Spaniel Lover Posted October 12, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I was recently on the 8-day Southern Caribbean cruise on Carnival Vista in a Havana Suite... and I absolutely loved it. This was my 27th Carnival cruise, and clearly the best of them all. I noticed several new things about Carnival Vista that the other ships in the fleet don't have, including but certainly not limited to the uncrowded Havana pool area that only about 130 of 4600 passengers have access to during the day. If you have 13 minutes available to watch my video review, or watch the small-screen version here on Cruise Critic: -KA89LvnBsg Let me know what you think about it, and feel free to ask questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picomullet Posted October 12, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Great video! Thank you for posting. Booked for Vista in 2019 and now want to go sooner!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted October 12, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Thank you for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntaCruiser Posted October 12, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Fantastic review and very helpful as we prepare to sail on Vista in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jos2014 Posted October 12, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Thanks for posting! Going on the Vista in 23 days and CAN NOT WAIT!! Will be staying in a Havana interior so very excited about the perks for that area. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fligster Posted October 12, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Great video. Sailing vista in August 2018, wanted Havana cabin, but none left for 3 people. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckett Posted October 12, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I enjoyed your video! I was on Vista in March of this year and will be on her again in January for the Southern Caribbean itinerary. Can't wait. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene109 Posted October 12, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 12, 2017 What type of cabin did you have? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 12, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Very nice video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mseiferman Posted October 12, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 12, 2017 What a great video! We are sailing the 8 day Southern Caribbean on the Vista in December 2017. No Havana cabins were available for 3 people so we are in a standard balcony. I always have to do some work on vacation (emails & daily spreadsheets) so I'm sorry to hear that the internet isn't that great. It was wonderful on Oasis of the Seas and my work was done in minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted October 12, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Thanks for taking the time to do the video. We enjoyed our Vista cruise.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sept2405 Posted October 12, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Thanks for the video review! Leaving on The Vista on 11/4 and really looking forward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted October 12, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Thanks Jim for this video as well as the Cove balcony video. We will be on the Vista Jan 2018 in a Cove and are really looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted October 12, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Thanks for the great video review! And yes, the Wi-Fi on the ship WAS terrible. I think it's either a capacity issue or location-dependent. The Havana pool "experience" opens to the general public at 7 pm, and our group went down there for drinks and to chat later one night (around 9 pm). It was uncrowded but difficult to have a conversation since the band playing inside was also piped outside...which I feel was a mistake. Another option for a Havana cabin was the one our friends had -- a Havana aft-wrap on Deck 6. It wasn't quite as nice as the aft-wraps on the Conquest-class (there was no directly aft-facing portion of the balcony on Vista), but it was still nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balcony bound Posted October 13, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 13, 2017 What a wonderful video review, thank you! We are in a Havana Cabin on Deck 5 next month, can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare coldinerie Posted October 13, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Just scooped a Havana Cabin for 11/12/17 sailing. I really love the pool and hot tubs, so I thought I would go for it. Found 2 available 35 days out. Thank you! Nothing like this on the web, so your video was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russelldavison Posted October 13, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Just watch your video love it thanks for review:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted October 13, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Jim thanks for posting the great video and all the info you provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 13, 2017 #19 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Very nice video. