Trip was just ok

Item: Carnival Vista
Rating: 4.3
Author: girdey4

Carnival Vista Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

girdey4

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 35

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 25, 2018

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Overall a very good experience. The ports were very good, staff great. But need more food options and less salty food.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

It was smooth because we took all our luggage with us

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Dining at the Reflection was great, but buffet service was not good. Choices were very limited, especially for someone who does not eat pork or shrimps. Most dishes were also salty. I suggest you give more options such as vegetarian rice and rice mixed with shrimp, bacon or whatever. Make available bacon and Turkey bacon, but give us a choice please. Sometimes too, if you are late, the buffet is close. You have to eat burger which seem to be most available. The burger was great, which is a good thing. There should always be a section open while transitioning from one meal to another for those who eat later than within the normal times.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Sky ride and water slide

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Stage show were great and punchliners too. Need more contest involving cruisers.

Children's Programs

My 11 y.o was more involved with pool activities and managing his own time.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Our steward Made was very, very good. He was very pleasant and curtious and made sure everything was clean and replaced.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Size and cleanliness was good, but for comfort a coffee maker and an ice container in the cabin would make our stay more comfortable

Ship tip

Try to eat more at the specialty restaurants. If you have to do buffet, make sure you're on time or else you will see the shutters down and a closed sign. Make sure to use the Carnival hub app to keep up to date with all that's going on.

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