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Item: Carnival Paradise
Rating: 4.6
Author: gatorgal1998

Carnival Paradise Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

gatorgal1998

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 8

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

5 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 14, 2017

Ship: Carnival Paradise

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: E99

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Was frustrated with the drink package policy when it came to water. You can order a water with an alcoholic drink, but if you order an alcoholic drink and no water, the 5 minuet rule applies. You have to wait 5 minutes to get a water. Come on, really? God forbid we stay hydrated.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

It was very chaotic and disorganized. Been on many cruises and have never experienced such a long and frustrating embarkation.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Food was out of this world. Very pleased!

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

You can’t beat trivia and bingo! Pool needs updating and is about 6 inches too deep.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Best band at the United States Bar!

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

As always the staff is friendly.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

I understand the ship is being updated and is in desperate need of it. However the layout is efficient and common areas are clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Comfort and size were acceptable. I had to request clean window drapes. They were full of dust. Most surfaces were also too dusty. Probably explains why I coughed and sneezed all night long.