LIVE Trip Report VISTA Dec 17-24, 2016

[SJNB]

Would you be able to post pictures of the dining room menus? We sail on her Feb 25th. Same itinerary with the addition of St. Kitts.

 

 

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[rs45thompson]

Looking forward to your review. Will have this itinerary in October. If you're able can you please post the fun times for each day. And also maybe the menus. Thank you so much

 

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[Love2Cruz2015]

Hi all, sorry haven't had time to check in today, but clearly hectic on the first day with check in, unpacking and exploring. Just got back to our room so I have a lot of goodies to share.

 

First impression-the ship is beautiful and brand spankin new so not much to criticize. Check in at port was fast. Room key now laced in your mailbox instead of at check on n.

 

So let's start with some pics!

 

First close up of the Vista-from 3rd story parking across from the port.

 

 

First thing you see when you walk in, beautiful!

 

 

It's clearly Christmas time!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[jewliana]

Yeah!! You are onboard and the photos are fantastic! So glad you didnt have a nightnmare with embarkation. The reviews of that process have not been good! Sweet dreams!!

[Love2Cruz2015]

Heading to our room

 

 

Very pretty nautical theme in the corridors of Family Harbor-more of a Cape Cod type decor than Caribbean in this section.

 

 

Also pretty artwork on the landings, all different and unique

 

 

Our room, very spacious-it wasn't advertised as such, but it's a handicapped room.

 

 

 

 

 

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[Love2Cruz2015]

Perks of staying in the FH section

 

 

 

 

Let's get this party started!

 

 

 

Touring the kids club

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sports square

 

 

 

WAterpark

 

 

 

 

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[Love2Cruz2015]

 

Family Harbor Lounge

 

 

 

Cappucino was good

 

 

 

 

They also have soft serve, milk and yogurts.

 

 

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[Love2Cruz2015]

Sail away

 

 

 

Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 & 2 made an appearance

 

 

 

 

Matt brought the house down, as usual. I sailed with him on the Breeze, he's amazing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Love2Cruz2015]

We have your time dining-we had to check in on deck 5 and then proceeded to the Horizon dining room

 

 

I had corn chowder-good and roast chicken which was good but forgot to get a pic of the chicken

 

 

Tiramisu-good but was still frozen in the middle.

 

 

 

My DD got strawberry bisque- she loved it.

 

 

Then we went to the Christmas tree lighting- it was great, set to the Carol of the Bells song synchronized with the lights. They sang some Christmas songs as Matt got the crowd involved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Day 1 Funtimes

 

 

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Piano bar

 

 

 

Library

 

 

Still have to check out Havana and many other places but that's what I got for today. Going to head to Atrium Lobby now as Matt has something going on. Missed the show tonight as my DD wanted to play games in the FH lounge. The movies on deck weren't appealing either.

 

Tomorrow I have an 0800 massage appt. [emoji16]

 

Stay tuned for more.

 

P.s. I'll post the dining room menu tomorrow night.

 

 

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[Love2Cruz2015]

Oh wait, how can I forget? I had Guys for lunch today right after we checked in. [emoji1305]

 

 

Dessert-lemon meringue pie was very good.

 

 

 

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[Love2Cruz2015]

First Impressions.....

 

Overall, the ship's decor is very understated compared to older ships. It definitely follows the Breeze type design scheme. Not to say it is bland as there are great pops of color that really make an impact. Goes to show you can have subtlety while having really great design.

 

Service: I met our room steward day 1, he was friendly, left robes and a towel animal for us at night.

 

 

Dining room staff also nice. We'll be encountering different wait staff due to "my time". Food was served hot and fast. We went for dinner at 6pm so there wasn't much of a line at check in. Check in is on deck 5 at java cafe. They give you a ticket you present to the dining room. However when we walked past that area at around 7:30, there was a HUGE line so I made a note to self- it's either early or late for dinner.

 

On day 1. Crowds seemed to be dispersed well.

 

 

Also I received a notice in our stateroom during turn down. Due to weather, our itinerary will be changed. Basically reversed, so here is our new itinerary:

 

 

People with excursions will just be moved to the new days.

 

 

Stay tuned for Day 2.[emoji41]

 

 

 

 

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[undercat]

Great posts so far! We missed the Christmas tree lighting, wandering around checking out the sights. I agree, Matt is great.

[rs45thompson]

Really enjoying your review. Thank you for taking the time to do it.

 

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[Love2Cruz2015]

A few pics I took this morning-was up at 6am, my usual wake up time. [emoji51]

 

 

Slippers that came with cabin

 

 

Bathroom sink

 

 

Shower

 

 

 

FH lounge this morning, it was empty

 

 

 

 

 

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[chong67]

Thank you for all the photos. I am getting excited. I am going to be on it next week.

 

Did you get the $5 a day internet? It does get you on FB and Whatsapp from what I read.

[DocMD196]

Is the new Star Wars movie showing on the IMAX theater?

[jcool]

I like the change to the port of call I wish they had a cruise that would do this. But with less sea days. Out of FL

[crusinpsychRN]

Very pretty tree. Not sure about the Cape Cod pics. Beautiful pictures.

[csj092809]

Loving this whole Live Trip report thing! Thank you!

[Love2Cruz2015]

Today's fun times

 

 

 

Cloud 9 spa, my Swedish massage appt was this morning at 0800. I met my masseuse right on time and after her firm handshake, I knew it was going to be good!

 

 

Waiting area

 

 

 

 

 

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[Rosethorn40]

Is the new Star Wars movie showing on the IMAX theater?

 

Sadly, no. "Dr. Strange" & "Fantastic Beasts....."

 

I am on this same cruise, but I will wait until I am home to post my photos/review. My experiences will be slightly different as I am traveling with my husband only. We are staying in the Havana area (Love it), have Thermal Suite passes (Enjoyable), and have several specialty dining planned.

 

The ship is beautiful, and I am surprised by those that feel it lacks "Wow!" It is also full to the brim with people. I have heard we are at max capacity, including 900+ kids.

Edited December 18, 2016 by Rosethorn40