Places You'll See

  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Is Carnival’s New Cruise Ship The Best in the World? (23 Pictures)

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-2
As more and more cruise ships roll out of shipyards every month, fans of Carnival have been wondering when the popular cruise line is going to debut its latest and greatest. The answer is sometime in 2016, and the name of their newest vessel is going to be Vista. This ship is going to be massive, and it’s going to feature amenities that aren’t just new to Carnival, but are also new to cruise ships in general.

Carnival is putting an estimated $800 million into this new ship, which is being built in Italy by Fincantieri. While she won’t be the largest cruise ship ever built, she’ll be up there. And, when she debuts she’ll be largest in Carnival’s line by a margin. Of course, size isn’t what counts to the cruising vacationer; it’s what’s on board. Vista, simply put, has the big-time amenities – like an IMAX theater, for example – to live up to it’s massive size and people’s massive expectations.

So, come take a look at the Carnival Vista, and learn the 23 things you absolutely need to know about it. After seeing artist’s depictions of what the ship is going to look like, you’ll probably wish there was a way to instantly turn these 3D renderings into a reality!

1. Miami, Florida

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-1

Currently under construction, the Carnival Vista is set to make its debut in the spring of 2016 and will call Miami its homeport.

2. Plenty of Room

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-2

The Vista will be capable of taking on up to 4,980 passengers on its voyages, making it one of the largest cruise ships in the world.

3. Mini Golf Fun and More

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-3

There will be plenty to keep the kids entertained, including a massive entertainment area that features a mini golf course.

4. SkyRide

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-4

One of the coolest features up on deck will be SkyRide, which will allow passengers to pedal themselves through the air.

5. A Beach on a Boat

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-5

Of the Vista’s several pools, one will be The Beach Resort Pool, which lives ups to its name.

6. The Tides Pool

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-6

The Beach Resort Pool isn’t the only place for swimming on deck. There’s also the Tides Pool located nearby.

7. Slip Sliding

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-7

Carnival is finally getting into thewater slide game with Vista, which will feature one that’s 455-feet long.

8. Adults Only

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-8

Sometimes you need time away from the little ones, and you’ll be able to do this in the Serenity area up on deck.

9. Even Better for Families

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-9

One of the other new features aboard the Vista will be the Family Harbor, a family-friendly zone with nautically-themed cabins.

10. Family Harbor Lounge

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-10

Those families who are staying in the Family Harbor area will have access to their own private lounge.

11. One Fish, Two Fish

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-11

Kids are sure to enjoy the play area that’s themed after the imaginative worlds and characters of Dr. Seuss.

12. The Cherry on Top of the Cherry on Top

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-12

While the Cherry on Top candy store will be familiar to previous passengers of Carnival’s ships, the ice cream store attached to it will not be.

13. Take a Trip to Flavor Town

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-13

Carnival is going to be bringing back Guy’s Burger Joint for the Vista, which is the brainchild of the frosty-tipped purveyor of all things Donkey Sauce, Guy Fieri.

14. Brewed At Sea

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-14

RedFrog Pub won’t just be your average cruise bar. Instead, it will be one that brews its own beer.

15. Exposed Brewing Area

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-15

Guests dining and drinking in RedFrog Pub will be able to watch the brew-masters at work.

16. Two Main Dining Rooms

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-16

The Vista will feature two main dining rooms, which one of them, The Horizons Restaurant, featuring attractive art-deco style décor.

17. A True Gathering Place

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-17

The focal point in the ship’s atrium will be a full-service bar, where passengers can plan to meet up or drink that night away while people watching.

18. Wait, That’s Not a Chandelier

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-18

In a truly 21st-century touch, the Vista will be eschewing the traditional atrium chandelier, and will instead have this massive LED display.

19. Speaking of Screens…

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-19

Movie buffs are going to appreciate the fact that the Vista will feature an IMAX theater – a first for any cruise ship on the seven seas.

20. Luxurious Accommodations

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-20

The Vista will feature what are called Havana Cabins, which among other things feature relaxing hammocks on their patios.

21. Havana Plaza

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-21

Those Havana Cabins will be located right next to Havana Plaza, which will have its own pool and a Cuban-themed bar.

22. Right to the Back

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-22

The pool in Havana Plaza is located at the rear of the ship and allows guests to swim right up to the edge.

23. Touring the Mediterranean

23 Things You Need to Know About Carnival’s Gigantic New Cruise Ship-23

Before the Vista makes it to Miami for its regular itineraries, it will cruise the Mediterranean, which Carnival hasn’t done in quite some time.

Recent Posts

  • Travel In A Glass Domed Train From Colarado To Utah In 2021
  • Film and TV Show Tours in the UK
  • A Look Into Italy’s 106 Million Dollar Food Theme Park

blank

15 of the Craziest and Most Dangerous Airports on the Planet

blank

21 Real Places That Are Straight Out of a Story Book

blank

20 Pictures of Beach Resorts Featured in the Movies

Copyright © 2021 · - About - Contact - Disclaimers - Privacy Policy - Terms of Use