Very Disappointing
Carnival Vista Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western
7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)
Sail date: May 14, 2022
Ship: Carnival Vista
Cabin type: Oceanview
Cabin number: 14204
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 2 years ago
Review summary
Have cruised this ship prior to pandemic and it was excellent. This time, ship felt worn out and crew did not seem as happy as before. Food in MDR was marginal and returned several items due to poor taste. Limited music onboard to enjoy any dancing. Limited selections on LIdo deck. Still wonder why Carnival does not prohibit SMOKING anywhere on the ship. Could not enjoy casino due to abundance of smokers. Carnival knew when we left Galveston that engine problems would limit speed and thus cause changes in our itinerary. Yet, on Monday they announced a lie that due to a 'TECHNICAL ISSUE' that we would not stopping at Grand Cayman. People were not happy. Slow speed of ship resulted in shorter stays in all ports. We were two hours late arriving back at Galveston and the disembarkation was the worst I have ever experienced. Vacated cabin at 8am and then just stood around ship until 11:45am when we finally left ship. Information to passengers from crew was unacceptable and lacking. This was extremely unacceptable for older people who could not find a seat anywhere except on the floor. It seemed as if this was the first time that the crew had handled any type of disembarkation. Due to our late arrival, several hundred people for the next cruise were already standing in line with their luggage in the sun waiting to check in. Shame, shame on Carnival and the entire crew of the Vista. Will think very carefully about cruising with Carnival ever again.Embarkation
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Ship tip
Do not sail on this ship until it returns from drydock in August to replace faulty motor.
Ports of call
George Town, Grand Cayman Did not visit port