While I love Carnival and have cruised them for years, I would have to honestly say that their newer ship, the Carnival Vista, quite disappointing. Pros and Cons from my perspective:
For the Pros:
-due to the overall size, the ship appears to be very stable for handling the seas making for an enjoyable smooth cruise for those that sometimes fear feeling the motion at sea. While there is always some movement, considering the seas we encountered, I think it did well.
The cabins on the Vista appear to be a bit smaller than seen on other Carnival ships. Our room was noticeably smaller with far less storage and area in the room. Speaking with other passengers in balconies and window rooms, it sounded like this could be sporadic depending on the floor and room type.