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Item: Carnival Vista
Rating: 4.7
Author: TravelingTiff

Carnival Vista Cruise Review

TravelingTiff

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 48

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 26, 2022

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 7353

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

I can’t really say anything bad. We happened to beat the college spring breakers, no rowdy kids, super friendly crew mates… it was PERFECT!

Embarkation

3 out of 5

We opted to get tested at the port and it was a bit chaotic. I wish we had tested elsewhere prior. The intent was it not to be stressful 🤦🏾‍♀️. Longest 13 minutes of my life waiting for the results and the process definitely has room for improvement with better communication regarding where in the terminal to go and where exactly to go once you receive your results.

Ship experiences

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We visited every bar, went to a few shows, the celebrations on deck. We really had a blast. So much fun cruising!!

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We rarely go to shows but we did this go round, so glad we did. So fun!!

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

My 8 year old was a bit apprehensive at first but loved Camp Ocean.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

We didn’t really interact with steward much we were always out and about but he always made sure our room was clean, ice in our bucket and fresh towels available. The waiters and cleaning crew were so amazing!! These guys are so happy to be back. Please tip them well. We always prepay gratuities but these guys constant went above and beyond even outside of the dining room (like in the mornings on the lido deck).

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

All they do is clean! I felt safer on the ship than I ever would vacationing anywhere else.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Great cabin

Ship tip

I promise after 2 days you get the layout. And, if you don’t who cares?! You’re cruising!

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Ports of call

Belize City, Belize

2 out of 5

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5

Belize was unimpressive, Cozumel - Mr. Sanchos - always a good time. Go all inclusive! Honduras was so beautiful at the resort. We did a VIP beach day.

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Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Galveston, Texas

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

A bit crowded and people coming when not called but that’s to be funny expected not Carnivals fault by any means. Leaving is always a bit stressful and sad to have it end.

Traveler Photos

Forgot the name of this one... nothing disappointed us ever

Cucumber martini at the Alchemy bar ~ so good!

7 Comments

javawoody 2 years ago

Appreciate the review and sharing

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MichaelW 2 years ago

Glad you guys had a great time! If you get a chance to go back to Belize, I recommend snorkeling, sharks, and rays if you enjoy that. You take boat ride across some beautiful blue water to a small island before you snorkel then again after for lunch. We had some amazing guides who had a couple surprises for us all! Also, they saved my phone after I knocked it overboard.. 🤦🏻‍♂️🛳

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Pheznt55 2 years ago

Another good one

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kelskazoo22 2 years ago

Nice review thank you.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Appreciate your detailed review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise!

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Popdog 2 years ago

Thank you for your review. Your "Ship Tip" is spot on.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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