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Carnival Vista: ship guide

SkyRide, IMAX, Havana and Family Harbor on 6- and 8-night Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral.

Best for: Central Florida families who want Family Harbor and the waterpark, and adults who want the Havana pool and the brewery, on a longer 6- or 8-night Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral. Sails from Port Canaveral in 2026 and 2027.

Carnival Vista
Carnival Vista
133,500gross tons
3,934guests at double occupancy
1,450crew
14decks
2016entered service, refurbished 2024
1,055 ftlong
1,967staterooms

About Carnival Vista

Carnival Vista launched the Vista Class in 2016 and introduced several Carnival firsts: the SkyRide pedal-powered aerial bike course, an IMAX theater, the RedFrog Pub & Brewery with its own brewhouse, the Havana staterooms with a private pool and the Family Harbor zone with its own lounge. At 133,500 gross tons and 1,055 feet she carries 3,934 guests at double occupancy in 1,967 staterooms with a crew of 1,450.

A 30-day dry dock in Cadiz in early 2024 added the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, expanded the casino with a non-smoking annex, relocated and revamped Club O2 and the arcade, refreshed the Lido Marketplace and mini golf, replaced the outdoor playground with a Fun Yard and applied the red, white and blue livery. Dining includes Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse, JiJi Asian Kitchen, Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi, Seafood Shack and Fahrenheit 555.

Carnival Vista sails year-round from Port Canaveral. Through spring 2027 she offers 6-night cruises to Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay and Grand Turk or Amber Cove and 8-night cruises adding St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan and Aruba. From 2027 into 2028 she moves to week-long Bahamas and Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries with calls such as Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, Isla Tropicale, San Juan and St. Thomas.

  • SkyRide suspended bike course and a ropes course on SportSquare
  • IMAX theater in the Carnival Multiplex, the first at sea when the ship debuted
  • Havana staterooms with exclusive access to the Havana Bar & Pool, for guests 12 and older
  • Family Harbor staterooms with the Family Harbor Lounge, kids eat free at most specialty restaurants and one free evening of Night Owls babysitting
  • Carnival WaterWorks with the Kaleid-O-Slide and a splash zone
  • RedFrog Pub & Brewery with beer brewed on board
  • Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge and a non-smoking casino annex added in 2024
  • Year-round 6- and 8-night Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, week-long sailings from 2027

Staterooms and suites

Interior

Standard Interior, Porthole and Upper/Lower rooms, Interior with Picture Window (walkway view) rooms, Cloud 9 Spa Interior rooms with thermal suite access, Havana Interior rooms and Family Harbor Interior rooms.

Ocean View

Standard and obstructed Ocean View rooms, Deluxe Ocean View rooms that sleep up to five, Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View rooms with a walkway view and Family Harbor Ocean View and Deluxe Ocean View rooms.

Balcony

Standard Balcony, Cove Balcony, Premium Balcony, Aft-View Extended Balcony and Premium Vista Balcony rooms, Cloud 9 Spa Balcony rooms and Family Harbor Cove Balcony rooms.

Havana

Havana Interior, Premium Balcony, Premium Vista Balcony, Aft-View Extended Balcony and Havana Cabana rooms with a patio and hammock chair on the Lanai, all reserved for guests 12 and older with daytime access to the Havana Bar & Pool.

Family Harbor

Interior, Ocean View, Cove Balcony and Family Harbor Suites in a nautical-themed zone on deck 2 with the Family Harbor Lounge, daily breakfast and snacks, board games, movies and video games, kids eat free at most specialty restaurants and one free evening of Night Owls babysitting.

Suites

Junior Suites, Ocean Suites, Cloud 9 Spa Suites, Family Harbor Suites, Havana Cabana Suites and Grand Suites, all with priority check-in and boarding, priority dining times, bathrobes and complimentary wash-and-fold laundry; Grand Suite guests also get Havana Pool access.

Carnival Vista deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 15 - Serenity plan

Deck 15 - Serenity

Serenity, Bar, Spa.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Carnival Vista

Zumbini
Zumbini
ZSpa
ZSpa
White Hot Night Party
White Hot Night Party
WaterWorks
WaterWorks
Watches
Watches
Volleyball
Volleyball
Vineyards
Vineyards
Video Arcade
Video Arcade
Twister Waterslide
Twister Waterslide
Turtles
Turtles
Tides Pool
Tides Pool
Thrill Theater
Thrill Theater

Dining on Carnival Vista

Main Dining RoomsIncluded

Two main restaurants with a nightly changing sit-down menu, plus Seaday Brunch.

Lido MarketplaceIncluded

Buffet refreshed in 2024 with international stations, Mongolian Wok and the Carnival Deli.

Guy’s Burger JointIncluded

Guy Fieri’s burgers and fries by the pool.

BlueIguana CantinaIncluded

Fresh tacos and build-your-own burritos and bowls.

