet restaurant.
Meridian Restaurant
Included
Main dining room.
Pizzeria del Capitano
Included
Casual pizza venue.
Reflection Restaurant
Included
Main dining room.
Seafood Shack
Extra cost
Specialty seafood venue.
Shake Spot
Extra cost
Venue serving milkshakes and similar frozen drinks.
The Chef's Table
Extra cost
Reservation-only chef-led dining experience.
Blue Iguana Cantina
Bars & lounges
Alchemy Bar
Varies
Cocktail bar specializing in custom-prepared drinks.
Atrium Bar
Varies
Bar serving drinks in the central atrium area.
BlueIguana Tequila Bar
Varies
Outdoor bar serving tequila-based drinks near the Beach Pool.
Havana Bar
Varies
Cuban-themed bar beside the Havana Pool.
Piano Bar 88
Varies
Piano bar with sing-along entertainment.
Plaza Bar
Varies
Bar serving drinks in the Plaza area.
RedFrog Rum Bar
Varies
Outdoor rum bar near the Lido-area pools.
SkyBox Sports Bar
Varies
Sports bar with large screens and game coverage.
Tides Bar
Varies
Outdoor bar beside the Tides Pool.
Serenity Bar
History & sister ships
- 2018Entered service, built by Fincantieri Marghera, Italy.
- 2022Emergency dry-dock work addressed propulsion problems and replaced the original hull finish with Carnival's red, white and blue livery.
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Where Carnival Horizon sails, month by month
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Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
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All 17 itineraries and their departure dates
- 14 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 6 Jan 2029
- 14 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 27 Jan 2029
- 14 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 14 Oct 2028
- 4 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 27 May 2027
- 5 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 31 May 2027
- 6 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 13 Dec 2026
- 6 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 29 Nov 2026
- 6 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 1 Nov 2026
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 22 Apr 2028
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 8 Apr 2028
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 30 Dec 2028
- 8 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 27 Dec 2026
- 8 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 30 Jan 2027
- 8 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 16 Jan 2027
- 8 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 19 Dec 2026
- 8 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 24 Oct 2026
- 8 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 19 May 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Carnival Horizon FAQ
What flag does Carnival Horizon sail under?
Carnival Horizon is registered in Panama.
How many passengers does Carnival Horizon hold?
Carnival Horizon carries about 3,960 guests with roughly 1,450 crew.
How old is Carnival Horizon?
Carnival Horizon entered service in 2018.
How big is Carnival Horizon?
At 133,500 gross tons and 322 m long, Carnival Horizon is a large ship — larger than 85% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Carnival Horizon?
Most evenings use cruise-casual clothing in the main dining rooms, with selected Cruise Elegant nights. Swimwear is not permitted in the main dining rooms.
Which dining is included on Carnival Horizon?
Included options include the main dining rooms, Lido Marketplace, Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and Pizzeria del Capitano. Specialty venues such as Bonsai Sushi, Bonsai Teppanyaki, Cucina del Capitano, JiJi Asian Kitchen, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse and Seafood Shack carry additional charges.
Are gratuities included on Carnival Horizon?
Standard onboard gratuities are charged separately from the cruise fare, except for children under age two. Beverage purchases and several specialty dining reservations also receive service charges.
Is Wi-Fi available on Carnival Horizon?
Yes. Carnival Horizon provides satellite internet access, with paid plans offering different levels of website and app access.
Is Carnival Horizon accessible for passengers with disabilities?
The ship has accessible staterooms and accessible routes, including ramps, lifts and accessible public areas. Carnival advises guests to contact Guest Access Services for ship-specific requirements.
What children’s facilities are available?
Camp Ocean is on Deck 11, Circle C is on Deck 6 for ages 12 to 14, and Club O2 is on Deck 4 for ages 15 to 17. The ship also has Dr. Seuss Bookville, an arcade, WaterWorks and sports facilities.