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 18 upcoming departures across 18 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.
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Carnival Horizon at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 85%
A large ship at 133,500 gross tons — #83 of 565 ships we track. 34 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 43 minutes ago
Heading to: Oranjestad ArubaCurrently on: 8 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise (8 nights) — En route to Aruba — last stop Miami, Fl
Coming up
- Oranjestad arrives 09:00 AM
- Kralendijk arrives 08:00 AM
- Willemstad arrives 08:00 AM
19.0 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
Dining
Dining includes Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse & Brewhouse, Bonsai Teppanyaki, JiJi Asian Kitchen, Cucina del Capitano, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Seafood Shack, BlueIguana Cantina, and Guy’s Burger Joint.
Entertainment
Entertainment options include Playlist Productions, Punchliner Comedy Club, Lip Sync Battle, live music, an IMAX theater, a standard theater, casino gaming, and onboard game and sports spaces.
Staterooms & suites
The ship offers interior, ocean-view, balcony, suite, Havana, Family Harbor, and Cloud 9 Spa accommodations, including accessible staterooms.
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.
History & sister ships
Other Vista ships
Where Carnival Horizon sails, month by month
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| Caribbean | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other / multi-region | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $69 | $57 | $60 | $56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $1,335 · $95/night
Ports of CallNext: Jan 6, 2029
1 upcoming departure
From $1,321 · $94/night
Ports of CallNext: Jan 27, 2029
1 upcoming departure
From $1,360 · $97/night
Ports of CallNext: Oct 14, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $443 · $111/night
Ports of CallNext: May 27, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $412 · $82/night
Ports of CallNext: May 31, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $582 · $97/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 13, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $471 · $79/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 29, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $342 · $57/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 1, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $658 · $94/night
Ports of CallNext: Apr 22, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.