Excellent experience

Item: Carnival Vista
Rating: 4.2
Author: commanderliles

Carnival Vista Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

commanderliles

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 01, 2022

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10217

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Overall, excellent, and will book again. Everything was so well done once the cruise started. Funny though, sometimes little things can bug you. For example, I ordered two (rather pricey) margaritas. When I asked the bartender for a straw, he said, "those are not frozen. you only get straws with frozen margaritas." I politely asked him for two straws anyway, and his response was a very rude "NO." Wow. Hot water goes, out, well, it happens, but sometimes two straws make a big difference. H

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Seemed a bit confusing and disorganized. Directions on what to do and where to go were unclear and a bit overwhelming.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

All were excellent. The food and service was wonderful.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Played all of the sports games on the outside decks and saw some of the shows. Really nice

Entertainment

4 out of 5

All shows were well done, but the one we saw on the three couples being quizzed on their sexual practices was gross. Felt terrible after being there.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Excellent, especially waiters and those servicing our room.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Good layout. Almost always very clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Everything was nice about the cabin.

Ship tip

Check out what you will be paying for in advance; for example, drinks and excursions. They need to understand the ship's plicy on tipping and the $100 service charge. Also, make trip excursion reservations in advance.

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