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Carnival Vista Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 15
Helpful Votes: 195

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
Carnival Vista

7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 24, 2019

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6402

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Took this cruise to relax not really visit ports. The ship was really big but in a nice way. Matt the cruise director kept the entertainment/activities moving with things to do around the clock.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
never was a line; moved quickly

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Lido had pretty good food: breakfast, pizza etc. Guy's Burger was great but Pig and Anchor was hit and miss but BBQ sauces were outstanding. Reflection Dining Room's food was okay. All the servers: Lido, main dining at dinner and brunch was outstanding and friendly.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Set on the deck on sea days to watch movies and listen to music. Casino and attended: veteran/tea party and platinum/diamond party

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Military appreciation was great with Matt. The program was short but done with taste and sincerity Thank You Carnival

Children's Programs

no kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Servers and cabin stewards were outstanding, friendly and professional.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
The ship was very clean and I like the restrooms in the dining areas etc. are much larger and have paper towels in them. The interior has a lot of open space up for sitting around, The casino was small and cold but not smokey. The casino area did hot have enough machines and people was saving machines constantly. Clean: Outstanding and Design/Layout: Good

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
The cabin was great, clean and just the right size for two people with twin beds. Three people will probably be crowded. Nice views are each port.

Ports of call

Montego Bay, Jamaica Did not visit port

Been many times

George Town, Grand Cayman Did not visit port

Been many times; did not feel like taking a water taxi

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Even though this was a 7-day cruise, we carry our luggage off and was at my car by 830am.
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3 Comments

mitchellka    5 years ago

I keep reading so many great things about Matt. Hope he doesnt switch ships or take vacation time during my cruise on Vista in August!

KofiNaija    5 years ago

Matt is by far the best in the business. Royal needs to pay him big bucks and steal him. Because Royals cruise directors suck

fiveisenough79    5 years ago

Very excited to cruise with Matt!! Glad you had a good time!

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