Havana area

[Atocha Shipwreck Gal]

http://www.zydecocruiser.net/CarnivalVistaInaug/02SeaDay1/5-3-2016/DSC_7131_Zyde.jpg

 

 

 

another great pic from zydecocruiser that lets u know how close we will b to the action if we r in aft cabins! I do not think noise will be a problem as the bar / music is under us & to the back. besides,,,,it will b wonderful to go to sleep to the sounds of the Cuban drums and sultry sounds of the music! So excited!

 

And a great big shout out to zydecocruiser's website as he posts dozens of the best pics daily. He has been a wealth of info for yrs and has the best food porn pics there are! We plan what we r going to order after looking at his website. And he posts on cruise critic all the time...he is the best!

[surfjock27]

Havana Bar and interior is available 24/7 to everyone, including kids under 12.

Prior to 5pm, only Havana guests will have access to the AFT (pool, spas, outside bar, etc.).

Prior to 5pm, only Havana guests will have access to the outside track on deck 5, allowing them to walk past your Havana patios.

After 5pm, ALL cruise guests over 12 have access to the AFT area (pool, spas, outside bar, etc).

These guests will also have access to the outside track on deck 5, allowing ANYONE (over 12 years old) to walk past.

 

John says that there will be wristbands and it will be strongly enforced.

You also have to have your room key to get into your patio from the outside, although the rails are short and any drunk passenger can climb over and pass out on your patio. LOL.

 

Hope this helps.

[steph7021]

Havana Bar and interior is available 24/7 to everyone, including kids under 12.

 

Prior to 5pm, only Havana guests will have access to the AFT (pool, spas, outside bar, etc.).

 

Prior to 5pm, only Havana guests will have access to the outside track on deck 5, allowing them to walk past your Havana patios.

 

After 5pm, ALL cruise guests over 12 have access to the AFT area (pool, spas, outside bar, etc).

 

These guests will also have access to the outside track on deck 5, allowing ANYONE (over 12 years old) to walk past.

 

 

 

John says that there will be wristbands and it will be strongly enforced.

 

You also have to have your room key to get into your patio from the outside, although the rails are short and any drunk passenger can climb over and pass out on your patio. LOL.

 

 

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

Curious where you found out about the walkway by the cabanas? I've been watching a few boards plus John and hadn't heard yet. A review from a current passenger? Should be interesting to see how many people actually parade past the cabanas as it's pretty narrow....sort of awkward for them and cabana guests!

 

 

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[Atocha Shipwreck Gal]

Curious where you found out about the walkway by the cabanas? I've been watching a few boards plus John and hadn't heard yet. A review from a current passenger? Should be interesting to see how many people actually parade past the cabanas as it's pretty narrow....sort of awkward for them and cabana guests!

 

 

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On multiple sites that have those initials f.b. current havanna passengers have explained the setup. The walkway is wider than it looked in some pics as I have seen video now and I would not worry. Havana cabins on deck 5 are amazing!

[hbrote]

I myself am a bit disappointed by what it has turned out to be verses what was sold in the beginning. It was advertised as only access is available to Havana guests until 5PM. Then the Havana Bar is open to everyone no matter the time. Looking at some of the photos, that I appreciate being posted, were taken during the day and I don't believe they were Havana guests. Armband or not I do jot believe this will be adhered to by the crew.

as far as the lanai portion of the cabins, anyone who wants to cross the fence can. I can imagine this happening on the Caribbean Cruises many times as the gates seem to be open all the time. If I were to do it again I would be in an Ocean Suite instead of the Havana Cabana Suite. Just my opinion

[LisaH]

On multiple sites that have those initials f.b. current havanna passengers have explained the setup. The walkway is wider than it looked in some pics as I have seen video now and I would not worry. Havana cabins on deck 5 are amazing!

 

Can't wait to see our "Habana" Suite. But I will say, I am not wearing a wristband. I will have it with me but not wearing it...

 

I also thought the Havana Bar (all parts) were off limits to general public until 5:00 pm. One of the previous posts said that the interior was available to all all the time.

Edited May 3, 2016 by LisaH

[cruizinisthebest]

Havana Bar and interior is available 24/7 to everyone, including kids under 12.

Prior to 5pm, only Havana guests will have access to the AFT (pool, spas, outside bar, etc.).

Prior to 5pm, only Havana guests will have access to the outside track on deck 5, allowing them to walk past your Havana patios.

After 5pm, ALL cruise guests over 12 have access to the AFT area (pool, spas, outside bar, etc).

