Carnival Vista Features and Facts

The Carnival Vista debuted in 2016 and is one of the larger Vista Class ships along with Carnival Horizon and Panorama. With the Carnival Vista, Carnival ups the "fun" factor with a variety of entertaining onboard activities and new features. For starters, there's the world's first IMAX cinema at sea, as well as the world's first open-air, pedal-powered SkyRide, which must be seen to be believed. Many of the Carnival Vista's most popular venues, including the Punchliner Comedy Club, Alchemy Bar, BlueIguana Cantina, RedFrog Rum Bar, and Guy's Burger Joint, are available to passengers. Many restaurants will now have outdoor seating, which will help diners feel more connected to the sea. Whether you're searching for a fun getaway in the Carnival Vista's revolutionary Family Harbor cabins or the privacy of the new Havana Cabanas – which include private patios and direct access to the exclusive Havana Bar and pool – the Carnival Vista has something for everyone. This ship currently sails from Port Galveston, TX and Port Canaveral, FL to the Western and Eastern Caribbean.

Ship Facts

Shipyard: Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani, S.p.A, Monfalcone, Italy

Inaugural cruise: May 1, 2016

Godmother: Miss USA, Deshauna Barber, the first woman to serve in the U.S military to win the Miss USA pagent.

Country of registry: Panama

Cruising speed: 18 knots

Size/Capacity

• Gross tonnage: 133,500
• Length: 1055 feet
• Beam: 122 feet – Beam at pool decks: 158 feet
• Maximum draft: 27 feet
• Occupancy based on 2 guests per stateroom: 3934 (1967 staterooms)
• Full guest occupancy: 4977
• Passenger decks: 15
• Space ratio: 34:1

Crew

• Total officers and crew: 1450
• Officers: International
• Hotel and cruise staff: International

Accommodations

1967 Total Guest Staterooms (including 65 accessible staterooms)

• 8 Grand Suites
• 2 Junior Suites
• 38 Ocean Suites
• 6 Cloud 9 Spa Suites
• 16 Family Harbor Suites 
• 4 Havana Cabana Suites 
• 854 balcony staterooms
• 23 ocean view with patio cabana and lanai
• 264 ocean view staterooms
• 732 interior staterooms
• 20 ocean view and interior upper/lower staterooms

All staterooms feature: telephone, 110 AC power outlet, USB outlet, individual climate control, Carnival Comfort Bed Collection, hair dryer, safe, non-stocked mini bar unit and flat-screen TV

Life Saving Equipment

Grand Total Life Saving Capacity: 8444

• 20 Life Boats (occupancy each: 305 / total occupancy: 6100)
• 4 Launchable Marine Evacuation System Life Rafts (occupancy each: 153 / total occupancy: 612)
• 10 Life Rafts (occupancy each: 153 / total occupancy: 1530)
• 2 Life Rafts (occupancy each: 101 / total occupancy: 202)
• 2 Rescue Boats

Maintenance Schedule

• Wet Dock: 1st quarter 2021

Ship Refurbishments and Renovations

Wet Dock Completed 1st Quarter 2021

• Routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements
• Removed the casino bar and expanded the casino

Ship Features and Public Areas

DECK 1

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 1 - forward / midship / aft

DECK 2 

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 2 - forward / midship / aft

Family Harbor Lounge

Location: Deck 2 - midship

Hours: 6:00am-9:00pm

• Exclusive, secluded, dedicated family zone for guests occupying Family Harbor Staterooms
• Large screen-TV’s
• Programmed family movies and popcorn
• Video game consoles, games and movies available
• Self serve Continental breakfast buffet, afternoon snack selections, evening cookies and milk and Swirls, soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt

DECK 3 

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 3 - forward 

Guest Services

Location: Lobby Deck 3 - midship

Hours: open 24 hours

• Information Desk (formerly Purser's Information Desk)
• General information and inquiries
• Information for International guests (verbal and in print)
• Financial transactions
• Lost and found
• Information on ports-of-call and shore excursions
• Purchase of shore excursions ($)   

Carnival Adventures

Location: Lobby Deck 3 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Formerly, the Shore Excursion Desk: Provide information and purchase of shore excursions and golf excursions ($)
• Provide information on ports-of-call
• Provide information on our ships and itineraries and how to get the best deal on a future cruise (Future Cruise Vacation program $) 

Vista Lobby and Bar

Location: Lobby Deck 3 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Lobby Lounge and Lobby Atrium Bar
• Entrance to the ship
• Seating area
• Computer terminals
• Live music in afternoons and nightly
• Dance floor
• Beverage service ($)