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Lover Posted October 13, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Thanks for the great video review! And yes, the Wi-Fi on the ship WAS terrible. I think it's either a capacity issue or location-dependent. It didn't seem to have anything to do with how many people were using it. I ran speedtests at all hours of the day and night... including times when all the other passengers were most likely asleep, like 5 AM. The Internet speed was consistently horrible. Another option for a Havana cabin was the one our friends had -- a Havana aft-wrap on Deck 6. It wasn't quite as nice as the aft-wraps on the Conquest-class (there was no directly aft-facing portion of the balcony on Vista), but it was still nice. I agree that an aft-wrap is a very attractive option to get access to the Havana pool area, but still have some privacy on your balcony, and an awesome view. Plus, you'd be able to look down at the Havana area and see how many people are down there before you headed down yourself. The thing that worries me about the aft-wraps on Carnival Vista is that they are one floor above the Havana bar. I imagine they get quite a bit of noise coming through the floor from the band playing below. I'm more intrigued by the aft-wraps on the upcoming Carnival Horizon... since the aft-wraps on decks 7 and above will all be Havana cabins with access to the Havana pool area. On Vista, the aft-wraps on decks 7 and above are NOT Havana cabins, but on Horizon they will be. When I get ready to book a cruise on the Horizon, it could very likely be in an aft-wrap somewhere several levels above the Havana bar. Especially considering how I like to be able to shoot sunrise/sunset photos from my balcony... getting away from the Havana cabins on deck five is a strong possibility for my next cruise on a Vista-class ship. But I will miss that big shower in the Havana suite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wongcruise Posted October 13, 2017 #21 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Fantastic video. Enjoy it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted October 13, 2017 #22 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Thanks for your video! Very nicely done! I think the lack of privacy would be an issue for my wife and I. We enjoy spending a lot of time on our balcony. What type of camera and mike did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzOhioLady Posted October 13, 2017 #23 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Your Video's and Reviews are always so EXCELLENT! Thanks for doing this. Now I want to sail on the Vista or Horizon, real soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raerae Posted October 13, 2017 #24 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I really enjoyed your video! My group is doing a back to back in April! We have inside Havana cabins for the 6 day first leg and Havana balcony cabins for the 8 day! Now I can’t wait....183 days to go!! 🛳🌞😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted October 13, 2017 #25 Share Posted October 13, 2017 It didn't seem to have anything to do with how many people were using it. I ran speedtests at all hours of the day and night... including times when all the other passengers were most likely asleep, like 5 AM. The Internet speed was consistently horrible. I noticed a slight improvement late at night...but only slight. Maybe it was more location-dependent? Has anyone ever noticed a correlation between itineraries (eastern vs. western vs. southern Caribbean) and Internet speeds? I'll be on Royal in February and am really curious about their much-ballyhooed "new and improved" internet service. It was dreadful a few years ago. I agree that an aft-wrap is a very attractive option to get access to the Havana pool area, but still have some privacy on your balcony, and an awesome view. Plus, you'd be able to look down at the Havana area and see how many people are down there before you headed down yourself. The thing that worries me about the aft-wraps on Carnival Vista is that they are one floor above the Havana bar. I imagine they get quite a bit of noise coming through the floor from the band playing below. Good point. I just asked my friends who stayed in the aft-wrap and they say they noticed some noise, but that it was more from the PA outside and below their balcony than from the band performing by the Havana Bar. "Not loud at all inside the room, but it was louder on the balcony." I'm more intrigued by the aft-wraps on the upcoming Carnival Horizon... since the aft-wraps on decks 7 and above will all be Havana cabins with access to the Havana pool area. On Vista, the aft-wraps on decks 7 and above are NOT Havana cabins, but on Horizon they will be. When I get ready to book a cruise on the Horizon, it could very likely be in an aft-wrap somewhere several levels above the Havana bar. I'm thinking Carnival noticed the Havana Outside area has been a little underutilized and could stand a few more cabins added to the pile. Plus, of course, more money from Havana fares. :) Especially considering how I like to be able to shoot sunrise/sunset photos from my balcony... getting away from the Havana cabins on deck five is a strong possibility for my next cruise on a Vista-class ship. But I will miss that big shower in the Havana suite! Apparently we'll be getting a bathtub and shower in February (Grand Suite). It'll be an experience for me, as I've never had a suite before and only had a balcony twice...paid for it once. My friend Kathy also likes to take sunrise and sunset pics from the ship, and she was overjoyed when we discovered the "secret decks" entrance from Deck 10, just a few steps down the corridor from our room. Great unobstructed views and great shots from over the bridge wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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