Carnival Paradise
Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Paradise ship remains classic Carnival � fun-packed from bow to stern. With so much of it indoors, outdoors and everywhere in between, Carnival Paradise features great times in and near the water courtesy of hot tubs, pools and a Carnival WaterWorks� waterpark featuring a giant spiraling slide and dual racing slides. For those who appreciate a good story, there�s Seuss at Sea� with an interactive storytime and parade!On the food front, aboard this ship there�s two of the top casual spots: Guy�s Burger Joint�, featuring the goods from Guy Fieri, and BlueIguana Cantina�, with authentic south-of-the-border taco/burrito goodness. Refreshments � and good times � abound with RedFrog Rum Bar� and BlueIguana Tequila Bar�. And a little closer to home (well, your vacation home), Carnival Paradise now features even more staterooms with a balcony. Feel that breeze! Spend a vacation aboard Carnival Paradise, and you'll find a little slice of cruise ship paradise at sea.
Carnival Paradise Highlights
- Get up and get down at the most happening club with latest hits and retro jam
- Whether it�s yoga, pilates, indoor cycling or boot camp, there�s a fitness class that�ll get you the workout you need
- From thrilling slot tournaments with big payouts to penny slots Ship invites you to go for a spin at sea
- Hope you packed your funny bone as ship's onboard comedy performances are designed to tickle just right
- Enjoy your vacation which comes with complete twists with the spiraling Twister Waterslide
- The Ship premieres two new theater-rocking Playlist Productions� shows
Carnival Paradise Statistics
- Cruise Line Carnival Cruise Lines
- Bars / Lounges 8
- Beam 103 ft
- Crew Nationality International
- Dining / Restaurants 12
- Elevators 14
- Gross Tonnage 71,925
- Last Refurbished 2018
- Maiden Voyage November 1998
- Maximum Speed 21 knots
- Non Smoking Ship No
- Number of Crews 920
- Number of Decks 10
- Officer's Nationality Italian
- Passenger Capacity 2,124
- Registry Panama
- Ship Length 855 ft
- Staterooms / Suites 1,026
Carnival Paradise Dining
Carnival has teamed up with best-selling author, restaurateur, and Food Network personality Guy Fieri to bring all the authentic appeal of a roadside burger shack to Guy�s Burger Joint, the cool poolside spot for hot burgers and hand-cut fries.
Apparel
Your taste for high fashion - on your sleeve live the cruising life with exclusive Carnival logo-wear or the runway life with a great selection of authentic designer fashion, including the latest and hottest trends from some of the top names in fashion.
Blueiguana Cantina
Nobody knows Mexican dining like a blue iguana. Well, the blue iguana, at least. That�s why it should come as no surprise that the�BlueIguana Cantina features freshly made tacos and burritos stuffed especially for your enjoyment.
Bottomless Bubbles
Enjoy ice-cold refreshments during meals, during shows, during, well... anytime you want with Bottomless Bubbles. This unlimited soda program lets you indulge in all-you-can-drink soda and juice for the full length of your cruise.
Dining Room
Carnival brings to the table a full three courses in an experience that�s filling, but never stuffy-after all, you�re just as likely to catch waiters table-dancing as you are to order dessert.
Dining Room Breakfast
Order up some eggs any way you like them, even Benedict- or omelet-style with your choice of filling. Get pancakes, waffles or french toast hot off the griddle - each comes with a surprising and delicious flavor twist like vanilla, pecan or salted caramel.
Green Egg and Harm Breakfast
Lose yourself exploring a delicious menu where you�ll find �Green Eggs and Ham,� brightly colored fruit, gravity-defying pancake stacks, funky french toast, �Moose Juice� �n� �Goose Juice�� and much more.
Guy's Burger Joint
Carnival has teamed up with best-selling author, restaurateur, and Food Network personality Guy Fieri to bring all the authentic appeal of a roadside burger shack to Guy�s Burger Joint, the cool poolside spot for hot burgers and hand-cut fries.