Reflections Restaurant

Location: Lobby Deck 3 – midship

• Midship Restaurant 
• Sit-down waiter service
• Open nightly for dinner - assigned dining: 6:00pm and 8:15pm (Deck 3)

Chef’s Table

Location: Lobby Deck 3 – midship

• Dining room specifically for Chef’s Table with window views into the galley
• Long table seats 16 guests   

Horizons Restaurant

Location: Lobby Deck 3 – aft / Mezzanine Deck 4 - aft

• Aft Restaurant and Restaurant Bar
• Sit-down waiter service
• Sit-down bar near entrance for guests who are waiting to be seated
• Sea Days: open seating brunch: 8:30am-1:00pm (Deck 3)
• Port Days: open seating breakfast: 7:30am-9:30am; hours may vary due to port arrival (Deck 3)
• Sea Days: Tea Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm (Deck 4)
• Open nightly for dinner - ‘Your Time’ open seating: 5:45pm-9:30pm (Deck 3/Deck 4)

DECK 4

Liquid Lounge and Night Club

Location: Mezzanine Deck 4 – forward / Promenade Deck 5 -forward

Main Show Lounge

Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

• Playlist Productions (LED special effects)
• Talks and seminars
• Audience participation games including Bingo ($) and Deal or No Deal ($)
• Dance classes
• Lip Sync Battle 
• Beverage service ($) 

Night Club

Hours: 11:00pm-2:00am

• Our DJ's spin today’s hottest hits and yesterday’s retro jams from our expanded musical catalogs nightly
• Guests must be 18 years old and older
• Beverage service ($)

The Fun Shops

Location: Mezzanine Deck 4 - midship / Promenade Deck 5 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App; closed while the ship is in port

• Shops, featuring logo clothes, souvenirs, clothing, jewelry, perfume, liquor and sundries ($)

Automatic Teller Machine (ATM)

Location: Mezzanine Deck 4 - midship

Hours: open 24 hours

• Withdraw funds and make balance inquiries
• Fee per transaction ($)

Vista Casino

Location: Mezzanine Deck 4 - midship

Hours on Sea Days: slots open early morning to late / tables open late morning to late

Hours on Port Days: closed while the ship is in port; opens after the ship departs port until late

• Full casino and gaming ($)
• Beverage service ($)   

Club O2

Location: Mezzanine Deck 4 - midship

Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

• Teen Club for 15-17 Year Olds 

SKYBOX Bar

Location: Mezzanine Deck 4- midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Sports Bar, featuring big screen TV's showing live sports event from across the sports world 
• Beverage service and snacks ($)

Art Gallery

Location: Mezzanine Deck 4 - midship

Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

• Art Gallery and Art Auction Program
• Large collection of art work on display
• Opportunity for guests to acquire original works of art at a great discount through art auctions ($)

Limelight Lounge

Location: Mezzanine Deck 4 - aft

Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

• Show Lounge and Bar
• Dance floor
• Live music
• Karaoke
• Late night shows
• Talks and seminars
• Art auctions ($)
• Punchliner Comedy Club
• Beverage service ($)  

DECK 5 

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 5 - aft

Cherry on Top

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship (indoor/outdoor)

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App; closed while the ship is in port

• Candy and Celebrations Shop ($)
• Bulk candies, confections and flowers
• Cherry on Top logo apparel for Ladies and kids
• Bliss items for shower/spa
• Ice cream made to order
• Stateroom decoration packages
• Indoor seating and outdoor seating

Piano Bar 88

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Piano music and piano fun (sing-a-longs, games)
• Beverage service ($) 

The Library

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship (indoor/outdoor)

Hours: open 24 hours

• The Library features a wide selection of books and stock full of games  

Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship (indoor/outdoor)

Hours: 5:30pm-9:30pm

• Reservations-recommended
• Reservations fee ($)
• Sit down waiter service
• Indoor and outdoor seating

Bonsai Sushi

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship (indoor/outdoor)

Hours: open for lunch on sea days 12:00pm-2:30pm / dinner nightly, 5:00pm-12:00am

• Full-Service Sushi Restaurant ($)
• Wide variety of Asian-inspired delicacies
• KoiKite celebration nightly
• Indoor and outdoor seating

Alchemy Bar

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Unique vintage-themed cocktail ‘pharmacy’
• Beverage service ($)

Pixels (Digital) Photo Gallery and Dreams Studio

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Our friendly staff of photographers take candid and posed shots throughout the cruise, capturing many fun memorable moments.  
• Photos are displayed digitally. Guests can view photos at the gallery on iPads or via the HUB App on their smart phone - with just a click, digital or print copies can be ordered ($).
• The Photo Gallery offers a wide range of cameras, supplies and photo albums for purchase ($)
• Dreams Studio: Our elite team of professional photographers offer an exclusive, custom photo shoot around the ship or in port; images are captured and edited to create a finished story book unique to the guest ($) 

