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Item: Carnival Paradise
Rating: 4.8
Author: KariJason

Carnival Paradise Cruise Review

KariJason

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 30

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

6 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 04, 2023

Ship: Carnival Paradise

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: E81

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 11 months ago

Review summary

This was our fifth cruise and we could not have been happier. Our room was right behind guest services and we were a little skeptical about location but there was never a time that it became a problem. This location served us greatly.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Embarkation from Tampa was probably our smoothest to date. All the staff was helpful and friendly.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Nothing to complain about, food quality and selection was as expected or better.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We enjoyed multiple trivia events and shows. Comedians change mid week and all four were great.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

As always, Carnival staff were excellent.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

We have been on a few different size ships now and find the smaller ships to be more enjoyable.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Montego Bay, Jamaica

3 out of 5

Got a taxi and explored. We now know, if we return to Jamaica, it would be best to book an excursion. We were followed and haggled by every local we passed.

Thumbs Up 0

Tampa, Florida

5 out of 5

We went a day early and visited Ybor City.

Thumbs Up 0

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Went on the turtle center excursion and had a blast. This was our second time in Grand Cayman and wanted something different. Would recommend this excursion to everyone. Snorkeling with the turtles was fantastic.

Thumbs Up 0

Key West, Florida

5 out of 5

Rented a golf cart and explored.

Thumbs Up 1