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Carnival Paradise
Carnival Paradise is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Fantasy class, in service since 1998. She measures 71,925 gross tons and carries 2,124 guests with a crew of 920. She sails Caribbean, Bahamas itineraries.
About Carnival Paradise
Carnival Paradise was the last of Carnival's eight Fantasy-class ships to be built, a mid-sized ship of about 71,900 gross tons with room for around 2,120 guests. She was floated out in Helsinki in January 1998, began sailing that November as Paradise and took the Carnival prefix in 2007. A month-long 2018 dry dock in Freeport added a fourteenth deck forward with 38 new cabins, and an October 2023 refit added further spaces. Today she offers a WaterWorks park with a spiral slide and twin racing slides, Cloud 9 Spa, JavaBlue Café and Bonsai Sushi Express, and she sails Western Caribbean and Bahamas cruises from Tampa.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
Home port: Tampa, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Carnival Paradise sails from Tampa, Florida. The airport is Tampa International (TPA), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.
- American Airlines Admirals ClubTPA Airside F4.2 ★
- Delta Sky ClubTPA Airside E3.6 ★
- International Club LoungeTPA Airside F3.6 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Carnival Paradise?
Carnival Paradise is operated by Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Fantasy class.
How big is Carnival Paradise?
Carnival Paradise measures 71,925 gross tons and 261 metres in length, with 10 decks.
How crowded does Carnival Paradise feel?
Carnival Paradise has a passenger space ratio of 33.9: 71,925 gross tons for 2,124 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Carnival Paradise feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does Carnival Paradise carry?
Carnival Paradise carries 2,124 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 920 (about 2.3 guests per crew member).
When did Carnival Paradise enter service?
Carnival Paradise entered service in 1998 and was last refurbished in 2023.
Where does Carnival Paradise sail?
Carnival Paradise sails Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries. Her home port is Tampa, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Paradise?
Carnival Paradise sails from Tampa, Florida. Fly into Tampa International (TPA), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Paradise?
Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Paradise; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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