Might be my last

Carnival Vista Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

goodingc

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

3.1 out of 5

Verified Review

6 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 13, 2018

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin number: GUAR

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

As I understand it, the Vista is Carnival's newest and largest ship. It was clean. It does seem that there are too many passengers for the facilities. Long waits for elevators, food lines, no room in hot tubs or pool areas. Some of this might be due to the rain that sort of kept passengers in doors. Buffet food was pretty good. There is no doubt though that this is a business designed to make money. No issue with that but I think most people expect the formal dining food to be a step up - it wasn't. If you want better food then there are a few premium restaurants on board. One other example is paying $2.50 for single Earl Grey tea bag at afternoon tea. My bottom line opinion is that if you are new to cruising then you probably will like this and have a great time. If like us and remember what cruising was like 10-15 years ago then things have changed.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ports of call

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

3 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

3 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

10 Comments

Autobot 6 years ago

Pack your own tea & ask for hot water. I do.

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DFromATX 6 years ago

You ought to see afternoon tea prices at Disney World... but, that is an “experience” you’re paying for. Good review, appreciate your honesty.

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fairheart617 6 years ago

If you're worried about tea prices, I believe you could pack some of your own favorite flavors of tea. I plan on bringing my favorites with me on my upcoming cruise!!!

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Punkis 6 years ago

Frog boo I feel the same slot of people are sickly and can’t enjoy cruises we’re very fortunate

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allthat815 6 years ago

Couldn’t agree more Frogboo. Awesome post!

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nothing2chere 6 years ago

Sorry, meant to say I sailed Vista last December - not Horizon.

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Frogboo95 6 years ago

Yes... if have learned anything in my 58 years... Things Change... But I thank God I am Alive, and when my Wife and I are blessed with a Cruise ( so many aren't)... I'm gonna be Thankful, and not Moan and Complain...

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nothing2chere 6 years ago

Horizon is Carnival's latest ship. I sailed on her last December and it was not as spectacular as I expected. Elevators were STUPID busy. They use the Main elevators to move luggage onto and off the ship leaving passengers to wait 20 or more minutes for an elevator to get them where they need to go. I never experienced this on any other ship. I found the food mediocre and boring. I'm returning to Royal Caribbean.

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brad1312 6 years ago

All lines are in business to make money that is the bottom line.

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lmajel 6 years ago

I Agee 100%, cruising is definitely not what it used to be!

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