Carnival Paradise
Large ship Bliss scored
Carnival Paradise, the final Fantasy class ship created by Carnival , features fun indoors, outdoors and everywhere in between. Cruise passengers can find fun in and near the water courtesy of hot tubs, pools and the Twister Waterslide, as well as tasty fare…
- 2,124guests
- 71,925gross tons
- 15cruises now
- $216fares from
At a glance
Carnival Paradise is a large-size cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line, in service since 1998. It carries 2,124 guests and 920 crew (2.3 guests per crew member) at 71,925 gross tons. It ties with 4 other ships as the 23rd largest of 27 Carnival Cruise Line ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for family friendly and party (8/10) and lowest for adventure & nature and romantic (2/10). It is rated 3 out of 5 by Cruiseable, 3 out of 5 by Berlitz and 3.5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 15 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $216 to $800. 102 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.
Builder's plate
Specs
- Guests
- 2,124
- Crew
- 920
- Gross tons
- 71,925
- Decks
- 10
- Length
- 855 ft
- Beam
- 103 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 1998
- Launched
- 1998
- Refurbished
- 2015
- Space ratio
- 2.3
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 2.3
- Speed (mph)
- 24
- IMO
- 9120877
Bliss scores
What Carnival Paradise is best at
Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.
- Active 4.0
- Adventure and nature 2.0
- Cultural 3.0
- Dining 5.3
- Entertainment 7.6
- Family friendly 8.0
- Party 8.0
- Romantic 2.0
- Spa and fitness 6.0
- Staterooms 6.0
Our review
Carnival Paradise: Photo tour & overview
Carnival Paradise, the final Fantasy class ship created by Carnival, features fun indoors, outdoors and everywhere in between. Cruise passengers can find fun in and near the water courtesy of hot tubs, pools and the Twister Waterslide, as well as tasty fare from the sea, complements of the Carnival Paradise Sushi Bar.
Where Carnival Paradise sails
Home port: Tampa, Fla.
Destinations: Carnival Paradise sails 4-, 5- and 6-night Western Caribbean cruises to such destinations as Cozumel, Belize, Costa Maya, Montego Bay and Key West, Fla.
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Top dining options
It's always a culinary event in the formal dining rooms, which offer fresh lobster on every cruise, an extensive wine list and attentive service.
Chef’s Table
Enjoy a multicourse dinner hosted by one of Carnival’s master chefs. The VIP experience starts with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for a select group of 14, followed by a tour to see the galley in operation and then a full-service dinner of appetizers, entrees and desserts not found on the regular dining menus. The experience is $75 per guest, and reservations are required.
Lido Restaurant
Carnival's Lido Restaurant is your one-stop destination for casual dining options such as Carnival Deli, Chef’s Choice, Mongolian Wok and Salad Bar. Seating is available indoors and outdoors.
The Taste Bar
Stop by for a taste of the flavors awaiting you at dining venues across the Carnival fleet. The Taste Bar offers complimentary appetizers before dinner for a taste of something different.
Sushi Bar
Stop by the Carnival Paradise Sushi Bar on the Promenade deck and choose from a variety of fresh fish to get your sushi fix.
Entertainment & activities
The Punchliner Comedy Club
Carnival teamed up with renowned comedian and TV personality George Lopez, who helped select talent for the fleetwide Punchliner Comedy Clubs. Guests can enjoy an evening laughing along to the comedians’ jokes.
DJ IRIE
Carnival's DJs have all been trained by DJ IRIE, the Miami Heat's official DJ, to drop beats that inspire dancing in all areas of the ship.
Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
Adult guests can enjoy some time to themselves in this adults-only retreat, where you can read, grab a drink or simply soak in the sun.
Majestic Casino
Feeling lucky? Head over to Majestic Casino to try out a wide selection of poker, blackjack, roulette, craps and more.
Twister Waterslide
Slide and glide on Carnival Miracle's Twister Waterslide. It's three decks high of twisting and turning water mania.
