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Carnival Vista Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 21

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
Carnival Vista

7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 30, 2021

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6373

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

Great cruise overall. Layout is confusing and with it being a big ship there is a lot more walking and trying to find things. This is my second ti.e on this ship, so you would think I would be able to get around better. But I love to cruise so, I'll take just about any experience I can get at this point.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Very fast but exhausting....I'll take fast and exhausting any day

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
I prefer the dining room over lido deck every time except debarktation day. It takes more time time to dine but the food is much better. Never heard of most of the main entres on lido

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Bingo, mini golf, arcade, casino, trivia

Entertainment

Didn't go

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Everyone was friendly, grateful to serve and helpful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Very clean, beautiful ship. Layout is very confusing.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Very comfortable, clean and roomy

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

5 out of 5

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5
Beautiful in the touristy area, but the island is very poor. People are friendly

Belize City, Belize

2 out of 5
Poor city with a sense of danger, although we knew we weren't in danger. Don't leave the port area if you don't have an excursion. People are very pushy due to coming out of pandemic.

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5
I have always loved cozumel. Be aware, the vendors are much more aggressive due to coming out of pandemic

Disembarkation

1 out of 5
Disembarking itself was fine. Once down in luggage claim it was a complete sh** show and unorganized. Took an hour to get a porter, once we got him it was easy and very quick through the customs area and out to the shuttle waiting. Another hour of standing in line. The shuttle crew are new and now contracted out. They don't listen to the experienced porters on how to be more efficient
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10 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise m

KurryandTyler    3 years ago

Thanks for the review

Pheznt55    3 years ago

I agree with you on the layout. Thanks for the review

TheArmourer    3 years ago

Thanks! We're leaving in a month and its our first cruise since before Covid. We're ready to travel again!

Curt34    3 years ago

Glad you had a great cruise. Thanks for the review.

AuntPinkie    3 years ago

Appreciate your detailed review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

izrgreen    3 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to write a review

cruising2004    3 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience

WFTFan211    3 years ago

Thanks for your review!

javawoody    3 years ago

Thank you for the review and sharing your experience

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