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Carnival Vista at sea with her red, white and blue hull

CARNIVAL · FROM PORT CANAVERAL

CARNIVAL VISTA
longer sailings,
sky-high fun.

Bikes in the sky. Beer brewed on board.

  • 6- & 8-day Caribbean
  • 7-day from May 2027
  • Celebration Key
  • Cruise Terminal 6

MEET CARNIVAL VISTA

BIKES IN THE SKY,
islands all week.

Carnival Vista is the first Vista Class ship, and she debuted in 2016 with a few firsts: SkyRide, a pedal-powered ride suspended above the top deck, the first IMAX Theatre at sea and RedFrog Pub & Brewery, where craft beer is brewed on board. She has sailed year-round from Port Canaveral since November 2023 and made the first official call at Celebration Key in July 2025.

A 2024 dry dock gave her Carnival’s red, white and blue hull, plus the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, a bigger casino with a non-smoking area, a new Club O2 for teens and a refreshed Lido Marketplace. Families can book Family Harbor staterooms with their own lounge, and travelers 12 and up can choose a Havana stateroom with access to the Havana Pool.

Know which Vista you’re booking: through April 2027 she alternates 6-day Sunday and 8-day Saturday Caribbean cruises. From May 2027 most sailings are 7 days, leaving Saturdays for the Eastern or Western Caribbean.

Ship class
Vista
Maiden voyage
May 2016
Gross tonnage
133,500
Guests
3,934
Crew
1,450
Length
1,055 ft
Homeport since
Nov 2023
Terminal
CT6

WHERE SHE SAILS

ITINERARIES
from Port Canaveral.

Vista sails year-round from Port Canaveral, with bookable sailings currently through April 2028. Through April 2027 she alternates 6-day Sunday and 8-day Saturday departures; from May 2027 most cruises are 7 days, leaving Saturdays. Nearly every itinerary includes Celebration Key, and the port’s schedule lists her at Cruise Terminal 6.

6 days · Sundays through April 2027

Eastern Caribbean escape

  1. Port Canaveral
  2. Amber Cove
  3. RelaxAway Half Moon Cay
  4. Celebration Key
  5. Port Canaveral

A few sailings visit Celebration Key first.

8 days · Saturdays through April 2027

Eastern Caribbean

  1. Port Canaveral
  2. St. Thomas
  3. St. Maarten
  4. San Juan
  5. Celebration Key
  6. Port Canaveral

Some sailings swap St. Maarten for Amber Cove.

8 days · select Saturdays through April 2027

Southern Caribbean

  1. Port Canaveral
  2. Curaçao
  3. Aruba
  4. Celebration Key
  5. Port Canaveral
7 days · Saturdays from May 2027

Week-long Caribbean

  1. Port Canaveral
  2. Celebration Key
  3. San Juan
  4. St. Thomas
  5. Port Canaveral

Other week-long sailings visit Nassau, RelaxAway Half Moon Cay and Amber Cove, or head west to Cozumel, Isla Tropicale (Roatán), Montego Bay or Grand Cayman.

Sample routings for inspiration. Ports, order and sailing lengths vary by date. Confirm your exact itinerary with Victoria.

THINGS TO DO

PEDAL, SPLASH,
then unwind.

Vista’s top decks are made for play, from a bike ride high above the sea to a full SportSquare, with plenty of quiet corners too.

A guest riding Kaleid-O-Slide at WaterWorks on Carnival Vista

Thrills, pools & play

Guests pedaling SkyRide bikes on the suspended track above the top deck, WaterWorks slides below ▶ 2 videos

SkyRide

Pedal a suspended bike around a two-lane track high above the top deck. Included; riders must be at least 54 inches tall and up to 250 lb.

Rider on an inner tube inside Kaleid-O-Slide, surrounded by rainbow-colored light rings ▶ 2 videos

Kaleid-O-Slide

A WaterWorks tube slide with funky light and color effects inside.

