How many passengers does Carnival Vista hold?
Carnival Vista carries 3,934 guests at double occupancy and up to 4,977 at maximum capacity.
Carnival Cruise Line · Vista Class
Carnival Vista
Built to go everywhere. Designed to make you forget everything else.
2016
Year Built
3,934
Guests
Vista Class
Class
133,596
GT
3
Pools
Pioneering lead ship of the Vista class, introducing the SkyRide aerial bike track, Havana cabanas with private patio hammocks, Family Harbor lounge, and RedFrog Pub & Brewery.
Dining & Drinks
Signature Culinary Program
Guy Fieri, Emeril Lagasse & Shaquille O'Neal Casual Included Dining
Included Restaurants
Main Dining Rooms
Three-Course American & Melting Chocolate Cake
Guy's Burger Joint & BlueIguana Cantina
Hand-Smashed Burgers, Fresh Tacos & Burritos
Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse / Pizzeria del Capitano
Wood-Smoked BBQ & 24/7 Artisan Pizza
Specialty & Surcharge Dining
Fahrenheit 555 / Prime Steakhouse
Prime Dry-Aged Cuts & Lobster
Reservation required
Cucina del Capitano
Family-Style Italian Trattoria (Free at lunch)
Reservation required
Bonsai Teppanyaki / Sushi
Interactive Hibachi & Sushi Rolls
Reservation required
Specialty dining (extra charge)
Drinks (extra charge)
Room service included
Dietary Options
Gluten-FreeVegan
Wellness & Relaxation
Fitness Center
Gym included
Pools
3
Hot Tubs
6
Medical Center
✓
Pool Lift
✓
Wheelchair Rentals
✓
Where Carnival Vista sails
Ports on this ship's regular rotation — click any for a feel of it before you pack.
Cape Canaveral
United States
138 sailings
Celebration Key
Bahamas
68 sailings
Roseau
Dominica
33 sailings
Half Moon Cay
Bahamas
31 sailings
Charlotte Amalie
US Virgin Islands
26 sailings
San Juan
Puerto Rico
26 sailings
Nassau
Bahamas
18 sailings
Philipsburg
Sint Maarten
7 sailings
Cozumel
Mexico
7 sailings
Roatan
Honduras
7 sailings
Willemstad
Curacao
5 sailings
Arrecife
Spain
5 sailings
Things to do in Cape Canaveral
K
MuseumPhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Aerial View of Launch Complex 39.jpg)
Kennedy Space Center
A full Saturn V rocket laid horizontal for inspection — 363 feet of the hardware that put people on the moon. The Apollo/Saturn V Center, Rocket Garden, and bus tours to historic Launch Complex 39 are all on one ticket. Plan four hours minimum.
🕒 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily (hours vary; check ahead — closed some launch days)
~13.5 km away
S
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Space Shuttle Atlantis
Thirty-three missions, now suspended at the angle it held in orbit with payload bay doors open for good. Inside KSC on the same ticket — and yes, people cry in there.
🕒 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily (included with KSC Visitor Complex admission)
~14.7 km away
C
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Cocoa Beach
Atlantic beach about 15 minutes south of the port, with the famous Ron Jon Surf Shop — a two-story surf emporium worth walking through even if you've never touched a board. Easy half-day.
~8.8 km away
U
MuseumPhoto: Wikimedia Commons (Kennedy Space Center (36017532512).jpg)
United States Astronaut Hall of Fame
Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo artifacts alongside the biography of every inductee — it's inside KSC now on the same ticket. If you've ever wanted to see what John Glenn looked like at 20, this is the building.
🕒 9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily (included with KSC Visitor Complex admission)
~14.6 km away
GoCruiseTravel.com Ship Data
69
Sailings tracked
42/100
mainstream — extras sold separately
3,934
guests
GoCruiseTravel.com tracks 69 upcoming sailings on Carnival Vista (Carnival Cruise Line). Built 2016, 3,934 guests, 133,596 GT. Amenities: 3 pools, 6 hot tubs, self-laundry, accessible cabins, medical center. Carnival Cruise Line Perk Score: 42/100 (mainstream — extras sold separately) — room service.
Accessible Travel
Traveling with accessibility needs? Carnival Vista has 38 accessible cabins.
Pool LiftWheelchair RentalsElevators: 18
Ask anything about Carnival Vista
Policies at a Glance
PetsNot Allowed
Balcony SmokingAllowed
Smoking & Cigar LoungesDesignated outdoor upper deck area + smoking casino section for active players; strictly no balcony smoking ($500 fine).
Dress CodeCasual
Formal NightsYes
The Details
Can I do laundry onboard?
Yes — self-service laundry available
What voltage are the cabins?
110V & 220V
Is there a dress code?
Casual
Are there formal nights?
Yes — formal nights onboard
Can I smoke on the balcony?
