Jthomasou Posted May 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I was thoroughly impressed with the Vista. I was very concerned about the trip reading some of the comments. Negatives - couldn't get into Curaçao because of high winds it was disappointing but understandable. - they installed a new elevator system that improved the elevator flow significantly. We were on a high floor and had few problems. The folks on the middle floors had problems. I would advise getting high floors or low. - we were a bit late getting into grand Turk which caused back ups getting off the boat. -dessert was inconsistent. Ice cream was not great. Positives. - the boat never felt crowded (except for elevators) - the mdr had far more hits then misses. - JiJis was amazing it was the best part of this board I would not have tried it if not for you - embarkation and debarkabtion were easy easy easy. We were off the boat and at FLL for our flight by 830. - Staff was amazing. I really liked having The crew able to mingle with customers was great. - The gym was great - The BBQ and Mongolian were great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesKru Posted May 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 28, 2017 I am glad you enjoyed your cruise on the Vista.. Thanks for the review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMST3RZ Posted May 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Can elaborate on what the new elevator system is? Sent from my iPhone using Forums[/url Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jthomasou Posted May 28, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted May 28, 2017 The new elevator system.....there is a panel where you select your floor and then it directs you to a specific elevator. It helps prevent stopping at every floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted May 28, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Thanks for posting your thoughts. I'm glad the pros outweighed the cons. The elevator system sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzyplague Posted May 28, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 28, 2017 We thought the elevator system, in theory, worked.. except it left you waiting often. The back up in grand Turk wasnt too bad imo but it was frustrating having to wait at the end of deck 1 to disembark. Will definitely agree about the elevators. The rest of the ship never felt crowded to us, either. Thought the handmade ice cream was better than the soft serve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted May 28, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Thank you for your objective review. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted May 28, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Thanks for the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keene state mom Posted May 29, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I just got off the Vista also and loved the new elevator system ...it was so much better then stopping at every floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted May 29, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Thank you for your positive review. I have the Horizon booked and I am having some doubts after reading vista reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 29, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Appreciate the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runaway Parent Posted May 29, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I have seen this system used in hotels it is indeed better. Of course, for those physically able, taking the stairs avoids scale regret later....somewhat! [emoji15] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgiafan Posted May 30, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I am still a little confused about how the new elevator system works but I am hoping it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraet4464 Posted May 30, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Thank you for a mostly positive review. My husband and I are booked for March 2018 with two other couples. I am the instigator in this vacation and choice of boat, so if it is bad I am to blame, but if it is good, then I get the credit. :) Anyway, I always love my cruises, no matter which boat or port-of-call. I guess I am easy to please, but I still hope to have a bang-up vacation!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted May 31, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 31, 2017 - they installed a new elevator system that improved the elevator flow significantly. We were on a high floor and had few problems. The folks on the middle floors had problems. I would advise getting high floors or low. It sounds like they're trying a "zoned" elevator system like larger hotels use...and in my experience with such systems, the people on the middle floors tend to, ahem, get shafted by it, just as you said. Kudos to Carnival for at least TRYING to alleviate a common complaint here on CC about the Vista, though. We'll be on Lido Deck in October, so hopefully we'll be good. :) Positives. - JiJis was amazing it was the best part of this board I would not have tried it if not for you - The BBQ and Mongolian were great. By "Mongolian" you mean JiJi's lunchtime service, right? I'm glad to hear it was great since I'm a Mongolian "fiend" and have really missed having Mongolian Wok on my last few Carnival cruises. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsteph Posted May 31, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I just realized the best part of the new elevator system - kids cannot get on a push every button which happened several times while we were on the Vista last week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted June 5, 2017 #17 Share Posted June 5, 2017 That is a plus, drives me crazy to see all the buttons lit up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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