Signature highlights
SkyRide, WaterWorks, SportSquare, the Serenity adults-only retreat, Havana pool area and the ship’s IMAX Theatre are key attractions. The 2024 dry dock added a new hull livery and several refreshed public venues.
Carnival Vista
Carnival Vista is a 3,934-guest Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2016. This page lists 18 upcoming departures across 18 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Families wanting dedicated youth spaces
✓ Travelers seeking many included casual dining choices
✓ Guests who enjoy pools, waterslides and outdoor activities
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Carnival Vista at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 85%
A large ship at 133,500 gross tons — #83 of 566 ships we track. 34 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Families wanting dedicated youth spaces
- Travelers seeking many included casual dining choices
- Guests who enjoy pools, waterslides and outdoor activities
- Adults wanting a separate adults-only relaxation area
- Movie fans interested in onboard cinema experiences
Think twice if you want
- Travelers preferring a small, quiet ship
- Guests seeking mostly intimate dining rooms
- Passengers wanting a large number of solo cabins
- Travelers avoiding crowded resort-style pool areas
Live Position ● 39 minutes ago
Heading to: Port CanaveralCurrently on: 6 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise (6 nights) — Currently at Celebration Key, The Bahamas
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl
→ Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
→ Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay
→ Celebration Key, The Bahamas
→ Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl
Coming up
- Port Canaveral arrives 08:00 AM end of cruise
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Carnival Vista
Carnival Vista is a large Vista-class Carnival ship introduced in 2016 and designed around active, family-friendly cruising. Its signature attractions include the elevated SkyRide cycling course, WaterWorks water park, SportSquare recreation area and the first IMAX Theatre at sea. Guests can also choose Family Harbor, Havana or Cloud 9 Spa accommodations. Dining and nightlife span casual Carnival favorites, specialty venues, themed bars and live entertainment. A 2024 dry dock added a refreshed exterior livery, Heroes Tribute Bar, updated retail areas, a teen club, arcade and casino improvements.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Builder / shipyard
- Fincantieri Cantieri Navali, Monfalcone, Italy
- Registry / flag
- Panama (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- 3EMB9
- IMO number
- 9692569
- MMSI
- 356883000
- Draft
- 8.3 m
Onboard Experience
For families
Family Harbor provides family-oriented staterooms, a dedicated lounge and concierge-style support. Camp Ocean, Circle C, Club O2, the arcade, WaterWorks, SportSquare and Seuss at Sea provide age-specific and family activities.
Pools, spa & wellness
Cloud 9 Spa includes treatment rooms, fitness facilities, thermal amenities and spa accommodations. Serenity provides an adults-only outdoor relaxation area, while multiple pools and open-deck spaces support casual recreation.
Accessibility
Accessible staterooms, accessible routes, ramps, elevators, lifts and accessible public facilities are identified in Carnival’s accessible deck plans. Carnival advises guests to contact Guest Access Services for ship-specific requirements.
