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Carnival Horizon

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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The Blueprint

Ship Class
Vista-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
133,596
Length (FT / M)
1,055 / 323.63
Beam (FT / M)
122 / 37.2
Decks (Passenger / Total)
15 / 15
Shipyard
Fincantieri, Marghera, Italy
Registry
Panama
Godmother
Queen Latifah
LNG Powered
No

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2018
Major Refurbishments
2022
Significant Changes
  • 2018:
  • 2021:
  • 2022:
  • 2026:

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
3,960
Maximum Capacity
5,101
Total Crew
1,450
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.73:1
Space Ratio
33.74

Logistics

Cruising Speed
18 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 0, Forward
Elevator Banks
Decks 1-15
Designated Smoking Zones
  • casino
    Location: Deck 4, Midship
    Horizon Casino: cigarette/e-cigarette smoking allowed only while seated and playing; not allowed at the casino bar or when the casino is closed.
  • outdoor
    Location: Deck 5, Forward
    Designated outdoor smoking areas on port side and starboard side forward. Cigar and pipe smoking only at the starboard-side forward area on Deck 5 and the starboard-side aft area on Deck 11.
  • outdoor
    Location: Deck 11, Forward
    Designated outdoor smoking area on starboard side forward.
  • outdoor
    Location: Deck 11, Aft
    Designated outdoor smoking area on starboard side aft; cigar and pipe smoking permitted here.

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,980
ADA Compliant: 65
Suites
74
Balcony
864
Oceanview
277
Inside
765
The Apex Suite
Grand Suite
430 SQ FT

One-room suite with one bathroom, sitting area, dressing area with vanity, walk-in closet, whirlpool tub, and private balcony.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Signature Experiences

