Carnival Horizon ConstructionA traditional coin ceremony dating back centuries was celebrated on Friday morning to mark a major milestone in the development of Carnival Cruise Line’s latest ship, Carnival Horizon.

The sister ship of the hugely popular Carnival Vista, is being constructed at Fincantieri in Marghera, Italy whereby the ship’s exterior has recently been completed.
The commemorative coin is now welded to the ship’s mast and has great symbolic meaning behind it. Ancient Romans

Carnival Horizon Coin believed that this type of tradition would provide protection to all passengers and crew across the vast ocean.

What’s Onboard Carnival Horizon?

Now that the exterior has been completed, Carnival have revealed some exciting plans for what passengers can expect when they board the 133,500 ton ship next year.

  • A bike ride in the sky attraction
  • IMAX Theatre
  • Indoor / outdoor dining and bar areas with a variety of special themes
  • Luxury Spa
  • a WaterWorks aqua park with plenty of slides

When Does it Set Sail?

Barcelona Carnival HorizonCarnival Horizon debuts on 2nd April 2018 with a 13 day trip around the Mediterranean, starting in sunny Barcelona.

The ship will then complete its first Transatlantic voyage on May 9th from Barcelona to New York.

For more information and to secure your place on Carnival’s newest ship, be sure to check out our Carnival Cruise Deals or call us on 0800 408 0757