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Carnival Paradise Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

robert23423

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 48

Overall rating:

2 out of 5

Verified Review

4 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 09, 2017

Ship: Carnival Paradise

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: V10

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

I will start with the positives, The room attendant (especially Chiao) were awesome. The restaurant wait staff was also exceptional (especially Lino & Co.).

The negatives. We had a suite but because it was an older ship the view was partially obstructed. The balconies are the smallest of any cruise I have every been on. Because of my height I was barely able to sit facing the water because my knees would touch the railing. We booked the cruise unknowingly during Spring Break. Many young college kids drinking heavily and raucous.

All and all a nice relaxing experience.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Cabin was ok. Easily identified wear in all areas including the cabinetry, floors and bathrooms. Balcony was extremely small and also was a partially obstructed view. I only sail with a balcony and therefore would never sail this class of Carnival again.

Ports of call

Tampa, Florida

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

7 Comments

marlaalw 7 years ago

robert23423, were you on the Veranda deck? We are booked in V30, an obstructed view suite for December trip, do you have any photos of your cabin?

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jalendaf 7 years ago

I took my 6th cruise with Carnival over spring break this year and will never do it again. we still had a good time, but the screaming drunks and cursing at all hours of the night was a bit much. The staff was overwhelmed, but handled it well. I have 3 more scheduled with Carnival and can't wait.

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Teacher1155 7 years ago

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dixie1 7 years ago

good for you took the few negatives and didn't let them ruin the cruise lf you look for the bad you can find it

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cruisingwoman 7 years ago

just what cruising is about.. learning for the next one! ð

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batch123 7 years ago

Sounds like you didn't do any research before booking.

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venusofwisconsin 7 years ago

Spring break is all month.

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