Great Time on the Vista

Carnival Vista Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Maurice578

Contributor Level: Cruise Director

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 44

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 22, 2017

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6278

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Ok to be Honest the Vista is just a little different then the other ships. Its bigger so it has more folks on there that mean longer lines at the buffet. Most shows were over crowded. You had to wait in a very long line for the comedy shows. It was in the Lime Lounge so the line will be from the Lounge Entrance to the casino Entrance. I did not care for the Buffet too much, the breakfast is the same as the other ships. Guys Burger and BBQ joints were Great! the Italian and the Asian (Ji Ji) spots upstairs from the buffet were ok. The ships has more space and chairs but it still was not enough since there are more folks on this ship. I do feel that the Vista is a bit over rated. I think the only exclusive is that this ship has the I-Max and the thrill theater. Oh yeah cant forget about the Skyride, it was ok I feel its too small the ride was about 45 secs a less you ride slower but then you will hold up the line I waited 1 hour and 20 mins to ride this thing, I did enjoy the 45 secs though lol.

Overall, again the ship is bigger but if you been on the other ships its going to feel almost the same. It was very smooth getting on and off this ship! The fun plans are the same, but the cruise director Mike was the best! He made it very fun and funny as hell. I believe he is now leaving the vista though after his 2 month Vacation that he is looking forward too . I still had a great time on the ship through. But I think many were expecting more from it. So here the thing if there are other ships going to the same port and has a cheaper deal than riding on the Vista you should go for it! Or maybe you just want to ride the Vista for bragging rights (sorry my photos are more than 4mb to upload)

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Didn't care for the Buffet too much. Guys Burger & BBQ joints was great though. The steak house place was great too$$$

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

They kept this ship clean. But some folks feel they didn't.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The cabin was small of course if you getting the inside. The only thing that I hate was this cabin had a door that allow you to connect to the cabin next door. The folks in there was very loud so you can heard every thing from their side. Talking, toilet, TV...etc

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5

La Romana, Dominican Republic

3 out of 5

You must Book an Excursion to enjoy this port. Not much at the port at all.

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Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5

Oranjestad, Aruba

3 out of 5

It was ok but again I just went to the west palm beach. I recommend you book an exciting Excursion. They have more places to shop around the port. I not big on shopping when I on vacation.

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7 Comments

rokwldr 7 years ago

We are going on Vista October 29th 17. It's almost sold out. Got a good shareholders deal thanks to Ken Hagen my Carnival cruise planner.

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Maurice578 7 years ago

No worries just a honest feedback.

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Maurice578 7 years ago

@cbcruisin Lucky You. This cruise I went on was very full.

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Maurice578 7 years ago

Maybe because you went in January?

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cbcruisin 7 years ago

Sailed the Vista in January, we did not find it to be crowded at all. We did wait in line for the comedy show but we have waited in line for comedy on the Breeze, Imagination, & Inspiration. How bad can it be? Your on vacation w/no agenda and that doesn't suck

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angiez 7 years ago

Sail on Vista, 1st week of Oct. We were originally booked for last March but found Anthem of the Seas, RCI, was 1/2 the price that the Vista was in March...Oh! The micro brewery is another Vista Exclusive. ðð³ð¦ð¸

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jstcruizin 7 years ago

We cruise in October and I look for the best bang for my buck, (aka budget) we were considering the Vista for this October, even willing to wait until November but felt the prices weren't that great (We like balconies) we sailed on the Dream (suite) and breeze when they were brand new and got a better deal, might try Vista eventually under the right circumstances but this October we got a killer deal on Harmony.

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Had A Great Vacation!!