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Carnival Vista Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 37

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5
Carnival Vista

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 15, 2024

Ship: Carnival Vista

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9291

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 4 months ago

Review summary

I love the atmosphere on Carnival Cruise Lines. The crew is outstanding! I enjoyed the food and entertainment. One big negative this time was our experience in the dining room. Even though we booked a year in advance, traditional dining times were not available. This is the first cruise that we have been unable to get an assigned table and time. Dinner is the time our group comes together to check in with each other. It was very difficult trying to get reservations for our group of 20. You can only check in 10 at a time on the app and have to go to the dining room to add more guests. It was a nightmare! We had very long wait times even with the staff promising to seat us within 10 minutes for subsequent nights after the first two disappointing nights. I’m not sure I understand why there is not enough space for all who choose traditional dining.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ship tip

If you don’t have traditional dining and you are with a group of more than 10, be prepared for long waits and confusion!

Ports of call

Oranjestad, Aruba

3 out of 5
We got in to port after noon and did not have a booked excursion. There is really nothing to do in the port area unless you like to shop.

Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5
I loved this port. It was beautiful from the moment we exited the ship. We took a taxi to Mambo Beach. It was nice but be prepared to pay if you want a beach chair.

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5
I always love Grand Turk! A little something for everyone in my group.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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10 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     2 months ago

Thanks for sharing

Sogmoore     3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

Gwbigdog     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing

TiffyTaffy     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing!

cruising2004     4 months ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise!

lsbs     4 months ago

Thank you for the review.

4Kerrie     4 months ago

When my daughter got married on the Splendor, 20 of us sailed. Next time call Carnival and get group dining reservations phone number. They gave us 2 tables of 10 at an assigned time. We had the same tables the whole trip.

ggeane     4 months ago

Great feed back thanks

javawoody     4 months ago

Appreciate the feedback

HeavySeas     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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