Carnival Horizon deck plans

Carnival Horizon (2018-built, last drydocked in 2022, scheduled for refurbishment in May-June 2026) is one of the newest Carnival cruise ships, and a Vista-class sistership to Carnival Vista (2016) and Carnival Panorama (2019). She also shares design similarities with the former Costa Cruises ships Venezia (2019) and Firenze (2020).

The Carnival Horizon deck plan includes 1,965 staterooms for 3,960 passengers (maximum capacity 4,716), served by 1,450 crew members. The ship has 14 passenger-accessible decks (13 with cabins), 25 lounges and bars, 10 restaurants/food bars, 3 swimming pools, 6 outdoor Jacuzzis (4 cantilevered), and 16 elevators.

Passenger cabin categories include 72 Suites, 880 Balconies, 293 Oceanviews, and 678 Inside cabins. Self-service launderettes (laundromats) are available on all cabin decks and operate from 6:30 am to 12 midnight. Each laundry room includes 2-3 washers, 2-3 dryers, and an ironing board with iron. Laundry machines are coinless and operated using the Sail & Sign card. While in port, washers are unavailable, but dryers and irons remain operational. Laundry costs are $3.25 per washer or dryer load and $1.50 per detergent/softener box (dispensed via vending machines). Valet laundry services are also available via cabin stewards, with wash-and-press rates ranging from $2 to $7.50 per item, and dry-cleaning from $3 to $10.50 per item.

The three Vista-class ships (Vista/2016, Horizon/2018, Panorama/2019) introduced several fleet-first features, including the "IMAX Theater at Sea" (87-seat cinema as part of Carnival Multiplex), "SkyRide" (an outdoor aerial bike ride on a suspended dual-track course), and the Havana staterooms with exclusive pool, sundeck, lounge, and lanai balconies.

Carnival Horizon features all the popular Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements plus unique offerings such as:

• The first IMAX Theater at sea (two screens, extra charge)
• The first roller coaster at sea (SkyRide)
• SkyFitness – a high-powered outdoor gym
• Carnival Multiplex entertainment complex
• Expanded casual dining venues
• New stateroom categories
• The Havana “luxury resort” complex
• Enhanced family- and kids-themed venues
• Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse/Brewhouse – an open-air complimentary BBQ restaurant serving ship-smoked meats and house-brewed craft beers. The menu includes pork butt, blue ribbon chicken, smoked beef, gourmet burgers, traditional sides, and sauces. Signature dishes include Mac Daddy Mac'n Cheese, Old Skool Potato Salad, Scratch-Made Slaw, Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey, and Molasses Baked Beans with Bacon and Burnt Ends. This venue is developed in partnership with celebrity chef Guy Fieri. Carnival Vista is the only other Fun Ship with a brewery onboard.

Carnival Horizon is the first in the fleet to feature the "Dr. Seuss WaterWorks" water park, located on Deck 12. The themed aqua park includes:

• "Cat in the Hat" waterslide – an enclosed raft slide measuring 137 m (450 ft) with multiple twists. Its entrance is shaped like the cat’s iconic red-and-white hat. The slide is red and white, making it a standout feature.
• "Fun Things" waterslide – an enclosed body slide inspired by Thing 1 and Thing 2, with a playful polka dot motif and a length of 65 m (213 ft).
• The entire water park area is decorated with Dr. Seuss characters and famous quotes. Other themed venues include the Dr. Seuss Bookville play area and events such as Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast, Story Time, and the Seuss-A-Palooza Parade.

Exclusively on Carnival Horizon, Carnival Cruise Line collaborated with celebrity stage directors from Broadway (Los Angeles) and West End (London) to create three original shows for the ship’s "Playlist Productions" revues. These new shows utilize the full visual capabilities of the ship’s interactive LED screens:

• "Celestial Strings" – a show blending classical music with modern pop.
• "Soulbound" – a gothic-style production inspired by New Orleans, featuring R&B favorites.
• "Vintage Pop" – set in a Gatsby-era Cotton Club theme, with contemporary hits reinterpreted as classic jazz, performed by a live 6-piece jazz band.
• "Amor Cubano – A Caribbean Dance Romance" – a Latin music-inspired show mixing traditional and modern songs, performed at the Havana Bar and featuring a 7-piece Cuban band. This show debuted in 2017 on Carnival Vista.

• "Celestial Strings" show is themed on classical music mixed with modern pop.
• "Soulbound" is a gothic-inspired, New Orleans-themed show featuring R&B music favorites.
• "Vintage Pop" show is themed on "Gatsby's Cotton Club", featuring modern songs recomposed into classic jazz interpretations performed live by a 6-piece jazz band.
• "Amor Cubano - A Caribbean Dance Romance" show is themed on classic Latin songs mixed with modern music hits. It is held at the Havana Bar and highlighted by a 7-piece Cuban music band.