Another relaxing Paradise cruise.

Item: Carnival Paradise
Rating: 5
Author: debbiejoe

Carnival Paradise Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

debbiejoe

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 58

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

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.

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