Environmental features
No additional ship-specific sustainability specification was verified beyond the operator and shipbuilder sources reviewed.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 15
Fresh Creations Serenity Bar Serenity Adult-Only RetreatDeck 14
SkyRide SkyCourse The Salon Cloud 9 Spa Treatment Rooms Cloud 9 Spa SuiteDeck 12
Cloud 9 Spa Fitness Center WaterWorks SportSquare Carnival Seaside Theater Thermal Suites Mini Golf Sports Court The Clubhouse Jogging Track Relax Room Sauna Steam Cloud 9 Spa Treatment Rooms Interior Ocean View Cloud 9 Spa Interior Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View Cloud 9 Spa BalconyDeck 11
Cucina del Capitano JiJi Asian Kitchen Camp Ocean Dr. Seuss Bookville Bandstand Reception Fun Yard Interior Ocean View Cloud 9 Spa Interior Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View Cloud 9 Spa BalconyDeck 10
Seafood Shack Guy's Burger Joint BlueIguana Cantina Lido Marketplace Pizzeria del Capitano RedFrog Rum Bar BlueIguana Tequila Bar Beach Pool Tides Pool Tides Bar Interior Ocean View Cloud 9 Spa Interior Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View Cloud 9 Spa BalconyDeck 9
Interior Interior with Picture Window Balcony Premium Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Premium Vista Balcony Junior SuiteDeck 8
Carnival Multiplex Interior Balcony Premium Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Premium Vista BalconyDeck 7
Carnival Multiplex IMAX Theater Interior Interior with Picture Window Balcony Premium Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Premium Vista Balcony Ocean Suite Grand SuiteDeck 6
Circle C Club O2 The Warehouse Video Arcade InteriorDeck 5
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse Bonsai Sushi Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse RedFrog Pub & Brewery Alchemy Bar Piano Bar 88 Library Bar Havana Bar & Pool Liquid Lounge The Fun Shops Havana Pool JavaBlue Cafe Plaza Bar Photo Gallery "Pixels" Lanai Ocean Plaza Havana Outside Interior Havana Interior Havana Cabana Havana Aft-View Extended Balcony Havana Premium Balcony Havana Premium Vista Balcony Havana Cabana SuiteDeck 4
Horizons Restaurant Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge Vista Atrium Liquid Lounge Limelight Lounge The Fun Shops Cherry on Top Vista Casino Art Gallery Carnival Adventures Store Shop Non-Smoking Casino Lower PromenadeDeck 3
Reflections Restaurant Horizons Restaurant Chef's Table Vista Lobby and Bar Dreams Studio Carnival Adventures Guest Services Dance Floor Interior Interior with Picture Window Ocean ViewDeck 2
Family Harbor Lounge Small Interior Interior Porthole Ocean View Deluxe Ocean View Cove Balcony Family Harbor Interior Family Harbor Ocean View Family Harbor Deluxe Ocean View Family Harbor Cove Balcony Family Harbor SuiteDeck 1
Small Interior Interior Porthole Ocean View Deluxe Ocean ViewView the official Carnival Vista deck plans from Carnival Cruise Line →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small InteriorCategory 1A; upper/lower beds. | Inside | 160 sq ft | — | — | 1, 2 |
| InteriorCategories 4A-4I; includes standard and location-based booking codes. | Inside | 185 sq ft | — | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| PortholeCategory PT; two porthole windows. | Oceanview | 170 sq ft | — | — | 1, 2 |
| Interior with Picture WindowCategory 4J; obstructed views. | Inside | 185 sq ft | — | — | 3, 7, 9 |
Dining, bars & venues
25 included 11 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Reflections Restaurant
Included
Forward main dining room serving complimentary meals.
Horizons Restaurant
Included
Two-level aft main dining room serving complimentary meals.
Chef's Table
Extra cost
Reservation-only, multi-course chef-hosted dining experience.
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Extra cost
Specialty steakhouse with reservation-based dining.
Bonsai Sushi
Extra cost
Specialty sushi restaurant.
Cucina del Capitano
Extra cost
Specialty Italian restaurant.
Seafood Shack
Extra cost
Specialty seafood venue.
JiJi Asian Kitchen
Extra cost
Specialty Asian restaurant.
Guy's Burger Joint
Included
Complimentary burger venue beside the Lido pool area.
Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse
Included
Complimentary barbecue venue with an open-air setting.
BlueIguana Cantina
Included
Complimentary Mexican food venue.
Lido Marketplace
Included
Complimentary buffet-style dining venue.
Pizzeria del Capitano
Included
Complimentary pizza venue.
Fresh Creations
Included
Complimentary made-to-order salad station in Serenity.
Family Harbor Lounge
Included
Family-only lounge serving breakfast, snacks and beverages.
JavaBlue Cafe
Bars & lounges
RedFrog Pub & Brewery
Varies
Pub with an onboard brewery and paid alcoholic drinks.
