DESTINATIONS SHIP REVIEWS CRUISE RIGHT:
Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que
Smokehouse & Brewhouse
LEFT: SkyRide
TRIED & TESTED by Harry Kemble
Carnival Horizon
Carnival Horizon is only an hour into its voyage and already rows of excited passengers are doing the Cupid Shuffle – the line’s own sailaway dance – in the Beach Pool area. The atmosphere is alive on this sailing from Barcelona to Naples, one leg of a 13-day voyage. It’s akin to the buzz of the first night a famous rock star takes up a long-awaited Vegas residency in front of a devoted audience. Throughout the Vista-class
vessel, it feels like party central. Every waking hour there is a thrill for fun lovers. The ship is also filled with
innovations that proved popular on sister vessel Carnival Vista, which launched two years ago. On Deck 12, there’s a Dr
Seuss-themed water park with
Throughout the ship, it feels like party central. Every waking hour there is a thrill for fun lovers
its distinctive coloured slides – gentle and not so gentle – for all ages to enjoy. Flinging yourself down the 213ft Fun Things slide, next to The Cat in the Hat water tunnel, there’s barely even time to say ‘hi’ to the lifeguards before they point you down the tube. Your body rockets through the
shadows, hurtling round corners at a serious pace before you burst out into the pool below with a grin on your face. The SkyRide makes a return on
Carnival Horizon. You can either race a loved one on the cycle track suspended 150ft in the air,
or gaze out into the ocean with the ship beneath you. But a word of warning for the
adrenaline junkies: if you are looking for a quick kick, Dr Seuss WaterWorks may be a better bet because the SkyRide is such a hit, there can be queues.
w FOOD WITH FLAIR While the water park and the SkyRide are exhilarating, there are plenty of opportunities to unwind, or pause to enjoy a leisurely dinner. The 133,500-ton vessel debuts the intimate and unusual Bonsai Teppanyaki on the Promenade Deck. Up to 16 passengers can enjoy main courses such as black cod, shichimi spice grilled chicken and filet mignon, with crockery being whirled around by the skilful teppanyaki chef. A meal costs between $25 to $30, but there were no shortage of takers, and a combination menu is also on offer for a break from the Far East delicacies.
The new Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse & Brewhouse is another place to relax, with lunch included or dinner at a supplement. It has renowned barbecue favourites with an array of craft beers, created by the only brewmaster in the North American cruise industry. They include ParchedPig Smoked Porter, ParchedPig Farmhouse Ale, and ParchedPig West Coast IPA, which are all brewed on board.
w SOFT SELL Our balcony stateroom was comfortable enough, but it was hard to stay put and miss out on all the action going on outside. Carnival president Christine Duffy meant it when she said the brand puts the guest experience first when building a new ship. “It is not about the hardware, it is about the software,” she said, explaining why Carnival Horizon is geared towards creating the best possible onboard experience.
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travelweekly.co.uk 28 June 2018
PICTURE: ANDY NEWMAN
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