Cuba

Carnival Paradise Cruise Review to Cuba

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 6
Helpful Votes: 113

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
Carnival Paradise

4 Night Cuba (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 19, 2017

Ship: Carnival Paradise

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: U190

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

We sailed from Tampa with a stop in Cuba. Ship was late leaving port for more than 2 hours. Excursion wasn’t we expected. Waste of money and time. We rushed back to the ship to be able to shower and eat to go the The Tropicana. That is a must see show. Upon returning to the ship the line was long, there were few people that had too much to drink. A girl was about to pass out, I didn’t knew her, but asked for a wheelchair, for her safety, there was one available, Was not provided, instead they proceeded to check me with the hand detector, I didn’t ring went I passed thru. I found that rude. We helped the girl and her female companion to her floor. She could barely walk due to her intoxication. Lesson don’t drink too much. After 48 cruises, (including other cruise lines, I had never been search by hand, I think that the Filipino safety officer got upset because I asked for help. Going to call my Diamond desk about this incident. We didn’t get a survey on line. Safety first. Going to call the Diamond desk about this incident. Thanks. Sailing December 31. 🎊

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Quick and the entertainment at the port was outstanding

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Dining rooms are the standard, this time we didn’t try the speacialty restaurants and the Lído the “usual”. We never eat breakfast, can’t comment about that.ll

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
They had two great shows, greatly recommended

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Outstanding , Latin group was good

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Waiters, guest services, room stewards and ship personnel very friendly

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
It’s well maintained for being so old.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Good location, this one accommodates four, we were two. We prefer balcony but on this one they are to $$$ for such a shot sailing. They will be adding balconies soon.

Ship tip

It’s an older vessel, don’t expect nice decor compared to other class of Carnival ships. Book early for better selection. Tips for waiters and room stewards extra, they work hard, tips that we give in general are shared.

Ports of call

Tampa, Florida Did not visit port

We live here

HAVANA, CUBA

3 out of 5
We attended the show at Tropicana, it’s a most see. Also took a bus trip for 3 hour long. We were shown the poorest buildings, didn’t have interaction with the people, they pointed th the plaza of the revolution, didn’t stop, ship left Tampa 2 hours late due marine traffic, we had to rush out the bus trip to be able to eat and shower and go to Tropicana. Next day we stayed on board. Don’t bring any to give away there. Is not allowed. Do exchange money here (US) for euros and then there for cucs. Better exchange.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Cuban cigars are allowed in USA, don’t purchase on the street, they are made of banana leaf
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3 Comments

cruisereckoning    4 years ago

Thanks for the review

boricua1    7 years ago

Your cruise director Jaime is best female on the female on the fleet. Had sailed with her four times.

shingaling    7 years ago

We will be hiring a driver when we're there. Got P2P info all travelers to Cuba (not just cruisers) should follow the OFAC announcements.

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