Vista Suites

[dotcomgirl]

I really want to try a cruise with an aft wrap balcony room. My husband basically doesn't want to give up on a suite (ever since our suite on the Allure of the Seas he refuses to downgrade... hence our OS on our upcoming Liberty cruise). I am researching cruises for next year, and it seems to me that a Vista Suite is a compromise that would give us both what we want. Is this true?

 

Also, which Carnival ships have Vista Suites? I tried searching a few by doing mock bookings and it doesn't seem like all Carnival ships have them.

[Jamman54]

I really want to try a cruise with an aft wrap balcony room. My husband basically doesn't want to give up on a suite (ever since our suite on the Allure of the Seas he refuses to downgrade... hence our OS on our upcoming Liberty cruise). I am researching cruises for next year, and it seems to me that a Vista Suite is a compromise that would give us both what we want. Is this true?

 

Also, which Carnival ships have Vista Suites? I tried searching a few by doing mock bookings and it doesn't seem like all Carnival ships have them.

The Vista Suites are the Aft Wraps on the Spirit Class ships, Spirit, Pride, Legend, and Miracle.

[KenMo]

The Vista Suites on Deck 4 are the best.

 

There is overhang on the balcony...giving shade and shelter if it rains.

 

The ones on Deck 5 do not have a separate bedroom, it's just one big room.

[Jamman54]

The Vista Suites on Deck 4 are the best.

 

There is overhang on the balcony...giving shade and shelter if it rains.

 

The ones on Deck 5 do not have a separate bedroom, it's just one big room.

 

I agree!! Here's a pic of the balcony of Vista Suite 4228 on the Pride.

[jimbo5544]

Best balcony in the fleet and two rooms to boot. A pretty good bargain.

[dotcomgirl]

My husband said he would be worried about soot and noise from the back of the boat. Are these things an issue having a Vista Suite?

[wxtrix]

My husband said he would be worried about soot and noise from the back of the boat. Are these things an issue having a Vista Suite?

 

 

no soot and a little more noise (vibration) but nothing that interferes with conversation or sleeping.

 

4228 on the Pride is our favorite cabin--we're booked for our 3rd cruise in it for New Year's.

 

it's got a nice bedroom, dressing room, and living room space:

 

 

 

 

 

4228 and its sister (mirror image) cabin on the opposite corner can be seen just above the promenade:

 

[Jamman54]

My husband said he would be worried about soot and noise from the back of the boat. Are these things an issue having a Vista Suite?

 

Soot is a non issue with the deck 4 Vista Suites because of the overhang. Can't speak for the higher decks. Pretty quiet back there, with the only noise and vibration being when the ship is docking or leaving a port. You will however feel more motion of the ocean back there, so something to think about if that bothers you.

[jimbo5544]

We have had aft wraps on deck six for both Dream and Magic. There was some soot issues, but not really noticable, other than they placed a bathmat by door to balcony.

[jimbo5544]

Soot is a non issue with the deck 4 Vista Suites because of the overhang. Can't speak for the higher decks. Pretty quiet back there, with the only noise and vibration being when the ship is docking or leaving a port. You will however feel more motion of the ocean back there, so something to think about if that bothers you.

There is move movement, as you say, especially when pulling in and or leaving port. Sometimes I thought the glasses on the shelves would come down:eek:. Not sure why it is, but we felt less movement in the aft then when forward.

[Zingy2]

We have been in both Deck 7 Aft Wrap Vista Suites on the Spirit and we will be in 6260 Aft Wrap on the Miracle. We only had one minor instance of soot, which was easily remedied by laying our in-room blue beach towel over the chair or lounger. The stewards are gppd about keeping the areas clean also. Just let them know if you have a problem.

 

One of the best things about the Spirit Class Aft Wrap Vista Suites is that they have more square footage overall (counting the balcony), than the Grand Suites...So it is a win-win-win/more space for less money/and a GREAT view as well. We especially like the layouts of the suites. We like the separation of spaces.

[serene56]

Something to consider-- Carnival suites are nothing like royal caribbeans. And there are no serious perks like other cruiselines when booking a suite on carnival.

 

 

 

Most carnival suites are just one bigger room. (except the vista suites on the spirt class ship - do NOT book deck 5 as that is one big space unlike the other decks

[jimbo5544]

Something to consider-- Carnival suites are nothing like royal caribbeans. And there are no serious perks like other cruiselines when booking a suite on carnival.

I am sure that Seaborne has nicer suites also, but that is not what the Op asked.

[dotcomgirl]

People have mentioned that the Vista Suites on deck 5 are just one big room. To me, this sounds better than having a bunch of divisions within the room. In (for example) a Vista Suite on deck 4, does the bedroom feel small since the room is divided up?

[pulledporky]

You can get a little soot on the deck 4 Spirit class ships, but it's not bad. I agree 4228 and 4237 are the best cabins in the fleet. Look at the photos above, you can see the depth of the deck; the deck railing is nearly verticle so you get full use. Then look at the photo of the stern. You can see the dividers between balconies, the wraps are nearly as wide as the four middle cabins combined. Laundry room is right ascross the hall from 4228 if you need it and exterior stairs to deck three is two doors down.

