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Carnival Vista Cruise Reviews

4.5 / 5.0
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Family Time in the Family Harbor Suites
"Steakhouse was delicious - worth the cost; the Italian - worth the cost and the littles eat for free (kids eat free at all of the "for pay" restaurants when you stay in the family harbor suites).We did come back to the dining room the next night for "formal night" and opted at that time to not return...."Read More

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2nd cruise it was horrible

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Carnival Vista

Announce
2-5 Cruises • Age 34s

We choose the vista we heard it was good. The 1st day we got there they could not tell us which terminal it was 3 or 6. We would have loved to know the address or which terminal . Then we got on there then they were trying to change us 80.00 for each person that was in my party. Then everyday that we were on the ship was rocking back and forth really bad. I don’t normally get sea sick but I was ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

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Not what it used to be

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Vista

oldcruiserx2
6-10 Cruises • Age 66s

Had a 10 hour drive to Galveston. Stayed at Laquinta on I-45. OK hotel, was very expensive due to motorcycle rally. Annual Motor cycle rally was occurring. Wish I had known about that ahead of time. For anyone interested the rally is the first weekend in November, if you are NOT into cycles you should AVOID going to Galveston during that time. Embarkation was quick and smooth, even ...
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Sail Date: November 2023

Cabin Type: Interior


The Vista was just fine!

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Vista

donnalouise332
2-5 Cruises • Age 67s

This was a nice enough cruise. The ship is definitely in need of refurbishing. Really showing its age. The dining was very nice. We enjoyed every meal! The deserts were especially excellent. We didn't take in much of the entertainment, but we heard it was great. The staff was remarkable, each and every one was lovely and helpful. Staterooms are fine, bathrooms not bad, shower water ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


Terrible, getting worse

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Carnival Vista

jesnicloy39
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

To start, I have taken several cruises (7) and Carnival has done nothing but take things away... food was just about inedible in the main dining room and buffet, chocolate strawberries were pink, no different choices of bread anymore, butter is now very generic. They stopped room service a couple of years ago and now you have to pay. Long ago, you paid for casino and alcohol which is ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

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Traveled with disabled person


Carnival has declined over the years.

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Vista

Mailman1
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I and my wife have gone on several cruises in the past, to include Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian,Princess, and Holland America. In the past, Carnival has had a decent reputation for food and entertainment. This was our first cruise since the Pandemic. In my opinion, Carnival has placed cost cutting ahead of quality. Although the food is edible, the only quality food is in the ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Waste of money

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Vista

Rlara43
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

What ever you do PLEASE do NOT cruise with Carnival . Everything about this cruise was horrible except the cabin steward. First of all the closed the buffet the first day so we could NOT get anything to eat except burgers or pizza . But I didn’t spend all this money to eat burgers and pizza that was by the way disgusting. Second of all NOT all crew members speak or understand English. So that’s ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Worst of Several

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Vista

AtomicCruiser
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I am a Carnival Diamond. My wife and I love the Vista for its features and port of Galveston. This cruise was our worst on the Vista. Much of this was due to the lax cruise director and enforcement (lack of) of policies. For example, debarkation for Diamond (early) is a distinct perk. However, for example, on this cruise they instructed us to be in the restaurant at 8am to "prepare" for early ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Cabin Type: Interior


A Family Adventure with Highs and Lows

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Vista

MasterFooBar
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

We chose Carnival Cruise Line for our special family vacation because of its reputation for liveliness and kid-friendliness. In many ways, Carnival lived up to this with a variety of food options and excellent teen areas. The excursion advisors were top-notch, providing us with honest and helpful advice that made our off-boat activities memorable. However, the experience was far from seamless. ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

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Traveled with disabled person


Worst Cruise Vacation Ever

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Vista

Redhead0925
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

I chose this cruise for my family reunion because of the destination. We had never been to Jamaica, and won't be going back, nor will we ever cruise with Carnival. This was our first cruise with Carnival and our last. We planned this vacation for over a year, with over 20 family members. We were celebrating high school graduation and birthdays during this cruise. We have sailed with other cruise ...
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Sail Date: July 2023


Good cruise, but XL ships may not be for us

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Vista

EBZebra
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

I sailed Carnival Vista with my wife, 16-year-old daughter and her 16-year-old friend. This was my seventh cruise, all with Carnival, since 2006. We chose this cruise for a combination of the itinerary, the proximity to Galveston (about a 9-hour drive) and our interest in the Vista. Overall, we were impressed with the Vista. It's a big, beautiful ship with lots to see and do. Our stateroom was ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Interior


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