We have a hull

[jimbo5544]

So is this smaller than Dream class?

I would be shocked if it is.

[Buck64]

So is this smaller than Dream class?

 

Should be slightly larger:

 

Dream class - 3690 passengers @double occupancy

128,500 GT

 

Vista class - 4000 passengers @double occupancy

135,000 GT

[Jimmy Geegitz]

Thanks just wondering size wise. it will be interesting to see the public space.

[Captain Carnival]

Don't they usually build them and then have a least a few "trial run" cruises?

 

It seems like the Med is sailed year round.

 

I concur, or at least for several long months. Besides, construction time tables can (and probably will) change launching VISTA in the springtime.

In any event we WILL be returning to the Mediterranean then just so I can write a Part-2 to my first review (see below).

[CarnieAddict]

.... why would there not be?

Carnival pulled out of the med. and have no plans on going back from what I was told.

[jimbo5544]

Carnival pulled out of the med. and have no plans on going back from what I was told.

For 2014 certainly, long term, who knows. Things have a way of changing, look how long it took them to release the 2014 itineraries.

[trvlgirlmq]

I concur, or at least for several long months. Besides, construction time tables can (and probably will) change launching VISTA in the springtime.

In any event we WILL be returning to the Mediterranean then just so I can write a Part-2 to my first review (see below).

 

I'm absolutely counting on the Vista in the Med for our May/June cruise. Carnival mucked up my 2014 plans for my oldest's HS graduation trip so they better not mess with my youngest's bar mitzvah trip :mad:

[CarnieAddict]

The reason they pulled out was because they are having a hard time filling the ships up. They the reason is due to the high airfares. So I wouldn't hold your breath.

[jimbo5544]

The reason they pulled out was because they are having a hard time filling the ships up. They the reason is due to the high airfares. So I wouldn't hold your breath.

 

Applying any rationale to 2+ years away is sketchy either way. Based on your comments (which I agree with), you are guesstimating that based on that they will never return. Carnival could be (they would bet will be) in a much better position which could significantly enhance their potential European outlook. This might make a season in the Med entirely feasible (possibly even in 2015 before the Vista even comes out.

 

 

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[CarnieAddict]

Applying any rationale to 2+ years away is sketchy either way. Based on your comments (which I agree with), you are guesstimating that based on that they will never return. Carnival could be (they would bet will be) in a much better position which could significantly enhance their potential European outlook. This might make a season in the Med entirely feasible (possibly even in 2015 before the Vista even comes out.

 

 

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Well I hope they do return. But the person were I'm getting my information has been in the travel business for 35 years and deals with carnival a lot. They told her that it is very unlikely they will return. But fingers crossed. I doubt anything is written in stone.

[jimbo5544]

Well I hope they do return. But the person were I'm getting my information has been in the travel business for 35 years and deals with carnival a lot. They told her that it is very unlikely they will return. But fingers crossed. I doubt anything is written in stone.

 

We are going to a TA event for the Sunshine in New Orleans next month for the naming ceremony (sleepover). We will be seeing the Eastern area VP and I will have his ear for a while. I will certainly grill him on Europe (as well as expanded other sailings and new ships). I will report back after that event.

 

 

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[CarnieAddict]

We are going to a TA event for the Sunshine in New Orleans next month for the naming ceremony (sleepover). We will be seeing the Eastern area VP and I will have his ear for a while. I will certainly grill him on Europe (as well as expanded other sailings and new ships). I will report back after that event.

 

 

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Cool. I am hoping my source is wrong.

[jimbo5544]

Cool. I am hoping my source is wrong.

I would not get my hopes up just yet.....

[Lace]

It is a pretty cool process.

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Just think how many cabins that will be when that ship is Sunshined in 2033.

[CarnieAddict]

Is there some were you can go to watch it being built?

[jimbo5544]

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Just think how many cabins that will be when that ship is Sunshined in 2033.

 

Always with the positive...

 

 

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[Jimmy Geegitz]

Any word when deck plans will be released?

[jimbo5544]

Any word when deck plans will be released?

 

There won't be anything announced until after the naming ceremony for the Sunshine in November in New Orleans.

[kybluecruiser]

Have they already laid the keel? It is getting close to push time.

[cjknox]

Any word when deck plans will be released?

 

Probably in mid to late 2014.