coolcruiser777 Posted May 4, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 4, 2017 If you had to pick one, which would you choose? I know they have a lot of the same features and I cannot decide which one to book. I am making my decision purely based on the ship right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewliana Posted May 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I would pick the Vista if I had a Havana cabin and access to the Havana pool area. If not I would pick the Sunshine. Both fantastic ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyeman27 Posted May 4, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Vista. because it is a much newer ship... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted May 4, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I have sailed both multiple times and I would say Vista. As the poster said, they both have similar features (Sunshine was the trial for many Vista features) but the Vista is Sunshine on steroids.....meant only in a positive way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted May 4, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 4, 2017 For me, one of the considerations would be the price of the cruise. We enjoyed Sunshine and we found Port Canaveral to be quite workable. I've not been on Vista but I'm confident she's very nice and probably a step up. How much? Eye of the beholder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovecarnivalcruises Posted May 4, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I have been on both and loved both, but I really don't think the Sunshine can compare to the Vista. I have been on 9 different ships and the Vista is at the top for the best. I hope to sail her again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcruiser777 Posted May 4, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Vista. because it is a much newer ship... Newer doesn't always mean better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drazil65 Posted May 4, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Vista for sure...do a search for the all the threads on the issues with Sunshine being too small for the crowds, the Vista is much newer (Sunshine oldest ship in the fleet with many updates)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted May 4, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Another vote for VISTA! Vista is my fav Carnival ship, at least until I sail the Horizon next May. I like new, I like different, I actually liked getting lost or misdirected on a ship. I usually sail the Conquest class, and I could probably work my way through those ships blindfolded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcelh Posted May 4, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Another vote for VISTA! Vista is my fav Carnival ship, at least until I sail the Horizon next May. I like new, I like different, I actually liked getting lost or misdirected on a ship. I usually sail the Conquest class, and I could probably work my way through those ships blindfolded. Vista for sure...do a search for the all the threads on the issues with Sunshine being too small for the crowds, the Vista is much newer (Sunshine oldest ship in the fleet with many updates)... Sunshine is much older than Vista but there are several that are older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted May 4, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I sailed the Sunshine when it was the Destiny back in 2008, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted May 4, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Vista for sure...do a search for the all the threads on the issues with Sunshine being too small for the crowds, the Vista is much newer (Sunshine oldest ship in the fleet with many updates)... Ummmmm wrong Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted May 4, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Ummmmm wrong Sent from my iPhone Don't just say wrong , Share some of that wisdom with the poster ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcruiser777 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted May 5, 2017 The Sunshine (Destiny) is much newer than the Fantasy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted May 5, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Don't just say wrong , Share some of that wisdom with the poster ;p OK, despite the argument as to whether the ship is the Destiny or the Sunshine, older (not sure what that means to the poster) ships are: Fantasy, Ecstasy, Fascination, Sensation, Imagination and Inspiration which came out the same year as the Destiny. The Destiny, once the largest ship in the world and the first cruise ship to break 100,000 tons was sent back to the ship yards where she was built and basically shorn off and gutted a large portion of the ship in a estimated makeover of $150 million and came back out in 2013 as the Sunshine. Most of the innovations on the Vista were first piloted on the Sunshine, including the Havana area, the new smaller modular show room, making the center dinning room one floor and the floor above holding the Red Frog Pub, the Steakhouse, The Piano bar and more. How did I do? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinettecruiser Posted May 5, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 5, 2017 We sailed Sunshine for a Journey's cruise. The ship is really showing its age. Our room smelled like Hamburgers the whole cruise. The comedy club is so tiny. We have not cruised the Vista. We will do that after the Horizon. However, we have never had a bad cruise on Carnival. The staff is always so pleasant. If you have a bad cruise, it is your own fault. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted May 5, 2017 #17 Share Posted May 5, 2017 We sailed Sunshine for a Journey's cruise. The ship is really showing its age. Our room smelled like Hamburgers the whole cruise. The comedy club is so tiny. We have not cruised the Vista. We will do that after the Horizon. However, we have never had a bad cruise on Carnival. The staff is always so pleasant. If you have a bad cruise, it is your own fault. Sent from my iPad using Forums Hamburgers???? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted May 5, 2017 #18 Share Posted May 5, 2017 OK, despite the argument as to whether the ship is the Destiny or the Sunshine, older (not sure what that means to the poster) ships are: Fantasy, Ecstasy, Fascination, Sensation, Imagination and Inspiration which came out the same year as the Destiny. The Destiny, once the largest ship in the world and the first cruise ship to break 100,000 tons was sent back to the ship yards where she was built and basically shorn off and gutted a large portion of the ship in a estimated makeover of $150 million and came back out in 2013 as the Sunshine. Most of the innovations on the Vista were first piloted on the Sunshine, including the Havana area, the new smaller modular show room, making the center dinning room one floor and the floor above holding the Red Frog Pub, the Steakhouse, The Piano bar and more. How did I do? Sent from my iPad using Forums You exceeded beyond my wildest expectations :o Sent from my pad using my fingers.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drrandall Posted May 5, 2017 #19 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Newer doesn't always mean better! Cmon. A brand new ship against an older ship? New is always better imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcruiser777 Posted May 5, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Cmon. A brand new ship against an older ship? New is always better imo. Does that mean that the Paradise is better than the Sunshine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted May 5, 2017 #21 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Does that mean that the Paradise is better than the Sunshine? Not even close..... but I think you knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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