Outstanding Family Experience

Item: Carnival Paradise
Rating: 4.4
Author: YIcruise72

Carnival Paradise Cruise Review to Cuba

YIcruise72

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 25

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

5 Night Key West & Havana Overnight (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 02, 2018

Ship: Carnival Paradise

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: E94

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

We enjoyed Cuba and Key West. I would caution against traveling in July and August. Other than that, everything was smooth. From the ocean to the staff. Do the Chef's table if you get a chance. It's amazing.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Thanks to the "Faster to the Fun", embarkation was a breeze

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Food was really good. We mainly ate in the main dining room. We also did the Chef's table which was outstanding

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Not much for children. We really enjoyed the shows and comedy show. I enjoyed the Casino

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

I hated having to go up or down one stairs to get to the dining room even though we were on the same floor. The middle cut out prevented us from getting there without going all the way to one end of the ship and go up

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ports of call

Tampa, Florida

4 out of 5

Key West, Florida

4 out of 5

This place is very touristy. I was expecting a more high end area. It was also hot, don't travel in July or August. We did the hop on and off bus (Tip: don't buy it on the ship, when you get off, you'll get a discount from the locals)

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HAVANA, CUBA

5 out of 5

We Enjoyed Cuba. Did a community project, went to a restaurant and cigar and rum tasting. Also stopped in a cigar and rum shop. Everything was outstanding and we met quite of few talented artists and musicians.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

2 Comments

mopeake 6 years ago

July and August is perfect travel time for me. I love it nice and hot lol. I went to Cuba last July and loved it. I definitely will be back but for a much longer time next time around.

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armoore32 6 years ago

Just reserved the chef's table this morning. Glad to see it's worthwhile!

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