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Carnival Paradise Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Review: 1
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Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Carnival Paradise

5 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 13, 2015

Ship: Carnival Paradise

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: R238

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

We were not sure what to expect,  the rooms were lovely very spacious.  Staff was always helpful and friendly.  Wish we had picked an early diner time so we could enjoy the entertainment at night.  Looking forward to our next cruise. As for the shore excursion I probably wouldn't not do one if the boat was arriving early in the morning, at least not the all inclusive anyway.  Food was a little salty, so we order our breakfast everyday.   Over all lots to do on the boat when at see.  If the cruise line could change anything,  you should offer different drink programs, so you don't have to purchase a drink card for everyday.  

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
food was salty, dining meals at night where good and different variety to pick from.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
lots to see and do. Could have more time between activities.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Didn't get to see a lot. Early mornings and lots of sun, made for early nights

Children's Programs

didnt need this service

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Excellent staff.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Very clean and staff very helpful.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
very spacious the bead was very comfortable.

Ship tip

do early evening diner, so you can see evening shows. Pool was small, but enjoyed the hot tub. Take time to get to know the ship when you first get on board. For the first time, it was nice and would go again.

Ports of call

Tampa, Florida

5 out of 5
Went to a lot of beaches, had sun everyday.

George Town, Grand Cayman

3 out of 5
Beaches where lovely, I would have opted out of the excursion to explore the shops in Grand Cayman

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
loved Cozumel, beautiful beach, great excursion loved the twister boat ride, hector and Louis made the excursion perfect.
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1 Comment

glomarrone    9 years ago

Food is always over-salted on cruise ships in fact in restaurants on land also.  Wish that they would leave off the salt.  There are salt shakers on tables for diners to use should they want more. 

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