Alchemy Bar
Varies
Cocktail bar specializing in made-to-order drinks.
Piano Bar 88
Varies
Piano-led entertainment bar.
Library Bar
Varies
Bar and quiet lounge with self-service wine options.
Havana Bar & Pool
Varies
Havana-themed bar beside the Havana pool.
Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge
Varies
Military-themed bar and lounge.
RedFrog Rum Bar
Varies
Outdoor poolside bar focused on rum drinks and beer.
BlueIguana Tequila Bar
Varies
Outdoor poolside bar focused on tequila drinks.
Serenity Bar
Varies
Bar serving drinks in the adults-only Serenity area.
Vista Lobby and Bar
Plaza Bar
Tides Bar
History & sister ships
- 2016Entered service, built by Fincantieri Cantieri Navali, Monfalcone, Italy.
- 2024A dry-dock refurbishment expanded and updated the casino, added Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, and relocated Club O2 to Deck 6.
Other Vista ships
Where Carnival Vista sails, month by month
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| Caribbean | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| From / night | $69 | $65 | $94 | 0 | $67 | $102 | 0 | $76 | $145 | $77 | $81 | $75 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $882 · $176/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Nassau, The Bahamas, Celebration Key, The Bahamas
Next: Dec 26, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $520 · $87/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
Next: May 16, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $399 · $67/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
Next: Feb 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $389 · $65/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Celebration Key, The Bahamas
Next: Nov 8, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $552 · $79/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Nassau, The Bahamas +1 more
Next: Oct 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $567 · $81/night
Ports of CallNext: Oct 30, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $532 · $76/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Nassau, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay +1 more
Next: May 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $522 · $75/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Nassau, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay +1 more
Next: Sep 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $549 · $78/night
Ports of CallNext: May 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 18 itineraries and their departure dates
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 26 Dec 2027
- 6 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 16 May 2027
- 6 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 28 Feb 2027
- 6 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 8 Nov 2026
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 23 Oct 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 30 Oct 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 22 May 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 11 Sep 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 9 May 2027
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 21 Aug 2027
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 26 Jun 2027
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 24 Jul 2027
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 29 May 2027
- 8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 18 Dec 2026
- 8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 14 Nov 2026
- 8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 1 May 2027
- 8 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 31 Oct 2026
- 8 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 6 Mar 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Carnival Vista FAQ
What flag does Carnival Vista sail under?
Carnival Vista is registered in Panama.
How many passengers does Carnival Vista hold?
Carnival Vista carries about 3,934 guests with roughly 1,450 crew.
How old is Carnival Vista?
Carnival Vista entered service in 2016 and was last refurbished in 2024.
How big is Carnival Vista?
At 133,500 gross tons and 322 m long, Carnival Vista is a large ship — larger than 85% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Carnival Vista?
Most evenings use cruise-casual clothing. One or two Cruise Elegant evenings may be scheduled depending on cruise length, with dressier clothing expected in the main dining rooms.
Which dining venues are included on Carnival Vista?
Included options include the main dining rooms, Lido Marketplace, Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse and Fresh Creations. Specialty restaurants such as the steakhouse, sushi, Italian and Asian venues charge extra.
Are gratuities automatically charged?
Carnival automatically assesses gratuities for most guests, with children under age two exempt under the published policy. Guests can review or adjust applicable onboard charges through Guest Services.
Is Wi-Fi included on Carnival Vista?
Wi-Fi access is available through paid Carnival packages. Basic onboard connectivity may support the HUB App, while internet access and streaming depend on the package selected.
Are accessible cabins and routes available?
Carnival Vista has accessible staterooms and marked accessible routes, elevators and facilities. Guests should contact Carnival Guest Access Services for the features of a specific cabin.
What children's facilities are on Carnival Vista?
Children's facilities include Camp Ocean for ages 2 to 11, Circle C for ages 12 to 14, Club O2 for ages 15 to 17 and Dr. Seuss Bookville.