GNisme Posted February 14, 2005 #1 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Hello, I just got back from the Ensenada and Catalina Island cruise on the Paradise. My husband, 2 sons 11 &14 and my neice 15 and a 1,000 mile drive each way (600 miles with a new cat). We got on the ship quickly at the Long Beach Pier. Disembarkment was a very slow process. It started at 7:30 am and we left the parking garage at 11:15 am. (our color was 2nd to last to be called) The food was great, the service in the dining room, room service and cabin stewards were great! Some of the staff was a little rude, but that didn't ruin our trip at all. We saw 3 great comedy shows (2 were R rated and one w/a magic show), 2 Las Vegas type shows w/singing and dancing, and a talent show. We did a lot of activites including: Who Wants to Be A Millionire, horse racing, Newlywed show, bingo, sports trivia and Game Show Mania. We had kids in 3 seperate age groups (although my son snuck into the older age group). 0-11, 12-14 & 15-17 The kids had a great time they played a lot of ping pong, swimming and dance club. Their favorite place and activity was the 24 hr pizza (which is very good pizza). Any other questions? Let me know. PS: They refused us bringing on soda when we got on the ship, but we were allowed to bring on soda and water when we got on in Catalina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf5585 Posted February 14, 2005 #2 Share Posted February 14, 2005 PS: They refused us bringing on soda when we got on the ship, And what was their reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad son team Posted February 14, 2005 #3 Share Posted February 14, 2005 What time are the shows in the evening? I prefer to see a show after dinner, and some cruises to a before dinner show for the late seating diners. If this si the case I may switch to early seating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNisme Posted February 14, 2005 Author #4 Share Posted February 14, 2005 They just told my husband sorry you can't bring that on the ship. They didn't even ask what was inside (I don't think). He was carrying a soft sided 12 pk cooler over his shoulder. They made him go back to the truck and put it in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNisme Posted February 14, 2005 Author #5 Share Posted February 14, 2005 The 2 Las Vegas shows had 2 seatings, for the late dinner and early dinner. Day 2 - Here's Hollywood show was at 8:45 PM and 10:30 PM and the R-rated comedy show was at 12 AM. Day 3 there was a comedy show at 10:30 PM. Day 4 - Shout was at 7 PM and 8:45PM, the talent show that night was at 10:45 PM and the R-rated comedy show was at 12 AM.I wanted a late seating, but majority rules apparently. We had 5:45 (we asked for 6:15), we were always late and tired. There was no time to rest between the days activities and dinner. Also usually not being able to each lunch until 1-3 PM, left me not that hungry for dinner. If you plan to go to the shows late (like the R-rated comedy shows) and out drinking and dancing, I'd go for the late dinner seating. That will give you time to relax a little and rest. I was exhausted and full most of the cruise. That's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonCruiser Posted February 14, 2005 #6 Share Posted February 14, 2005 They just told my husband sorry you can't bring that on the ship. They didn't even ask what was inside (I don't think). He was carrying a soft sided 12 pk cooler over his shoulder. They made him go back to the truck and put it in there. If you are taking more than a few drinks its best to conceal them or check it. A cooler can be viewed as excessive at certain piers. I imagine you ran into a security person that wanted to stick to the rules. Glad you have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf5585 Posted February 14, 2005 #7 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Derfette and I took a small suitcase filled with soda and water on the Miracle. Checked it in with the rest of our luggage. No problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkbunny Posted February 15, 2005 #8 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Hi Do you happen to remember the room service menu. I understand that they have hot food on it. We went on the spirit and no hot foods at all on the inroom menu. My daughter and I will be going on the paradise in May. Thank you B Kirkpatrick:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsrus Posted February 15, 2005 #9 Share Posted February 15, 2005 We are leaving Monday on the Paradise. I was just wandering how to dress? Was it very cool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dickinson Posted February 15, 2005 #10 Share Posted February 15, 2005 who was the cruise director? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twocats Posted February 17, 2005 #11 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Finally got on the computer. Loved the pictures. So glad you all had a great time, crummy to haul all the sodas there and not get them on. First time I have heard of someone refused. Private email tomorrow sometime. Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNisme Posted February 19, 2005 Author #12 Share Posted February 19, 2005 No hot foods on the room service menu on the Paradise. They had sandwhiches, drinks, cookies, cereal, and toast. Basic cold foods, they were good sandwhiches, I loved the BLT's and my husband liked the roast beef w/brie. The weather was nice the first 3 days, but on Thursday it started raining. We live in Oregon so we have been used to 30 - 45 degree weather during the day, so the 60's - low 70's was very nice, even with rain we never used jackets. Everyone was still swimming. Although, I hate to tell you as of today the 10 day forecast shows showers and thunderstorm Mon - Wed next week from Long Beach - Ensenada, but clearing up on Thursday. Good luck Hi Carole!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number1cruiser Posted February 19, 2005 #13 Share Posted February 19, 2005 The Cruise Director is Danny Blake. We just did a 3 day at the end of January and then 2 weeks later did the 4 day. I only say the CD at show times, never out and about around the ship. I would say as a CD he was okay. We never let a CD make or break our cruise. We always have a good time. Next up Alaska on the Spirit Sept. 12,2005 Number1cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda the Book Lover Posted February 19, 2005 #14 Share Posted February 19, 2005 We are not planning to bring formal wear with us and I wondered how the food in the buffet rated fro dinner. Is the Sushi bar open during the dinner hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNisme Posted February 19, 2005 Author #15 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Buffet is good and the Sushi bar is opened from 5:30 - 8:00 PM I believe. I did see people wearing just regular resort casual clothes to dinner on formal night and they didn't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda the Book Lover Posted February 20, 2005 #16 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Thanks for the Sushi info! I wondered how strict they would be on formal night dress on such a short cruise. For a 3 day cruise I would think they would accomadate those who did not wish to bring a suit or tux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaneg Posted February 24, 2005 #17 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Did you do any shore excursions? if so what were they and how would you rate them? I plan on taking this cruise with my 18 year old niece and her friend. I really want them to have a GREAT time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluexMoon Posted February 24, 2005 #18 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Do you have your capers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joleep Posted February 25, 2005 #19 Share Posted February 25, 2005 How was the water? Was it really rough? Did you have to pay anything extra for the main dinning room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad son team Posted March 1, 2005 #20 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Formal night on my Paradise cruise last week was a joke. Bring whatever you want and you can still go into the dining room. The water was rough, but we had rain for the first 2 days. Trevor Block was the CD last week. He was all over the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluexMoon Posted March 2, 2005 #21 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Formal night on my Paradise cruise last week was a joke. Bring whatever you want and you can still go into the dining room. The water was rough, but we had rain for the first 2 days. Trevor Block was the CD last week. He was all over the ship. Same thing on our 2nd formal night. A table of 8 or 10 people behind us were in t-shirts and jeans. Very tacky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda the Book Lover Posted March 2, 2005 #22 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Thanks for the formal night attire info. We will not be in jeans but at least we will have the option to eat in the dining room should we desire. We decided to forgo the formal night and go to the Sushi Bar if we had to dress in formal dinner attire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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