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Carnival Vista Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 30

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Verified Review
Carnival Vista

7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 23, 2023

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 2312

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We absolutely enjoyed everything about our vacation and Carnival does its best to make sure that there is something to do for all ages. We cannot wait to take our kids next year!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
The processes was simple and quick and the staff all the way through was friendly and helpful.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We tried most of the dining options and it was all exceptional. The dinner in the main dining hall every night was great! Many different options and gave us the opportunity to try some new things. The 555 steakhouse was AMAZING and worth the extra cost!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
The sky bikes were a wild experience. Being that high above the water and pedaling up and down hills was so much fun. The mini golf and all of the other games on board were a nice addition as well for some light entertainment.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The music of all types on board was phenomenal and we loved sitting in the atrium or the lido deck just listening to these great musicians. The DJs at all the parties did a great job as well! TJ our cruise director was so much fun and always kept the parties hyped up as well as making sure to make announcements throughout the day clear to let you know what all was happening and well as communicating information that was needed during embarkation and debarkation.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
WOW! WOW! WOW! It is incredible that man of them can remember your name from the first time they meet you. So friendly and helpful and just a blast to be around. Jerryco, Tatiana, and Haydee were our dinner service staff and they made dinner service the best. They made sure we were well taken care of and kept the energy up with their singing, dancing, and constant smiles. We absolutely loved them and family atmosphere that they created with us that made it so hard to leave on the final night!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The ship was kept spotless! It was also easy to navigate around every inch of space was very well thought out.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
The cabin was great! It provides plenty of storage for all of your luggage. Providing hangers and drawer space and extra space under your bed helped to keep the room spacious. Beds were comfortable and we loved all the towel creations and how clean our room attendant Andreas kept everything. Throughout the day as we came and went he would again ask us by name if there was anything that we needed additionally in our rooms and had a smile on his face.

Ship tip

Late dining in the main dining hall was great. The people that we met at the tables around us, the staff, and the food were incredible and you are not rushed to get in and out. However, it is also the same time as some of the shows or you have to may have to quickly make your way to some of the later shows but the friendships created are so worth it.

Ports of call

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5
Mahogany Bay was a clean and beautiful beach to sit back, relax, and soak up some Caribbean Sun. It offers a nice shopping area just off the peer with some great shops with both known stores as well as the market style set ups from the locals. There is a great free beach in walking distance or you can take the gondola ride over the trees for a small fee. Plenty of food and drink options available and the staff at the beach was incredible!

Belize City, Belize

5 out of 5
After a short boat ride to shore we met with out our excursion out to Chukka, about an hour bus ride into the mainland, and went zip lining through the jungle and cave tubing. The ride out was fun and informational and even learning a little creole from our guide. A beautiful hike through the jungle up to our zip lines was beautiful and the views across the lines were amazing and all five were so much fun. Cave tubing through the dark cave in the crystal clear and cold water was so much fun. Our guide was extremely knowledgable and made the trip enjoyable. The lunch provided was also so tasty. Just make sure you bring bug spray!!!

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
Beautiful port and so much to do, eat, and shop right after you step off the peer. We went to Dolphinaris to swim with the dolphins and had a wonderful time. Quick trip down the coast in a taxi set up by the company to and from so no worries getting to where you need to go. Staff at the facility were great and the experience was perfect. From feeling their heartbeat as you hold them, pet, and love on the dolphins to the amazing belly ride across the pool, this experience went above and beyond our expectation. We also went to the snorkeling aquarium and swam around looking at all the beautiful fish and sea life that were in a natural pool just roped off from the blue waters of the ocean. The unlimited food and drinks were also a great way to sit back and relax and watch as others enjoyed their time as well with a great view of the ocean.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Super easy process. Everything was explained so well the day before and it all went quick and smoothly.
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7 Comments

JessE0213    1 year ago

My husband and I are going on this cruise in 13 days!!! Thanks for sharing your experience!

1SherBear    1 year ago

Sound like ports we need to see! Thanks for sharing.

Sogmoore    1 year ago

Great review

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your experience

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed and informative feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

cruising2004    1 year ago

Glad you had a wonderful cruise. Happy anniversary too!

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us

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