Carnival Vista
Carnival

Carnival Vista

71
SCORE
Entertainment 86Activities & Thrills 83Pools & Relaxation 70Dining 62Space & Comfort 44Value / Cost 38
Line
Carnival
Built
2016
Guests
3,934
Tonnage
133,596 tons
Length
323 m
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What We Like
+Strong Entertainment — scores 86/100
+Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 83/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 44/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 2.7 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Carnival
Ship Name
Vista
Maiden voyage
1 May 2016

Physical

Year Built
2016
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2024
Builder
Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
133,596 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
323 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
38 m
Ship Within a Ship
Havana (adults-only keycard-restricted cabin zone with private pool, bar, and promenade)
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
14
Passenger Decks
15
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
18 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,450
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.714
Total Cabins
1,965
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
65
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
3,934487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
33.9592128

Amenities

Restaurants
Main dining: Horizons & Reflections. Complimentary casual: Lido Marketplace buffet, Guy's Burger Joint, Guy's Pig & Anchor BBQ, BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano, RedFrog Pub & Brewery. Specialty (paid): Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi, JiJi Asian Kitchen, Cucina del Capitano.
Restaurants - Paid
4
Restaurants - Included
3
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
3
- Pools - General Access
2
- Pools - Adults Only
0
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
3
Water Playground/Splash Park
Yes
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
13
- Hot Tubs - General Access
2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
2
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
9
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
Yes
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
Yes
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Thermal Suites
Flat fee
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
Yes
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Included
Special Amenities
Outdoor gym, Ropes course, IMAX Theater, Skyride, Thrill Theater
Outdoor gym
Included
Ropes course
Included
IMAX Theater
A la cart
Skyride
Included
Thrill Theater
A la cart

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
18%
Soda Price
$2.75
Domestic Beer Price
$7.50
Drink Package Price (From..)
$59.95
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants
21
Restaurants Price: Included
12
Restaurants Price: Premium
9
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
0
Restaurants Type: Sit down
7
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
12
Restaurants Type: Buffet
2
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
3EMB9
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9692569
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
356883000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Panama City,  Panama
71.2
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Entertainment 86
Activities & Thrills 83
Pools & Relaxation 70
Dining 62
Space & Comfort 44
Value / Cost 38