Shopping
From fine jewelry to memory-making mementos, that's what you'll find at the Carnival Paradise Gift Shops located on the Atlantic deck.
Bars & lounges
Carnival Paradise Leonardo Lounge
Meet, greet, chill and chat at the Carnival Paradise Leonardo Lounge. It's an ideal place to have a drink, tell friends a joke or listen to live music.
Piano Bar
The Piano Bar is the swanky, jazzy bar setting designed for laid-back, fun times. The live music may even encourage a sing-along or two.
Grand Atrium Plaza and Bar
The Carnival Paradise Grand Atrium Plaza and Bar is a central location on the ship for cruise passengers to mix and mingle with friends, old and new.
Spa & fitness
Spa Carnival
Renew yourself with premium beauty and wellness therapies, like hot stone massages, aromatherapy or full-body wraps.
Fitness Center
There’s no excuse for leaving your fitness routine back on land with the fitness equipment available on board in the fitness center. Plus, there are also fitness classes such as yoga, Pilates and indoor cycling.
Family-friendly options
Camp Carnival
Camp Carnival is the place where the youngest cruisers (ages 2 to 11) will experience games, finger painting, story time, movies and more in a supervised environment, while their parents can be off having fun of their own. Carnival's babysitting program also offers, for a fee, a fun late-night option for kids while their parents stay out until as late as 3 am.
Circle 'C'
Youths ages 12 to 14 can enjoy video games, scavenger hunts and dance parties at Circle C, as well as enjoy getting outside with sports, pool parties and special shore excursions. Plus, they can enjoy all of this excitement with kids their own age.
Club O2
Teens 15 to 17 can enjoy the latest music with exclusive dance parties at Club O2, as well as video games and movies from the club's comfy seating and video monitors all over the place. They'll even have fun outside of the club, with pool parties, team sports and special teen-only shore excursions.
Video Arcade
The Carnival Paradise video arcade is equipped with the latest high-tech video and arcade games.
Your take
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On board highlights
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Rex Dance Club
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WaterWorks
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Lobby Bar
Dining
Where to eat on Carnival Paradise
Photos
Inside and out
Dining 4
Enjoy an exquisite dining experience at Chefs Table for $75 per person. 
A chocolate dessert with berries served on Carnival Paradise. 
Carnival Paradise in port. The ship sails out of Baltimore to Grand Turk and the Bahamas. 
For an extra fee, Chef's Table is your chance for a multi-course dinner prepared specially by the executive chef.
On board 9
Head to the BlueIguana Tequila Bar on your Carnival cruise if you like ice-cold cervezas and slushy tequila drinks. 
Enjoy a night of gaming at the casino during your Carnival cruise. Choose your show and laugh out loud at Punchliner Comedy Club, one of the entertainment options during your Carnival sailing. 
Get rejuvenated in the spa of the Serenity Adult Only Retreat during your Carnival cruise. 
Soak in the relaxing vibe of the Serenity Adult Only Retreat with your significant other during your Carnival sailing. 
Frolic in the warm weather at WaterWorks, your Carnival waterpark. Splish-splash the day away at WaterWorks, Carnival's onboard waterpark. 
Have some fun with family members at WaterWorks during your next Carnival cruise. 
WaterWorks features the Twister, a huge corkscrew ride, and the enclosed DrainPipe spiral slide on your Carnival cruise.
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Carnival Paradise in Cabo San Lucas. The ship now sails to the Caribbean. 
A lobster tail entrée prepared at Chef's Table during a Carnival cruise. 
A dessert sampler plate at Chef's Table aboard a Carnival cruise. 
Revel in a multicourse dinner prepared by the master chefs of Chef's Table during your Carnival cruise. 
Carnival Paradise docked at night. The Rex Dance Club aboard Carnival Paradise. 
Carnival Paradise in Panama. She now sails to the Caribbean. Carnival Paradise Grand Atrium Lobby Bar.jpg 
Carnival Paradise sails out of Baltimore to Grand Turk and the Bahamas.
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