I was in the Havana rooms. On Day 2, the pool was extremely cloudy and green. Day 3, it was cloudy. Day 4, it had a brown film. Finally they cleaned it on Day 5 and it was clean again. But ridiculous that a paid amenity was in worse shape than the other pools.
Embarkation
4 out of 5
Embarkation was generally good. Lots of fanfare due to being the first cruise out, which caused a lot of crowds. But once it got going, it went pretty quick.
One place to check vaccine cards, one to do check-in and then into the lounge to board.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
I thought the food was pretty good! Better than other lines. However, a few downsides:
- Guy's Pig & Anchor was terrible. I love BBQ and this was just bad.
- The buffet was small compared to other lines.
Onboard Activities
2 out of 5
Not sure whether this is typical for Carnival or a symptom of post-covid life but I found there to be very few activities offered during the day. On other lines, I have found myself struggling to choose what to do. But on this cruise, I couldn't find a single thing to do before 6 pm when the comedy shows started.
Entertainment
3 out of 5
Some of the comedians were great. Some were terrible. I wish the shows were of higher quality.
Service and Staff
3 out of 5
My waitstaff was phenomenal. Room steward was good. But the rest of the staff I came in contact with did not want to help with issues. At all
Ship Quality
2 out of 5
It was super clean and staff were constantly cleaning.
However, this ship isn't my favorite. I didn't like how all the spaces were closed off and there wasn't good flow from the back to the front of the ship without going up and down stairs.
I have sailed on the Vista before. It is not the easiest of ships to navigate through. I prefer the Dream Class. I am sure the layoff from COVID-19 has caused some hiccups. Thanks for sharing your experience with us
Thanks for sharing your experience! It is nice to have current sailing reviews. Sorry to hear that the cruise did not quite meet your expectations. Glad you were able to be first, even with a few hiccups!😳
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