Carnival Paradise Review

3.5 / 5.0
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Tired, Smoky Ship

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Carnival Paradise
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ransan62
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Sep 2015
Cabin: Ocean View

I sailed on the Paradise in 2002 when it was advertised as the only non-smoking ship of its size on the seas. Unfortunately that is no longer true and, as has been said in other reviews, smoke can be smelled on numerous decks of the ship. Deck 9 aft of the Casino is terrible for non-smokers. If you are on Deck 10 - Lido - after 10:00pm the only place to get a beverage is the smoking bar which is always full of smokers.

The food on the ship is mediocre. We ate in the dining room once only to try the menu. My companion had the prime rib and I had the roast duck. Both were nothing more than average at best. The buffet during all three major dining times, was average but other options were available at the deli and Mongolian grill. The pool and pool area are small but there is a water slide.

We only went to one comedian performance which took place early and children were allowed to attend. The performer therefore played to the kids. I did not hear any favorable or negative comments regarding entertainment.

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Ocean View

Cabin 6D

Our room, M191, was a window room and was fine for sleeping, showering and dressing. If you have your beds combined into a king, expect the mattresses to separate. There is no refrigerator or hair dryer. There are no writing materials. The bath area is large enough to serve its purpose.

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