Catalina'a is scenic and its waters are very clear. We were greeted by a pod of 50+ dolphins the morning we arrived. Gift shops a-plenty and most are reasonably priced. Didn't try restaurants or take organized tours. Took an open air city trolley however that drove us around Avalon. It was $4 round trip and gives you a good non-narrated tour of the tiny town. Well worth the price compared to the high cost of the tours.

Catalina Island (California)

On arrival, we were were greeted by a new odor, the waters in and around Ensanada's port. Didn't recall it smelling this bad in the past. Didn't take tours or eat in restaurants this time (We have in the past however. Horseback riding and downtown tours were good) We shopped in the gift shops located in the building just as you exit the ship. We've found that these vendors sell nearly everything that can be found downtown at equal rates, without having to brave the taxi ride or risk security concerns. There is also a margarita vendor there who sells excellent premium tequila margaritas and other high quality drinks for about half of what you pay on the ship. They are Excellente!

Ensenada

M-3 Porthole room  - All the way forward. Priced-right - the same as the interior room. No unusual sounds, but people in Room M1 next door smoked and the smell came through the air conditioning system into our room. We shut off the air vent and that stopped the smell.

SHIP:

One of my favorite features of Paradise are the yellow leather seats that adorn the Promenade deck and the Queen Mary Lounge.Overall, the ship is starting to show signs of age with rust visible in some places and decks stained in food areas from the near constant barrage of food and drink spills.

Carnival Paradise Review

Good Basic Cruise - But she's showing 'er age..

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