I just returned yesterday but felt a need to get up and write my review immediately!! We returned yesterday from a 4night, 5day cruise on Paradise(July 4-8), stopping in Catalina and Ensenada. We traveled with our two girls, ages 12 and 9, their aunt and uncle, and friends with two girls, ages 15 and 11.
I highly suggest arriving early to take advantage of the pre-boarding. It was super easy and was great relaxing on the ship's deck for a few hours without the crowds . By 2pm, our bags were delivered to our rooms and our kids were able to start swimming. Our stateroom was amazing!! I was a little concerned about the amount of room we would have but it was plenty. The configuration was perfect and the stewards were so attentive, timely and efficient in cleaning and tidying our rooms mid-morning and at night before we turned in. The beds were SUPER comfy, showers hot and amenities more than sufficient. SUPER IMPRESSED!!
We had early dining which worked out fine with our families. The meals were great and more than filling. Our kids LOVED having the ice cream machine in the buffet available at all hours of the day!! Omellete bar was a hit for our family for breakfast and the lunch buffets offered a great variety.
Great cabin, roomy enough. Stewards made it so comfy and inviting. Heard some ship noise and hallway noise( no fault of the ship, just rude people with no manners).