I am glad I waited to write this review after cruising in December of 2017 on Carnival as it gave me a lot more perspective.
In November of 2016, I took my adult children and grandchild on our first cruise ever, so excited to be among the first to cruise on the Carnival Vista out of Miami.
Embarkation - long, long lines out the doors. Took about 3 hours to board.
4 of us in a low-cost oceanview cabin. It was good, small but enough space to move. 2 bathrooms - one with a shower, toilet, and sink, the other with a tiny bathtub and sink. Fairly quiet room, good AC/heat. Beds were comfortable. Our steward was excellent! Elevators took FOREVER!
Hot and about 3 hours to embark.
Water was dirty, couldn't get a beach chair. Way too many people trying to sell us stuff.
Too many people trying to sell stuff....overwhelming.