Paradise here we come, without regret

It's Saturday night and we are soooo ready for Monday so we can board Paradise. This will be my third cruise on this ship. My first cruise was long ago when she was brand new and she was the only smoke free ship in Carnival's fleet. You couldn't even bring matches onboard and the casino air was nice and clean. Sadly, Carnival dropped the non smoking policy in 2003. We love sailing out of Tampa as we live nearby in Pinellas County. We'll be in one of the mini suites way up high on deck 11. We're doing anytime dining and are prepared to wait. We drove over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge last weekend and can't wait to sail under it on Monday. Bon voyage to the December 5th Paradise cruisers!

The only time we had to wait for My Time dining was when we decided to go with a group of 6 at 6:30 pm. All other nights we did not eat until 7 pm or later and no waiting.

The only time we had to wait for My Time dining was when we decided to go with a group of 6 at 6:30 pm. All other nights we did not eat until 7 pm or later and no waiting.

We've never tried My Time Dining on Carnival. Do you know which Dining Room we should go to on Paradise? Or do both dining rooms accept My Time diners? Are there any tables for two? We can't sit in a booth like last time. After two shoulder operations I need to dine in a chair! Thanks for your help. Now.... back to packing! Almost done!

Elation is the My Time dining room. You have to go forward on the deck above and then down one deck. It was a bit complicated and took us three nights to get it right the first time :)

Yes there are tables for two, they are placed very close to other tables for two, but for us that makes visiting easier!

Elation is the My Time dining room. You have to go forward on the deck above and then down one deck. It was a bit complicated and took us three nights to get it right the first time :)

 

Yes there are tables for two, they are placed very close to other tables for two, but for us that makes visiting easier!

Perfect! Thanks for this info! This cruise is for our 38th anniversary. We'll enjoy a table for two!

I'm sure you will have a great cruise! Love the Paradise - there's just something homey about her. Sailed twice and looking for another quick getaway for early in the new year.

Come back and tell us how you enjoyed!

Thats what I told myself about the Fascination. My husband surprised me with the San Juan itinerary for my 30th birthday (which has been on my bucket list). I was a bit shocked to see that it was no longer the Valor, but the old school Fascination. Welp, no worries, we will have a great time since we are not too picky. Plus, we stop at a port almost every day- I can't argue with that! So excited! Few more days to go!!

We are on the 10th sailing right after. We are going with no pre conceived notions, just looking to have fun and relax.

 

 

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Unfortunately for me cruising is not relaxing. It's action packed fun and adventure.

We are home from our Paradise five night cruise from Tampa to Cozumel and Grand Cayman. We loved our junior suite on the veranda deck. We were in V-21 (obstructed view) but the view was only slightly obstructed to the right. The huge picture window right next to the bed was awesome for star gazing in the middle of the night. Our tiny balcony was nice, - although I'd advise booking on the port side rather than starboard. The deck below us was a designated smoking area on the starboard side. Didn't really bother us except for one guy with a stinky cigar. We tried Your Time Dining for the first time and loved it. We always had a table for two and conversed with other tables for two. We never had to wait to be seated. The Platinum gift was a wooden box with a Carnival pen, round cards with scenic photos with odd little envelopes. Food was ok in the dining room. Not so great at the Lido. Coffee was ok. Room service was efficient. The chocolate chip cookies were excellent! Questions? I'm happy to answer for you.

Questions? I'm happy to answer for you.

Did you go to the piano bar?

I'll be on board as well this Monday. This is the first time on this ship. This is my 7th cruise though. I really like Carnvial. Thank you for your info it on this ship. :D

Did you go to the piano bar?

No we didn't go to the piano bar. Our favorite place onboard was the Serenity area.

I'll be on board as well this Monday. This is the first time on this ship. This is my 7th cruise though. I really like Carnvial. Thank you for your info it on this ship. :D

Have a fabulous cruise! I love this old ship! This was my third trip on Paradise. Hope you aren't at dinner when you sail under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

Thank you for advice. I will definitely check that out.