RedFrog Pub & Brewery

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship (indoor/outdoor)

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Caribbean-Style Pub featuring 3 distinctive craft beers that will be brewed on board exclusively for Carnival: ThirstyFrog Port Hoppin’ IPA, ThirstyFrog Caribbean Wheat and FriskyFrog Java Stout ($)
• Island inspired snacks ($)
• Two copper topped glass brew kettles on display brewing craft beers
• Foosball table, Bimini Ring Toss, darts, shuffleboard and beer pong tournaments
• The personable brew master leads brewery tours on sea days which includes tastings of different ThirstyFrog beers ($)
• Live music and Jukebox
• RedFrog Pub karaoke
• Indoor and outdoor seating

Shake Spot

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Cafe featuring delicious hand-crafted milkshakes, floats, tropical fruit shakes and ‘adult’ shakes and floats ($)

JaveBlue Café

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Cafe featuring specialty coffees, cakes, cupcakes, cookies and pastries ($)
• Order cakes for special occasions ($)

Ocean Plaza

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Casual central location for snacking, socializing and entertainment
• Live music nightly
• Dance floor
• Seating and tables
• Specialty coffees, sweets and light snacks ($)
• Computer terminals
• Beverage Service ($)

The Lanai

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - Port and Starboard (outdoors)

Hours: open 24 hours

• Outdoor promenade with tables and chairs
• Covered areas on Port and Starboard

Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse

Location: Promenade Deck 5 - midship Starboard

Hours: 12:00pm-2:30pm on sea days

• Open-Air Barbeque featuring complimentary, BBQ smoked favorites such as pork butt, chicken, Andouille sausage, round of beef, and sides such as Mac Daddy Mac n Cheese, potato salad, slaw, Collard Greens and baked beans as well as Fieri's signature BBQ sauces.      

Havana Lounge

Location: Promenade Deck 5 – aft

Hours: 9:00am-Late

• The Havana Lounge features three main areas - El Patio with 3 archway entries, La Sala, reminiscent of a living room and Havana Bar.
• Serving Cuban coffee, Cuban sodas as well as classic Cuban cocktails ($).
• Latin trio or DJ several evenings per cruise as well as Latin-inspired ‘Havana Nights’ evening. 

Havana Pool Area

Location: Promenade Deck 5 – aft

Hours: Morning - 12:00am: exclusive use of guests occupying the Havana staterooms 

• One pool (4'4" deep)
• Hot Tub Spas (2)
• Relaxation area complete with colorful umbrellas, faux palm trees, thatched patio huts and comfy seating
• Beverage Service ($)

DECK 6

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 6 - forward / midship / aft

Circle "C"

Location: Deck 6 - midship

Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

• Young Teens Club for 12-14 Year Olds    

The Warehouse Arcade

Location: Deck 6 - midship

Hours: open 24 hours

• High tech video and arcade games ($)

Carnival Multiplex

Location: Deck 6 - midship (Thrill Theater on Deck 6 / IMAX on Decks 7/8/9)

Hours: show times are listed in the HUB App

• Lobby area with seating, kiosks to purchase movie tickets and a concession stand selling popcorn, candy and beverages ($)
• Thrill Theater: featuring attractions with multi-dimension, special effects and motion ($)
• IMAX Theatre: 3-deck high screen featuring first run Hollywood Blockbusters, recent Hollywood titles and Classic Adventure Films ($). 

DECK 7

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 7 - forward / midship / aft

DECK 8

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 8 - forward / midship / aft

The Bridge

Location: Deck 8 - forward

Hours: off-limits to Guests

• Control center of the ship

DECK 9

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 9 - forward / midship / aft

DECK 10

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 10 - forward 

Beach Pool

Location: Lido Deck 10 - midship

Hours: 8:00am-12:00am, weather conditions permitting / hours are subject to change

• Salt water pool (4'9" to 6' deep) 

Carnival Seaside Theater / Dive-In Movies

Location: Lido Deck 10 - midship

Hours: show times are listed in the HUB App

• 12' x 22' LED Outdoor Screen
• A variety of programming,  including feature films, sporting events and concerts are showcased on the screen daily as well as a ‘Morning Show’ hosted by the Cruise Director.
• Dive-In Movies: During evening hours, settle in for a night at the cinema under the stars, from the comfort of your lounge chair or even the pool. 
• Beverage service, featuring drink specials and popcorn ($)

