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My DH took a few hours of down time to pull together this helpful comparison video of each deck of the Carnival Vista's deck plans stacked below the Carnival Breeze.

 

Click the link below.... He left time in between each deck but you can always pause for further difference spotting!

 

Thank him for doing that, very interesting!!! :):)

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Thanks for the review; would have loved to have been on this cruise.

(side note: I think if you had the opportunity, you would have loved the piano bar, and especially the piano player, Seth. Sorry it was the way it was :( )

 

 

What many people are referring to as a balcony appears to be more of a patio, if the design could have allowed that area to be a balcony it would have been great. No throwing open the curtains first thing to look at where we've docked without a quick wardrobe visit!

 

Good point, I really laughed out loud ! Maybe the glass will be one way glass! :)

I am so glad they added the Bitter and Blanc back onto the menu!!!

If they had not, I had heard that you could request the chef to make one,

anyone else hear this?

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Loved the Freedom as well, now back to reality :(

Glad you had a great time. Cruising is an amazing vacation value. Take advantage of all the info you can here. :)

Just for the unique factor, I can't wait to be able to book one of these cabins. Looking at this photo, how do you get to the inside hallway from inside?

Can't wait for a review of this ship!

Thanks for taking the time to do such a nice review! Looking forward to experiencing the Breeze this year!

I really really enjoyed reading your review. That cruise is on my list. I almost reserved for summer 2015 but went with the san juan one instead. I cant wait to do yours too! I have learned so much from others reviews and appreciate the time to share your photos and info.. glad yall had a great vakay!

I liked the extra sea days at the end. Glad you enjoyed the review; let me know if you do one for yours!

I have enjoyed your review! We are sailing on the Conquest to Aruba in February. I am going to use your tip about Marcels Watersports! I have a question about riding the bus. I havent seen anyone else mention the bus pass. Was the kiosk by the bus station?

The main bus station is so easy to get to. The ship docks and foot traffic shuffles you along a kiosk lined street to the first intersection; the bus stations is right there, catty corner. The outside kiosk is easily spotted next to the driveway that the buses use right across the street from the kiosk lined street you just traversed. I would imagine you can go inside the terminal if the kiosk isn't staffed, but I would guess they staff it for ship arrivals. Would highly recommend the bus service.

Do a little research before-hand on which line you want (10 goes to beach) and it is cheap transportation! http://arubus.com/routes/

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Thank you for taking the time to do such a detailed review. Will be on the Breeze in April and am looking forward to the rest of the review! :)

Will be able to tell you after April, but I rarely hear anything bad about the Cove Balcony rooms!

Thanks for taking the time to do a review. Loving it.

Thank you for the great review!

 

Quick question. Do you have to pay to play the games in the Red Frog Pub or are the free?

Not often you can say this but.... FREE ! You may have to ask at the bar for equipment (darts, cues, etc.) Thanks for reading. :)

Thanks for all the information.

Really enjoying your review, and the comparison aspect of it.

Thanks for talking the time to do it. :)

Just curious; what is the charge for change name on passport?

They were a nice size, sad they aren't available anymore.

Awesome review! I loved reading it. We leave a week from today :D CANNOT WAIT, and your review got me even more so excited!!!

I am ALWAYS so excited to cruise! Let me know if you do a review!

Hi Barb & Steve:

 

What a wonderful review, I simply loved it. I am going to be doing that exact cruise, but on the Conquest in May 2015 out of Fort Lauderdale. As of now we are a group of 9 people still waiting on other family members to make up their mind. My question to you guys is my daughter will be doing a beach day with 3 kids between the ages of 4 and 9 she likes all the music at the beach just like in Margaritaville in Turks and Caicos. What beach do you think would be best for her to go in Aruba and in Curacao. She just wants to rent chairs and some shade for the day but she wants to make sure beach has bathroom and a restaurant, and not to far from ship. So what is your opinion. As for me and other members we just want to do a tour I have Lupus and have a hard time walking I get tired easily. Please help me out or anyone else that has been there. Your opinions matter. Thanks..

Thank you for your kind words. A family cruise adds a whole new element of fun to cruising!

Aruba's Eagle Beach seems more quite, more natural, if you will. Palm beach had a lot to do, a lot of people, and a lot of places to relax at (or you could just relax on the beach). Those are the only two I know of. I am actually more of a nature person, so I would go back to Eagle Beach. I honestly cannot recall the bathroom situation at Palm Beach, I am nearly positive there is a public bathroom there. Totally a personal choice; have her do a bit of googling to see which will fit your daughter best. There are both a 15-20 minute bus ride from the dock. (and it is SO easy to take the bus.)

Have a great trip!

Thank you for the awesome review!

 

We are going on the Freedom (first cruise ever) in Dec! Can't wait!!

You are going to have a great time! Enjoy every minute of it and have a "kiss on the lips" for me!

I just read through and enjoyed your review for a second time:) And now that I am down to single digits, all the more exciting. Thanks again for this great review.

Well, thanks...again! :) Have a great time on your upcoming cruise.

It was a group created on a website that rhymes with SpaceLook. :eek:

Oh wow...I really laughed out loud at that!

Enjoying the detail of your review and the pics of ports I have not been to! Thanks for doing it.:)

Thanks for the review. I really enjoyed it. Makes me super excited that Freedom is coming to Galveston. Hoping I can cruise on her next year some time.

Freedom is a great size ship...I hope you have many wonderful trips on her! :)

Great review, love your sense of humor!

Why thanks! When my sisters and I get together...the laughter is so great for the soul. :)

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for the awesome review!! I really enjoyed it - loved your humor, photos, and info! We leave on the Freedom soon and it was very enjoyable to read about what we will be doing and what to expect!! I know this had to take a lot of your time so know that I appreciate it!! Looks like you had a wonderful time with your lovely family!!!

Thanks for the kind words, we had a great time and I am sure you will as well! Doing the review gave me a chance to relive it; worth the time! :)

I am excited even more. Going on the Freedom 1/25 out of FLL before she goes to Texas.

Thanks for the review. Booked our 1st balcony only a guarantee. So we have no idea where we end up on ship. But hay on a cruise. I will be happy

Any room is a good room on a cruise! and a balcony is the icing on the cake. Have a great time. :)

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Thanks for the review. We just booked an 8 day on the Freedom for January. it goes to different ports, but I enjoyed the pictures/information on the Freedom.

I love 8-day cruises! Have a great time...and Thanks! :)

Reverse osmosis is one desalinization process. Distillation is the other. Most ships use both. Distillation can be nearly energy neutral as the heat source is the heat removed from the engines' cooling water.

chengkp75, Loved the information your provided.

Thanks for taking the time.