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Item: Carnival Paradise
Rating: 4
Author: SerenaR

Carnival Paradise Cruise Review to Mexico

SerenaR

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Reviews: 0

Helpful Votes: 4

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

4 Night Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 23, 2011

Ship: Carnival Paradise

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 13 years ago

Review summary

Beautiful and clean. Smaller than other ships, but never felt cramped. Decor slightly outdated, but still pleasant. I had been concerned about the ports since I wasn't interested in Catalina and have been to Mexico numerous times. Shouldn't have worried--fun to get off the ship for a few hours in nice locations. Wait to book spa appointments until you are on the ship; the discounts are much better.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Ate mostly at the buffet; lots of options, great quality. Late night dining options were limited and busy.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Plenty of options, good quality (sometimes cheesy, but that is part of the fun). None of the bars ever seemed very busy--maybe a sign of too many options.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Quick, friendly service.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Public restroom by the pool small and not very clean; others were better. In my opinion, not very accessible to those with limitations. Great fitness area with loud music, nice spa.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

We were in an inside stateroom. Fairly big, good bath and storage.