Lido Restaurant
Featuring a nice variety of casual dining options like Mongolian Wok, Chef�s Choice, Salad Bar, Carnival Deli and more, the Lido Restaurant has something or more likely, at least a few somethings to satisfy your craving.
Pizza Pirate
While aboard, this is the place that will shiver your timbers and warm you to the bone, 24 hours a day, with a Margherita, Funghi, Prosciutto, Pepperoni or Quattro Formaggi pizza served with a delicious Caesar salad.
Room Service
Pick up the phone and order something tasty from the extensive room service menus. And since you get hungry when you get hungry, room service is available any time of the day (or night), and it�s always delivered right to your door.
Seaday Brunch
The most important meal of the day is brunch. Slumberers can sleep in and still enjoy breakfast favorites, while early-risers get a head-start on lunch. And Seaday Brunch brings everybody�s favorite mid-morning meal to your Carnival cruise and does it right.
Special Diets
Carnival�s chefs are specially-trained to prepare food options for a variety of diets - vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher, Indian vegetarian, or food low in carbs, fat, sugar or cholesterol - so you don�t have to let your dietary restrictions restrict you from having a great time.
Swirls
Choose from chocolate, vanilla or strawberry� or make your own mix swirled as high as you can balance it. Open on Lido deck 24/7, the frozen yogurt and soft-serve ice cream is a great way to beat the heat all day or the perfect nightcap after a long evening of fun.
The Carnival Deli
Carnival Deli. Enjoy old time favorites like a hot pastrami on rye, grilled Reuben, or roasted turkey breast on a country roll.
The Chef's Table
Treat your taste buds to the experience of a lifetime, culminating in a sumptuous multi-course dinner hosted by the Master Executive Chef. Your VIP experience starts with cocktails and hors-d'oeuvres for a select group of 14, followed by a tour to see the galley in operation.
Carnival Paradise Entertainment & Nightlife
Music lovers, listen up. Because the ships are rocking and rolling with some of the best bands. DJ Irie, The Punch-liner Comedy Club, Karaoke, Night Club, Live Music, Hasbro and many more entertainment places available on the ships, Also enjoy the events like Mega Deck party, Groove for St Jude, Holidays Aboard, Sail-away party.
Art Auctions
Adjust your expectations before your Carnival cruise! Unlike a stodgy auction house, your vacation features a series of auction events designed to turn high art into high fun. From the rapid-fire �Lightning� action to the cheap thrills of the �under $500� event.
Atrium
The Atrium - the entrance to the ship and to vacation itself - is your first impression of all the fun to come. Carnival cruises make sure that this, the very heart of the ship, screams �welcome aboard the fun!� With multi-level panoramic views, the Atrium gives you the perfect place to enjoy all the hustle and bustle.
Exclusive Carnival Brew
Now you can enjoy that vacation flavor on every ship in cans of original, Carnival-exclusive beers. Yep, it said CANS. Three of the fan-favorites it has been brewing at sea � ParchedPig West Coast IPA, ThirstyFrog Caribbean Wheat and ParchedPig Toasted Amber Ale � are now available as portable pints. And since these cans are available on every Carnival ship, it�s the first time ever you can get them outside of the onboard breweries where they originally came to life.\n
Karaoke
Let yours out aboard a Carnival cruise - take the stage and grab the mic because many ears are waiting. Every ship features live karaoke action, so whether your musical dreams are built on classic riffs or modern hits
Live Music
From happy-go-lucky island rock at Red Frog Pub to sing-alongs at the piano bar to let's get this party started jams on Lido deck, chances are you'll find a live performance on board that gets your hands clapping and toes tapping.
