Everything to Know About Carnival Vista

Cruising (or planning a cruise) on Carnival Vista? Here's what you need to know. 

Here’s our guide to everything you need to know before your voyage on Carnival Vista

About the Ship: One of the largest ships in the Carnival Fleet, Carnival Vista comes packed with more onboard fun than you’ll be able to experience in a single seven-night sailing. Carnival’s come-as-you-are approach to cruising focuses on laidback, no-frills fun, and Vista has more of it than any other Carnival ship. This extra-large sized-ship has the capacity to accommodate 3,969 passengers and has 1,958 total cabins. 

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Activities + Entertainment: ‘Bored’ is not a term you frequently hear onboard Carnival Vista. The ship is filled with a number of amenities and entertainment venues for travelers of all ages. Highlights include the SkyRide suspended cycling attraction, an IMAX theatre, and a 4D Thrill Theatre. As on any Carnival Cruise, you will find a number of lido deck activities, as well as family-friendly games like lip sync competitions, and Hasbro, The Game Show where audience members can participate in board games that come to life onstage. Evening entertainment includes Playlist Productions shows in the main theater and performances at the Punchliner Comedy Club. 

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Dining: Any dish you are craving, Carnival Vista likely has a dining venue that serves it! Carnival Cruise Line is known for its array of casual dining options, and Vista is no exception. Included eateries are Guy’s Burger Joint, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que, BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi, Seafood Shack, Mongolian Wok, Java Blue, Cherry on Top, Shake Spot, as well as the Lido Marketplace and Horizon dining room. For an extra fee, cruisers can treat themselves to a more formal dinner at the Italian venue Cucina del Capitano, Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse, and JiJi Asian Kitchen.

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Pricing: Sailings for Carnival Vista's upcoming cruise seasons and prices are regularly changing.  We recommend booking NOW if you find a price you like - chances are it won’t last long! 

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Tips from Our Community Members:

Carnival Vista is a very nice ship. The Havana rooms are worth the extra money. I was surprised how much I enjoyed Roatan. Didn't know much about it beforehand. Beautiful island! - punkyfair

Cruise was nice and enjoyable, and the staff was thoughtful and kind. They always make a point to remember your name and make you feel important which is remarkable since they all deal with so many people. - marybmabry

As a first time cruise, this was amazing! We loved the ship's amenities, food and service. - prani1234 

Shore Excursions

With so much to see and do in the ports that Carnival Vista will visit, be sure to book shore excursions as early as possible. Spend your day in port exploring, at the beach, on an adventure, or doing a city tour. Save money, and be guaranteed to return to the ship on time when you book with Shore Excursion Group. 

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