Carnival Vista
Carnival Cruise Line
The Carnival Vista was built in 2016 and is among Carnival's 29 ships in its fleet. The Vista is included in the cruise line's Vista Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Vista vs all of the other Carnival ships.
Carnival Vista Size
How big is the Carnival Vista? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Carnival Vista. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
Carnival Vista
Carnival Vista Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Carnival Vista can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
Carnival Vista Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Carnival Vista is 4,977 guests. The average capacity for the 29 active ships in Carnival’s fleet is 4,085 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Carnival ships has a minimum of 2,606 guests and a maximum of 6,630 passengers.
Carnival Vista Crew Members: Staff on the Carnival Vista include 1,450 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 3.4 to 1. The average Carnival ship includes 1,226 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 3.3 to 1.
Carnival Vista Passenger and Crew Capacity
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Carnival Vista Length
How long is the Carnival Vista? From end to end, the Vista length equals 1,055 feet (322 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 29 active vessels in Carnival’s fleet, measuring 982 feet (299 meters).
The smallest Carnival ship (in terms of length) measures 855 feet (261 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,130 feet (344 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Carnival Vista vs all other active Carnival Cruise Line ships.
Carnival Vista Length
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Carnival Vista Built Date
When was the Carnival Vista Built? The Carnival Vista was built in 2016 and joined the cruise line’s Vista Class.
Carnival includes 29 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008
When was the last Carnival Vista Dry Dock? The Vista experienced dry dock improvements in 2024.
Renovations include the following: The Carnival Vista, lead Vista-class ship, was last renovated in January 2024. This dry dock focused on routine maintenance and minor enhancements due to its 2016 launch. Updates included refreshed interiors with new carpeting and upholstery, technical servicing, and a hull repaint with Carnival’s livery. The ship, carrying 3,954 passengers, preserved its signature features like SkyRide and the Havana Bar, ensuring it remained in top shape without significant additions.
Carnival Vista Deck Plans
The Carnival Breeze has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 15.
What does the Carnival Breeze offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 29 restaurants, 15 bars, 8 shows, 81 activities, and 13 other features for your enjoyment.
Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Vista. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carnival Vista Info
You will find the Carnival Vista Casino on Deck 4 of the ship.
You will find the Carnival Vista buffet on Deck 10 of the ship.
The Carnival Vista, lead Vista-class ship, was last renovated in January 2024. This dry dock focused on routine maintenance and minor enhancements due to its 2016 launch. Updates included refreshed interiors with new carpeting and upholstery, technical servicing, and a hull repaint with Carnival’s livery. The ship, carrying 3,954 passengers, preserved its signature features like SkyRide and the Havana Bar, ensuring it remained in top shape without significant additions.
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Vista class.
The ship features 29 restaurants, 15 bars, 81 activities, 8 shows and 13 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Carnival Vista has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 15.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Vista. The ship's capacity is 4,977. When comparing the occupancy to the average Carnival passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,265 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.
The Carnival Vista was built in 2016. Carnival includes 29 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008
Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Vista is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Carnival Vista length equals 1,055 feet (322 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 29 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 995 feet (303 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.