Carnival Cruise Line has canceled multiple sailings on two of its popular ships—Carnival Horizon and Carnival Magic—after rescheduling planned dry docks into spring 2026.
The changes impact Caribbean itineraries and one rarely-offered transatlantic crossing.
Carnival Horizon Cancellation
Carnival Horizon’s June 15, 2026, transatlantic sailing from Barcelona to Miami has been scrapped. The ship will now enter dry dock during that time.
In an email to booked guests, Carnival confirmed the cancellation and offered rebooking on a comparable sailing at the same fare, plus $50 in onboard credit per guest (up to $100 per stateroom). Those opting not to rebook will automatically receive a full refund, including any pre-purchased items, after May 1, 2025. Refunds may take up to three weeks to process.
Carnival Magic Cancellation
Carnival Magic, a Dream-class ship that sails year-round from Miami, will now be out of service from April 18 to May 24, 2026, to accommodate its own dry dock.
The spring cancellations will follow rescheduling the original dry dock window for fall 2025. Voyages affected included six- to eight-night Eastern and Southern Caribbean cruises.
Despite the disappointment, the rescheduling has opened new late 2025 sailings for Carnival Magic, including a fan-favorite voyage hosted by Brand Ambassador John Heald in November.
The short notice has left some passengers scrambling to find alternatives that work.
“We were really looking forward to this transatlantic cruise. We booked it over a year ago as a retirement cruise,” Marshall Shirley emailed Cruise Radio after learning his sailing on Carnival Horizon had been canceled.
Mandatory Cruise Ship Dry Docks
Under international maritime regulations, two inspections in dry dock are required within 5 years.
This requirement is outlined in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), making sure vessels maintain structural integrity and operational safety.