Yes — balcony smoking allowed
USB in Cabins
✓
Upcoming Voyages on Carnival Vista
NOV 14, 2026
Round-trip
Eastern Caribbean
8N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
Round-trip Cape Canaveral
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NOV 22, 2026
Round-trip
Eastern Caribbean
6N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
Round-trip Cape Canaveral
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NOV 28, 2026
Round-trip
Southern Caribbean
8N · 5 ports
Southern Caribbean
Round-trip Cape Canaveral
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DEC 6, 2026
Round-trip
Eastern Caribbean
6N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
Round-trip Cape Canaveral
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DEC 12, 2026
Round-trip
Eastern Caribbean
6N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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DEC 18, 2026
Round-trip
Eastern Caribbean
8N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
Round-trip Cape Canaveral
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DEC 26, 2026
Round-trip
Southern Caribbean
8N · 5 ports
Southern Caribbean
Round-trip Cape Canaveral
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JAN 3, 2027
Round-trip
Eastern Caribbean
6N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
Round-trip Cape Canaveral
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JAN 9, 2027
Round-trip
Eastern Caribbean
8N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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JAN 17, 2027
Round-trip
Eastern Caribbean
6N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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JAN 23, 2027
Round-trip
Southern Caribbean
8N · 5 ports
Southern Caribbean
Round-trip Cape Canaveral
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JAN 31, 2027
Round-trip
Eastern Caribbean
6N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
Round-trip Cape Canaveral
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FEB 6, 2027
Round-trip
Eastern Caribbean
8N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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FEB 14, 2027
Round-trip
Eastern Caribbean
6N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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FEB 20, 2027
Round-trip
Southern Caribbean
8N · 5 ports
Southern Caribbean
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FEB 28, 2027
Round-trip
Eastern Caribbean
6N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
Round-trip Cape Canaveral
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MAR 14, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
6N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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MAR 20, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
8N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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MAR 28, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
6N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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APR 3, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
8N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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APR 11, 2027
Round-trip
Eastern Caribbean
6N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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APR 17, 2027
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Southern Caribbean
8N · 5 ports
Southern Caribbean
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APR 25, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
6N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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MAY 1, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
8N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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MAY 9, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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MAY 16, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
6N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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MAY 22, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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MAY 29, 2027
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Western Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Western Caribbean
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JUN 5, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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JUN 12, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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JUN 19, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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JUL 3, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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JUL 10, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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JUL 17, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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JUL 24, 2027
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Western Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Western Caribbean
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JUL 31, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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AUG 7, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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AUG 14, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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AUG 28, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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SEP 4, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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SEP 11, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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SEP 18, 2027
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Western Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Western Caribbean
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SEP 25, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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OCT 2, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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OCT 9, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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OCT 23, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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OCT 30, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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NOV 6, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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NOV 13, 2027
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Western Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Western Caribbean
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NOV 20, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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NOV 27, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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DEC 4, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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DEC 18, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
8N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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DEC 26, 2027
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The Bahamas
5N · 5 ports
The Bahamas
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DEC 31, 2027
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Eastern Caribbean
8N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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JAN 8, 2028
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Western Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Western Caribbean
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JAN 15, 2028
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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JAN 22, 2028
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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FEB 12, 2028
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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FEB 19, 2028
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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FEB 26, 2028
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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MAR 4, 2028
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Western Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Western Caribbean
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MAR 11, 2028
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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MAR 18, 2028
Round-trip
Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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MAR 25, 2028
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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APR 8, 2028
Round-trip
Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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APR 15, 2028
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Eastern Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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APR 22, 2028
Round-trip
Eastern Caribbean
7N · 6 ports
Eastern Caribbean
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APR 29, 2028
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Western Caribbean
7N · 5 ports
Western Caribbean
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Quick answers
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carnival Vista built?
Carnival Vista was built in 2016.
Which cruise line operates Carnival Vista?
Carnival Vista is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.
How many cruises are available on Carnival Vista?
69 active sailings on Carnival Vista are currently bookable.
Does Carnival Vista have swimming pools?
Carnival Vista features 3 swimming pool(s) onboard.
Is there self-service laundry on Carnival Vista?
Yes, Carnival Vista features self-service passenger laundromats onboard.
Which restaurants are included on Carnival Vista?
Included restaurants on Carnival Vista feature Main Dining Rooms, Guy's Burger Joint & BlueIguana Cantina, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse / Pizzeria del Capitano, while specialty venues with a surcharge include Fahrenheit 555 / Prime Steakhouse ($49 pp), Cucina del Capitano ($24 pp dinner), Bonsai Teppanyaki / Sushi ($42 pp / À la carte).
Who sails this line
Typical age
35-55
Primary markets
US · CA · AU · UK
Onboard languages
en
Kids onboard
Common — family-friendly programming
Sister Ships · Vista Class
Vessels built to the same architectural blueprint, sharing deck layouts, signature venues, and hull dimensions.
Sister Ship
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Sister Ship
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Vista Class · 4,072 guests · 2019
Sister Ship
Carnival Horizon
Vista Class · 3,960 guests · 2018
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Excel Class · 5,374 guests · 2027
Excel Class
Carnival Jubilee
Excel Class · 5,374 guests · 2023
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