Amazing cruise on the beautiful carnival Horizon
Carnival Horizon Cruise Review
8 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)
Sail date: August 24, 2019
Ship: Carnival Horizon
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 6296
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 4 years ago
Review summary
This was our first time sailing on the carnival Horizon and our first visit the Southern Caribbean. We thoroughly enjoyed the layout of the ship and the staff and all the activities and fun that we had on board the carnival Horizon. You will not be disappointed with this cruise shipEmbarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Ocean Plaza
This was by far probably my favorite place on Deck 5 aft of the ship. Right near the coffee shop you also had access to outside seating. And in the mornings and lunch they had a small breakfast and lunch areas set up that a lot of people did not know about very quiet and quaint. You also saw a lot of Staff eating in this area. I also hold a lot of trivia here in Ocean Plaza
Meridian Restaurant
Amazing food hot delicious. Dining room staff was always friendly outgoing and very eager and willing to help in any way they could. And they always remembered your name.
JavaBlue Cafe
Our favorite place for morning coffee and afternoon milkshakes. Located on Deck 5 to the left you go out the rotating door sit out on the outside decks at the tables and just watch the sea go by. They also had adult beverages for spiked milkshakes
Ji Ji Asian Kitchen
How far our favorite for lunch which is complementary a $15 charge for dinner this is an absolute must guaranteed you will not be disappointed.
Cucina del Capitano
Best pasta at Sea free during lunch $15 charge for dinner. Would highly recommend experiencing this dining venue
Bonsai Teppanyaki
We are so happy that we booked the dining experience you will not be disappointed. Book early
Guy's Pig & Anchor BBQ Smokehouse Brewhouse
On sea days this is an absolute must amazing BBQ chicken baked beans mac and cheese and much more
Piano Bar 88
We had an amazing time and a lot of fun at the piano bar
Tides Bar
Always friendly staff and bartender's. The tides bar is not as crowded. A lot times great place to go to get away from the main pool not as many kids
The Library Bar
A very nice and quiet and relaxing place to go if you want some quiet time
BlueIguana Cantina
You must try the taco salads and breakfast burritos you won't be disappointed.
Guy's Burger Joint
By far the best burgers at Sea this is an absolute must during lunch and you will not be disappointed pig make sure you add some extra toppings from the toppings bar
Lido Marketplace
We've noticed a lot of crowd congestion in this area and sometimes it took a long time to find a place to sit
Onboard Activities
Cloud 9 Spa
Had the most amazing hour-and-a-half massage Swedish massage along with hot stones and deep tissue
Horizon Casino
We've been on other shifts before in the casino and never had a problem with the cigarette smoke. We do not smoke but the smoke was so bad in this casino you could not even really breathe and you can smell it on your clothes. Ventilation is very poor. We have been a fantasy class ships with your order that have better ventilation in the casinos
The Fun Shops
Very friendly crewmembers, great place to go to pick up T-shirts coffee mugs souvenirs and other odd and end trinkets
Carnival WaterWorks
On a hot summer day this is the best place to be to let your inner child come out and experience the water slides and Water Park area lots of fun for all ages from child to adult
Sky Track Outdoor Jogging Track
Nice place to go for a couple laps around the ship fresh air and amazing views
Fitness
Great Fitness facilities especially up on the sports deck
Entertainment
Carnival Seaside Theater
They played movies nightly at the seaside theater on Lido deck. They also provided popcorn and salt at the Red Frog rum bar
Carnival Multiplex
We had a lot of fun at the theater we saw The Lion King. Wish they had regular popcorn like movie theaters with butter
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Book your stateroom midship. Deck 5 and above. Check out the hidden observation area deck 6 forward all the way through the double doors. And on Deck 14 up at the spa forward of the ship