NOT WHAT EXPECTED

Carnival Paradise Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

2 out of 5
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Carnival Paradise

5 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 28, 2015

Ship: Carnival Paradise

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: V38

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

Although the cruise was fun, only because I was with my two best friends and we had a ton of laughs.    The cruise food was not what was expected.  The late seating dinner's food was overcooked and not tasty at all.  We ate at the buffet every night, I actually lived on the pizza.  There was smoking on the cruise.  In the year 2015 this should not be tolerated.  There was smoking in the cabins, in which we smelled in out cabin.   Smoking in areas all over the ship which was totally annoying.  I left the trip with a sinus infection, which I contribute to the smoking.  

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
My cabin was great although it smelled like smoke continuously due to people smoking in the next cabin.

Ship tip

Dont go

Ports of call

Tampa, Florida

5 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
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7 Comments

redskinrick    8 years ago

You can smoke on paradise in the casino and half the casino bar and on deck! There is no smoking allowed in the cabins, and paradise has no balconies! And you would be the first person ever to get a sinus infection on a 4 or 5 day cruise from smoking!

IRISHCHARM13    9 years ago

I cruised Paradise in July. I admit I was very apprehensive after reading reviews. I have to say I loved this ship. The decor was not the best however that couldn't ruin a good time. Ship was spotless! I only was annoyed by the smoke in the casino. I've only cruised larger ships prior to Paradise and loved that we never had to wait. Dinner in the dining room was delicious every evening. We were at a table of  10 and everyone enjoyed their meals. You definately should have complained if you smelt smoke coming from a room or balcony...safety hazard right there. I truly recommend this ship. It's what you make of it not the size or fancy decor. Our cruise director was the best! if I had to complain it would be about the limited seating for the comedy show...get there early!!

 

 

glomarrone    9 years ago

I hope that you reported the smell of smoking.  It is unsafe for everyone on board to have passengers smoking in the cabins.  

mattatdor016    9 years ago

I'm a smoker and ya there should be No Smoking in the cabin I'm going on this one Feb and looking forward to the cigar bar 😈

winnied    9 years ago

Going on this ship Saturday. There is only two spots to smoke on all the Carnival ships. I'm a smoker so i know. There should not have been smoking in the room. There is no smoking on any balconies either. You should have notified someone to let them know. Not all smoker's are evil.

annettekathleen    9 years ago

Ugh man I have been on 4 cruises and this will be my 5th but...it's my finances 1st cruise and we are gonna be on paradise! I have told him how great cruising is and how great the food is!

sugarandgrits17    9 years ago

The food was not good when we were on this ship back in 2013 either. There was only smoking on one side of the Lido deck and in the casino when we went though. At least you had a good time with your friends!

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