Carnival Paradise Gay & Lesbian Cruises Reviews

3.5 / 5.0
990 reviews
The Paradise Atrium and bar. Always busy
Photo Credit: Mamajama55
Just passed under the Sunshine Skyway!
Photo Credit: Cape78cruisers
Paradise next to the Dream at Cozumel
Photo Credit: Cape78cruisers
Our nightly ding table!
Photo Credit: Cape78cruisers
See all photos
Cruiser Rating
3.5
Average
990 reviews
Ratings by category
Cabins
Dining
Entertainment
Featured Review
Least entertaining ship I have ever experienced.
"Carnival Paradise is not a bad ship.There is always something going on, on the ship, however, the cruise was rather boring...."Read More
SelfridgeTravel avatar

SelfridgeTravel

2-5 Cruises

Age 30s

Filters

1-10 of 164 Carnival Paradise Gay & Lesbian Cruises Reviews


Interesting First Cruise

Review for a Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Paradise

User Avatar
BellaLuna1
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

My husband and I decided to try a cruise for our 25th anniversary. We had no knowledge of different cruise lines, or age of ships, etc and assumed all cruise lines were basically the same. We chose this particular cruise because of the port of calls; Bimini and Nassau, both of which we wanted to see. On arrival to Tampa, and approaching the cruise terminal, we could see our ship, along with other ...
Read More

Sail Date: August 2023

Cabin Type: Ocean View


Cruise was fun, leaves some things to be desired

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Paradise

User Avatar
irgjbrown
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

The cruise was decent. I will say the food selections left a little to be desired. The food seemed like it wasn't as good as the last cruise we went on and the portions were way too small. Also, one pool for an entire ship worth of people is enough to make me not go on this cruise again. There we so many people crammed in the pool it was a bit much to try to find a spot to get in. Rinsing off in ...
Read More

Sail Date: August 2023


Had a blast, but the Paradise leaves a lot to be desired!

Review for a Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Paradise

User Avatar
AADAMS-80
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

Room: We cruised with friends on the 7/24-7/29 sailing to Nassau and Bimini. The embarkation process went really smoothe, compared to other sailing we’ve been on. However, my family was on the 7th deck. Room was so hot! We asked for a Dan and luckily I had brought 2 usb fans after seeing reports from previous passengers that deck 7 rooms were hot. Unfortunately, that was not the only negative! We ...
Read More

Sail Date: July 2023

Traveled with children


Review of services and such

Review for a Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Paradise

User Avatar
Tami0939
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

This was a family cruise that has had to be rescheduled 3 different times. Room Steward - 5 stars Activities Director - 5 stars Main Dining Room Wait staff - 4 stars ALL food on board EXCEPT Guy’s Burger Joint - Negative 2 stars. Please remove Southern fried Chicken from your menu until you know how to cook it properly like a True Southerner. All Bartenders - 5 stars Spa staff- ...
Read More

Sail Date: March 2023

Traveled with disabled person


Beware the shops

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Paradise

User Avatar
mj11707
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

Buyer beware: I bought praying cards and bracelets in the store on board the ship. The prices for BOTH items rang up for more than the sticker price. It was embarrassing to hold up the line while multiple staff members figured out how to fix the charges. In the tobacco shop, I asked how many cartons of cigarettes people were allowed to bring back to the U.S. tax free and was told 8 cartons. ...
Read More

Sail Date: November 2022


Fun, but terrible food

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Paradise

User Avatar
Showtune
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

Choose as an easy, kid-free, romantic getaway to celebrate a milestone birthday. Embarkation and debarkation at the Port of Tampa is a breeze, although walking directions from the garage to the ship are misleading. Our cabin (deck 4 oceanview) was perfect for 2 people for a 4 night cruise, very clean and cabin attendant was wonderful. Shower curtain is awful as expected. The stateroom fridge was ...
Read More

Sail Date: August 2022


Least entertaining ship I have ever experienced.

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Paradise

User Avatar
SelfridgeTravel
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

My wife and I sailed out of Tampa for our anniversary on May 2, 2022. There is always something going on, on the ship, however, the cruise was rather boring. We are not big partiers. On our past Carnival Cruises, this was never an issue. Carnival Paradise is the smallest of the Carnival fleet. With that being said, this cruise just didn't cater to our personalities. We ended up with a ...
Read More

Sail Date: May 2022


This ship is meh “okay”

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Paradise

User Avatar
Cruiser4lyf
First Time Cruiser • Age 30s

First time cruiser so I don’t have many experiences to compare with it was overall a good time I bought the drink package did not get tipsy one bit… I get off the ship in tampa and go buy a premade, prepackaged small bottle of a margarita and got tipsy right away, something isn’t right there….. makes you wonder what they were mixing with on the ship… i can also say the food is “meh” not great but ...
Read More

Sail Date: April 2022


Carnival Paridise 3/31/22

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Paradise

User Avatar
sabaka11
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We selected this cruise last minute. Went with my special needs adult son. Boarding in Tampa was a breeze, we drove and parked in the facility right across from Port. I have to say that all staff members we wonderful and really helped out making my son feel welcomed and comfortable. He is on the autistic spectrum. We went to guest services and check out the sensory back pack.There is a ...
Read More

Sail Date: March 2022

Traveled with disabled person


Great Value

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Paradise

User Avatar
Eddie1
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Carnival Paradise Here is my review of the Carnival Paradise 3/26. My wife and I have cruised 36 times over 40 years starting with the Home Line in the 70s. We have seen many changes to cruising many good, many bad. The price we paid for the 5 night cruise was $900.00 which included taxes and tips for 2.. This price was unheard of in the 70s. The costs of reduced price was a definite decline ...
Read More

Sail Date: March 2022

Cabin Type: Ocean View


Find a Carnival Paradise Cruise from $239

Any Month
Reviews of Carnival Paradise Style Cruises
Carnival Paradise Senior Cruises Cruise Reviews
Carnival Paradise Senior Cruises Cruise Reviews

Get special cruise deals, expert advice, insider tips and more.By proceeding, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

© 1995—2024, The Independent Traveler, Inc.