Pizzeria del CapitanoIncluded

Hand-tossed pizza around the clock.

Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que SmokehouseIncluded

Hickory-smoked barbecue at lunch on sea days.

Fahrenheit 555 SteakhouseSpecialty

Carnival’s signature reservation-only steakhouse.

JiJi Asian KitchenSpecialty

Full-service pan-Asian dinner with included lunch at Mongolian Wok.

Cucina del CapitanoSpecialty

Family-style Italian trattoria with included pasta at lunch.

Bonsai Sushi and Seafood ShackSpecialty

Sushi and sashimi, and New England-style seafood, each charged a la carte; the Chef’s Table is also offered.

Entertainment and activities

  • SkyRide aerial bike course and SportSquare ropes course, mini golf and basketball
  • IMAX theater and Thrill Theater in the Carnival Multiplex
  • Carnival WaterWorks with the Kaleid-O-Slide
  • Playlist Productions shows, Punchliner Comedy Club and Family Feud Live
  • Havana Bar & Pool with live Latin music, open to all guests in the evening
  • RedFrog Pub & Brewery, Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge and Alchemy Bar
  • Serenity adults-only retreat with a complimentary chopped salad station
  • Cloud 9 Spa with thermal suites and an expanded casino with non-smoking annex

Families and who it suits

Camp Ocean for ages 2 to 11, Circle C for 12 to 14 and a relocated Club O2 for 15 to 17, Dr. Seuss Bookville reading room, Seuss at Sea events, the WaterWorks splash zone and Fun Yard, and the Family Harbor zone with its lounge and free Night Owls evening for families booked there.

Best for: Central Florida families who want Family Harbor and the waterpark, and adults who want the Havana pool and the brewery, on a longer 6- or 8-night Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral.

Sails from: Port Canaveral · Regions: Bahamas, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean

Days ashore

Shore excursions in Carnival Vista’s upcoming ports

The ports on Carnival Vista’s next sailings. Pick one to see the tours Shore Excursions Group runs there, book before you sail and skip the line at the pier.

Ports from sailings departing Oct 25, 2026 onward; itineraries vary by date and your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the ports for your sailing. Tours are sold and operated by Shore Excursions Group, an independent tour company; SmartCruiser earns a commission on bookings made through these links at no extra cost to you.

Carnival Vista questions we answer every day

How big is Carnival Vista?
Carnival Vista is 133,500 gross tons and 1,055 feet long, with 1,967 staterooms spread over 14 decks. Carnival lists 3,934 guests at double occupancy, a total capacity of 4,977 and a crew of 1,450. She was the first Vista Class ship in 2016 and is a sister to Carnival Horizon and Carnival Panorama.
Where does Carnival Vista sail in 2026 and 2027?
She sails year-round from Port Canaveral. Through spring 2027 she alternates 6-night cruises to Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay and Grand Turk or Amber Cove with 8-night cruises adding St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan and Aruba. For 2027-2028 Carnival has opened week-long Bahamas, Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises with calls such as Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, Isla Tropicale and San Juan.
What are the Havana staterooms?
Havana rooms sit aft on deck 5 with Cuban-inspired decor and give guests 12 and older daytime access to the Havana Bar & Pool, an open-air area at the back of the ship that is open to everyone in the evening. Havana Cabana rooms open directly onto the Lanai with a patio and hammock chair. Grand Suite guests also get Havana Pool access.
What is Family Harbor?
Family Harbor is a block of nautical-themed Interior, Ocean View, Cove Balcony and Suite staterooms on deck 2 built around the Family Harbor Lounge, which serves breakfast and snacks and has board games, movies and video games. Family Harbor guests also get kids eat free at most specialty restaurants and one free evening of Night Owls babysitting at Camp Ocean.
What is included in the fare on Carnival Vista?
The main dining rooms, Lido Marketplace, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse, SkyRide, WaterWorks, the ropes course, Playlist Productions, comedy, Family Feud Live and the youth programs are included. The IMAX theater, Fahrenheit 555, JiJi, Cucina del Capitano at dinner, Bonsai Sushi, Seafood Shack, drinks, Wi-Fi, the spa and the casino are extra.
What was changed in the 2024 refit?
A 30-day dry dock in Cadiz, Spain, in January and February 2024 added the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, expanded the casino with a non-smoking annex, moved Club O2 and the arcade to new locations, refreshed the Lido Marketplace and mini golf, added Effy and Cherry On Top shops, replaced the outdoor playground with a Fun Yard and applied the red, white and blue hull livery.

Facts checked against Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival Vista, Carnival Cruise Line press: Carnival Vista fact sheet, Cruise Industry News: Carnival Vista gets new livery, Heroes Bar, retail and expanded casino, Cruise Industry News: Carnival Venezia to homeport in Miami, more options on Magic and Vista on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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