Carnival Paradise Review
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Hubby and I celebrated our 30th Wedding Anniversary on this cruise. This was my 5th trip on the Paradise as we live close by. It is an older ship and a party boat. There are lots of activities: I especially enjoyed the Love and Marriage Show, chilling on the Serenity deck, gaming in the Casino, dancing in the Rex Nightclub and going to the comedy shows.
The entire staff is friendly and helpful. Suparta was our room steward and did a great job.
The stateroom was perfect for two. We had the king bed layout and had plenty of room. We had Ocean View on the Riviera Deck #96 as I prefer low and midship for minimal rocking. We did not hear a peep from our neighbors.
Cabin Review
Ocean View
Plenty of room with king layout. Lots of closet space. Window could have been cleaner but we didn't stay here but to sleep and shower. Hot water is very hot! Check before hopping in. The mirror on the medicine cabinet showed it's age and stuck but still worked.
I felt that it was kept clean having service twice a day.
Port Reviews
Cozumel
We hired a driver with another couple. $200 for 5 hours total. ( we tipped after as Freddy was fun) We went to Coconuts and Punta Morena on the east side then back to San Miguel for a walk about. The other couple shopped for souvenirs. I suspect most are made in China and did not purchase any. Lots of Hard Sell downtown so get your NO on.
Grand Cayman (Georgetown)
On our own we took a city bus just outside of the port for $2.50 each to Governors Beach with our own snorkel gear. This is a no frills beach: no bar, food or changing area, just a port o let. We brought our own water and enjoyed the beach and reef for 2 hours. After, we crossed the street and hailed a city bus back to the port.
Tampa
Easy in. Easy out at Port of Tampa