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| Bunnie and Me at Captains Ball Dinner |
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| Me on Ship then later in the waters of Jamaica |
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| Lip Sync Battle Fun Crew and I |
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| Lip Sync Battle Final Perfomance! |
As the end of summer comes to a
close this month one of my best memories of the season had to be my experience
on the Carnival Vista Cruise Ship. The Carnival Cruise Ship sails from Miami,
Florida and Galveston Texas sailing to breathtaking destinations such as
eastern, southern and western Caribbean. This huge ship stands 15 decks high
and holds a maximum of 3.936 passengers and crew of 1,450. The ship is Jam
packed with activities and entertainment for all ages. As effortful as it is to
enjoy everything this ship has to offer it is as challenging to go into detail
about everything but here are some highlights and favorites that are sure to
get you booking your next vacation with Carnival Vista.
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| Best Friends |
Food:
The food was pretty impressive. With over 20 different
places to eat on the ship you don’t have to worry about being hungry. By far
one of the most popular places to eat on the ship was Guy’s Burger Joint, which
serves up the best tasting burgers with all the toppings. There was always a
line at this burger stand created by Guy Fieri an American restaurateur, and
author who is widely known for his TV show and appearances on the Food Network.
Dinners in the dining room are a divine experience. After a long day at sea or
at port enjoying a three-course meal is like no other. With entrée selection
changes daily you will never have to choose from the same things twice. Some of
my favorite meals included the roasted duck, jerk chicken wings, prime rib, and
scallops. A nice touch to the dinner menu was the rare finds section. The chef
always prepared something exotic you always wanted to try but never dared to
order. It included foods like frog legs, and cow tongue.
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| Me and my composition #lipsyncbatttle |
Entertainment:Every night is a party on the Carnival Vista Cruise Ship.
The Nightclub parties held in the Limelight Lounge kept party seekers euphoric.
The DJ captured the crowd playing today’s hits from around the world. Under the
laser lights, I dance the night away with my fellow cruisers until the early morning;
easily forgetting I was still on a ship. Every one enjoys a good live
production and Playlist Productions provided just that. Held in the Liquid
Lounge, a two-story theater, shows are preformed resembling Broadway musicals. Professional
dancers, singers, and actors take popular music from then and now mixed with an
awesome storyline sound and light system to keep you glued to your seat. One of my personal favorites was the
productions called “Flix” where each scene was based off of a popular movie
sound track like The Bodyguard,
Armageddon, and the Wizard of Oz
to name a few. The top entertainment on the boat for me was the Lip Sync Battle
competition, which I was lucky enough to participate in! If you have ever seen
the TV series Lip Sync Battle on Spike TV then you pretty much know what to
expect. This on board adaption of the hit TV show allows the ship guest to join
in on the entertainment fun and become a superstar for the duration of their
Carnival Vista experience. Two
lucky guests get to lip sync battle it out to see who is the biggest rock star!
In the finale battle the entire ship is invited out to see the top contestants
take the stage designed to look just like the TV Show. The fun is even taken up
a superstar level with background dancers, costumes, chorography, music,
lights, and props!
Activities/Extras:
As I said before the ship was jam packed with activities. There is defiantly
something for everyone whether you are the athletic type and want join in on
basketball, volleyball, or shuffle board games. In addition to the pools guest
can spend the day under the sun at the Waterworks water park or the SkyRide
where you can pedal above the decks around the entire ship taking in the view
of the blue skies and sea. If your one to stay inside and stay cool America’s
favorite game bingo and the art auctions were very popular. The casino stayed
packed especially on the night most were in doors due to rainy weather. Just
like Vegas the casino features blackjack, poker, slots, and much more. My
favorite activity was Carnival’s Thrill Theater. This 4-D Theater renders an
out of this world experience where each six sense are part of the fun. As you
enjoy a 3-D movie this theater puts the viewer in the action. I attend the
horror viewing and believe me I felt the bats fly past my feet and squirt of
blood as the popular horror movie killer Jason slashed his victims to death.
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| In the club with the top 3 girl contestants Lip Sync Battle |
The Bars: With
more the 10 places to grab a drink on the ship guest are sure to never go
thirsty. Guest can choose from
specialty bars such as the RedFrog Rum Bar, the Bluelguana Tequila Bar or just
take in the ambiance in the Library bar. Uniquely enough the Library Bar is
staged to look like a local library stacked with selves of books for enjoyment.
As I enjoyed a book and quit time I kept my wine glass full from the various
self- serve wine dispensers. The most impressive bar on the ship was the
Alchemy Bar. Popular know as the “pharmacy bar” the bartenders wear white lab
jackets with pride and if written scribble your drink Rx order on prescription
paper replicas. The supreme mixologist created a unique drink like I never
tasted before. One of my drinks was even garnished with an onion and it was
delicious! No rum and coke or cognac and ginger Ale served; drinks made at this
bar are fused with syrups, fruits, vegetables, and top shelf liquor.
Jamaica
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