[jimbo5544]

People have mentioned that the Vista Suites on deck 5 are just one big room. To me, this sounds better than having a bunch of divisions within the room. In (for example) a Vista Suite on deck 4, does the bedroom feel small since the room is divided up?

We enjoyed having the separate room. Nice widows around the whole room. The only room nicer in Carnival that we have been in was the Captains suite.....that cost way way more.

[AZNative2000]

People have mentioned that the Vista Suites on deck 5 are just one big room. To me, this sounds better than having a bunch of divisions within the room. In (for example) a Vista Suite on deck 4, does the bedroom feel small since the room is divided up?

We LOVED 4237 on the Legend! Keep in mind that the Vistas on deck 5 are NOT as large square foot wise. We liked having a living room AND a bedroom (not to mention a dressing room, bathroom with two sinks, and walk-in closet). The hallway along the back from the living room to the bedroom is a wall of windows looking out on that HUGE balcony. We'd book that cabin again in a New York minute!

 

To see photos, go here:

 

http://********************/Site/decks.php?ship=Carnival%20Legend

 

and click on "4237-Suite".

 

Edited to add: You have to substitute cruiselinerooms dot com for the asterisks above to get to the site.

 

CC apparently wiped the words out.

 

Cheers!

 

Edited June 25, 2013 by AZNative2000

[serene56]

People have mentioned that the Vista Suites on deck 5 are just one big room. To me, this sounds better than having a bunch of divisions within the room. In (for example) a Vista Suite on deck 4, does the bedroom feel small since the room is divided up?

 

 

for the price of the suite-- you are paying for the balcony. The cabin for the money is just not worth it-

you are better off taking a suite on the side

[Bimmie Girl]

I really want to try a cruise with an aft wrap balcony room. My husband basically doesn't want to give up on a suite (ever since our suite on the Allure of the Seas he refuses to downgrade... hence our OS on our upcoming Liberty cruise). I am researching cruises for next year, and it seems to me that a Vista Suite is a compromise that would give us both what we want. Is this true?

 

Also, which Carnival ships have Vista Suites? I tried searching a few by doing mock bookings and it doesn't seem like all Carnival ships have them.

 

Love the vista cabins wrap but don't know if they would replace a suite!!! if you are going to sail with a group or love sitting outdoors on your balcony then this is the room for you. If you like the comforts of a suite, then don't book this room. I love it, because it has an extra window and the bed (in our room) was placed in front of one of the windows. The bathrooms are the size of regular rooms (tiny) so you give up the luxury of a suite bathroom. The size of the room is odd and in some rooms smaller than the suite. It all depends if your husband wants to try something new. I love trying new rooms.

[wxtrix]

Love the vista cabins wrap but don't know if they would replace a suite!!! if you are going to sail with a group or love sitting outdoors on your balcony then this is the room for you. If you like the comforts of a suite, then don't book this room. I love it, because it has an extra window and the bed (in our room) was placed in front of one of the windows. The bathrooms are the size of regular rooms (tiny) so you give up the luxury of a suite bathroom. The size of the room is odd and in some rooms smaller than the suite. It all depends if your husband wants to try something new. I love trying new rooms.

 

 

on the Spirit class ships, the aft wraps are considered suites. there is an entire wall of windows:

 

 

 

and the bathroom is extremely large, with double sinks and jetted tub:

 

 

Edited June 25, 2013 by wxtrix

[jimbo5544]

for the price of the suite-- you are paying for the balcony. The cabin for the money is just not worth it-

you are better off taking a suite on the side

 

Totally disagree. Much better deal to take a vista suite over a OS. Not even close

 

 

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[serene56]

Totally disagree. Much better deal to take a vista suite over a OS. Not even close

 

 

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on deck 5? if that was the only one available you think it is worth the money?

 

Im not talking the other vista suites on the corners-- I would do those in a nano second compared to the side ones

Edited June 25, 2013 by serene56

[jimbo5544]

on deck 5? if that was the only one available you think it is worth the money?

 

Im not talking the other vista suites on the corners-- I would do those in a nano second compared to the side ones

 

Ok, I thought you meant in general.

 

 

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[serene56]

Ok, I thought you meant in general.

 

 

Nope- just deck 5 corners.

[Zingy2]

Something to consider-- Carnival suites are nothing like royal caribbeans. And there are no serious perks like other cruiselines when booking a suite on carnival.

 

 

 

Most carnival suites are just one bigger room. (except the vista suites on the spirt class ship - do NOT book deck 5 as that is one big space unlike the other decks

 

You are going to pay BIG MONEY for suites on cruise lines outside of Carnival...Dollar for dollar, Carnival is a better rate...Now granted, RCCL, and Princess and other high end cruise lines have "better" amenities...but you are going to pay through the nose for them...We do not need a butler or a concierge during our cruise.

 

"Perks" are not so much a factor for our cruise. The venue, itinerary, etc are the important things. We do not need a butler or a concierge....We can take care of ourselves.