Anyone enjoy the Vista?

I'm curious to know people's thoughts on the Vista. I have cruised on the Breeze and assume it's very similar? Though it also seems like people don't like it as much. Any insights would be appreciated.

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I know we will in 3 weeks!!!

I go next week and very much looking forward to it

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Loved it! Did vista in Europe last summer, she's nothing like any other carnival ship... loved all the outside spaces, never felt crowded. Food was great, entertainment was really good.... loved it so much we are thinking of doing horizon when she launches

Look down the first page and you will see a bunch of threads on peoples opinions of the Vista

I enjoyed the ship very much and if she ever comes to the Westcoast, I would sail her again in a heartbeat. I'm looking forward to seeing the Horizon itineraries and will also book that ship.

But then again, I have enjoyed every cruise I have done since 1980. And I sure would never not cruise a ship from what somebody else had to say about it. I like to make my own decisions.

Human nature tends to report on things negative rather than positive.

There is also a Vista specific board. There is one for every ship. You will find them on the main Carnival page

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Most of the reviews have not been good.

The public areas seem to be getting smaller and smaller.

There used to be a sticky post comparing each floor of Vista and breeze. Breeze was more open and less crammed. Then again, each cruise is what you make of it!

The Vista is not my favorite. It felt really crowded to me. I'm glad we had a Havana room so I could escape to the quiet uncrowded Havana area.

The Vista is only 50 feet longer than the Breeze, in that 50 feet you get the Havana bar/pool and dining rooms under it. Then they added rooms to deck 3, 5 and 14 that aren't on the Breeze adding people and taking away public space.

I'm glad we didn't have to wait in the extremely long dining line, I'm not sure if it was platinum status or the Havana room that allowed us to skip the line and go straight to the dining room where we never had to wait for a table.

I'm also glad we booked Havana because the main pool area seemed really small and because of the weather I think the Serenity area was closed or unpleasant.

I can't comment on the buffet, we never ate there, too many other options! Loved Pig and Anchor, burritos, and pizza and the breakfast and lunch in the Havana area. Never made it for a Guy's burger either. Also love JiJi and the steakhouse, but be sure to book before boarding. Once onboard there were no reservations available! Service and food in the dining room was inconsistent, sometimes good sometimes not.

We had awesome comedians, didn't make it to a show in the theater. The piano bar lady was boring. There was good live music in the Red Frog Pub too.

I wouldn't mind sailing this class of ship for a port intensive European cruise but would chose a different ship for a Caribbean cruise.

We are doing Vista in June. I always read all the reviews of a ship but after cruising a few times you realize that most reviews are just personal opinions and unfortunately a lot of people have one negative and then look for only negatives the rest of the time. Also people are way more likely to post a negative review than a positive review. Consider that over 4000 people sail the Vista ever week and have been since May 2016 but yet there are only a few hundred reviews. I have never had a bad cruise on any line even ones I had a negative experience on. Sometimes things happen but we should never let it destroy a great time.

Did the transatlantic last October and had a blast. Love the deck five layout, the Red Frog/Ocean Plaza section is great, especially with the al fresco lanai areas. Great ship.

Yes, we absolutely did enjoy the Vista.

Thousands of people enjoy the Vista each week.

I know the Vista is moving to Galveston. They will have the Vista, Freedom, and the Valor. Which would you prefer the Vista or the Freedom and why???

We are doing Vista in June. I always read all the reviews of a ship but after cruising a few times you realize that most reviews are just personal opinions and unfortunately a lot of people have one negative and then look for only negatives the rest of the time. Also people are way more likely to post a negative review than a positive review. Consider that over 4000 people sail the Vista ever week and have been since May 2016 but yet there are only a few hundred reviews. I have never had a bad cruise on any line even ones I had a negative experience on. Sometimes things happen but we should never let it destroy a great time.

Great response and thought!

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I'm curious to know people's thoughts on the Vista. I have cruised on the Breeze and assume it's very similar?

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It's not. Only the main Deck10 pool area, Lido Buffet seating and Tides Pool area are similar. But not identical.

Other than that, the Deck 4 and 5 Promenades are radically different than the Breeze.

We were on the Vista last week and had as good a time as any previous Carnival cruise and never waited in any long lines for anything or felt crowded (except right after the muster drill which happens on most any ship).

Loved it! Did vista in Europe last summer, she's nothing like any other carnival ship... loved all the outside spaces, never felt crowded. Food was great, entertainment was really good.... loved it so much we are thinking of doing horizon when she launches

My husband, two cousins, and I were on the May 1, 2016 sailing. I had a wonderful time. I would do it again tomorrow. I agree with the writer above. Also, I never had to wait for an elevator. All ships have pros and cons. When I am on a cruise, I am avoid the cons. We are eagerly awaiting the Horizon.

When Vista started sailing in Europe what was the itinerary? I am wondering if Horizon will follow the same itinerary in Europe when it starts sailing in 2018.

Thanks

On the Vista now. We have sailed on Spirit, Liberty, Breeze, Pride, Glory, Sunshine and Conquest. We have had a great cruise, but it feels like they have gone too plain. On Breeze it was refreshing but on Vista it feels like there are no decorations. It could be because there is no atrium to speak of. Can't put my finger on it.

Also if you want to go to the steak house, make reservations asap. It was full up this week. I tried to make reservations a few weeks ago and was put on a waiting list that never cleared.

Let you know after our 5 Feb sailing. We don't pay attention to negative reviews as every ones taste and expectations are different. We don't care if there is no atrium or table cloths on the tables etc.

I enjoyed the ship very much and if she ever comes to the Westcoast, I would sail her again in a heartbeat. I'm looking forward to seeing the Horizon itineraries and will also book that ship.

 

But then again, I have enjoyed every cruise I have done since 1980. And I sure would never not cruise a ship from what somebody else had to say about it. I like to make my own decisions.

 

Human nature tends to report on things negative rather than positive.

Love this post! This is how I feel. I will be on the Vista in August and plan to enjoy every moment. I never would have enjoyed my best cruise vacation to date (on the Sunshine) had I let all the negativity about it stop me from booking. I like to make my own decisions, and I've never NOT enjoyed a vacation.

People may or may not post good reviews, but they are quick to jump on here to report the bad. Whatever.

Some minor drawbacks, but in all..... BEST CRUISE EVER!!

Great video Turtle. Saw it on you tube, thanks for taking the time to share a little part of your vacation with us.