Vista 2018

Carnival Vista Cruise Review

AshSitz

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 14

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

Carnival Vista

7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 25, 2018

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 2254

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

This was our first cruise, and it set the bar really high. Matt Mitcham was our CD and he was fantastic. The food, shows, activities and ports were excellent.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We loved the DJ at the parties and the comedians were all great. There was also a trio who played violins and they were so amazing.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

We had absolutely no issues with service or staff the entire 7 days!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

The staff were cleaning 24/7, and it looked excellent

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The cabin was perfect for myself and my husband. More room than I expected.

Ports of call

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5

Belize City, Belize

3 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Galveston, Texas

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

Drinks at a restaurant in port

Breakfast burritos from Blue Iguana

It was quick and easy going from the Uber into the terminal

Drinks from the bar on the beach

Lip sync battle

View from chair lift

They were putting up Christmas decor as we were getting off.

There were people on the other side of this gate yelling at us when we walked by They were trying to get us to buy excursions from them. There were armed guards walking around

Worst sight ever

Mr. Sancho's isn't a carnival excursion, but it is the best

Sail away party

We were in our Uber, seeing the ship for the first time

We had a great time in Cozumel

Shrimp cocktail appetizer in dining room

Brunch item in the dining room

We just shopped around port We didn't plan any excursions

Dinner in the dining room on elegant night

Welcome to Belize

View as soon as you enter the ship

Love and marriage show

We paid for the ultimate beach day for 2 excursion. It included chair lift rides, 2 beach chairs, clam shell, float mat, snorkeling and kayaking

Hasbro game show

Pulling up to the dock

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