wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #101 Share Posted May 28, 2016 So Laura and I were laying in bed looking at a map of Trieste and trying to figure out where we wanted to go for dinner when we heard the greatest sound in all the land...the Carnival horn blow. Which only meant one thing the Vista was pulling into port. Laura and I both made a run for the balcony to watch her come in....this is what we saw. Oh this ship was beautiful Our Girl that we had been waiting months to see was finally in port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmarie10531 Posted May 28, 2016 #102 Share Posted May 28, 2016 YAY !!!!!!! been stalking the boards for your review of this cruise !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #103 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Since we were in Italy...we were headed for Pizza and Wine Oh look at this beautiful sight The pizzeria we stopped at Laura was enjoying the wine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #104 Share Posted May 28, 2016 After dinner it was time for a little Gelato....oh this was so yummy. It is hard to eat regular ice cream now....haha Since we had full bellies of pizza, wine, and Gelato...we called a cab from the restaurant to take us back to the hotel. Once we got back to the hotel we both started to pack up our things, get luggage tags put on cause we were going cruising in the morning....WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #105 Share Posted May 28, 2016 We headed down to the Lobby of the hotel for the free breakfast and to wait for our ride to the port Those grapes were HUGE....like the size of golf balls The breakfast was super yummy and had a very good selection of items Bar Service at breakfast...yes please. When we checked in the day before we were given two free drink coupons to enjoy. We didn't make it down in time the previous night so we both enjoyed a couple mimosas at breakfast I loved the little individual jellies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #106 Share Posted May 28, 2016 The lobby of this hotel was beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #107 Share Posted May 28, 2016 We had a private shuttle service to take us to the port. Our shuttle pick-up was for 10:00 am. And there she is....I swear when we turned that corner and I saw the ship for the first time I had tears in my eyes. Anybody that knows me and reads my reviews will know that I cruise for the ships...not the ports. It was a rainy morning but I could care less what the weather was like...just get me on that ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #108 Share Posted May 28, 2016 The Harbor in Trieste Embarkation in Trieste was unlike any other that I have experienced. This would be their only embarkation so there was no priority waiting area. Embarkation was a little chaotic. People were complaining about this. From the time we got out of the taxi to getting onboard took maybe an hour and 20 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #109 Share Posted May 28, 2016 When we booked this cruise I booked it on an interline rate and got it very cheap. Our airfare to get to was more than the cruise if that tells you anything. So when I booked this cruise I booked an inside but the Family Harbor inside cabins were the same price as the traditional insides so why not try out something different. I booked cabin 2441. It was the first interior Family Harbor cabin on starboard side I love the nautical theme in the cabins We had blue and red robes in the family harbor cabins....and guess what??? No one has worn these robes....LOL The safe was keypad entry The Carnival Vista inaugural book. We were allowed to keep these. I thought that was a nice touch from Carnival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #110 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Nothing different about the bathroom...except no one had used the toilet...yet....hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #111 Share Posted May 28, 2016 After we checked out our cabin we wanted to explore this beautiful ship The Family Harbor Lounge wasn't even ready yet for passengers....we would check back on this The Tides Bar on deck 10 AFT It was a little chilly for the pool today Everything looked so clean and new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #112 Share Posted May 28, 2016 My buddy Adrian. If you like Blue Long Islands...he is your guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #113 Share Posted May 28, 2016 One of the new restaurants onboard...the Seafood Shack. I particularly didn't care for the fish and chips...it was too greasy for me All new furniture...hehe The hand washing stations were all over on Lido deck The Beer Stations...there were 4 of them on the Lido Deck. They served up Thirsty Frog Red and Bud Light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #114 Share Posted May 28, 2016 We were starting to get hungry and the ship was getting busy so we decided to head to our favorite restaurant onboard...Cucina del Capitano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #115 Share Posted May 28, 2016 My first lunch onboard consisted of chicken fettucini with chicken and shrimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #116 Share Posted May 28, 2016 The Ocean Plaza bar These revolving doors were massive The Ocean Plaza area on deck 5 AFT. This is where they held most of the trivia and there was always music in here at night The Coffee Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #117 Share Posted May 28, 2016 As I was walking by the Coffee Bar...I saw this guy. Pretty sure we all know who he is. And as I introduce myself to him...I say "Hello. My name is Brianna." To which he replies "Yeah I have seen your picture with the chicken hat." I nearly died laughing that he knew Pedro. He asked me if I brought Pedro on the cruise. I told him that Pedro would be making an appearance soon...and Pedro brought friends on this cruise Bonsai Sushi...we never made it here because I don't like Sushi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #118 Share Posted May 28, 2016 The Red Frog Pub and Brewery would end up being our favorite bar onboard because of the awesome bartenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #119 Share Posted May 28, 2016 The Pixels Photo Gallery is on iPads and if you download the Carnival Hub App...the pictures will come right to your phone or iPad through the App. It is so convenient I loved the big video board Bonsai Sushi Alchemy Bar opened everyday at 4:00 pm....more to come later on the drinks I had there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #120 Share Posted May 28, 2016 The Library...I don't usually spend too much time in here onboard :p Taking Steakhouse and Cucina reservations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #121 Share Posted May 28, 2016 This was absolutely BREATHTAKING....I think I just stood there with my mouth open in awe. It's tradition that my first drink on every cruise is a twilight zone in the Atrium Bar. That didn't change on the Vista Laura tried the Blue Moon Martini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #123 Share Posted May 28, 2016 The Casino was on deck 4...I never gambled on the Vista I hung out in here a lot as well....the Sky Box Sports Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #124 Share Posted May 28, 2016 The Limelight Lounge on Deck 4 AFT was where they had Karaoke in the evening as well as Comedy Shows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrigley80 Posted May 28, 2016 Author #125 Share Posted May 28, 2016 The Horizon Dining Room on Deck 4 AFT was for guests with Your Time Dining. This was also where breakfast and brunch was served I really liked the Color scheme in the Horizon dining room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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