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BlueIguana Tequila Bar

Location: Lido Deck 10 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Beverage Service featuring frozen tequila drinks and cold Mexican beer ($) 

RedFrog Rum Bar

Location: Lido Deck 10 - midship

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• Beverage Service featuring Caribbean rum-based concoctions and Carnival’s signature private-label draught beer, ThirstyFrog Red ($)

BlueIguana Cantina

Location: Lido Deck 10 - midship

Hours: 7:30am-10:30am; 12:00pm-2:30pm

• Featuring complimentary, freshly-made tacos and burritos with homemade tortillas, chips and salsa; breakfast burritos served during the morning hours 

Guy’s Burger Joint

Location: Lido Deck 10 - midship

Hours: 12:00pm-6:00pm

• Featuring a complimentary roadside burger shack, hot burgers and hand-cut fries, from the bestselling author, restaurateur and Food Network personality, Guy Fieri

Lido Marketplace

Location: Lido Deck 10 – midship and aft / Deck 11 - aft

Hours: open for breakfast / lunch / dinner / late night snacks

Available 24 Hours: coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, lemonade and unsweetened iced tea

Beer Station (9:00am-11:00pm) Pour Your Own Beer ($)

Self-Service Casual Lido Restaurant

Breakfast Time: 7:00am-10:30am (hours may vary)

Hot and Cold Buffet and Specialty Stations: hot cereal and boxed cereal, eggs, omelet station, bacon and sausage, hash browns, pastries, bread, toast and bagels, yogurt and fresh fruit

Lunch Time: 12:00pm-2:30pm (hours may vary)

Hot and Cold Buffet / Specialty Stations: Buffet featuring pastas, stir-fry, carving station - choices may vary among the fleet

Salad Bar: Elaborate salad bar featuring 35 items

Chef’s Choice: Featuring a different International cuisine each day

Comfort Kitchen: Featuring a tempting array of American-style ‘comfort food’ entrees and side dishes

Desserts: Variety of desserts including sugar-free selections

Swirls: (open 24 hours) Self-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt

Dinner Time and Late Night (hours may vary)

Good Eats: (6:00pm-9:30pm) Buffet-Style - an array of pastas, steaks, prime rib, grilled chicken, specialty salads and desserts along with a daily Chef's Special.

Late Night Snacks: (11:30pm-1:00am) Hot and cold light snacks and desserts

Swirls: (open 24 hours) Self-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt

Carnival Deli

Location: Lido Deck 10 (inside Lido Marketplace)

Hours: 11:00am-11:00pm

• Food Service, featuring complimentary deli sandwiches piled-high and favorite sides

Pizzeria del Capitano

Location: Lido Deck 10 – aft

Hours: open 24 hours

• Featuring complimentary, delicious, hand-tossed, authentic Italian-style, thin-crusted pies made in a traditional pizza oven
• Self-service
• Indoor tables and seating

Seafood Shack

Location: Lido Deck 10 - aft

Hours: open for lunch and dinner

• New England-Style Seafood Restaurant, featuring a variety of seafood (steamed or fried) and soup of the day ($)
• Indoor and outdoor tables and seating

Tides Pool and Bar

Location: Lido Deck 10 - aft

Hours: Pool: 8:00am-12:00am / Hot Tub Spas: 8:00am-12:00am, weather conditions permitting / hours are subject to change

• Salt water pool (4'9" to 5'8" deep)
• Hot Tub Spas (2) 
• Lounge chairs and umbrellas
• Beverage service ($)

DECK 11

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 11 - forward 

Camp Ocean / Night Owls

Location: Deck 11 - midship

Marine-Themed Camp Program

• For children ages 2-11 years
• Seuss at Sea Program: special breakfast ($) and entertainment experiences for kids and family

Night Owls

• Babysitting for infants and children ages 6 months to 11 years ($)
• Hours: 10:00pm-1:00am

Dr. Seuss Bookville

Location: Deck 11 - midship

Hours: scheduled activities are listed in the HUB App

• Dedicated Seuss-themed reading and play space

Cucina del Capitano

Location: Deck 11 - aft

Italian Restaurant

Hours: open for dinner, 5:30pm-9:30pm

• Made-to-order Italian favorites
• Reservations and Walk-ins accepted
• Reservations fee ($)
• Sit down waiter service

Pasta Bar

Hours: open for lunch, 12:00pm-2:30pm

• Featuring complimentary, choices of pasta, sauce and ingredients to create a custom-made dish in addition to traditional Italian favorites
• Self-service