Military Appreciation
A Carnival cruise features special ways that recognize the service of U.S. and Canadian military members and veterans. It begins with military discounts on cruise fare but it doesn't end there! Whether you're active or retired, come out and join the Military Appreciation Gathering held on absolutely every cruise where they honor the courage and commitment made by soldiers and of course, their families as well.\n
Nightclub
Get up and get down at the most happenin� club in the Caribbean. DJs are spinning today�s hottest hits and yesterday�s retro jams, guaranteed to get you out of your seat and tapping your feet. Whether you�re doing the robot or the worm or just swaying to the music, you�ll want to dance �til the sun rises.
The Punchliner Comedy Club
Comedy clubs on land, well, it�s kinda funny. Nobody likes paying cover charges, and you know that two-drink minimum? They�ve gotta be joking! You won�t find either of these at The Punchliner Comedy Club aboard your Carnival cruise.
Carnival Paradise Kids & Teens
Kids and Teenager find the atmosphere like school and home. Different types of activities are waiting for them. So just relax and find yourself in another world.
Art & Crafts
Arts and crafts are a fun way to spend an afternoon. To adults, it�s a great way to relax and express their creativity. Your Carnival cruise presents plenty of opportunities for everyone from budding Picassos to master Monets.
Build A Bear Workshop At Sea
A Carnival cruise gives kids plenty of chances to make new friends, but never before quite like this. When kids visit the Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea, they use their small hands and big creativity to bring a new stuffed friend to life.
Camp Ocean
The little ones can enjoy the best parts of summer camp, year-round aboard their Carnival cruise. At Camp, Ocean kids will have a blast in supervised, age-based groups and give each a cool marine-life label: Penguins (2 to 5 years), Stingrays (6 to 8 years) and Sharks (9 to 11 years).
Circle C
It�s the onboard spot where teens ages 12 to 14 go to hang out, meet new friends, and enjoy some pretty awesome activities. Like what? Think dance parties, games, outdoor movies and more, some in the exclusive Circle �C� lounge and others around the ship.
Club O2
Your parents deserve a nice vacation, but then again, so do you. So let�s let them go do their thing while you do yours. At Club O2. Hang out doing stuff like watching movies, listening to music from this decade, playing sports and video games, joining karaoke jam sessions maybe even attending Carnival�s version of prom, all with other high schoolers ages 15 to 17.
Kids Meal For Campers
Carnival's meals keep your kids fueled up and happy with yummy options for them to enjoy as they chow down with a supervised group of their new friends. They�ll enjoy pizza, cheese quesadillas, grilled cheese sandwiches, fruit, french fries, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, mac-n-cheese and more!
Kids' Menus
Kids� menus, available at most onboard dining venues, feature foods that are delicious enough - and fun enough - to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Cruises can get all the familiar options they love from home, like spaghetti and meatballs, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, mac-n-cheese, peanut butter, and jelly sandwiches and - yes mom - fresh fruit and veggies.
Night Owls
Think back as a kid, was there anything better than times you got to stay up late? Even as an adult, nighttime is fun time, especially with all there is to do on your Carnival cruise. Carnival has the perfect thing for you AND for your kids, and it�s called �Night Owls�! For a nominal fee, kids 11 and under can fun it up with others their age until as late as 1 a.m.
Seuss at Sea
From the whimsical and always wonderful world of Dr. Seuss comes Cats in Hats, Fish Red and Blue, and both kinds of Things 1 and 2. And they�re all coming to a Carnival cruise near you as the world of Dr. Seuss leaps off the page and onto Seuss at Sea.
