"LIVE"- Vista adventure March 28-Apr. 4 2020

[bahacca]

*I am prefacing this by saying this is a tongue in cheek review of our upcoming week aboard Carnival Vista. I realize (as anyone lucky enough to cruise in their lifetime should realize) that I have privilege and am in no way ungrateful for what I DO have. I am a bit bored and looking for some levity in this situation we all find ourselves in. So, if you wanna have some fun and laughs, join me. If you don't, scroll on by and Happy (doing whatever you are doing, because I know you are not)Sailing!

 

We are a family of 4. Myself, my husband and my 2 teenage daughters. We are leaving from LAX today, flying to Houston, staying in a hotel and then driving to Galveston in the morning using Uber XL. 

Here is my bag. It isn't packed with anything, but isn't she pretty? I bought it for this trip. I think I will name her "Pinkie Pie." Or maybe "Corona Case." Note she still has tags on her from when I bought her. 

 

[RjayB]

Subscribed to this exciting adventure thread!

[fsa1155]

I guess we can have a virtual vacation.  🙂

[bahacca]

So we had planned to allow about 1.5 hours to get from Orange County, CA to LAX because, well, traffic! However, it seems everyone is staying home, so we can probably cut that time in half now. BONUS!(Photo thanks to Adam B. on twitter)

[Joe817]

This is gonna be fun. bahacca, draw it out as longgggg as you can. I think we're going to need it. 🙂

[Host Carolyn]

I am looking forward to this. 

[BeachDiva101]

Since the Corona virus is rolling out all over the US, I’ve named your luggage Rolling ‘Rona.  She is pretty though.

[siestakeys04]

I’m in!!😃

[bahacca]

Whenever we travel, my husband calls me a germaphobe. (I can now just tell him I've been prepping for the big pandemic all along.) I have these stocked for trips at all times. Lucky me had them before all the people were TOLD to be germaphobes. So picture me wiping down the tray tables, arm rests, air adjusters, window pulls on the airplane. 6 months ago people thought it was "overkill". 

 

Edited March 27, 2020 by bahacca

[CRUZN-IS-FUN]

I can wait to read the rest of your review and can't wait to see how clean you leave the ship--we will be boarding when you get off on April 4 (wink, wink)!

[bahacca]

So we are on the flight. Youngest teen allowed a picture of on flight entertainment. Oldest teen fled the scene when she saw the camera. A picture of outside. Not what you would expect from inside the cabin of a plane in the sky, but that is our view.

[siestakeys04]

Oh nice view dd seems very comfortable in her seat are you flying first class?!😉

[luvcruzing]

This will be a welcome change.

[DryCreek]

Well, it's too bad they've cut the links to Vista's webcams.

You could grab some screenshots of her at Galveston anchorage to add to your trip report.

But, all is not lost.  She comes in every other week to replenish her stocks and take on some fuel.  Watch the Galveston Cruise Cam for when she's pierside.  You can grab still shots from their camera.

[bahacca]

Landed in Houston. Spending the night is some hotel. Cannot wait to board "Vista" in the morning!

[Joe817]

Keep up the good work bahacca! We are loving it! 👍

[oakridger]

I have a very good imagination, but you are sure helping.  I'll be reading along on this virtual voyage!

Thanks,

~Nancy

[EllieinNJ]

What fun!!!  Following.

[BelowDeck4us]

Have you double checked to see how many rolls of toilet paper they now allow you carry on board?  ☺️ 

[bolt]

Great idea. Enjoying the fun!

 

[bahacca]

So we woke up (late. Thanks time change!) Grabbed some breakfast that was included with the hotel and are making our way from Houston to Galveston. Cannot wait to get on board the beautiful Vista! Here is a muffin from this morning. *The hotel didn't make it. Youngest teen and I made them the other day. Applesauce muffin. I give them a 3 out of 10. I was annoyed we wasted flour on them. I could have used the flour for a cake. Or brownies. 

[bahacca]

Here she is! We have arrived and are checking in. There is no one at the docks. Almost like we are the only ones who showed up to sail!   

[bahacca]

One of my favorite things is watching them load the ship with all of the supplies. Here are the rations for our ship. I am hoping these last 2 weeks, not just one.

[bahacca]

I know many of us have the tradition of getting our first drink when we board. Welcome to the bar. Here we go!

[bahacca]

And, as always, if anyone has any questions about the "ship", feel free to ask!