Ji Ji Asian Kitchen

Location: Deck 11 - aft

Asian Restaurant

Hours: open for dinner, 5:00pm-9:30pm

• A variety of Asian specialties including soups, appetizers, noodle and rice dishes, as well as seafood and meat delicacies
• Reservations fee ($)
• Sit down waiter service
• Reservations and Walk-ins accepted

Hours: open for lunch, 12:00pm-2:30pm

• Featuring complimentary, stir-fry favorites
• Self-service

DECK 12

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 12 - forward 

Cloud 9 Spa

Location: Deck 12 - forward / Deck 14 - forward

Fitness Center / State of the Art Cycling Studio

Hours: 6:00am-10:00pm

• Fully equipped with Life Fitness equipment
• State of the Art Cycling studio ($)
• Scheduled fitness classes offered; specialty classes ($)
• Fitness, Wellness and Beauty seminars

Spa / Salon

Hours: 8:00am-10:00pm

Note: $* - complimentary for first two guests in Cloud 9 Spa accommodations

• 2 saunas (men/women)
• 2 locker rooms (men/women)
• Relaxation Room
• Treatment massage rooms ($)
• V.I.P Suite (Treatment Room) with Hot Tub Spa ($)
• Thermal Suites ($*)

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• Dry Heat Chambers (Lanconium and Infrared Heat Chamber)
• Steam Chambers (Aroma Steam/Aromatic Grotto and Hammam Chamber)
• Large Hot Tub Spa
• 2 Experience Showers
• European-style treatments and services ($)
• Hair and nail grooming for men and women ($)
• Medi-Spa and Acupuncture ($)  

Carnival’s WaterWorks

Location: Deck 12 - midship (bottom of slide) / Serenity Deck 15 - midship (top of slide)

Hours: 9:00am-7:00pm, weather conditions permitting / hours subject to change

• Carnival’s Twister Waterslide: 300' long, spiraling water slide  
• Kaleid-o-Slide: 455’ long tube slide with kaleidoscopic visual effects; riders hop on one or two-person rafts
• SplashZone: expansive spray park with varied water spray apparatus for smaller children and families
• 300-gallon Power Drencher: tipping bucket
• Mini Racer Slides for Children 

SportSquare

Location: Deck 12 – midship and aft / Deck 14 – mid ship and aft 

Hours: hours are listed in the HUB App

• SkyRide: Recumbent two-lane, 800’ bicycle course that extends the whole aft section of the deck, approximately 150' above the water line 
• SkyTrack: Padded jogging track
• SkyCourt: Lighted multi-purpose basketball court (can convert to volleyball and soccer)
• SkyCourse: Two 230’ rope courses, nearly 150’ above the sea 
• SkyGreens: Two level, nine-hole miniature golf course
• SkyFitness: Featuring a wide array of exercise equipment
• The Clubhouse and Open-Air Complex: SkyBilliards, Ping Pong, Poly Pong, Foosball, Twister, Shuffleboard (games vary per ship)
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DECK 14

Guest Accommodations

Location: Deck 14 - forward 

DECK 15

Serenity

Location: Serenity Deck 15 - forward

Hours: 8:00am-11:00pm / Hot Tub Spas: 8:00am-12:00am, weather conditions permitting / hours subject to change

• Adults-Only, outdoor private relaxation area with luxurious chaise lounges, couches, shaded circles, umbrellas, pergolas and dining seating
• Covered with awnings to create both sunny and shaded areas on both the starboard and portside
• Hot Tub Spas (2)
• 2 massage huts ($)
• Guests must be 21 years or older
• Piped in Music
• Fresh Creations, featuring a complimentary salad station
• Bar for beverage service ($)

FACILITIES

Self-Service Launderettes

Hours: hours are listed on the Launderette door 

• 2 or 3 washers and 2 or 3 dryers ($)
• 1 iron and ironing board
• Vending machines dispense small boxes of detergent and water softener ($)

Locations - Launderettes

Deck 1 - midship / across from 1367

Deck 2 - midship / across from 2381

Deck 6 - midship / across from 6347

Deck 7 - midship / across from 7345

Deck 8 - midship / across from 8339

Deck 9 - midship / across from 9278

Medical Center

Location: Deck 0 - forward (below Deck 1)

Hours: On Call 24/7 | Sea Days (9:00am-12:00pm, 3:00pm-6:00pm) | Port Days (8:00am-10:00am, 4:00pm-6:00pm)

• Equipped to treat minor non-emergency matters at a customary fee ($)
• The ship is staffed with two physicians and five nurses.
• Equipment: defibrillators, external pacemakers, pulse oxymeters, thrombolytic therapy, electrocardiograph machine and lab equipment.