Seuss-a-Palooza Parade
Stand up and cheer for the Seuss-a-palooza Parade, now streaming down the deck of select Carnival ships. Join characters you love and a flock of your fellow fun followers as you become part of the spirited procession of the biggest (and smallest) fans on this side of shore. This parade spreads the fun, so go spread the news and to think that you�ll do it on your Carnival cruise!\n
Seuss-a-Palooza Story Time
Experience Dr. Seuss books like never before at Seuss-a-palooza Story Time. Watch as your favorite stories come to life in a setting that�s as one-of-a-kind as the Dr. Seuss classics themselves. But don�t just take this one sitting down as an audience member at Seuss-a-palooza Story Time you�ll find chances to interact as the story unfolds and perhaps even become a part of the story, yourself! Also, be sure to keep an eye open for unexpected, delightfully costumed guests who may very well be stopping by to make a special appearance.\n
Towel Animal Theater
They may be made out of flat towels, but there�s nothing two-dimensional about the performances at Towel Animal Theater on your Carnival cruise. They�re rolled, folded and brought to life by the same masters of the craft that leave the cute little guys nightly in your stateroom, except these especially-absorbent stars get on stage and put on a show for adoring fans, young and old.
Waterworks
Wanna splish and splash the day away? Head on over to WaterWorks, Carnival's onboard waterpark. First up, there's the Twister Waterslide, hundreds of feet of spiraling awesomeness that starts you off high in the air and gets you down low with one of the fastest, wettest rides you'll find anywhere.
Carnival Paradise Wellness
Vacation is actually a great time to hit the Gym. Fitness Classes and Zspa with Carnival Cruises. You�re looking to pinpoint a specific health concern or just searching for a different way to relax,
Facial Treatments
Of course, there�s more to it than just feeling great� post-facial, your rejuvenated skin will also be looking its best, so there�s definitely substance behind the good looks you�ll be catching glimpses of in all the mirrors you pass.
Fitness Center
That�s great news, however, for your body, which will definitely benefit from all the extra energy that vacationing pumps directly into you. And let�s not forget the extra time you�ll have since you won�t be waking up and spending most of the day at the office or anything like that.
Fitness Classes
You can have all the will in the world, a great attitude that keeps you working hard at the gym, but still not sees the results you�re hoping for. If that�s the case - or you�re just looking to shake things up with a little extra fun or challenge in your workout - check out Carnival�s selection of onboard fitness classes.
Hair & Beauty Salon
A trip to the salon is an opportunity to relax, to chat with others, to focus on yourself. It�s about more than just getting your hair or nails done, but it�s definitely about getting your hair or nails done! Even though you�re on vacation.
Massage
Select from different hands-on experiences featuring seaweed for detox, herbal poultice for energy, bamboo for deep tissue penetration and hot stones for perfection. You know you�re all about feeling good, and so are these massages.
Men's Services
You can actually enjoy a lot of the same stuff they do, plus manly services like razor-close barbershop-style shaves - pair one with a facial to really get a good thing going up top. Speaking of the barber, a cruise is a great time to rock a whole new hairstyle, a quick grey-hair darkening, or even just a fresh trim.
Spa Carnival
Renew yourself with premium beauty and wellness therapies, like hot stone massages, aromatherapy or full-body wraps. This is your time to be spoiled, indulged and even beautified. Lie back, close your eyes, and feel the stress sail away as your body and mind experience total tranquility.
Towel Animal Theater
They may be made out of flat towels, but there�s nothing two-dimensional about the performances at Towel Animal Theater on your Carnival cruise. They�re rolled, folded and brought to life by the same masters of the craft that leave the cute little guys nightly in your stateroom, except these especially-absorbent stars get on stage and put on a show for adoring fans, young and old.
Zspa
There�s a lot to being a teen - they need to kick back, chill and sometimes even indulge just as much as adults� if not more! Carnival cruises understand them, which is why they have tailored the onboard ZSPA treatments to their unique needs. ZSPA keeps teens looking their best from head to toe, with everything from trendy hairstyles to pedicures.
Carnival Paradise Shopping
It is the perfect time to treat yourself to something sweet, fine jewelry, Cosmetic, Watches and Accessories and many more which you loved.
Apparel
Your taste for high fashion - on your sleeve live the cruising life with exclusive Carnival logo-wear or the runway life with a great selection of authentic designer fashion, including the latest and hottest trends from some of the top names in fashion.
