🍔Included
Guy's Burger Joint
Guy Fieri's poolside burger joint: cooked-to-order burgers, hand-cut fries and a loaded toppings bar.
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☎Find the right ship, call nowCarnival Horizon is part of Carnival's fleet, built to the Vista class. Below are the verified basics; sailings, itineraries, cabins and the current rate change constantly, one call to a specialist confirms exactly what's open for your dates and the best rate our partners can offer.
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The basics, verified
Ship classVista
Entered service2018
Guests3,960
Gross tonnage133,500
Every figure here traces to a published source and is re-checked on our normal schedule. Anything we haven't confirmed shows as a gap rather than a guess.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250The ship at a glance
A Vista-class ship (2018) with the SkyRide, a Dr. Seuss WaterWorks and an IMAX Theatre.
Who it's for
Families wanting big-ship activities plus Dr. Seuss kids' programming and premium specialty dining.
Food & dining
9 places to eat, 2 included in your fare, 7 specialty.
🌮Included
BlueIguana Cantina
Mexican taqueria serving build-your-own tacos and burritos with fresh-made tortillas and a salsa bar.
🍸Extra
Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse
Guy Fieri's hickory-smoked Southern BBQ, paired on newer ships with house Parched Pig craft brews.
🍤Extra
Bonsai Teppanyaki
Interactive Japanese teppanyaki where a chef cooks your meal tableside on a hot grill (cover charge).
🦐Extra
Seafood Shack
New England-style casual seafood counter for lobster rolls, fish & chips and chowder.
🥩Extra
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Carnival's upscale steakhouse serving premium steaks, seafood and chops in a fine-dining setting (cover charge).
🥢Extra
JiJi Asian Kitchen
Sit-down Asian restaurant of wok classics and Sichuan-inspired plates (cover charge).
🍝Extra
Cucina del Capitano
Sit-down Italian restaurant of the captain's family recipes: pasta, and hearty classics.
🍴Extra
The Chef's Table
Exclusive multi-course tasting dinner hosted by the ship's executive chef, often in a behind-the-scenes setting (cover charge).
Want a specialty table booked before you sail? Our team sets it up when you call.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Things to do
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SkyRide
Suspended twin-track course where you pedal recumbent bikes on rails high above the top deck.
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Dr. Seuss WaterWorks
Top-deck aqua park with racing and spiraling waterslides and splash-zone fun for all ages.
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IMAX Theater (extra charge)
The first IMAX Theatre at sea, screening big-format films (extra charge).
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Havana Bar & Pool (extra charge)
Cuban-themed pool and bar, reserved for Havana-stateroom guests during the day.
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Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
Adults-only retreat with loungers, hammocks, hot tubs and a bar for a quiet escape.
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Cloud 9 Spa (extra charge)
Full-service spa with thermal suites, saunas, treatment rooms and salon (treatments extra).
A specialist knows which Carnival Horizon experiences book up fast, and locks them in for you.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Entertainment & nightlife
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Playlist Productions
Carnival's high-energy song-and-dance Playlist Productions staged in the main theater.
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The Punchliner Comedy Club
Punchliner Comedy Club with family-friendly early shows and adult late-night sets.
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Family Feud Live
Live version of the Family Feud game show played on an authentic set with guest teams.
Kids, teens & families
Camp Ocean for ages 2-11 (Penguins 2-5, Sharks 6-8, Stingrays 9-11), Circle “C” for tweens 12-14, and Club O2 for teens 15-17, plus Night Owls late-night care.
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Camp Ocean
Ocean-themed clubs split by age, Penguins (2-5), Sharks (6-8) and Stingrays (9-11), with games, crafts and marine-science play.
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Circle “C”
A tweens-only space with its own games, music and social events.
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Club O2
A teens-only hangout for older kids to meet up away from the younger crowd.
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Night Owls
Late-night supervised care so parents can enjoy the evening.
Carnival's kids clubs run fleet-wide; exact venues and hours for your ship and dates are confirmed on the call.
Districts & zones
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Family Harbor
Nautical family stateroom neighborhood with an exclusive lounge for meals, games and movies.
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Havana
Cuban-themed pool, bar and stateroom neighborhood (pool exclusive to Havana guests by day).
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Cloud 9 Spa
The ship's spa neighborhood with thermal suites, treatment rooms and spa staterooms.
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Serenity
Adults-only retreat with loungers, hammocks, hot tubs and a bar.
Bridge cam
No bridge cam published for this ship.
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