Love this ship!! I had been on her before in 2003 but hadn't sailed this class since then. The Paradise has a cozy feel and we never felt crowded. I had also just cruised the Breeze two weeks prior so it was quite a difference between the two.

Embarkation: We arrived in Tampa (we are all locals) about 1:00 p.m. Embarkation was smooth and we were on the ship by 1:15 p.m. No issues at all.

Cabin: This was my first interior cabin and first time with 4 beds in a cabin. Surprisingly, we didn't feel cramped. Then again, because this was a 4 day cruise, we never really unpacked. Each of us had one smaller piece of luggage and a carry on bag. While it was nice to have complete darkness, I did miss the sunshine coming through the window or walking out on a balcony. For a quick, inexpensive trip, this was fine. Natasha was our room steward. While we hardly ever saw her, she kept the room clean and kept us stocked with ice for the entire trip. One thing this room is missing is a mini-bar. I also noticed a lot of noise in the hallway in the wee hours of the morning and again around 7:00. I don't credit this to anything but having quite the array of guests around us. Read more