August 2023 - 6 Night The Bahamas (Norfolk Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Magic
kenbarnhouse
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Raleigh, North Carolina
Joined 07/2016
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Helpful VotesPast cruises
August 2022 - 7 nights on Carnival Splendor
October 2021 - 6 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Freedom
February 2020 - 4 Night Bahamas (Charleston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Sunshine
September 2019 - 7 Night Bermuda (Charleston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Sunshine
June 2019 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Paradise
Just got off the Paradise for what was originally Key West, Havana, Cozemel but ended up as Grand Cayman, Cozemel. I was our first time in an ocean view instead of a balcony and it was fine, bigger than I thought but lacked the seating we had on the Miracle. Liked the remodeled rooms, lots of USB outlets. Food was overall very good, we enjoyed Guys burger more than I thought we would. We ate at both the bigger and mdr and both were good, the surf and turf steakhouse selection was really good. All the desserts were very good. Paradise as an outstanding crew from CD Leon on down. Leon impressed me as more personable that other CDs. He was like the host of a party at his home and he knew everyone. Finally why only 4 stars. Paradise is an older ship with some good upgrades, but the lack of a separate steakhouse or other specialty restaurants, outdoor movie screen, sports bar, pub, and alchemy bar makes it less appealing that newer ships
October 2018 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Miracle
September 2016 - 5 Night Bahamas (Charleston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Ecstasy
Carnival Paradise
Sail date: June 03, 2019
Just got off the Paradise for what was originally Key West, Havana, Cozemel but ended up as Grand Cayman, Cozemel. I was our first time in an ocean view instead of a balcony and it was fine, bigger than I thought but lacked the seating we had on the Miracle. Liked the remodeled rooms, lots of USB outlets. Food was overall very good, we enjoyed Guys burger more than I thought we would. We ate at both the bigger and mdr and both were good, the surf and turf steakhouse selection was really good. All the desserts were very good. Paradise as an outstanding crew from CD Leon on down. Leon impressed me as more personable that other CDs. He was like the host of a party at his home and he knew everyone. Finally why only 4 stars. Paradise is an older ship with some good upgrades, but the lack of a separate steakhouse or other specialty restaurants, outdoor movie screen, sports bar, pub, and alchemy bar makes it less appealing that newer ships
Cruise tips
We really like Tampa. We plan on going a day earlier next cruise. I recommend staying at one of the hotels in the riverwalk. lots to do within walking distance of the riverwalk. Good restaurants too. The cruise port is really nice, well organized, great staff.
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