Fantastic Vista Cruise

Carnival Vista Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 56

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Carnival Vista

6 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 19, 2017

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9251

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

A beautiful ship.  Lots of room where you NEVER feel crowded.  Such a pleasure to be able to walk the length of a Carnival ship and not have to go through the heavy smoking of the Casino.  Walking through deck 5 is a joy.  Nice shops, excellent eateries, the marvelous photo shop, and lounges in the rear make it so easy and fun.

Food was very good.

Staff overall were excellent.  

Matt is one of the best Cruise Directors we have enjoyed in our many cruises.  He truly has a fun time making sure all of the passengers are having a great time.

The entertainment was outstanding.  Like the way they change the Liquid Lounge for the shows.  

And, waterpark is one of the best.

Vista is Fantastic.

 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The Bonsai Sushi was OUTSTANDING. The staff and service were excellent.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
Carnival has one of the best children's programs by far.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Staff were very good. Natasha was great. Greeted all of the guests at the Horizon restaurant everyday with a smile and hello. Edit our room attendant was wonderful. Never had to ask for anything. He took care of our room superbly.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Cabin had lots of room. Even a drop down bunk bed. Shower pressure excellent. Edis our room attendant was excellent. Always had our room spotless. Towels at the ready. Balcony was roomy and comfortable.

Ship tip

You do not have to venture to the Serenity area to have some quiet and privacy. Lots of areas on the the port side of the ship where you can sit there with your partner or solo. Read, listen to your music, or just gaze out into the ocean.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

3 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

Traveler Photos

Grand Cayman
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14 Comments

bessierichey    7 years ago

Love seeing all the positive comments about the Vista. My husband and I are celebrating our 25th anniversary in November and we're taking the Vista. Positive comments are just making it even more exciting!

Cheryh    7 years ago

Are you saying this is a nonsmoking ship? Or that there's ways around the casino smoke?

pandabear    7 years ago

My husband and I are going on Thanksgiving week. I am looking so forward to the new ship and the ports.

sldoane1964    7 years ago

Traveling on Vista on April 22! We can't wait!!

sldoane1964    7 years ago

Traveling on Vista on April 22! We can't wait!!

msanghee    7 years ago

Sooo happy to see that I don't have to walk thru SMOKE. thanks for that info. And also very happy you had a nice time. Finally again GOOD NEWS about the trip

kcfhgr97    7 years ago

we have 43 people in our group sailing in Jan 2018. We just got back from the Carnival Sunshine in early Feb.

AuntPinkie    7 years ago

Thanks for sharing.  looking forward to sailing on the Vista in November.

tenaj    7 years ago

I agree, nothing to complain about on the Vista ~ LOVED the outside deck 5 seating ~ THE BEST!

samyers    7 years ago

Awesome to hear! Always hate having to go through the smoky casino.😜On deck 5 in June!😁

tnewell336    7 years ago

sounding good, can't wait be there Sun

CruiserMan52    7 years ago

great news, we will be on the Vista in April.

cruisegirl16    7 years ago

sailing on the Vista in May, sounds great!

swearinerin    7 years ago

I'm happy to see this. I'm a happy camper either way typically but itll be my boyfriend's second cruise and I think a crowded boat will make him pissy

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