Accessories
Where you�ll find delightful details direct from top designers. Check yourself in designer sunglasses, jewelry both understated and bold, fine-leather bags plus all the other little things that mean so much to your personal style.
Apparel
Let you wear your love for cruising - plus your taste for high fashion - on your sleeve. Live the cruising life with exclusive Carnival logo-wear or the runway life with a great selection of authentic designer fashion, including the latest and hottest trends from some of the top names in fashion.
Beauty
Treat yourself to cosmetics, fragrances and skincare items - up to 25% off retail prices. Located just steps from the heart of the ship, The Fun Shops have everything you need to pamper yourself, perfect your signature look or try out a new makeup trend with authentic top-name beauty products.
Fine Jewelry
The Fun Shops, where you�ll discover a selection of pretty much all that glitters. Like gold, of course� but there�s also diamonds, tanzanite, gemstones of every hue - even colored diamonds! You won�t pay tax or duty on any of them: a great deal on top of great prices.
Spa Carnival
Renew yourself with premium beauty and wellness therapies, like hot stone massages, aromatherapy or full-body wraps. This is your time to be spoiled, indulged and even beautified. Lie back, close your eyes, and feel the stress sail away as your body and mind experience total tranquility.
Watches
Onboard Fun Shops have a selection to fit your style, your wrist, and even your budget. Grab a new dive watch for your shore excursion, or something sparkly for elegant night, and you�ll save 35% to 75% off retail prices. Whether it�s a timepiece to commemorate a great vacation.
Carnival Paradise Casino
Your Sail & Sign card is the key � Play and earn special perks, Private invitations and great offers with Carnival s Players Club, try your luck with the Slot Machines and other options Black Jack, Casino Bar, Poker, Table Games, Casino Tournaments etc. Also finding a great drink here is never a roll of the dice at Casino Bar.
Art Auctions
Adjust your expectations before your Carnival cruise! Unlike a stodgy auction house, your vacation features a series of auction events designed to turn high art into high fun. From the rapid-fire �Lightning� action to the cheap thrills of the �under $500� event.
Bingo
Get ready to play some crazy-exciting, hoot-and-holler-if-you-win-big bingo! The prizes are bigger, the packages are more fun and there are even souvenir daubers to mark your numbers� so bring your friends because the more people who play, the more money there is up for grabs.
Blackjack
Blackjack, the card game that�s as easy as counting up to 21, is one of the most popular table games� and it�s available on every sailing. Carnival ships feature Classic Blackjack, plus fun new twists like Fun 21� and Face-Up Blackjack.
Carnival Players Club
Joining the Carnival Players Club is easy and, best of all, free. In fact, if ever had the pleasure of hosting you at one of the onboard casinos, you may already be a member! But if you�re just getting started, here�s how it works.
Casino Prize Games
Try to keep your excitement under control - at least for the time being - because you're gonna need a steady hand and a little luck to win at casino prize games. There are cash prizes and awesome electronics at stake, so when you win, you win big.
Casino Tournaments
Casino tournaments offer you not just the chance to win, but to win big. You know to show off a little. If you have a go-to game, Cruise has got your chance to get to the top of the leaderboard. At the onboard slots, poker and blackjack tournaments, the high-fives not to mention the cash prizes await big game hunters like you.
Poker
You�ll want to check out the collection of onboard poker games - from three-card tables where dealers shuffle and serve to state-of-the-art Texas Hold�Em PokerPro tables, where you can see just what the deal is with touch-screen ease.
Scratch-Offs
Scratch-off games are just plain fun. Pack your luckiest scratching coin and go to town on a ticket or a whole stack. There�s a bunch of games to choose from, prizes go all the way up to $100,000 and as the pros know, each ticket offers more than one way to win.
Slots
It�s a triumph when things line up� and when they don�t, it's an opportunity to give it another go. There are always adding new and exciting slot machines to their Carnival casinos. From thrilling slot tournaments with big payouts to penny slots - and everything in between - Carnival invite you to go for a spin at sea.
