Carnival Horizon - Western Caribbean & Celebration Key from Miami
This 6-night Miami loop leads off with a beach day at Celebration Key, Carnival's new purpose-built Grand Bahama destination, before turning south for Ocho Rios and Grand Cayman. Two sea days give plenty of time for Horizon's SkyRide aerial track, IMAX theater, and Guy Fieri's smokehouse.
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Ship Details — Carnival Horizon
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Year Built
2018
Tonnage
133,596 GT
Passengers
3,960
Crew
1,450
Decks
14
Class
Vista
Itinerary & Route Map
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Where this cruise calls, day by day
5 ports and 2 sea days over 6 Nights.
- Day 1Miami, FL port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Miami, FL
United StatesDepart - Day 2Celebration Key port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Celebration Key
BahamasPort Day 3 · At sea
- Day 4
Ocho Rios
JamaicaPortOcho Rios shares its harbour with a bauxite loading terminal, so the view from the deck is industrial before it is tropical. The compensation is how close everything is - Dunn's River Falls, the tiered limestone cascade people climb in a linked human chain, is ten minutes away, and Island Village and Turtle Beach are a walk from the pier. Vendor pressure in town is among the most persistent in the Caribbean.
- Climbing Dunn's River Falls
- The Blue Hole at White River
- Dolphin Cove
- Konoko Falls and its botanical garden above town
- Getting ashore
- Ships dock at the Ocho Rios pier; Island Village and Turtle Beach are a five-minute walk and Dunn's River Falls about ten minutes by taxi.
- Best months
- Dec-Apr is driest; May and October are the wettest months and Aug-Oct is hurricane season
- Day 5George Town port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
George Town
Cayman IslandsPort Day 6 · At sea
- Day 7Miami, FL port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Miami, FL
United StatesArrive
Onboard Amenities
Cruise Highlights
About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Carnival Horizon
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Carnival Horizon sailing. Distilled from 200 traveler threads, Cruise Critic member reviews and travel blogs.
Carnival Horizon is a Vista-class ship that leans hard into fun, headlined by the first IMAX Theatre at sea, a multi-sensory Thrill Theater, the SkyRide suspended bike course, and the Dr. Seuss WaterWorks waterpark. The vibe is lively, casual and family-forward, but the ship is designed with enough alternative spaces, from quiet lounges to the adults-only Serenity Deck, that travelers seeking calm can usually find a pocket away from the energy. It earns a strong 4.4 out of 5 from U.S. News across more than 2,000 guest reviews and ranks among the better-regarded ships in Carnival's fleet.
What People Love
- First-at-sea IMAX Theatre plus the Thrill Theater give it standout entertainment options you won't find on most ships
- The SkyRide suspended pedal-bike track and Dr. Seuss WaterWorks waterpark make it genuinely fun for active travelers and families
- Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and the included casual venues consistently earn praise for free, high-quality eats
Common Complaints
- Lido buffet (Lido Marketplace) draws heavy complaints for limited daily variety and small protein/seafood selection
- Pool decks, hallways and the Lido feel overcrowded at peak times, with guests cutting in line
- The smart elevator system confuses many first-timers, and some report 15+ minute waits on port days