Mother & Daughter Vacay

Carnival Vista Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

NurseBWeary

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 22

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

6 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 22, 2018

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

This is long so here it is😬 Embarkation-wasn’t outside long the wait inside for boarding zone was 1hr (glad I was inside) Was it crowded-at times but what do you expect with nearly 5k ppl, there are a lot of places on the ship that was empty. Elevators -always slow and crowded I used the stairs Pools and pool chairs-usually cleared out around 4..never used them n didn’t have a desire to LCD Funnel- I liked it sorry folks the day of glass elevators are over get over it Carnival has and it’s time to move on it’s about changing with time the same as the Funnel lol it changes daily and was a great prop for pics. I saw a lot of ppl using it. There are two, one is smaller. Water slides-were great,line moved fast Shows-were blah if you seen them before if it’s your first time they are good Food-nothing to brag about but my belly was full everyday plenty to choose from..if you go hungry it’s your own fault Cherry on Top-my daughter loved n I did too..they have their own version of ColdStone and I loved it..you can get a free version mixing your own stuff at the Sweet Spot on Lido. YTD-I didn’t have a problem with it I never waited except on 1st formal night for maybe 10min was given a buzzer and sat enjoyed the band.I think Carnival had a marketing strategy since you can buy coffee while you wait and look/buy your digital photos lol anyways I didn’t mind the walk to 4th floor just take the stairs towards the Havana Suites n it’s right there.ALOT of ppl don’t like that. Havana Rooms- worth the extra cost, pools nearly empty I guess everybody wanted to be on the Lido🤷🏽‍♀️ Staff- was excellent always saw staff cleaning and picking up after ppl. The pizza Guy deserves top pay that line never lets up but moves fast. Sky ride -I didn’t get a chance to do it was windy both sea days n got closed early one day due to a malfunction. IMAX theater and thrill theater-was great I went twice to both..felt like a real theater at home. Lido- was crowded at times yes there was a wait for food some of the problem was ppl cutting line and slow ppl(get your food and move on) still not a big problem to me Ports-were Great never felt afraid in Jamaica or Mexico..I did excursions at all Ports two through Carnival and one on my own. Maybe the natives in Jamaica were tired but I wasn’t overly harassed as I have read from others Bowling Alley- was broke some kids in the clubhouse reported that other children tore it up lol Bingo -was a hit needs to be moved from the LimeLight Lounge tho it was crowded everyday Disembarkation-a mess buuuuttt I was off by 930 the problem is ppl come down before their deck is called and there is a herd of ppl trying to get off I would definitely do Vista again I had no issues. I do wish Carnival would add more activities such as Painting with a Twist. And there you have it my review