Editorial Summary
Doug Parker provides a comprehensive tour of the Carnival Paradise, a Fantasy class ship that launched in 1998. The tour begins with the ship's history, noting its transition from the first non-smoking cruise ship to a smoke-friendly vessel in 2003. Parker details the layout of the ship deck by deck, starting with the main atrium on deck seven, which houses guest services and the art gallery. He describes the various dining options, including the main dining rooms, the piano bar, and the buffet areas on the Lido deck, such as the Blue Iguana Cantina and Guy's Burger Joint. The tour covers entertainment venues like the show lounge, the casino, and the Rex dance club, as well as recreational areas including the video arcade, the pool deck, and the Water Works splash area. Parker also highlights the serenity area for adults and the spa facilities. He concludes by suggesting that passengers utilize the free saunas and steam rooms on the spa deck and notes that the ship remains a competitive option within its class.
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Carnival Paradise is a fantasy class ship that was launched in 1998 as the world's first non-smoking cruise ship
the ship was losing some serious revenue so in 2003 Carnival decided to make this ship smoke friendly
you should definitely check this out
you can expect a better service and say the larger ships
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