Was a great first cruise onboard the beautiful Carnival Paradise!
Embarkation
4 out of 5
The port of Tampa was a very easy accessible port. The port has an area beside the terminal enterance to view the ship in port. It took about an hour to board the ship but it was very easy and smooth.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
The food was amazing in the dining room and buffet. The ship didn't have fun ship 2.0 features yet so it only had the steakhouse I believe.
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
The pool and hot tubs were nice and relaxing but during summer was filled with families. The waterslide back then dumped into the main pool so you did get splashed by people coming down the slide. But, it was still a wonderful time everyday.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
The enterainment was wonderful on this ship.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Service was perfect and fast. Our room steward greeted us by name every morning and was very friendly.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
The ship's layout was easy. The design was very beautiful wood and teal ship. The ship was very clean and for it's age was very well-maintained.
Cabin / Stateroom
4 out of 5
Not the best location but was clean all the time and the layout was very small and cramped for four people. But, was very comfortable.
Ship tip
Do the early dining if you want to see the main shows and do the mini golf course.
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