Carnival Vista Cruise Reviews - Reviews

We had a relaxing time on the cruise. Plenty of food and rest. Many choices of activities and food. We have experienced better cruise food, comedy and shows on previous cruises.

The cruise overall was a great time. Carnival is known for bring a party line, and they didn't disappoint. Halloween night was a spectacle to be seen. The food was overall very good, but the buffet was disappointing. My wife is a picky eater, so we didn't explore the specialty restaurants due to the menu's being a little to "nouveau" for her taste. And the surf and turf in the main dining room was an excellent upgrade for half the price. We really enjoyed the Damjagua zip & dip experience in Puerto Plata. The guides were great and the trip was fun. We were disappointed they cancelled the 2 Reef Snorkel in Grand Turk the night prior due to expected bad weather. However, that day turned out to be fairly nice and the trip could have been made. Half Moon Cay was nice, pretty beaches, but not a lot to do. Entertainment onboard was good. We're not the type to get too involved with onboard activities, but the main event shows in the Liquid Lounge were very nice, especially the VIP 54 show. Also the Vista Band in the Ocean Plaza lounge was very good and entertaining, We danced the night away. Last but not least, any staff we had contact with throughout the week were very pleasant and helpful. The trip overall was a lot of FUN!

We had a great time on the Carnival Vista and enjoyed the ports of call! We had a rough sea day on the way back, so that was disappointing, but had a wonderful trip other than that. We preferred the Horizon crew to Vista, but they were perfectly fine. Amber Cove was our favorite port of call. We used the fitness center and spa pass everyday and loved it!! Our son had a great time at Camp Ocean. The musicians onboard were absolutely fantastic!!!! Food was great.

Overall wonderful. Food was the best we have had on a ship in last 2 cruises. Shout out to the chefs.

Overall a good cruise but it seems Carnival cannot get this ships propulsion problems resolved. Carnival at least on this ship can't figure out debarkation. A terrible chaotic mess, we had priority express and got off the ship a little after twelve o'clock. We will never, ever sail Vista again and maybe never Carnival as well.

Very much enjoyed. Would travel Vista and other Carnival ships again.

Enjoyed our cruise. Would do this itinerary again.

Great food. Great entertainment. Room for some improvements in wait staff and elevator waits.

I would recommend going to an All-Inclusive Resort like a Sandals, and enjoy everything included with great food & true premium drinks.

THE COOKED BUFFET FOOD NEEDS HELP. NEED MORE SIGNS TO SHOWING ROUTE TO ELEVATORS. I DIDNT LIKE THE 2 SHIPS DOCK AT THE SAME TIME AT HALF MOON, TOO CROWDED. NEED MORE WATER DISPENSERS AT HALF MOON LUNCH AREA. ALL DRINKS, INCLUDING SPRECIAL JUICES, ON SHIP SHOULD BE PART OF DRINK PACKAGE. WHO TO TIP OR NOT TIP BECAUSE OF PREPAID GRATUTITY WAS CONFUSING. RECEIPTS SHOULD HAVE INDICATED THE GRATUTITY IS TAKEN CARE OF OR NOT. I COULD HEAR THE ANNOUCEMENTS IN BEDROOMS. NEED SHOES ON TRIP FOR RIDES AND ACTIVITIES

We enjoyed the ship way more than the days at port on this cruise. If I was to ever go on this again I would stay at the beach area right off the ship and save the money we spent on excursions.

I want to speak to a Carnival representative. Fourth review and no contact back

2 1/2 hours late boarding Changed itinerary and went to the ghetto of the Bahamas for $300 less Food at main dining room was something you would get from a fast food joint Specialty dining was great Toilet wouldn't flush due to a switch problem had to have maintenance come 3 times before it got fixed

Overall the trip was good and my family enjoyed themselves.

Carnival knew they had a problem with the ship Vista. Instead of continuing to take the ship out, they should have cancelled at least one cruise, reimbursed and possibly added a bonus, and fixed the ship. Going out on a ship that isn't working properly only lessen the positive reputation of Carnival.

I doubt we will ever sail on the vista again, if we do we will be prepared for an insane debarkation.

CRUISE ITSELF WAS FINE. DISORGANIZED. 1/4 OF THE STAFF WAS GREAT THE REST NOT SO MUCH. TRYING TO SELL SHOTS IN THE DINING ROOM...REALLY!! THERE IS SO MUCH MORE ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT OVERALL.

Near the expected time of departure an announcement was made that one propeller on the ship was not working and we would not travel to our destinations. Instead of islands off the coast of south America we went to the Bahamas, just a swim away from south Florida. Carnival announced that we could disembark and get a future cruise credit or stay on board and get a $400 credit on the room. Disembarking was impractical and the on board credit is not nearly the cost difference between cruising the Bahamas versus Aruba. What Carnival should have done was warn travelers of the potential change in plans before they ever left their home cities to come to the port. Carnival knew the ship couldn't sail and said nothing.

The overall cruise was great. It was very disappointing that we couldn't go to the ports that we played for. We could have done the ports that we went to for a lot less money.

For the premium we paid over a Bahamas cruise, Carnival did not provide adequate compensation when they knew of the issues with the ship. $400 on board credit per cabin (not per person) and a 25% future cruise credit was not equal to the difference in cost from southern Caribbean and a Bahamas cruise. We made the best of it and had fun but it was not ideal. Yes, Carnival has every right to modify our itinerary but this issue was known the evening before embarkation and they failed to relay the info onto the upcoming cruise passengers until 2:30p when we were already unpacked and on board. Yes, they offered refunds/credits if you left but it was not feasible for most people to leave.