These guests will also have access to the outside track on deck 5, allowing ANYONE (over 12 years old) to walk past.

 

John says that there will be wristbands and it will be strongly enforced.

You also have to have your room key to get into your patio from the outside, although the rails are short and any drunk passenger can climb over and pass out on your patio. LOL.

 

Hope this helps.

 

I was clear on this other than the kids' part. So they can be under 12 and enjoy the Havana interior area, but after 5 only people over 12 can enjoy any part of Havana? To me that doesn't make any sense.

[surfjock27]

I was clear on this other than the kids' part. So they can be under 12 and enjoy the Havana interior area, but after 5 only people over 12 can enjoy any part of Havana? To me that doesn't make any sense.

 

JH explained it in a video. Anyone can access the interior, any time.

After 5pm, those over 12, not staying in a Havana cabin, can access everywhere.

[cruizinisthebest]

JH explained it in a video. Anyone can access the interior, any time.

After 5pm, those over 12, not staying in a Havana cabin, can access everywhere.

Sounds to me like the outside is completely off limits to anyone under 12. That's not the way I understood it to be. Anyway, thanks.

 

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[steph7021]

So the pool/hot tub area on the Havana deck are open pretty late. For that reason alone I wish they'd reconsider having any children allowed after 5. Of course, teenagers are the loud ones anyway (and I'm bringing 4 in my group) so perhaps we will just have to hope that other areas of the ship are far more attractive to kids! We will have no idea until Caribbean sailings how kids will flow through the ship.

 

 

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[fuddrules]

So the pool/hot tub area on the Havana deck are open pretty late. For that reason alone I wish they'd reconsider having any children allowed after 5. Of course, teenagers are the loud ones anyway (and I'm bringing 4 in my group) so perhaps we will just have to hope that other areas of the ship are far more attractive to kids! We will have no idea until Caribbean sailings how kids will flow through the ship.

 

 

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Hopefully the jack n Jill wagon adults find the other areas. I'll take the teens with me in the Havana area. Although the 85 year old guy in Johns video can join me anytime

Edited May 5, 2016 by fuddrules

[Computer Nerd]

The fact that other lanai guests could see me on my private area was enough for me to not book one (let alone pay the prices). I have a feeling Vista is going to be the only ship with these cabins as they'll be modified for her sister.

 

I am sure John said something about wristbands/keycards only allowing guests to pass through certain areas in Havana? Although that does beg the question can people bring guests with them? The only way around this is havingstaffing on the doors.

 

I am a bit jealous of those that booked the Havana balconies above deck 5 though! :)

 

good lord, i hope no guests are allows in the havana area until after 5pm. what's the point of paying more for privacy if someone can bring everyone and their brother in as a guest :confused: your guest can visit after 5pm.

[Computer Nerd]

JH explained it in a video. Anyone can access the interior, any time.

After 5pm, those over 12, not staying in a Havana cabin, can access everywhere.

 

my understanding is that to book a havana cabin everyone in the party must be 12 years or older. anyone with a child under 12 is not allowed to book a havana cabin.

[Cruznjuly]

my understanding is that to book a havana cabin everyone in the party must be 12 years or older. anyone with a child under 12 is not allowed to book a havana cabin.

 

 

This is true. I tried with my currently 11 son, wondering because he would have turned 12 on day 3 of the cruise. No go.

 

We ended up hanging travel plans for 3 months later and it let me book no problem.

 

 

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[Sigyn]

For whatever it's worth, we debated getting a Havana room, but we only have one at-sea day on our 8-day cruise, so it didn't seem worth it to pay that premium for only one day until 5 p.m. for a private area. We won't be reboarding until at least 5 p.m. every other day at port, so by then the Havana areas will be open to the public.

 

I would have booked a Havana room if the private areas stayed private 24/7.

[PatrickZJD]

I'm just wondering now, is there any adults-only pool on the Vista? I've not really seen any information on the Tides Pool anywhere, for example. Of course I know that there is the Serenity area, but that generally does not have pools save for where it's been retrofitted like the Spirit-class. Since the Havana cabins are for ages 12 and up, I presume that especially in August, the Havana pool and hot tubs will have (more than?) its fair share of junior cruisers. This will likely not shatter my Havana experience, or even my upcoming B2B in general, but it would be interesting to know...and to prepare for!

[js]

Hi.

 

Has anyone found out from first hand sailers if the "walkway" in front of the Havana Cabanas is always secure? After 5 pm, are the doors opened and wristbands no longer needed or are the walkways always closed off?

