Excellent trip on Vista!

Item: Carnival Vista
Rating: 4.7
Author: Unabear

Carnival Vista Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Unabear

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 41

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 28, 2019

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Really nice cruise. We really came on this one on Vista because Tony Ward was the piano bar entertainer, and we really enjoy his music and his vibe. We were TOTALLY glad we did this; spent every evening listening to Tony, and I pouted on his off night. Excellent entertainer, and such a plus for Carnival. Love Roatan / Mahogany Bay; great beach. Love Cozumel, been there many times and there is always something new to do or see. Belize is quite limited. I believe that the move of the capital inland has really affected the city. I had heard of danger there, but the city that we saw was very clean, and people were friendly. Having said that, we were in a taxi. We really enjoy Carnival, and feel we get a huge bang for our vacation dollar. Scheduling our next Carnival cruise as soon as we can!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Rapid and easy

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

MDR was stellar. Lido, not so much, but just cafeteria food.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

The Sky Ride was cool. Great fitness center.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Sure seems like the stage shows are declining cruise by cruise, to me. Mostly uninteresting for us. We love love love the piano bar entertainer, Tony Ward. Makes the cruise for us!

Children's Programs

Not used, no kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The dining team was just amazing, Ephram, Melvin, and Suli. Teea from the restaurant management was wonderful as well, so helpful and courteous. Made us feel so welcomed. Our cabin steward was great. And Imran from the piano bar's bar was delightful.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Layout is a little odd. Restrooms in strange places, TINY main auditorium, small casino, etc. Cleanliness was excellent.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Perfect. Very comfortable bed, great linens, typical size for this kind of cabin, very clean.

Ship tip

Pay attention to the maps. Be patient on elevators first few days.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

5 out of 5

Great place, no excursion.

Thumbs Up 0

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5

So pretty, lovely beach. Did a private taxi excursion to tour island. Loved it.

Thumbs Up 2

Belize City, Belize

4 out of 5

Small area near port, some market stalls. Most excursions seemed to be almost identical, as if there is little to do or see. We did a private taxi tour of the city.

Thumbs Up 2

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Love Cozumel. Wonderful tour of island by private taxi, ate on far side of island at great little place on beach.

Thumbs Up 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Just excellent! From call for our level to disembark to pulling out of parking building to head home: 45 minutes!!!

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