Table Games
Carnival has a game for you: roulette, craps, poker, blackjack and more! That�ve even got fun variations on these, like PokerPro tables and Carnival�s own Fun 21� to keep the games fresh. Whether you take your stakes high or low, your table�s ready.
Carnival Paradise Bars & Lounges
Say cheer�s to celebrating with a full glass � all cruise along ! The Ultimate Bar options are available at the sea on-board, Some of them are Piano Bar, Casino Bar, Master the Martini, Beer Station, Cruise the Vineyards etc.
Beer Station
Be your own bartender and pour yourself a cold one during lunch, dinner or really, any time of day. The Beer Station lets you fill up your mug with ThirstyFrog�Red - the special in-house brew - or fan-favorites from back on lands like Bud Light and Miller Lite.
BlueIguana Tequila Bar
BlueIguana Tequila Bar is the onboard spot to chill and enjoy a slushy tequila drink or an ice-cold Mexican Cerveza. The menu offers up Mexican favorites, including several brands of tequila and a slew of Mexican brews.
Casino Bar
Winning big in the casino is big fun, and your next stop is celebrating with a top-shelf drink. Located right off the casino floor, the casino bar serves up your favorite cocktails, beer and wine, making this the perfect spot to celebrate with family, friends and maybe even total strangers.
Cheers
Carnival make sure you get to do more of it with�Cheers!, It's prepaid bar package. Bartenders bring you your drinks� but never the bill. Once aboard, sign up and enjoy the ease of one flat price for drinks throughout your cruise - now that�s something to raise a glass to.
Drink on Us
The onboard casino action can get intense, but here�s the deal: that got a plan to make sure it always stays refreshing. With�Drinks On Us!, once you earn enough casino points, the cocktails, beer, and wine - as well as sodas and other non-alcoholic drinks.
Exclusive Carnival Brew
Now you can enjoy that vacation flavor on every ship in cans of original, Carnival-exclusive beers. Yep, it said CANS. Three of the fan-favorites it has been brewing at sea � ParchedPig West Coast IPA, ThirstyFrog Caribbean Wheat and ParchedPig Toasted Amber Ale � are now available as portable pints. And since these cans are available on every Carnival ship, it�s the first time ever you can get them outside of the onboard breweries where they originally came to life.\n
Liquor
Stock up on spirits at the onboard Fun Shops! Here, the savings start with up to 50% off prices on land, but they really add up when you subtract the taxes - every bottle at The Fun Shops, even the top-shelf stuff, is tax-free and duty-free.
Master The Martini
Life�s more interesting shaken, stirred, or served with a twist. This tasting lets you choose any four flavored mini martinis, all made with premium Absolut Vodka, at a price that�s as smooth as the drinks.
Mixologist Competitions
Come cruise and show what you�ve got. The onboard competition may be stiff, but don�t let that shake you - stir up your signature concoction and make flavor worth a savor using spirits from all over the map.
Piano Bar
Play it again, Sam Or Diana. Or whatever your name is. Because this is the bar where you call the shots and the songs. Pull up a seat, order your favorite cocktail, and let your friendly piano player know the songs you'd like to hear.
Pizza Pirate
While aboard, this is the place that will shiver your timbers and warm you to the bone, 24 hours a day, with a Margherita, Funghi, Prosciutto, Pepperoni or Quattro Formaggi pizza served with a delicious Caesar salad.
Redfrog Rum Bar
Guests have told cruise staff that hit on something special with the cool Caribbean chill of the RedFrog Pub. They have taken the best parts and brought them poolside�with the RedFrog Rum Bar, where the frog keeps the fun hopping day and night with all the island flavor you know and love.
Vineyards
From the soft and fruity flavor of the Merlot to the light and dry Sauvignon Blanc, for those who appreciate wine, a Cruise the Vineyard package is a must. Choose from three packages featuring selections from Italy, New Zealand, France, Australia, Germany, California, Washington, and Oregon.