 

It looks like the door from the fist Havana Cabana by the pool is not solid (more see through) and the one from the deck is solid.

 

Thank you.

[cruizinisthebest]

I'm just wondering now, is there any adults-only pool on the Vista? I've not really seen any information on the Tides Pool anywhere, for example. Of course I know that there is the Serenity area, but that generally does not have pools save for where it's been retrofitted like the Spirit-class. Since the Havana cabins are for ages 12 and up, I presume that especially in August, the Havana pool and hot tubs will have (more than?) its fair share of junior cruisers. This will likely not shatter my Havana experience, or even my upcoming B2B in general, but it would be interesting to know...and to prepare for!

No the Vista does not have any adult only pools. John Heald confirmed this during one of the live broadcasts this week. The only adult-only exclusive area is serenity.

 

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[PatrickZJD]

No the Vista does not have any adult only pools. John Heald conformed this during one of the live broadcasts this week. The only adult-only exclusive area is serenity.

 

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Thanks!

[shof515]

Hi.

 

Has anyone found out from first hand sailers if the "walkway" in front of the Havana Cabanas is always secure? After 5 pm, are the doors opened and wristbands no longer needed or are the walkways always closed off?

 

It looks like the door from the fist Havana Cabana by the pool is not solid (more see through) and the one from the deck is solid.

 

Thank you.

 

in one of john h live broadcast, he mention something how they will keep the side gates closed/locked at all times

[Computer Nerd]

No the Vista does not have any adult only pools. John Heald confirmed this during one of the live broadcasts this week. The only adult-only exclusive area is serenity.

 

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the haven area will be semi-adult.....ages 12 and up.....during the day. still don't know if only 12 and up after it is opened to the public after 5pm. at least there won't be any little ones in the haven during the day.

[cruizinisthebest]

the haven area will be semi-adult.....ages 12 and up.....during the day. still don't know if only 12 and up after it is opened to the public after 5pm. at least there won't be any little ones in the haven during the day.

Right. I said exclusive adult. There is no haven on the Vista. And like you I can't get any clarity on only 12 & up after 5. Doesn't seem to make much sense if they allow anyone in the inside during the day till 5. It's been a little confusing.

 

I have one that's 8 and I highly doubt she will be with us when and if we go back there. But just in case, I would like to know. If I'm back there enjoying a drink or taking pics, I don't wanna be chased out with pitchforks if she was with us! Lol

 

I love the Havana Area and would book a cabin back there if we ever sailed the Vista without the kids. But I still think this whole area should have instead been serenity cabins with an expanded serenity area. Havana could have been a unique area too but not the semi adult stuff. I know pre teens can be rowdy. I once was one. Lol. So the age thing I don't really gett. Oh well, maybe with Vista's sista they will do some things differently. Still can't wait for my turn.

 

Are you booked on her?

 

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[js]

in one of john h live broadcast, he mention something how they will keep the side gates closed/locked at all times

 

Thank you.

I just now watched the FB link from the Havana cabins and heard him say that twice since I went back and listened very closely to make sure I was hearing it correctly LOL

 

Thanks.

[Computer Nerd]

Right. I said exclusive adult. There is no haven on the Vista. And like you I can't get any clarity on only 12 & up after 5. Doesn't seem to make much sense if they allow anyone in the inside during the day till 5. It's been a little confusing.

 

I have one that's 8 and I highly doubt she will be with us when and if we go back there. But just in case, I would like to know. If I'm back there enjoying a drink or taking pics, I don't wanna be chased out with pitchforks if she was with us! Lol

 

I love the Havana Area and would book a cabin back there if we ever sailed the Vista without the kids. But I still think this whole area should have instead been serenity cabins with an expanded serenity area. Havana could have been a unique area too but not the semi adult stuff. I know pre teens can be rowdy. I once was one. Lol. So the age thing I don't really gett. Oh well, maybe with Vista's sista they will do some things differently. Still can't wait for my turn.

 

Are you booked on her?

 

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sorry, meant to say havana area. yes, i'm booked on the vista next year in the havana area. can't wait to see what she looks like. looks like everyone else wants to see her too as the havana area is fully booked on my cruise and it's over 10 months out. :eek:

Edited May 6, 2016 by Computer Nerd

[js]

sorry, meant to say havana area. yes, i'm booked on the vista next year in the havana area. can't wait to see what she looks like. looks like everyone else wants to see her too as the havana area is fully booked on my cruise and it's over 10 months out. :eek:

 

 

So is my February 2018 sailing. Ill be in a Havana Suite and cannot wait!