Another relaxing Paradise cruise.

Carnival Paradise Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 4
Helpful Votes: 61

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Carnival Paradise

5 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 22, 2022

Ship: Carnival Paradise

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: M173

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

This is our 5th time on the Paradise; three in the past six months. On the shorter cruises, you get a good mixture of cruisers; from young familes with small children to the more elderly experienced cruiser. If you're looking for aqua shows, roller coasters, wave pools and such, do yourself a favor and look to a different ship; you will be disappointed with the Paradise. However if you're looking for a clean ship and a relaxing experience with a high energy cruise director, give it a go.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Walked right on...five minutes tops.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Adequate variety in both MDR and buffet. Enjoyed the pizza and Blue Iguana Cafe.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Fitness center was small but nicely equiped. Love the rear Serenity deck in the back of the ship.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Two stage shows on a 5 day cruise.

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Seems the crew was doing everything they could to keep guests happy.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Oldest Carnival ship but kept clean. Easy to get around.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Oceanview room was nice size for two people. It could be a bit cramped with 3 or more.

Ship tip

If you're the half cup full person, you will have a good time. Just know that this ship is small, intimate and does not have all the bells and whistles of the newer larger ships.

Ports of call

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5
No excursions. Just walked around the port area.

Cozumel, Mexico Did not visit port

Been there numerous times. Enjoyed the quietness of the ship.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Quick and easy. Just wished Tampa would get facial recognition.
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5 Comments

lgrizzy59    2 years ago

This is one of my favorite ships. I love the smaller ships too

byhisgrace    2 years ago

Thanks for your review

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for the review

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. One of our favorite ships. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us

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