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Reflections Restaurant
    main dining room
    Location: Decks 3-4, Midship
    Capacity from Travel Weekly; location from deck-plan layout.
  • Horizons Dining Room
    main dining room
    Location: Decks 3-4, Aft
    Capacity from Travel Weekly; location from deck-plan layout.
  • Lido Marketplace
    buffet
    Location: Deck 10, Aft
    Capacity from Travel Weekly.
Specialty Dining
  • Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse
    barbecue and brewhouse
    Location: Deck 5, Midship
    Official Carnival page lists as additional-cost dining; Travel Weekly publishes Smokehouse Brewhouse capacity.
  • Bonsai Teppanyaki
    teppanyaki
    Location: Deck 5, Midship
    Official Carnival page lists as additional-cost dining.
  • Bonsai Sushi
    sushi
    Location: Deck 5, Midship
  • Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
    steakhouse
    Location: Deck 5, Midship
    Official Carnival page labels the venue as Steakhouse.
  • JiJi Asian Kitchen
    pan-Asian restaurant
    Location: Deck 11, Aft
    Official Carnival page lists as additional-cost dining.
  • Cucina del Capitano
    Italian restaurant
    Location: Deck 11, Aft
    Official Carnival page lists as additional-cost dining.
  • The Chef's Table
    chef-led tasting dinner
    Location: Deck 5
    Exact onboard room assignment varies; deck-level location not independently verified.
Cafés & Quick Bites
  • Guy's Burger Joint
    included quick-service burgers
    Location: Deck 10, Midship
  • BlueIguana Cantina
    included quick-service Mexican
    Location: Deck 10, Midship
  • Seafood Shack
    seafood counter
    Location: Deck 10, Aft
    Carnival marks this venue as additional-cost dining.
  • Pizzeria del Capitano
    pizza
    Location: Deck 10, Aft
  • JavaBlue Cafe
    coffee shop
    Location: Deck 5, Midship
Bars & Nightlife
  • Havana Bar
    Latin-themed bar and nightspot
    Location: Deck 5, Aft
    Official Carnival page identifies Havana Bar & Pool as a major relaxation/nightlife venue.
  • Alchemy Bar
    cocktail bar
    Location: Deck 5, Midship
  • Piano Bar 88
    piano bar
    Location: Deck 5, Aft
    Carnival Meetings page includes Piano Bar 88 public-space imagery for Carnival Horizon.
  • Library Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5, Midship
    Carnival Meetings page includes Library Bar public-space imagery for Carnival Horizon.
  • RedFrog Rum Bar
    pool bar
    Location: Deck 10, Midship
  • BlueIguana Tequila Bar
    pool bar
    Location: Deck 10, Midship
  • Tides Bar
    pool bar
    Location: Deck 10, Aft
Pools & Aquatics
  • Beach Pool
    outdoor pool
    Location: Deck 10, Midship
  • Tides Pool
    outdoor pool
    Location: Deck 10, Aft
  • Havana Pool
    outdoor pool area
    Location: Deck 5, Aft
    Official Carnival page identifies Havana Bar & Pool as a ship feature.
  • Dr. Seuss WaterWorks
    water park and slides
    Location: Deck 12, Aft
    Official Carnival page lists WaterWorks as an included onboard activity.
Active Recreation
  • SportSquare
    sports complex
    Location: Deck 12, Aft
    CruiseDeckPlans lists SportsSquare-related features including ropes course, mini golf, sports court, and jogging track.
  • SkyCourse
    ropes course
    Location: Deck 12, Aft
  • Mini Golf
    mini-golf
    Location: Deck 12, Aft
  • Sports Court
    sports court
    Location: Deck 12, Aft
Thrill & Marquee Attractions
  • SkyRide
    suspended pedal ride
    Location: Deck 12, Aft
    Official Carnival page lists SkyRide as an included onboard activity.
Entertainment Venues
  • Liquid Lounge
    main theater/show lounge
    Location: Decks 3-4, Forward
    Travel Weekly publishes capacity for stage shows.
  • Limelight Lounge / Punchliner Comedy Club
    comedy club and lounge
    Location: Deck 4, Aft
    Travel Weekly publishes capacity under Limelight/Punchliner.
  • Carnival Multiplex / IMAX Theatre
    movie theater
    Location: Decks 6-7, Forward
    Official Carnival page lists IMAX; Travel Weekly publishes IMAX capacity.
  • Thrill Theater
    special-effects theater
    Location: Decks 6-7, Forward
    Part of the Carnival Multiplex area.
Casino
  • Winners Luck Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 4, Midship
    Travel Weekly publishes casino capacity under Winners Luck Casino; Carnival smoking policy refers to Horizon Casino.
Spa & Fitness
  • Cloud 9 Spa
    spa and thermal suite
    Location: Decks 12-14, Forward
    Official Carnival page lists Cloud 9 Spa as an onboard activity.
  • Fitness Center
    fitness center
    Location: Deck 12, Forward
Youth & Teen
  • Camp Ocean
    kids club
    Location: Deck 11, Midship
    Carnival notes three age-specific youth spaces onboard.
  • Dr. Seuss Bookville
    children's reading/play space
    Location: Deck 11, Midship
    Official Carnival page lists Dr. Seuss Bookville as an included onboard activity.
  • Circle C
    tween club
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
    Age-specific youth space; location from deck-plan layout.
  • Club O2
    teen club
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
    Age-specific youth space; location from deck-plan layout.
Retail & Shopping
  • Cherry on Top
    candy shop
    Location: Deck 5, Midship
  • The Fun Shops
    retail shops
    Location: Deck 5, Midship
  • Pixels Gallery
    photo gallery
    Location: Deck 5, Midship
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
    adult-only outdoor lounge
    Location: Deck 15, Forward
    Official Carnival page lists Serenity Adult-Only Retreat as an included activity.
  • Ocean Plaza
    public lounge/plaza
    Location: Deck 5, Midship
    Carnival Meetings page includes Ocean Plaza public-space imagery for Carnival Horizon.
  • Family Harbor Lounge
    family lounge
    Location: Deck 2, Aft
    Access perk referenced in Carnival stateroom copy for Family Harbor categories.
  • Dreamscape Atrium
    atrium
    Location: Decks 3-5, Midship
    CruiseDeckPlans describes the main atrium around an LED funnel called Dreamscape.
Guest Services
  • Guest Services
    front desk
    Location: Deck 3, Midship
  • Carnival Adventures
    shore excursions desk
    Location: Deck 3, Midship

Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-05-04