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Item: Carnival Paradise
Rating: 4
Author: marcia857

Carnival Paradise Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

marcia857

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 50

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

4 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 04, 2015

Ship: Carnival Paradise

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: M175

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

We took out grandkids on the 4 night to Cozumel cruise. This is just the right amount of time, kids loved the slide into the pool, the soft serve ice cream and the shows. Their first time out of the country was a hit in Cozumel. We went to a beach club that had all inclusive drinks and food. It had a nice pool with swim up bar and a lovely beach with palapas. Over all a great experience.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

the food was excellent. The kids loved the omlett bar

Onboard Activities

We didnt particiapte in the on board activities. We ususally just want to relax on a cruise.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

The entertainment was ok. My granddaughter loved the shows, first time seeing anything like it and thought they were awesome.

Children's Programs

The kids never went. I signed them up but they preferred to play in the pool. I do wish the kids program included pool time but because they didnt the kids did not want to participate so it was not quite as relaxing for me as I was hoping since I had to stay glued to the pool to supervise them.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The staff was great, very friendly and provided everything we needed.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

ship is a little dated

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Since we had the grandkids with us I was concerned about how it would work with the bunk beds, I shouldnt have worried. The kids loved the beds and it is amazing how well it all worked.

Ship tip

Sunsets were beautiful from the dining room. Definitely hit the dining room brunch - NO LINES! and great service

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Ports of call

Tampa, Florida

3 out of 5

arrive early, almost no line!

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Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

Be patient, it does take a while to reboard the ship.

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3 Comments

glomarrone 9 years ago

Thanks for posting Your First review here. I enjoyed reading about the wonderful time your family had on this cruise.

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mjwhaap 9 years ago

boat was nice except elevators always down. when u get to grand cayman dont buy excursion in port or boat buy when u get out the gate itll be half price. also mr sanchos in cozumel so worth it

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dcarms79 9 years ago

What was the name of the beach club? We are going on the same cruise in August and I'm trying to find a nice all inclusive beach day

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