Cruise was OK

Item: Carnival Vista
Rating: 3.3
Author: LaceyFamily

Carnival Vista Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

LaceyFamily

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 8

Overall rating:

3.3 out of 5

Verified Review

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 13, 2024

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9259

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 3 months ago

Review summary

I would suggest choosing another ship as the Vista needs to be retired. There is to much wrong with it. The 2 pools are very small.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Quick and easy procedure

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

Workers were AMAZING!!! Food was not great. Did not taste well.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Same 2 activities every day - trivia and comedians

Entertainment

3 out of 5

They had 2 shows. They were not bad but I have seen better shows on other cruise lines.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

AMAZING group of workers!!!

Ship Quality

2 out of 5

AC was not working and it was dripping from the ceiling all over the ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Ship was updated 6 months ago so why is there rust and grim all over the place.

Ship tip

Choose another ship!!! Not worth your money!

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Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Oranjestad, Aruba

3 out of 5

Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

2 out of 5

Very disorganized and time consuming (a very long wait)

22 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 1 month ago

Thanks for sharing

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Coreyherethere 3 months ago

My brother just said the same thing about the AC. I hope Carnival repairs it.

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Gramps023 3 months ago

Vista was a great time. Not sure what this person is saying

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Catcruise70 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing your experience! We're looking forward to sailing her next year...can't wait!!

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shipmatefriends 3 months ago

My mom and I cruised on the Vista this past April and we loved the vista. No a/c issues at all. Food was great except for breakfast buffet and lunch buffet. We did love the salad bar. Guys Burgers, Blue Iguana for burritos and tacos was really good and the pizza was really good. Breakfast and sea day brunch in the dining room was fantastic. Activities and entertainment was great! I would sail on Vista again in a second. We have been on 20 carnival cruises, five Royal Caribbean and two Norwegian. We always go back to carnival cruise line because it’s the best

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anonomus1 3 months ago

All ships that sail in salt water daily will have rust. That's why when in port they're constantly painting them.

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Laborde 3 months ago

Thanks for your review. Highly value your vast experience with only one cruise according to your profile. Great Job buddy!

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Gwbigdog 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 3 months ago

WOW it’s just 8 years old

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maryred 3 months ago

Sometimes when I see reviews like this I highly doubt the poster actually sailed the ship at all.

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Need2CruiseSoon 3 months ago

You sound miserable

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scmods 3 months ago

Retire it??? The Vista is 8 years old, and it needs to be retired? Wow, great review.

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BarbSeymour 3 months ago

This is a prime example of form your own opinion . Some will love a cruise and have a great time and some one on same cruise will hate everything . I'm a make the best of what ever comes my way person ❤️

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dcfrench01 3 months ago

I have cruise most of the cruise lines. And there's going to always be something someone doesn't like.

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dcfrench01 3 months ago

Is anyone traveling on the Vista in September 2024? I am looking forward to it.

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cbyron3 3 months ago

Forgot to mention the awesome thermal area. A must.

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cbyron3 3 months ago

I sailed on her inaugural in Europe not many years ago. Fell in love with Vista then. Been on her many times and will be back on soon. Awesome ship. Imax, skybike, great specialty restaurants.

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sopha 3 months ago

Retired?? It's very new yet. Was on her in June. Beautiful ship.

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cruising2004 3 months ago

Thank you for your review.

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Gravel6 3 months ago

It’s not just the ship, true cruising enthusiasts know not to sail Carnival. So many better cruise line options.

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valrie205 3 months ago

Thanks for your review.

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HeavySeas 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience

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