Carnival Paradise offers a wide variety of dining options from casual to the more formal Main Dining Room. Please note, Carnival Paradise does not have the Supper Club specialty restaurant. Whatever your preference, there is a lot to choose from on the menu.
Carnival Paradise Restaurants:
- Paris Restaurant: casual buffet
- Elation Dining Room: main dining
- Destiny Dining Room: main dining
- Pizza and a 24-hour room service menu are also available
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Carnival Paradise features numerous bars & lounges. Whether you are looking for a quiet drink or a place to meet up with friends for the evening, the choices are extensive. Here are some of the most popular spots onboard:
- America Bar
- Rotterdam Bar
- Queen Mary Lounge
- Rex Dance Bar
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Carnival Paradise has a wide variety of nightly entertainment onboard. In the bars, lounges and on deck, you will find individual musicians, performers, singers and a Caribbean band.
The focal point for large scale productions is the Normandie Show Lounge. Typically, there is a Las Vegas-style production as well as a late night comedian.
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Carnival Paradise's Majestic Casino is located on the Promenade Deck and is open while the ship is "At Sea." You will find popular games, including Black Jack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Mega Cash, Roulette, Slot Machines, Texas Hold'em Poker and Three Card Poker.
Typically, there will be Slot & Texas Hold'em tournaments while you are onboard. Unlike Las Vegas casinos, Texas Hold'em onboard is an automated video game designed to speed-up play. Like most cruise lines, Carnival offers a casino loyalty program. Just a reminder, you must be 18 years of age to enter the casino.
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Carnival Paradise (Fantasy Class) entered service in 1998. The ship was most recently renovated in 2005. Carnival Paradise is 855 feet in length and has 10 decks. With a capacity just over 2000, Carnival Paradise is not as big as newer ships and has roughly 2.2 passengers per crew member.
Carnival Cruise Lines has been operating since 1972 and currently has 24 ships in service worldwide. When doing your homework on Carnival, take note that the fleet is divided into 7 classes of ships based on size, capacity and when the ship entered service. Carnival offers an affordable price point and has the reputation of being a family friendly cruise line. In an effort to keep pace with competition, Carnival has added new outdoor amenities on several ships. Recent travelers are impressed with the WaterWorks spray park for kids, the Serenity Adult Only Retreat and Carnival's Seaside Theatre that shows movies and sporting events on a large screen video board.
Carnival Paradise will spend most of the year cruising the warm waters of the Caribbean. Departing from Tampa, Carnival Paradise's port stops include Cozumel, Mexico and Georgetown in the Cayman Islands.
Carnival Cruise Lines offers passengers a diverse menu of shore excursions based on approximately 20 different activity types (easy, moderate and considerable). You can search for excursions by Destination and Port on Carnival's website. Reservations can be made once you have paid a cruise deposit. Tip: reserve shore excursions early, as they tend to fill up rapidly.
Carnival Paradise has approximately 1,000 cabins onboard. While most cabins have ocean views, keep in mind that only 5% feature balconies. When selecting a cabin, make sure you know which public areas are near, above and below your cabin. Everyone's tastes are different, but it's best not to be surprised when you get onboard.
Carnival Paradise's beds are mostly two twin-size configured into a king-size. The cruise line features its Carnival Comfort Collection consisting of: high thread count linens and duvets along with thick towels and bathrobes.
Carnival Paradise has a 24-hour Internet Cafe. There is also WiFi network that has limited range on the ship. You can rent laptops, but travelers suggest bringing your own if you need to be online. Here's how much it will cost you for Internet Access:
Carnival Cruise Lines allows each guest over 21 to bring onboard one bottle (750 ml) of wine or champagne at the beginning of the cruise. If you bring your own wine to dinner, a corkage fee of $10/bottle will be applied in the restaurant.
Carnival Paradise has a wading pool for small children at the rear of the Promenade Deck. There are pools located at the rear of the Verandah Deck and mid-ship on the Lido Deck. Also, Carnival Paradise does not have the signature WaterWorks park for kids and the Serenity Adult Only Retreat that are available on other Carnival ships.
Carnival Paradise offers lots of activities onboard. Because there are so many families and young people, Carnival pays special attention to keeping passengers entertained. Here are some of the best not mentioned in other sections:
Carnival Paradise features a gym at the forward end of the Sports Deck. You can exercise on elliptical trainers, treadmills and stationary bikes. There are also weight training machines and free-weights available. They offer a number of classes, including aerobics.
Carnival Paradise's Spa is located adjacent to the gym and offers passengers a wide menu of treatments. Spa services include: manicures, pedicures, facials, body wraps and massage. There is also a hair salon available for both men & women, though it gets busy when there is a formal night in the dining room.