Fisheye view of Vista's WaterWorks from the top of the orange Kaleid-O-Slide: yellow spiral waterslide, splash area, Lido pool and the Seaside Theatre screen ▶ 2 videos

WaterWorks

The included water park, home to the spiraling Twister Waterslide.

DINING

COME HUNGRY.
leave happy.

Plenty is included, from Guy’s burgers to his smoked barbecue at lunch, and the specialty lineup adds sushi, Asian, Italian and a classic steakhouse.

A server presenting a dish at JiJi Asian Kitchen
JiJi Asian Kitchen

Included in your fare

Two-level main dining room during dinner, seen from the upper level

Main dining rooms

Reflections and Horizons, plus Express Dining when you want dinner in under an hour.

Vista's refreshed Lido Marketplace buffet: serving islands with yellow-and-white striped panels, stations along the wall and wooden tables (no people)

Lido Marketplace

The buffet, refreshed in 2024.

BlueIguana Cantina sign with guests lined up at the taco and burrito counter; Lido Marketplace sign in the background

BlueIguana Cantina

Tacos and burritos by the pool.

Outdoor promenade entrance of Guy's Pig & Anchor with its "Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse" sign (no people) Representative photo

Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que

Guy Fieri’s smoked barbecue, served at lunch.

Worth the splurge (extra cost)

JiJi Asian Kitchen server presenting a dish to diners
Extra cost

JiJi Asian Kitchen

A mix of familiar and adventurous Asian dishes.

Seafood Shack counter with a lobster platter and the "Local Fresh Catch" chalkboard
Extra cost

Seafood Shack

Casual New England-style seafood.

Chef's Table guests standing around a steel galley table as a chef prepares a course, with menus and champagne
Extra cost

The Chef’s Table

An intimate multi-course dinner with a galley tour (ages 12+).

SHOWS & NIGHTLIFE

AFTER DARK,
the fun turns up.

Playlist Productions shows, comedy and Family Feud Live are included; you’ll pay only for drinks.

Beer taps at RedFrog Pub & Brewery
RedFrog Pub & Brewery
Family Feud Live: host on stage between two guest families at their podiums, game board and audience Representative photo

Family Feud Live

Play the famous game show on stage on sailings of 7 days or more (12+ to play).

ThirstyFrog and FriskyFrog beer tap handles at RedFrog Pub & Brewery ▶ 2 videos

RedFrog Pub & Brewery

The fleet’s only onboard brewery, with ThirstyFrog beers, live music and pub games.

Two beers and a Heroes Tribute Bar menu on the bar top, with the Heroes Tribute Bar logo and a U.S. flag on the video wall behind Shown on Carnival Panorama

Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge

Added in 2024, honoring military veterans and service members.

FOR THE KIDS

LITTLE ONES,
big fun.

Toddlers playing with toys in Camp Ocean's Penguins playroom: ocean-themed murals, an igloo play structure and a counselor
Ages 2–11

Camp Ocean

Supervised fun in groups by age: Penguins (2–5), Stingrays (6–8) and Sharks (9–11).

Vista's new Club O2 teen lounge (2024): gaming screens, seating and a lit Club O2 sign
Ages 15–17

Club O2

A teen lounge, redone in a new space in 2024.

Dr. Seuss Bookville reading room: yellow splash-shaped sofa, Seuss-pattern wingback chairs, poufs, polka-dot walls, a Cat in the Hat hat and "Take a Look at a Book" shelves (no people) Representative photo

Dr. Seuss Bookville

A colorful Seuss-themed reading room, plus the Seuss-a-palooza Parade and Story Time.

FOR THE GROWN-UPS

ADULTS ONLY,
deep breaths.

Couple with drinks on a round wicker daybed at the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, ocean beyond
21+
Shown on Mardi Gras

Serenity Retreat

A quiet top-deck retreat with whirlpools, its own bar and a complimentary salad station.

Cloud 9 Spa Thermal Suite: guests in robes on heated ceramic loungers by the windows
Extra cost18+

Cloud 9 Spa

Treatments plus Thermal Suites.

