Very disappointed that we didn't get to port at Grand Turk. I paid for 3 ports and only got 2. Would like to be compensated for the missed port. How about reimbursing my cheers package!

Item: Carnival Vista
Rating: 3.8
Author: roseybud1957

Carnival Vista Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

roseybud1957

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 3

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

Verified Review

6 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 28, 2024

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8224

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 22 days ago

Review summary

Good cruise but very disappointed in not getting to port in Grand Turk!

Embarkation

4 out of 5

easy- just a long line.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

buffet wasn't all that but the Horizon dining room was great.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

pools were nice and water slides were lots of fun.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Flick show was pretty good. Comedy shows were okay.

Children's Programs

we didn't bring any children with us.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

shot guy at Horizon restaurant was fabulous. Room steward, I Wayne was excellent. Most of the ships staff were always friendly and very helpful.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Common areas were kept clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

I Wayne was awesome, very friendly and he kept our cabin in tip top shape. Cabin was nice and roomie. Glad we booked the balcony room.

Ship tip

get you lounge chair early. they post signs stating "chairs left empty for 45 min will have items removed" but it doesn't happen.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Getting on the ship was a little crazy only because everyone else was doing the same thing but it went pretty quick and wasn't a problem

Thumbs Up 0

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5

No excursion but shopping was great!

Thumbs Up 0

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

4 out of 5

lovely port very picturesque. No excursion but we did go to the sky bar and the view was awesome.

Thumbs Up 0

Grand Turk Island

1 out of 5

We didn't get to port and are Very disappointed. We had saved our excursion for this port and didn't get to go.

Thumbs Up 0

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

getting off the ship was easy.

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