Good trip, Some disappointments

Carnival Vista Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

katbear4363

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 67

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5

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7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 07, 2018

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2467

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

I was looking forward to this cruise since the Vista was new to the port of Galveston. I was very disappointed in the your time dining. It was also disappointing to be turned away from the comedy club. The room is far to small.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

our service team for dinner was the best. Roberto, Astini, and Conrado gave us exceptional service every night. The your time dining was a was a huge nightmare. Having to stand in line every night was not my idea of a fun vacation. Will not be sailing on a ship with this option again.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Stood in line for skyride only to be told we had to have closed toe shoes, pants, and shirt. Line was way to long, couldn't these things have been posted.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

The room for comedy was far to small. People were turned away nightly. Missed two nights of entertainment because of weather.

Children's Programs

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our room steward, Super Duper was the best, always greeting us and getting us whatever we needed. Our diner service team was the absolute best, Roberto, Astini, and Conrado always went above and beyond.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ship tip

Don't get stuck in Your Time Dining

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Ports of call

Galveston, Texas Did not visit port

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Montego Bay, Jamaica

4 out of 5

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George Town, Grand Cayman

3 out of 5

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Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

8 Comments

jrmallen18 6 years ago

And if you look online at Carnival web site it’ll tell closed to shoes and shorts and shirt require

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Batche 6 years ago

Funny. I recall seeing signs near the skyride both times we were on Vista. Perhaps you need to see an eye doctor.

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chomperman 6 years ago

Doing the my time dining in December. We couldn’t get 6pm dining and we have tried the 8:15 and didn’t like eating so late. Plus we missed some shows. We only went two nights and ended up at the buffet. So thanks for the heads up.

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KofiNaija 6 years ago

Skip Carnival. Try Harmony or Symphony. Much classier crowd. Superior ship design

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jenn2831 6 years ago

The comedy club is definately too small on this ship. The close toe shoes and such is posted near the sky ride. Sorry u didnt have a good experience though 🍹

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LMG1988 6 years ago

I think the comedy clubs on all the bigger ships are too small, & I have seen people not be able to get in. I figured about the shoes on the sky ride because they are needed for the ropes course. But thanks for the heads up. I knew, but others may not. With your time dining, I know there is most likely to be a wait on Elegant nights.

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neilm12 6 years ago

Every ship has your time dining its your call whether to do it or not

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jallaway 6 years ago

What was wrong with the your time dining?

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