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Carnival Vista Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 21

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Carnival Vista

8 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 29, 2016

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9293

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

The best part about this trip was the shore excursions! Naples and Marseille were our favorites - The best of the Amalfi Coast and A Day in Cassis.  The most unbelievable sights I've ever seen. 

 

The ship is clean and has everything you could want.  The only downside is that they do charge for most of the restaurants.  Believe me, the extra $15 per person is totally worth it.  The Japanese, steakhouse and Italian were amazing and we went back more than once! Service is far above the dining room.

 

Only complaint about the ship is for the staff - they do not anticipate needs.  Other than that, they are friendly and prompt.

Great cruise!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The general dining room was unorganized, rushed and poor quality food. All the other restaurants exceeded our expectations!

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Bring a multi outlet plug in (if it is allowed). Only two plugs in the entire room. Order room service the night before for excursions.

Ports of call

Barcelona, Spain

5 out of 5

Cagliari, Sardinia

5 out of 5
The taste of Sardinia was very authentic and delicious!

Naples, Italy

5 out of 5
The best of the Amalfi Coast is breathtaking! Be weary if you get sick in car/bus - lots of zig zag driving through the mountains...but the view is worth it!

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

5 out of 5
A lot of walking!

Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy

5 out of 5
Best place for shopping! Beautiful statues and buildings!

Marseille (Provence), France

5 out of 5
We did the Day in Cassis and fell in love with the fishing port. Take the ferry tour for $12 to see the gorgeous white cliffs and beaches.

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands

5 out of 5
Flaminco show was incredible (tapas were not as good) but we enjoyed the old mansion and the ride along the coast. They stopped at a lookout for pictures...amazing!
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