Carnival Horizon!

John Heald and Me

Carnival's Newest Ship - Horizon - and Europe Itinerary

In April this year I had the pleasure of cruising on Carnival's newest ship, the Horizon.  Because this was mostly an itinerary of Italy from Barcelona, I also had the unpleasant experience of having to fly long distance.  No disasters this time, thankfully...I just hate being on a plane for that long.  Even if I could have afforded the "bed type" seats I still would not like it.

Segrada Familia

We flew overnight and arrived a day before sailing.  Luckily, as Barcelona was beautiful. We spent all day Saturday on the Hop on, Hop off bus and saw a lot of places including the Church of Segrada Familia...which is breathtaking and huge.  I learned two things taking this bus system:  It is a long loop....don't miss anything or you have to start all over again.  And, remember, the loop only goes in one direction!  Plan your timing before you start.

Programmed Elevators

On Sunday we boarded the Horizon nice and early.  The very first things we encountered is the new Atrium and Elevator system.  Both very modern and very cool :)  The new elevator system is my favorite once I got used to it.  Each elevator will be programmed to stop only at certain floors....it makes it much more efficient.  But remember, don't just get on "any" elevator...it may not be stopping at the floor you want to get off one.

The new ship is beautiful and very much like the Vista...just a few changes. Finally...the Dining Room is not gaudy at all...a vast improvement. 

Things not to miss:

• The Chef's table was amazing...if you are a "foodie" just do it.   Even the wine glasses hanging overhead 

   

  

• Guys Pig and Anchor...free at lunch on Sea Days.  We went there as soon as we were set after boarding and enjoyed again on Sea Days....yummy!
• The Alchemy Bar.....a must on any Carnival Ship  
• The SKY Bike thingy...worth the line - it was fun.  Remember to wear closed shoes, not flip flops.
• The new photo facial recognition system
• The waterslides
• The new shows, the Escape Room and the Comedy shows
• Zumba in the Atrium 

Pool & Movie Area

Diningroom

Travel Agent pose with Adolfo

Atrium changing art

       

Disappointments:

The Thermal Suite for Spa Cabins (super bummed)

The Teppannaki (not any different that one at home)

Some pics from our ports:

  

  

SEE my Blog about our excursion in Volterra, near Pisa, of Marcampo Vineyards!