Carnival Paradise
Carnival Paradise measures 71,925 gross tons and carries approximately 2,124 guests across 11 passenger decks.
What Carnival Paradise Is Like
Onboard, she carries Mini-golf, Jogging track and Video arcade.
On the open decks, her pool deck takes in Lido pool and Aft pool, the water attractions are Carnival WaterWorks (spiral slide and racing slides) and adults have Serenity Adult-Only Retreat.
Evenings run through Main theatre, Playlist Productions, The Punchliner Comedy Club and Piano bar.
Dining on Carnival Paradise
Your fare covers the main dining rooms aboard Carnival Paradise.
- Main dining — Elation Restaurant and Destiny Restaurant, included
- Lido Marketplace — the buffet, included in your fare
- Complimentary casual — Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Seaday Brunch and Swirls
- Specialty dining, extra cost — Bonsai Sushi Express, JavaBlue Café and The Chef’s Table
What There Is To Do on Carnival Paradise
Everything below is confirmed on Carnival Paradise herself — not borrowed from her sister ships.
- Mini-golf
- Jogging track
- Video arcade
- Main theatre
- Playlist Productions
- The Punchliner Comedy Club
- Piano bar
Carnival Paradise is the kind of ship that rewards knowing what you booked. Tell us how you like to travel and we’ll tell you whether she fits.
Who Carnival Paradise Suits
Carnival Paradise runs supervised youth programmes with their own age bands, so children are in a group of roughly their own age rather than one catch-all room.
Adults travelling without children have Serenity Adult-Only Retreat to retreat to.
- Camp Ocean – Penguins — ages 2-5
- Camp Ocean – Stingrays — ages 6-8
- Camp Ocean – Sharks — ages 9-11
- Circle ‘C’ — ages 12-14
- Club O2 — ages 15-17
Carnival Paradise Questions, Answered
What restaurants are on Carnival Paradise?
Carnival Paradise has specialty restaurants including Bonsai Sushi Express, JavaBlue Café and The Chef’s Table, which carry an extra charge. Her main dining rooms and the Lido Marketplace buffet are included in your fare. Complimentary casual spots include Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and Seaday Brunch.
Does Carnival Paradise have a water slide?
Yes. Carnival Paradise has Carnival WaterWorks. There is also Carnival WaterWorks splash area for younger children.
Does Carnival Paradise have a roller coaster?
No. BOLT, Carnival’s roller coaster at sea, is only on the Excel-class ships Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee. Carnival Paradise is a Fantasy-class ship.
Is Carnival Paradise good for kids?
Carnival Paradise runs supervised youth programmes: Camp Ocean – Penguins (ages 2-5), Camp Ocean – Stingrays (ages 6-8), Camp Ocean – Sharks (ages 9-11), Circle ‘C’ (ages 12-14) and Club O2 (ages 15-17). Night Owls late-night babysitting (extra cost); Camp Ocean offers play times for ‘Turtles’, infants under 2.
What's included on Carnival Paradise?
Your fare on Carnival Paradise includes the main dining rooms, the Lido Marketplace buffet and Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and Seaday Brunch. Main-stage entertainment such as a main theatre and Playlist Productions is included too. Specialty restaurants, spa treatments and some activities cost extra.
Does Carnival Paradise have an adults-only area?
Yes. Carnival Paradise has Serenity Adult-Only Retreat.
How many passengers does Carnival Paradise hold?
Carnival Paradise carries approximately 2,124 guests.
How big is Carnival Paradise?
Carnival Paradise measures 71,925 gross tons across 11 passenger decks.
How old is Carnival Paradise?
Carnival Paradise entered service in 1998. She was most recently refurbished in 2018.
What class of ship is Carnival Paradise?
Carnival Paradise is a Fantasy-class ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet.
How many crew are on Carnival Paradise?
Carnival Paradise sails with a crew of about 920, serving approximately 2,124 guests.
Which ships are Carnival Paradise's sister ships?
Carnival Paradise shares her Fantasy-class design with Carnival Elation.
Where does Carnival Paradise sail?
Carnival Paradise has recently sailed Western Caribbean and Bahamas. Itineraries change by season — ask us for her current schedule.
Let’s Plan Your Cruise
Tell us what you’re imagining aboard Carnival Paradise and a real cruise specialist — not a bot, not a call center — will get back to you within one business day.
Our planning costs you nothing — the cruise lines pay our commission, so your fare is the same as booking direct. A quote is yours to keep.
Weekend Bahamas run or 30-night grand voyage — same care.
Family reunions, weddings at sea, milestone birthdays — we love a full table.
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