Second Vista-class ship arrives in 2018 brimming with unique features

Carnival Horizon, the newest ship in the Carnival fleet, offers many of the hugely popular indoor and outdoor dining, bar, entertainment and activity options that debuted on sister shipCarnival Vista, the first ship in the line’s Vista-class series.

Among those is a groundbreaking bike-ride-in-the-sky attraction called SkyRide, an IMAX Theatre and a massive WaterWorks aqua park featuring a water tube slide called Kaleid-o-slide.

As the newest ship in the fleet, setting sail in April 2018, Carnival Horizon introduces several innovations, including the first-ever Dr Seuss water park, a new teppanyaki venue, and Smokehouse Brewhouse, a unique dining concept that combines real deal BBQ favourites created by Food Network star and longtime partner Guy Fieri, along with four craft beers brewed on board by brewmaster Colin Presby.

The 133,500-ton Carnival Horizon features a wide range of accommodations include spa cabins offering exclusive privileges at the luxurious Cloud 9 Spa, extra-roomy staterooms in Family Harbor, and tropical-inspired Havana staterooms and suites with exclusive daytime access to a Cuban-themed bar and pool.

“Carnival Vista delivered the next generation of ship for our brand with new, never-before-seen features at sea,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.

“From our amazing SkyRide and the WaterWorks aqua park to first IMAX Theatre on a cruise ship, Carnival Vista has offered our guests a brand new view of fun.

“With Carnival Horizon, we continue to expand those themes to provide guests of all ages with the ultimate fun vacation with Carnival.”

Duffy added: “The name Carnival Horizon not only reflects the ship’s unique connection with the sea with so many spectacular indoor and outdoor spaces but also the boundless array of options that guests of all ages are sure to enjoy.”

Vital statisticsOperated by Carnival Cruise Lines
Built by Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
Entered service: April, 2018
Cost: $800m
Registered: Panama
Gross tonnage: 133,500 tons
Passengers: 3,936
Decks: 15
Lifts: 18
Crew: 1,450
Officers: International
Cabins: 1,965 including
:: 994 with balconies
:: 293 with ocean view
:: 678 inside
:: 35 wheelchair accessible
Length: 1,062ft
Width: 122ft
Draught: 27ft
Speed: 23 knots
Engines: diesel-electric

Facilities
Two main, two-deck dining room (two sittings), various alternative dining options, two show lounges, casino, library, three swimming pools (two outside, one inside), sauna, steam room, fitness centre. Leisure: Carnival WaterWorks, ropes course, mini golf, SkyRide at SportSquare.

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