First Cruise - LOVED IT

Item: Carnival Paradise
Rating: 4.9
Author: EmilyNicole

Carnival Paradise Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

EmilyNicole

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 56

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

5 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 22, 2017

Ship: Carnival Paradise

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: U159

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

First cruise of my life, and I can tell you that it won't be my last. I had a blast! My family and I bonded over this vacation and it was so relaxing, but also so exhilarating! Would definitely do it again.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

We arrived before our reserved time, which was 1:30, we were there at 12:45 and by 1:00 we were already inside the building, waiting in the check in line! Staff was friendly and quick.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Amazing! I loved the pizza, but the dining room was a real treat! Changing up the menus, amazing service (perusal). Breakfast buffet was always loaded and delcious. I gained a couple pounds, but it was worth it!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

The pool was so fun! The slide was a great time (I'm 18). I loved the mini golf, and the casino was a great time too! Bingo was fun too, Misty was so much fun!

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Oh my goodness! These performers are some of the best I've ever seen. The Epic Rock show was especially great, and I was truly impressed. Johnny Millwater had me crying laughing, he was a real treat, and I had a chance to meet him! He was so kind off the stage, and he's the first comedian I've ever seen live!

Children's Programs

I'm an adult.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Loved the staff! The waiters were so friendly and so was our steward Emanus! All the staff was amazing, but Jamie, cruise director, was the best!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Clean rooms, clean everything! Clean silverware at dinner, clean bathrooms in the room and out in the public restroom!

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Cabin was a bit small, but that's alright because we were busy doing things to spend a ton of time in there anyway! Super clean though!

Ship tip

Bring money or a credit card! Stuff is expensive but come prepared!

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Ports of call

Tampa, Florida

5 out of 5

We visited family in Tampa at the Bahama Breeze Resturant. No excursions, just family time by the beach!

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Key West, Florida

5 out of 5

No excursions. Just went on a train tour, so much fun! Lots of good shopping options! The aquarium is adorable and the shipwreck museum is fascinating.

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Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

We went on a jeep snorkeling excursion! We saw a Mayan ruin (not the big one), that the Mayan's used to alert them of hurricanes coming. We also saw a lagoon, and then headed to the beach to snorkel! We saw some sea creatures, including a stingray and sponges! Then we headed back to the beach for a Mexican buffet! After stuffing our faces with authentic Mexican cuisine, we drove to the lighthouse to either walk 100+ stairs, or try some tequila! I chose the latter. Delicious tequila, then headed back to the boat!

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Quick and easy! No issues, got our bottle of tequila back with no problem!

Traveler Photos

3 Comments

Summerholiday 7 years ago

With u definitely the best time .. 🍹🍹🍹🍹

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jbbinder 7 years ago

Best way to vacation ever!

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Summerholiday 7 years ago

Looks like your hooked🎣my hubby and I had a four day cruise as we did not think cruising was for us 18 cruises later have been to amazing places and have great memory's 60 days until we leave Australia to return it's not for everyone but if you like it chances are your hooked 🎣our countdown is on .. enjoy🍹😎

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