PortMiami welcomes Carnival Horizon

Shaquille O’Neal is the “Chief Fun Officer” at Carnival Cruise Line and Cruise Planners was with him as the Carnival Horizon came into its new home port in Miami

Cruise Planners was invited by Carnival Cruise Line to experience one of its newer vessels, the Carnival Horizon, which will be sailing year-round from PortMiami. To kick off the two-day inaugural sailing from its new home, company’s Chief Fun Officer – NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal – along with Miami HEAT legends Alonzo Mourning, Shane Battier and Glen Rice – welcomed her to South Florida.

The festivities, which took place prior to Carnival Horizon’s inaugural two-day cruise, included the unveiling of a large Choose Fun bumper sticker on the ship’s stern, as well as a flyover from the Carnival AirShip – a massive 128-foot-long red, white and blue blimp that has been traveling the Southeast to bring awareness of new ship deployments in several key markets. If you live along the east coast or the Gulf of Mexico, you are probably within driving distance of a Carnival cruise ship. 

Carnival is known for being the FUN ship, and on the Horizon, Cruise Planners clients enjoy the top-deck attractions and wide variety of al fresco dining experiences. Also, Cruise Planners has such a great partnership that the company was awarded the Ted Arison Founder's Award. 

Chief Fun Officer Tells it like it is

Added O’Neal, “In my role as CFO, I get to tell everyone just how much fun you can have on a Carnival cruise and I was absolutely thrilled to be a part of the festivities for the new Carnival Horizon, which takes the concept of choosing fun to an entirely new level with so much to see and do for guests of all ages.

Details About Carnival Horizon

As the line’s newest ship, Carnival Horizon offers an array of innovations, including the first Dr. Seuss–themed water park, Smokehouse Brewhouse offering BBQ favorites from Food Network star and longtime Carnival partner Guy Fieri along with four craft beers brewed on board, the line’s first teppanyaki venue, the SkyRide aerial attraction, an IMAX Theatre and a suspended ropes course. Also featured is a vibrant Havana section with tropics-inspired staterooms and its own Cuban-themed bar and pool, Family Harbor featuring extra-roomy accommodations, the Family Harbor Lounge, a luxurious Cloud 9 Spa and Ocean Plaza, a spacious dining and entertainment venue with indoor and outdoor seating.    

How to Book a Carnival Cruise 

Carnival Horizon will now sail a year-round schedule of six- and eight-day Caribbean cruises from PortMiami – ready to have “Fun” with Carnival, talk with your Cruise Planners travel agent today about booking a Carnival Cruise Line vacation.