Carnival Horizon: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Horizon is a solid Vista-class ship that delivers the classic Carnival experience reliably. A 98 CDC score is strong. The ship includes Guy's Burger Joint, the SkyRide aerial cycling track, and a decent water park — standard Carnival fun without trying to reinvent the wheel.
Horizon won't wow anyone who's sailed on the newer Excel-class ships, but it's a dependable, well-maintained ship at a good price point. Think of it as Carnival's reliable sedan — nothing flashy, everything works.
**Who it's for:** Budget-conscious families. Repeat Carnival cruisers who want a good ship without premium pricing. Anyone who prioritizes value over novelty.
**Who should skip it:** First-time cruisers who might form their Carnival opinion here (try Celebration instead). Anyone expecting Excel-class quality.
Score History
Inspection History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Carnival Horizon.
Total outbreaks on record: 0
Safety score last updated: Feb 20, 2026
How Does This Compare?
USCG Deficiency Records
No USCG deficiencies on record.
Marine Casualties & Investigations
No marine casualties or investigations on record.
Crime Rate Context
Carnival Crime Rate
Based on DOT CVSSA quarterly crime reports, Carnival has a crime rate roughly in line with the industry average. This score applies to all ships in the fleet. Crime Score: 85/100.
Environmental Rating: C
Room to Improve
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
Crew Treatment: Fair Passage
This score reflects how Carnival treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Carnival fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 3.9Based on 718 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Carnival Horizon is registered under a Paris MOU Grey List flag state — average performance on port state inspections. Flag State Score: 50/100
Upcoming Sailings
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | May 3 | 6N |
| 8 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | May 9 | 8N |
| 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | May 17 | 6N |
| 8 days, round-trip Southern Caribbean | May 23 | 8N |
| 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | May 31 | 6N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Carnival Horizon is 95/100 as of February 8, 2026.
No, the Carnival Horizon has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Carnival Horizon has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
Based on CDC inspection data and our editorial review, the Carnival Horizon has a ShipTea rating of "🟢 Smooth Sailing". Check the full profile for detailed inspection history.
The Carnival Horizon was last inspected by the CDC on February 8, 2026.