Carnival Vista was constructed in the Fincantieri shipyard of Monfalcone (Gorizia) and was delivered in April 2016.

The first steel for the ship was cut in late February 2014, and the keel was laid in October 2014.

[3] Carnival Vista features outdoor spots like Havana Bar & Pool, a ropes course, mini golf, SkyRide at SportSquare (an 800 ft, 240 m-long track suspended around its top deck that passengers can circle in pedal-powered capsules),[5] and Seafood Shack plus additional spaces like the first IMAX at sea.

The Clubhouse features indoor activities like mini-bowling and arcade-style basketball, soccer, volleyball, and table tennis.

She made her maiden voyage as the Carnival flagship on 11 December 2019 from her homeport in Long Beach, California.