2020 Vista 01.25

Carnival Vista Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 5
Helpful Votes: 85

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5
Carnival Vista

7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 25, 2020

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 3233

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

Would not hesitate to sail on this beautiful ship again. Only thing could make a bit better would be change of itinerary. I have always preferred the Eastern Caribbean to the Western.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Could update decor of terminal, really dated but got on board pretty quick with no problems.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The food as always, outstanding! I never can understand some of the reviews? The only 2 places can not comment on are the steak house and seafood shack, special shout out to food quality at Cucina Del Capitano, love Italian food. Favorite specialty place was Java Blue!! Had 3 to 4 expresso latte’s a day🤪. Blue Iguana cantina for breakfast a must! Huevos Rancheros.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Not much for shows. Spent fair amount of time in casino. The folks entertaining in music were very pleasant. Favorite was Inca in the main lobby area.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Special thank you to the following who made this sailing extra special. “May” in Java Blue, every morning remembering my name by look and what I wanted to order, and always greet with a big smile. Room Steward deck 3 fwd “Asih” she was always very pleasant and kept my room immaculate. The three gals in Alchemy Bar, “Evangely, Kat, & Natalia. Always entertaining and very pleasant conversation. Their specialty drinks are out of this world 🍸. Last but not least, main lobby bar, “Michelle and Aldemir, very nice people and pleasant conversation.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
First time on deck 3, ocean view, limited. Normally have private balcony on lido or higher but by myself on this trip. Had more than enough room, everything fine. Very close to lobby, main dining, casino, shops, and fwd lounge. Only reason not earning 5 star is because of occasional noise every now and then at night coming from life boat I think.

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Debarked very quick from fwd dining room about 7:45. I always carry my 1 pc of luggage off by myself. Really speeds things up not having to wait on luggage delivery.

Traveler Photos

Room 3233
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8 Comments

Fiesta83    4 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise

BobbyPatton    4 years ago

Thank you for the info - we will be sailing on vista in about a month and appreciate the feedback !

cruisereckoning    4 years ago

Glad you enjoyed.

Cruiserike0322    4 years ago

Very nice review, So glad you enjoyed it

AgM59    4 years ago

Definitely wanted to see and sail Vista. Did not state I was unhappy with Itinerary, just stated which one I preferred, East or West. Not too hip on Jamaica, but love Cozumel and Grand Cayman as stars reflect. Also, booked again on Mardis Gras 😉

CruzeFan    4 years ago

Glad you enjoyed it. We love the Western Caribbean, especially Roatan, Belize, Costa Maya and Cozumel.

Shh813    4 years ago

I’m surprised you weren’t happy with the itinerary. You’re the one who picked it so no complaining allowed. Lol

Summerholiday    4 years ago

Well just book another 🤷🏼‍♀️🥂🙄

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