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October getaway by
A Traveler from Porter Ranch, Ca. Sailing date: Oct 2009Pros: Togetherness with family and friends Cons: Too short of a cruise The ship was clean relaxing, very confortable and had activities for everyone. The staterooms were comfortable, large with nice decor. Having a window made a big difference. The staff were all very friendly an considerate. Ship Quality
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   Paradise Carnival Cruise was Fantastic by
Cindy R from West Des Moines, Iowa Sailing date: Sep 2009Pros: Food, new friends and staff Cons: fog that rolled in off the ocean, not their fault! Very clean, food was delicious, staff was wonderful. We have a wonderful time and met some very sweet new friends on deck and at our dinner table Ship QualityI have been on a ship exactly designed like this. Very roomy. Dining/FoodThis was my 5th cruise. I have to say, the food was the best this time. Stateroom Qualityvery good at taking care of everythingwhile we were out Ship Staff Qualityextremely friendly. Entertainment & ActivitiesWe didn't do alot of this, but the comedians were really funny 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Great cruise! by
A Traveler from Temecula, CA Sailing date: Sep 2009Pros: Relaxing and fun Cons: Table service could have been better. We had a great time. Good for a weekend get-a-way. Not recommended for youg children due to the more adult nature of the many bachelor/bacelorette parties on board. Ship Quality
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Didn't even expect to have a good time.. by
jeremy from los angeles ca. Sailing date: Aug 2009Pros: food, service was amazing, quality of the entertainment, lots of free stuff daily Cons: I really cant say anything negative! The best service I have ever received, I wasn't expecting the quality of the food; its amazing. entertainment was great, amazing time w/ carnival Ship Quality
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Will do it again by
A Traveler from San jose ca Sailing date: Jul 2009Pros: 24hr food and good service by the workers Cons: Salt water pool I love the accomodations love the food choices they serve love that food is made available 24hrs. Bingo cards fee is a bit expensive for a one game bingo. Pictures print are also expensive. But thos things you can avoid its by choice if you want to play or take pictures. My overall experience was good will definetly recommended with friends and family and will definetly be back to cruise again. Its our kind of vacatio. 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Affordable and Fun Cruise!!!!!!!! by
Tracy C. from Fairfield, CA Sailing date: Jul 2009Pros: Everything about the cruise was amazing.... The food, the service, the excursions, and the entertainment kept me busy the whole time. The ship was excellent. It had everything you would want to do on your vacation. the cabins were a bit small, however, with all the entertainment and excitement around the ship. I barely spent any time in my room at all. The crew members also helped to make this a fun cruise. They were all very fun and friendly. Ship QualityThe ship was very clean and well maintained! Dining/FoodThe food was excellent! I especially enjoyed the lobster tail with prawns! Stateroom QualityThe cabins without a window are small, but very clean. Ship Staff QualityThe crew did an amazing job of ensuring quality service. Entertainment & ActivitiesLOTS OF ENTERTAINMENT!! Children's Programs
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Ensenada, MexicoWe went off-roading on buggys. This excursion is very intense!!! It is so fun. If you are looking for a fun, thrilling, and unique experience, I highly recommend the buggys. They are more fun than the ATV's. Just make sure you wear old clothes. YOU WILL GET DIRTY!
Don't Miss: We checked out a bunch of the authentic bars in Mexico in the evening. Tequila for only $3 and beer for $1. It was definitely and good night!! Catalina Island, CaliforniaCatalina was a little bit boring. However, we made the best of it by renting bicycles and riding round the island.
Don't Miss: Rent a bike or a golf cart 2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Great Time! Great four day crusie! by
Josh R. from CA Sailing date: Jun 2009Pros: We loved it all! The shows, waiters, hospitality staff, etc. Cons: The constant sales picth from the Cruise director to give them a good rating. Both my wife and I were impressed with hospitality staff, they were very thorough and kept the ship clean and shiny! We had an Ocean view room and were pleased. It was just enough. We are not sure of the age of the ship, but can tell it is a few decades old. However it is still a good ship and it is a good ship for a four day cruise. Ship QualityThe ship has plenty of room and space for fun, sun, and games. Dining/Food
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Ship Staff QualityMost of the staff was happy and willing to help, however some seemed burnt out, and possiblly needed a break. Entertainment & Activities
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Ensenada, MexicoThe port was ok. But the Quad ATV Tour we took through Extreme Tour Baja, was Awesome. They have an excellent facility, new Quads, and keep their operation super clean.
Catalina Island, CaliforniaOverall it was Beautiful! However the Kayak Excursion was overpriced. You can actually do more Kayak by not booking the event through the ship's concierge. Go to the same Kayak company though. They have a better location and Kayak trial.
However you should book through the ship's concierge when choosing what to do in Ensenada Mexico. It is to much of a risk not to.
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It was almost excellent by
Cesar O. from San Francisco Sailing date: Jun 2009Pros: The hospitality of every crew from cabin steward, dining attendant and to final embarkment - this crew are great and hard worker. Cons: The beverage cost and the cost of the shore trip as well as souvenir cost. This was my first cruise and would like to experience the feeling of being in the cruise and exeprience all the activities they have to offer. I will say the Paradise met some of my expectation. The quality of the food is good but can be improve a bit more. The cost of the beverage (bar drinks) is a bit high. As far as the entertainment overall it was good, except the comedy shows rated R gets to be out of hand with too much racist jokes. The live band of TRIOS that plays disco, soft rock and classic is great as well the solo guitar player. What makes this cruise really great and excellent are the excellent workers - they make things happen - their hard work what makes it really worth to sail and have fun. From cabin steward to every worker in the dining room are great. The Duty Free are also awesome especially for me I love collecting Cognac. I will say for the money I paid for this cruise its worth it - but can be improved. It was a good experienced for me and my family. Ship Quality
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Ship Staff QualityCabin steward are great. Destiny crew are excellent as well as the Maitre D. Entertainment & Activities
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Do not cruise Carnival by
Tom D from Chicago, Il Sailing date: May 2009Pros: Catalina Island Cons: Service The Carnival Cruise that I recently embarked on was not a very pleasant experience. The Ship (Paradise) seemed as if it was in very poor condition and a pipe flooded many state rooms and a main dining room, also causing the main outdoor pool to drain for most of the cruise. Additionally, My room was flooded the first day, which ruined my camera and other personal effects. After 2 complaints on the first and second day, they came to my room on the final night to downgrade my room. I was told I would be reimbursed and found that they ended up giving me a $16 credit. Last but not least, the mold smell in the room got many onboard sick and when we went to the infirmary to get taken care of, they told us the insurance that we purchased wasn't valid.
I will never cruise with carnival again no matter how cheap the price is. Cruises are usually used for vacation and its not worth the stress of the poor management of Carnival while your trying to get away. Ship QualitySmaller ship, not very clean and it flooded while I was cruising. Dining/FoodThe food in the main dining room was fair. The food in the cafeteria was prison grade. Stateroom Quality
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Catalina Island, CaliforniaCatalina Island is a beautifal place. I rented a boat and did the semi submersible submarine tour, both were pretty neat. I would also recommend renting a golf cart to see the whole city while your there.
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A relaxing vacation by
Kristin N from California Sailing date: May 2009Pros: The flexibility of doing what you wanted to do. Our group could do their own thing Cons: Having only one port of call We were very pleased with our cruise vacation. This was our first cruise so we didn't really know what to expect, but we had an enjoyable time. The food was great, the entertainment was great. The variety of things to do on the ship was good. The staff was helpful and friendly. We will definitely be taking another cruise in the future. Ship Quality
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