Carnival Vista (before dry-dock) The Carnival Vista recently underwent a dry-dock in Cadiz, Spain. The ship was out of service for approximately a month and during this dry-dock received numerous enhancements and changes. This post will take a look at the Carnival Vista's recent changes made during the 2024 dry-dock.
If you are interested in more dry-dock news & info please check out my unofficial Carnival dry-dock guide by clicking here!
If you are interested in more dry-dock news & info please check out my unofficial Carnival dry-dock guide by clicking here!
1. New Red, White, & Blue Hull Paint Scheme
Ever since 2021 Carnival has been slowly painting the ships' hull with a new red, white, & blue pattern. During the Carnival Vista's dry-dock the ship received the new red, white, & blue hull paint scheme.
2. Dreams Studio Changed Locations
The Carnival Vista used to have Dreams Studio on Deck 5, but this was moved to Deck 3. The new location of Dreams Studio is in the atrium lobby by the Carnival Adventures Shore Excursion desk.
3. Carnival Adventures Store
The Carnival Adventures Store was added during the Carnival Vista's drydock. This store sells a variety of gifts & things that might be useful for a shore excursion.
Ever since 2021 Carnival has been slowly painting the ships' hull with a new red, white, & blue pattern. During the Carnival Vista's dry-dock the ship received the new red, white, & blue hull paint scheme.
2. Dreams Studio Changed Locations
The Carnival Vista used to have Dreams Studio on Deck 5, but this was moved to Deck 3. The new location of Dreams Studio is in the atrium lobby by the Carnival Adventures Shore Excursion desk.
3. Carnival Adventures Store
The Carnival Adventures Store was added during the Carnival Vista's drydock. This store sells a variety of gifts & things that might be useful for a shore excursion.
4. Cherry On Top Moved Decks
The Carnival Vista's Cherry on Top moved from Deck 5 in the atrium to Deck 4 in the atrium. The old Cherry on Top location was replaced with Fun Shops space.
5. Non-Smoking Casino Added
The Carnival Vista received a non-smoking casino annex. This is located on Deck 4 mid-ship where Club 02 used to be.
6. New Club 02 Lounge
Since the Carnival Vista's old Club 02 lounge on Deck 4 now houses the new non-smoking casino annex, Carnival build a new Club 02 lounge on Deck 4 where The Warehouse Arcade used to be on Deck 6. Guests can find the new Club 02 right next to the existing Circle C lounge on Deck 6 forward.
7. Thrill Theater Removed and Replaced With New Arcade
The Carnival Vista's old Thrill Theater location on Deck 6 was removed and replaced with the new location of "The Warehouse" arcade. Please note that the Carnival Vista does still offer the Imax Theater onboard and this was not impacted during the drydock except the entrance has been relocated to Deck 7 instead of Deck 6.
The Carnival Vista's Cherry on Top moved from Deck 5 in the atrium to Deck 4 in the atrium. The old Cherry on Top location was replaced with Fun Shops space.
5. Non-Smoking Casino Added
The Carnival Vista received a non-smoking casino annex. This is located on Deck 4 mid-ship where Club 02 used to be.
6. New Club 02 Lounge
Since the Carnival Vista's old Club 02 lounge on Deck 4 now houses the new non-smoking casino annex, Carnival build a new Club 02 lounge on Deck 4 where The Warehouse Arcade used to be on Deck 6. Guests can find the new Club 02 right next to the existing Circle C lounge on Deck 6 forward.
7. Thrill Theater Removed and Replaced With New Arcade
The Carnival Vista's old Thrill Theater location on Deck 6 was removed and replaced with the new location of "The Warehouse" arcade. Please note that the Carnival Vista does still offer the Imax Theater onboard and this was not impacted during the drydock except the entrance has been relocated to Deck 7 instead of Deck 6.
8. Heroes Tribute Bar
Carnival replaced the SkyBox Sports Bar on Deck 4 with the Heroes Tribute Bar. Guests on the Carnival Vista can now enjoy this renovated space that is a tribute to armed services personnel. With certain souvenir glass purchases Carnival will make a donation to Operation Homefront (I think it is $1.00).
Carnival replaced the SkyBox Sports Bar on Deck 4 with the Heroes Tribute Bar. Guests on the Carnival Vista can now enjoy this renovated space that is a tribute to armed services personnel. With certain souvenir glass purchases Carnival will make a donation to Operation Homefront (I think it is $1.00).
9. Lido Marketplace Updates
According to John Heald's Facebook the Carnival Vista's Lido Marketplace received some enhancements. The aft buffet lines were converted to island style lines. Also, John Heald noted that the Carnival Vista received self-service soda stations similar to those that the Excel class ships have. The self-service soda stations allow guests to get soda after scanning their Sail & Sign card.
According to John Heald's Facebook the Carnival Vista's Lido Marketplace received some enhancements. The aft buffet lines were converted to island style lines. Also, John Heald noted that the Carnival Vista received self-service soda stations similar to those that the Excel class ships have. The self-service soda stations allow guests to get soda after scanning their Sail & Sign card.
10. Updated Outside Areas
During the Carnival Vista's dry-dock, Carnival made a few enhancements outside. The Outdoor Playground on Deck 11 for kids was replaced with "Fun Zone". Carnival also made some updates to the mini golf course.
During the Carnival Vista's dry-dock, Carnival made a few enhancements outside. The Outdoor Playground on Deck 11 for kids was replaced with "Fun Zone". Carnival also made some updates to the mini golf course.
Besides these changes Carnival performed routine hotel maintenance and made some ADA complaint upgrades according to GoCCL.
For more information please refer to Carnival's press release by clicking here. This link will open to Carnival's News website and away from RyG's Cruise Guide. Information not covered by the press release came from John Heald's Facebook or Carnival Vista's GoCCL profile.