Carnival Vista Cruise Reviews - Reviews

I want to speak to a Carnival representative. Fourth review and no contact back

2 1/2 hours late boarding Changed itinerary and went to the ghetto of the Bahamas for $300 less Food at main dining room was something you would get from a fast food joint Specialty dining was great Toilet wouldn't flush due to a switch problem had to have maintenance come 3 times before it got fixed

I doubt we will ever sail on the vista again, if we do we will be prepared for an insane debarkation.

CRUISE ITSELF WAS FINE. DISORGANIZED. 1/4 OF THE STAFF WAS GREAT THE REST NOT SO MUCH. TRYING TO SELL SHOTS IN THE DINING ROOM...REALLY!! THERE IS SO MUCH MORE ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT OVERALL.

Overall the trip was good and my family enjoyed themselves.

Carnival knew they had a problem with the ship Vista. Instead of continuing to take the ship out, they should have cancelled at least one cruise, reimbursed and possibly added a bonus, and fixed the ship. Going out on a ship that isn't working properly only lessen the positive reputation of Carnival.

For the premium we paid over a Bahamas cruise, Carnival did not provide adequate compensation when they knew of the issues with the ship. $400 on board credit per cabin (not per person) and a 25% future cruise credit was not equal to the difference in cost from southern Caribbean and a Bahamas cruise. We made the best of it and had fun but it was not ideal. Yes, Carnival has every right to modify our itinerary but this issue was known the evening before embarkation and they failed to relay the info onto the upcoming cruise passengers until 2:30p when we were already unpacked and on board. Yes, they offered refunds/credits if you left but it was not feasible for most people to leave.

The overall cruise was great. It was very disappointing that we couldn't go to the ports that we played for. We could have done the ports that we went to for a lot less money.

Near the expected time of departure an announcement was made that one propeller on the ship was not working and we would not travel to our destinations. Instead of islands off the coast of south America we went to the Bahamas, just a swim away from south Florida. Carnival announced that we could disembark and get a future cruise credit or stay on board and get a $400 credit on the room. Disembarking was impractical and the on board credit is not nearly the cost difference between cruising the Bahamas versus Aruba. What Carnival should have done was warn travelers of the potential change in plans before they ever left their home cities to come to the port. Carnival knew the ship couldn't sail and said nothing.

There are many positives to this cruise. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food and drinks were good, lots of options. Beds and pillows are comfortable. We loved all 3 ports we visited, although I wished we had a little more time at each. We enjoyed all the shows we attended. As a negative, the embarking and disembarking was not great. Very long lines and tightly crammed in small spaces with other people at times. Elevator lines were so long we walked up the stairs to get to our rooms which was 6 decks up. This is a party cruise, if you are looking for relaxation, this probably isn’t the cruise for you.

I am already looking to book my next cruise. Hopefully my wife will be able to attend this time it was not much of a honeymoon without her because the documentation problem. We will try again soon. I do plan to take advantage of the Captains offer for a tour & will bring my uniform for the formal night

I would suggest choosing another ship as the Vista needs to be retired. There is to much wrong with it. The 2 pools are very small.

I expected better and more from Carnival Vista. I got spoiled by Holland America. I didn't expect all of the rude kids and people! The dirty dishes left all over the place. The Staff seemed run down. The bars were great and the ports were amazing except Aruba.

We had a fantastic time celbrating our 20 year Anniversary on Carnival. It was laid back and relaxing. We only wish the food was better.

If you are looking to stay active, Carnival is your cruise line. The Vista has plenty to do. The food and options aren't the best, but is good enough.

This is one of my favorite sizes and class of ships. It has a good variety of things to do and places to eat and drink. The Lido deck can get very busy and crowded but that is to be expected. We always found a seat at the activities and shows we wanted to attend. A July trip to the Caribbean is very hot and humid but the ports are beautiful and Half Moon Cay is one of my favorite places to spend time in the ocean and at the beach.

Good family cruise! We enjoyed it...definitely some highs and lows as described above.

This cruise had both positive and negative aspects as with anything in life. We really enjoyed our dinners each evening and being able to use the app to check in. We also enjoyed going to the piano bar and the different shows. If you don't like crowds, then just save yourself the trouble and don't go on this cruise ship. I thought since it was a bigger ship, it would not feel as crowded but it did. Also, the ports of call weren't as "tropical" as I was expecting. I should have done more research because there were no beaches within walking distance. It was at least a 30 minute drive to even get to a beach. I enjoyed spending time with my family. It had been about 10 years since we had gone and a cruise. It will probably be another 10 before I go back. I will definitely choose a smaller ship next time. It may have fewer bells and whistles but that also means fewer people and maybe actually having a shot at getting a seat by the pool.

Overall we had a blast. The staff was amazing, and the activities were fun! Having a daily schedule was great and the app was very helpful in keeping us in the know.

Overall it was a great time. Family had a good time. Staff was wonderful