Carnival Paradise Cruise Ship Profile

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Carnival Paradise

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The Carnival Paradise, is the eighth and last vessel in Carnival Cruise Lines' Fantasy class of cruise ships. She was built in 1998 as MS Paradise.

The Paradise was built to be the world's first completely non-smoking cruise ship. Every step of her construction was done by non-smoking personnel and she was entered into service supported by several anti-smoking and cancer-prevention groups. "No smoking" signs were placed prominently on both sides of the ship and on the stern under the name.

Non-smoking rules were strictly enforced. No smoking materials of any kind were permitted aboard. If anything was seen or found, the passenger was fined $250 and put off at the next port (transportation home to be provided at passenger's own expense). Due to poor revenue, Carnival decided to discontinue the smoke-free ship in December 2003 because non-smokers tend to not drink or gamble as much as those accustomed to smoke. 

Specs	Accommodations
News	Notable Rooms
Itinerary	Outdoor Areas
CDC Ratings	Adults Only
Deck Plan	Kid's Camps
Dining Venues	Smoking Policy
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Specifications

Ship Class: Fantasy

Launched: 1998

Last Refurbished: 2018 - Next dry dock is scheduled for February 27 - March 18, 2021

GRT: 71,000

Length: 855 ft.

Draft: 25.7 ft.

Speed: 21 Knots

Passengers: 2,052

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Accommodations

Carnival Comfort Beds in all staterooms with two twin beds that convert to a queen or king, sitting area, desk, bathroom with shower, phone, and TV with first-run movies and amenity basket displayed in the bathroom. The amenities are subject to change and are only sample sizes. The basket may include such things as: his/her razors; shampoo and conditioner; body wash; Tylenol; deodorant; hard candies. Supplies will be replenished by the room steward, if quantities allow.

Stateroom sizes

Inside	185 sq. ft.
Outside	185 sq. ft.
Suite	360-415 sq. ft. w/veranda

 

Interior

Interior staterooms use Carnival Collection Linens, a private bathroom, three closets, and 24-hour room service. Upper/lower rooms maximize space using an upper pullman or sofa bed. Twin beds can be converted to a King bed. Some interior rooms include a porthole for viewing.

Ocean View

Ocean view staterooms provide you with views of the sea right from your stateroom from a picture window. Included in the space is a private bathrooms, three closets, and 24-hour room service. Two twin beds covert to a king bed.

Suites

All suites come with VIP check-in and balcony views. The suites have ample space to stretch out and move around. The junior suite features a standard-sized balcony and a whirlpool tub. The Grand Suite has expansive space and a dressing vanity.

Dining Venues

($) = Specialty restaurant, surcharges apply

Main Dining Rooms

Located on Atlantic deck, the Elation and Destiny dining rooms offer fixed seating and anytime dining.

Main Buffet

The Paris Restaurant grand buffet also features a sushi bar, a pizzeria and grill. Located on Lido deck.

The Taste Bar

Complimentary bite-size offerings inspired by popular Carnival dining venues.

Chef's Table ($)

A VIP, private tour of the kitchen starts this experience. After signature cocktails, the chefs cook a private, multi-course meal of items not found on regular menus. A $75 per person surcharge applies.

Swirls

24/7 frozen yogurt and soft-serve ice cream on Lido deck. Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry or swirl mix.

Pizza Pirate

24-hour pizza by the slice, or have one delivered to you for a fee, anywhere on the ship using the HUB app.

Coffee Bar

Coffee and pastry located on Promenade deck.

Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast ($)

Family breakfast experience with a unique menu and Dr. Seuss characters for fun interactions and special photo opportunites.

Guy's Burger Joint

Poolside spot for hot burgers, hand-cut fries, more. Choose one of Guy's creations or create your ideal burger.

Bluelguana Cantina

Onboard Mexican featuring freshly-made tacos and burritos. Homemade tortillas and chips and a salsa bar with choices from mild to hot are always ready to go.

Room Service

24-hour room service menu. Room service orders are delivered to guests’ staterooms any time of the day or night at no charge.

Notable Rooms

Normandie Show Lounge

Sit back and enjoy musical and stage productions in this main show lounge. During the day, this lounge is also used for things like bingo, trivia and other games and well as feature-length 3D movies!

Mirage Piano Bar

Live music with sing-alongs located on Atlantic deck.

Queen Mary Aft Lounge

Cabaret style lounge offering activities during the day and music and comedy in the evenings featuring the Punchliner Comedy Club. Five 35-minute shows on multiple nights during each voyage, with at least two comedians performing each night. The two early-evening shows offer fun for the whole family while the later performances will feature adult-oriented comedy. Located on Promenade deck.

Rotterdam Bar

Intimate lounge outside the Queen Mary lounge. Meet up with friends before dinner or catch an after dinner cocktail.

Rex Disco

Party late-night at this main dance lounge. Located on Promenade deck.

Majestic Casino

Full gaming casino located on Promenade deck midship with blackjack, craps, roullette, slots, and more.

Leonardo Lounge

An Intimate bar for early evening music and dancing.

Kids Areas

Camp Ocean

Carnival unveiled an exciting, new marine-themed children’s program in 2014.  The expanded program for children ages 2-11 highlights the wonders of the sea through fun, engaging and educational experiences.

More than 200 new ocean-inspired activities range from educational games such as Sea Creature Discovery, Marine Life Trivia, Under the Sea Mad Libs and Ocean Artifacts Memory Tray to creative arts opportunities such as Design Your Own Aquarium, Make Your Own Sailboat, Sea Salt Art, and Create a Penguin from Oreos.

Camp Ocean, will welcome youngsters in with light blue and white underwater colored spaces and friendly, experienced staff. Three age-related categories each have their own identity: children ages 2-5 are dubbed “Penguins,” with those ages 6-8 called “Sting Rays” while 9-11 year olds are “Sharks.”

Distinctive areas and activities have been custom-created for each of the new age designations – from miniature play igloos for the Penguins to interactive gaming stations for the Sharks.

Camp Ocean (ages 2-11)

Camp Ocean features games, finger painting, story time, movies and more all in a supervised environment, while their parents can be off having fun of their own. The fun doesn't end at bed time, either; Carnival's babysitting program offers, for a fee, a fun late-night option for kids while their parents stay out until as late as 3 A.M. 

Circle C (ages 12-14)

Video games, scavenger hunts, dance parties, sports, pool parties and special shore excursions.

Club O2 (ages 15-17)

Teens can enjoy the latest music with exclusive dance parties, video gaming and movies from the club's comfy seating, with video monitors all over the place. Outside of the club, activities include pool parties, team sports and special teen-only shore excursions.