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Carnival Vista Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 55

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
Carnival Vista

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 02, 2018

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6400

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

First let me say this was my first time cruising. Embarkation was very smooth. As soon as we got on there were staff all around to take pictures of our group. Once we left there we all went to the lido deck to eat. The food on this ship was very good for the most part. There was only one night I wasn’t really interested in what they were serving but still selected from their wide range of desserts. Icecream 🍦 is always available. This was one of my favorite memories going to get icecream cones in the middle of the night - just because. I loved guys burgers and although there’s always a line it seemed to move reasonably fast. I had a balcony room which is were I got most of my enjoyment. But I also went to an art show and dinner and the steakhouse which was fantastic! I wish they had a jazz/poetry bar but they did not. I also which this ship had a bigger pool or a separate one that all the kids didn’t take over. One night I also went to the serenity deck 30mins before close and they have already closed the hot tubs. Dinner in the dining room was always enjoyable. It was a great opportunity to see other people on this ship and most dressed up. My group always wore dressy attire. I also loved being able to order whatever you wanted off of the menu. You could get 3 entree’s and 3 desserts if you want to try them all. I also recommend always going on at least a 7 night cruise. We had plenty of time to do everything we wanted and we had good time at sea. We also had 4 ports.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

The coffee shop has amazing cakes!

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

4 out of 5

La Romana, Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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17 Comments

TheLastMac    4 years ago

I am ready too!

TheLastMac    4 years ago

I am ready too!

cruisereckoning    4 years ago

Thanks for the review.

LMCsMFG    6 years ago

Good deal

TheLastMac    6 years ago

aharbison66    6 years ago

We will only get a balcony room, whether or not we get to see the sun rise. I enjoy a glass of wine at night on it.

lislander    6 years ago

Sounds lovely ☕️

IkeDeb    6 years ago

We understand, glad you loved it

michelleski12    6 years ago

Went on the Vista 8 day back in May and breakdast/coffee in the balcony was the best way to start the day!!! I will never not get a balcony in the future.

LilT    6 years ago

Thanks for the advise! Going on Vista in February and I have a balcony room!

travelingwhits    6 years ago

Loved having coffee on our balcony every morning! 🙂

willwork4cruz    6 years ago

Sounds idealic but on a round-trip cruise, how do you see the sunrise every morning from the same side of the ship? Isn't the Sunrise visible at most half the time from one side if there are no clouds or fog?

Nautigirl04    6 years ago

We had a balcony on the Breeze but unfortunately it was right over a jacuzzi and the outside seating area of a bar. Not quiet during the evenings and no privacy. But the mornings were quiet and I was able to watch the sun come up in peace. Sunrise at sea is so much better than the sunset, in my opinion.

cbcruisin    6 years ago

Every single morning! Coffee on the balcony while watching the sunrise is truly amazing!!!

DebandMarkC    6 years ago

It is the quietest place on the ship with a great View

LovetoCruise16    6 years ago

Glad you had a great experience. Happy Cruising 🚢

Emo507    6 years ago

Thanks, great suggestion!

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