Spaniel Lover Posted September 14, 2017 #76 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I can see that we have the exact same cruising style. At 20 different points in your story, so far, I have found myself thinking "yes, that is exactly what I would have done, too". Everything from your choice of cabin to the excursions you have taken, and the ways you have chosen to spend your time on the ship. Spending lots of time at the Havana pool, and next to none at the main Lido pool. Taking the party bus excursion in Aruba! That was one of the most memorable excursions I've done in all of my cruises. And I completely understood your comment that Carnival's Havana cabins offered a somewhat similar experience to NCL's Haven, at a hugely lower price. I've stayed in The Haven three times, so far, and it was a no-brainer to book a Havana Suite on Carnival Vista to get access to that uncrowded Havana pool area. Thanks for your review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 14, 2017 Author #77 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I can see that we have the exact same cruising style. At 20 different points in your story, so far, I have found myself thinking "yes, that is exactly what I would have done, too". Everything from your choice of cabin to the excursions you have taken, and the ways you have chosen to spend your time on the ship. Spending lots of time at the Havana pool, and next to none at the main Lido pool. Taking the party bus excursion in Aruba! That was one of the most memorable excursions I've done in all of my cruises. And I completely understood your comment that Carnival's Havana cabins offered a somewhat similar experience to NCL's Haven, at a hugely lower price. I've stayed in The Haven three times, so far, and it was a no-brainer to book a Havana Suite on Carnival Vista to get access to that uncrowded Havana pool area. Thanks for your review! Thank you. I live in Tampa, we have been without power since Sunday and it just came back. I have read and re-read your Haven Spa reviews. That is my favorite room Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 15, 2017 Author #78 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Following! We are doing this cruise in May! Thank you. I hope you enjoy it. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 15, 2017 Author #79 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Enjoying the format, info, and photos in your review. Thank you. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 16, 2017 Author #80 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Ok, where was I when Hurricane Irma so rudely interrupted me? Returning to the ship to find cookies from the casino and getting lunch. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted September 17, 2017 #81 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Ok, where was I when Hurricane Irma so rudely interrupted me? Returning to the ship to find cookies from the casino and getting lunch. Sent from my iPad using Forums Thanks for the great review! We're going in November so just wondering how the casino is and if you can remember any decent slots ? We spend Alot of time gambling :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristy Posted September 17, 2017 #82 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Thanks for your review and all of your pics!!! We are due to take this cruise (eastern itinerary) in a Havana cabin on 10/7. Can't wait to experience everything about this ship and possibly unknown (at this point with storms still brewing in the Atlantic) ports. It's been forever since DH and I have been able to cruise together so I need this cruise to happen! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2xsin12mths Posted September 19, 2017 #83 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Was Gabriel the bartender at Alchemy? Ugh! He's my least fav Alchemy bartender. We leave Nov. 4th and have a cove. Havana was sold out but we have Havana booked for Horizon next November. I'm really looking forward to Vista and all she has to offer. Breeze has been our biggest ship to date with Carnival. We were on NCL Breakaway to Bermuda. LOVED Bermuda but not a fan of NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keys2Heaven Posted September 19, 2017 #84 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Since this is taking so long here are some pictures of Red Frog Pub and the first drinks of the cruise. Ahhhhh, memories. One of my favorite places onboard. We met some folks on our Vista cruise that we've managed to become real friends with afterwards. And it all started in the RF Pub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 24, 2017 Author #85 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Was Gabriel the bartender at Alchemy? Ugh! He's my least fav Alchemy bartender.We leave Nov. 4th and have a cove. Havana was sold out but we have Havana booked for Horizon next November. I'm really looking forward to Vista and all she has to offer. Breeze has been our biggest ship to date with Carnival. We were on NCL Breakaway to Bermuda. LOVED Bermuda but not a fan of NCL. I only saw 2 women bartenders, it was so hard to get a seat, I would have gone more. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 24, 2017 Author #86 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Ahhhhh, memories. One of my favorite places onboard. We met some folks on our Vista cruise that we've managed to become real friends with afterwards. And it all started in the RF Pub! I agree, I find it hard to believe that they would replace it on the Horizon, hopefully if they replace it, it will be with a similar venue. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 24, 2017 Author #87 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Another complaint I heard about Vista was the service. I hesitate to call it bad service, just staff was spread so thin. I think the ratios will probably spread to the other ships as well. I know at my job we are forced to take on more work, everything must be perfect and salary remains static. I don't see this changing soon. We went to Bonsai and eventually had a great meal, but it took a while to be served and to get our food. Teriyaki beef appetizer, Shrimp tempura sushi Husband's noodles Yakitori chicken Towel animal-end of day 6 Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 24, 2017 Author #88 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Day 7 sea day Sea Day brunch Bellini and chocolate pancakes Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 24, 2017 Author #89 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Havana time Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 24, 2017 Author #90 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Lunch at Guys BBQ and a free bottle of wine from the casino. Off to casino and Cosmo at the casino. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 24, 2017 Author #91 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Dinner at seafood shack. Clam chowder and crab cake sliders. The bread bowl is not edible. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 24, 2017 Author #92 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Casino time, towel animal and room service, chicken quesadilla for me and banana split for my husband. End of day 7. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 24, 2017 Author #93 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Day 8- Sea Day. Last day-Oh No! This is it. Even being under the weather I felt like I did most of what I wanted. Missed sports square and I skipped, the thermal suite, as I heard no Thalassotherapy pool, just a whirlpool, but I had the Havana instead. Sea Day Brunch- Lemon pound cake Pork chops Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 25, 2017 Author #94 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Last time at Havana. Unbelievably this is the first time my husband went to the Havana. I told him how easy it was to get a seat, I guess he thought I was delusional. Afterwards he said he should have gone earlier in the week. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 25, 2017 Author #95 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Here are a few room pictures. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 25, 2017 Author #96 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Time spent and lunch at RFP. Coconut shrimp and sliders. I had a mocha getaway in Ocean Plaza before dinner. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 25, 2017 Author #97 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Dinner at the steakhouse. Lobster but Rolls Escargot Lobster bisque Surf and Turf Creamed Spinach and Baked Potato Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 25, 2017 Author #98 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Piano bar. After dinner we went to the smoking area on 5, so husband can have a cigarette. Then piano bar where waiter sang a song and performed beautifully. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alrichards4003 Posted September 25, 2017 Author #99 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Towel animal. End of Day 8. Please let me know if there are any questions I can answer. Thanks for reading! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachiekeen Posted September 25, 2017 #100 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Thanks for the great review. Looking forward to 2019! Did the ship seem crowded at all, were lines long, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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