Havana Bar interior: Cuban-style tile and columns, teal-cushioned bar stools, the "Havana Bar" sign over the back bar and a colorful Havana street mural (no people) Shown on Carnival Horizon

Havana Bar & Pool

Cuban coffee, cocktails and evening dancing at the bar; the pool area is just for Havana stateroom and Grand Suite guests 12 and up.

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP

STATEROOMS
& suites.

Vista’s rooms include Havana and Family Harbor staterooms with their own perks, Cloud 9 Spa rooms and Cove Balconies close to the waterline.

A family in a Family Harbor Suite
Family Harbor Suite
Rendering of a Carnival Vista Havana Premium Vista Balcony stateroom: Cuban-style wicker-back chairs, patterned teal carpet, orange bed runner and balcony door Rendering

Havana staterooms

Cuban-inspired décor and exclusive Havana Pool access; all guests must be 12 or older.

Rendering of a Carnival Vista Havana Cabana stateroom, with the private patio and lattice screen visible through the glass door Rendering

Havana Cabanas

A private patio with your own lounge chairs right outside the room (12+).

Family relaxing in a Family Harbor Suite: kids reading on the nautical-flag bedspread, parents by the window

Family Harbor

Interior to suite options with the Family Harbor Lounge (daily breakfast and snacks), kids eating free at most specialty restaurants and a free evening of Night Owls.

Cloud 9 Spa stateroom on Vista: king bed with a spa-toned runner, sofa, vanity and folded spa towels on the table

Cloud 9 Spa staterooms

Unlimited Thermal Suite use, priority spa reservations, two fitness classes per guest and spa-style amenities.

Ocean Suite on Carnival Breeze: king bed, sofa, coffee table and balcony door between two windows (no people) Shown on Carnival Breeze

Suites

Grand, Ocean and Junior Suites with priority check-in, boarding and dining reservations plus complimentary laundry; Grand Suites add Havana Pool access.

Rendering of a Carnival Vista Cove Balcony stateroom: bed, sofa, vanity and the low balcony with the sea just beyond Rendering

Cove Balcony

Balconies close to the waterline for an up-close view of the sea.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

GOOD
to know.

  • Through April 2027, 6-day cruises leave on Sundays and 8-day cruises on Saturdays (holiday weeks shift). From May 22, 2027, most sailings are 7 days, leaving Saturdays.
  • The port’s schedule lists Vista at Cruise Terminal 6 for every call from September 2026 to February 2027. Confirm on your boarding pass.
  • SkyRide is included but has rules: at least 54 inches tall, up to 250 lb, and closed-toe athletic shoes.
  • Havana staterooms and the Havana Pool are 12+ only. Families with younger kids should look at Family Harbor instead.
  • Family Feud Live runs only on sailings of 7 days or more, so it isn’t offered on 6-day cruises.
  • The Cheers! drink package must be bought by every adult in the stateroom, for the whole cruise, and doesn’t work at Celebration Key.

QUESTIONS

CARNIVAL VISTA
FAQ.

Does Carnival Vista sail from Port Canaveral?+

Yes. She has been homeported there year-round since November 2023, and bookable sailings currently run through April 2028.

How long are Vista’s cruises?+

6- and 8-day Caribbean cruises through April 2027, then mostly 7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from May 2027, plus a 5-day Bahamas sailing over the 2027 holidays.

Does Vista visit Celebration Key?+

Nearly every current itinerary includes it, and Vista made the destination’s first official call in July 2025.

Is the IMAX theater still on board?+

Yes. The IMAX Theatre stayed through the 2024 dry dock and costs extra; Dive-In Movies by the pool are free.

Can kids stay in Havana staterooms?+

No. All Havana stateroom guests must be 12 or older. Families should look at Family Harbor staterooms instead.

Details summarized from Carnival: Carnival Vista, Carnival Vista deck plan (PDF), Carnival Vista fact sheet, Vista arrives in Port Canaveral (2023), 2024 dry dock, Vista week-long cruises (2027-28), Port Canaveral cruise schedule. Reviewed October 2026. Venues, shows, pricing and itineraries change; confirm for your sailing.

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