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Random, but didn't know where else to ask, but aren't all cabins "pre-made" and then placed into the ship individually?

Yes except for cosmetic like curtains and bedding ect

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Just noticed the chair lift at the main pool on lido. Thats a first i think. Or at least for carnival lol

Yep, I was wondering if they were going to have one of these in the casino. Looking at the deck plans sure made it look like one was going to be in the middle and this picture shows it.

 

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Good catch.... I just assumed it was the atrium.

Love the pic, I would not be worried on the apparent lean, many factors could come in to play.

One being that pic was taken from a helicopter.

I wonder if the 13th deck will stay? Ship officers no matter what industry are probably the most superstitious people on earth.

I watched the video again of the 3D animated Virtual Tour of the Vista and it looks like the Red Frog Pub has outside seating in one overhang. Also the Cherry on Top store looks like they might also have out side seating in one of these locations. I will miss their hot tubs on this deck if they truly don't have them here like they do on the Breeze, Magic and Dream.

Vista will not have those hot tubs like the dream class. I think one reason is they now have dining venues outside across from them.

The suites do. I have a suite but the hammock means nothing to me. I am wondering where all the deck chairs will go by the pool and hot tubs? I will have loungers on the patio or outside my patio on Deck 5 but wondering for those say on Deck 6 who have access to Havana area and want to hang out in that area where they will relax.

That picture is cut off a little bit. Also that picture is full of clutter from the construction crews. There should be plenty of lounges and seating for Havana guest. It also has ample area under the above decked. That is opened to the outside.

So I found this picture in the recently uploaded album called Carnival Vista on a social media site for Carnival Cruise Lines Italia. This pic is among 236+ other photos of Carnival Vista, but I am really wondering what room this would be. Anyone have an idea? It doesn't seem to fit the mold of the rest of the ship design and I don't recognize it. Though I will say that I love the way it looks whatever room it may be!

 

 

That is the carnival inspiration. That is the former cigar bar they turned into alchemy.

I'm sure there will be many photo reviews once May 1st comes around but I do plan on doing a full photo review similar to my Celebrity Solstice Alaska trip review and my b2b Norwegian Escape and Getaway reviews, so lots of photos. But it wont begin until May 25th once I return from Europe.

Cant wait to see your review

It says costR 6243 and carnival cruise line next

If so, we should consider the possibility of Carnival Lido and Carnival Promenade

 

 

They are usually the hotspots on most ships anyway lol

carnival upper or carnival main? lol

Good questions, just happy to see some metal, was getting nervous.

yeah me too.. lol i guess we missed the steel cutting since they are already laying blocks lol

Now that construction has began on Vista's sister, is it too early to begin the name game? My bets are on Carnival Horizon or Carnival Splash

Is it me or does the bridge look so much more updated and modern compared to others in the fleet

Maybe good news for vista. Sister brand Holland America's new ship was delivered a week early from same ship builder. Though different yard.

Tell me about the box in your room. Was it in the way like it is on the Elation?

Unless they have added boxes. I dont think the fantasy has any like the elation does. Or at least the last time i was on her it didnt

I can't believe i just found this review. Always look froward to your reviews. Thanks for sharing.

Hope we get pics tomorrow.

Finally I am outed.....

Lol

I see by your sailings, you do not like Carnival!

Jimbo has been a carnival basher and hater for years now here on cc

Don't you have friends in high places at Carnival? Maybe you can convince them to bring something newer to Mobile, or even Charleston!

I think they would in charleston if they would ever build a new terminal. I have wonder if they were testing the sunshine there for that purpose of porting a larger ship.

This thread is turning into my ship is better then yours.... Bottom line is carnival is one of a multiple line corporation. The corporation decides to build new ships not the individual cruise lines. They apparently see a market for the fantasy class to keep them. They make to many billions of dollars not to know what they are doing

Other lines are refurbishing ships too. If you want to compare ship age lets use Royal Caribbean as a comparison. Both Carnival and Royal both currently have 25 ships including their 2016 releases.

 

Royal:

Sovereign class - 1 ship 1992 (24 years)

Vision Class - 6 ships 1995-1998 (18-21 years)

 

Carnival:

Fantasy Class - 8 ships 1990-1998 (18-26 years)

 

So both have 7-8 ships that are 18 years or older or lets just call these the 20 year olds

 

Moving on ...

 

Royal:

Voyager Class - 5 ships 1999-2003 (13-17 years)

Radiance Class - 4 ships 2001-2004 (12-15 years)

 

Carnival:

Triumph Class - 2 ships 1999-2000 (16-17 years)

Spirit Class - 4 ships 2001-2004 (12-15 years)

Conquest Class - 5 ships 2002-2007 (9-14 years)

 

Royal has 9 and Carnival has 11 ships that are 9-17 years old or lets just call these the 14 year olds

 

Next Up ...

 

Royal:

Freedom Class - 3 Ships 2006-2008 (8-10)

 

Carnival:

Concordia Class - 1 ship 2008 (8 years)

 

Royal has 3 and Carnival has 1 of what we will call the 8 year olds

 

Then comes the penultimate ...

 

Royal:

Oasis Class - 2 ships 2009-2010 (6-7 years)

 

Carnival:

Dream Class - 3 ship 2009-2012 (4-7 years)

 

Royal has 2 and Carnival has 3 of what we will call the 5 year olds

 

Which brings us to the very newest ships:

 

Royal:

Quantum Class - 2 ships built between 2014-2015 (1-2 years)

Coming soon - 1 Oasis Class ship and 1 Quantum Class ship (2016)

 

Carnival:

Destiny Class - 1 ship 2013 (3 years)

Coming soon - 1 Vista Class (2016)

 

Royal has 4 ships and Carnival has 2 that are 3 years old or less. More specifically Royal has 2 and Carnival has 1 brand new ship coming in 2016.

 

Both Royal and Carnival's next new build come in 2018 (1 a piece)

 

So the fleets are very similar in age across the board.

Well done! Thanks for showing us the facts

Is that on the bridge?

From 1990 to 2012 carnival basically built a ship every year. So the others are playing catch up now. Fantasy class ships are still sailing full so why get tried of them.