Paradise review for 5/28-6/1 coming soon....

[Gemynii]

Another question for you...

 

I know on a previous thread you expressed interest in getting a FCC on board the Paradise. There is still confusion as to whether or not they are actually sold on the Paradise. Were you able to buy the FCC you wanted? If so, when and where were they sold?

 

Thanks again for your help.

[keystonemama]

Another question for you...

 

I know on a previous thread you expressed interest in getting a FCC on board the Paradise. There is still confusion as to whether or not they are actually sold on the Paradise. Were you able to buy the FCC you wanted? If so, when and where were they sold?

 

Thanks again for your help.

 

 

Yes, they do sell them at the small desk next to the S & S kiosk and the casino bar, Promenade Deck 9, Mid, Wed was from 4:30 - 9:00 and Thursday (last day to get them) was 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. They announce it as the Loyalty & Cruise Experts Desk. :)

Happy Sailing,

[Gemynii]

Thank you!!

[Gemynii]

I really wanted to do the martini tasting again, a good buy for $17 and they are pretty strong. We luved our bartender and took his pic and he in turn insisted on taking ours, lol. You also get a small martini glass charm with each tasting ordered.

 

I'm just gonna keep bugging you until our cruise gets here. :p

 

Can you do the martini tasting any time during the cruise or is it at a scheduled time?

 

Thanks. :)

[keystonemama]

I'm just gonna keep bugging you until our cruise gets here. :p

 

Can you do the martini tasting any time during the cruise or is it at a scheduled time?

 

Thanks. :)

 

LOL, I'm not easily bugged, I like helping people if I know the answer, knowledge is power....Yes, you can get the martini tasting anytime you want, we did it 2x, loved Raj, bartender, and the drinks were pretty potent. I loved the melon one, tastes just like watermelon, the one we didn't really like was the one with J. Daniels in it, very strong alchohol taste. I like to go after dinner and then order a big one that I liked to take into the comedy show. Enjoy!

Happy Sailing,

[Gemynii]

LOL, I'm not easily bugged, I like helping people if I know the answer, knowledge is power....Yes, you can get the martini tasting anytime you want, we did it 2x, loved Raj, bartender, and the drinks were pretty potent. I loved the melon one, tastes just like watermelon, the one we didn't really like was the one with J. Daniels in it, very strong alchohol taste. I like to go after dinner and then order a big one that I liked to take into the comedy show. Enjoy!

Happy Sailing,

 

Thank you again! I'm trying to talk my mom and sis into doing the martini tasting when we go... I think I succeeded with sis. :D

[Shaded Lady]

Wow! This review just keeps amping up the excitement level! Gemynii and I leave on Paradise in 19 days!!!! it's great to have a resource like you to ask all these questions of...

[cj7238]

I was just on the Paradise before Christmas with my son and his girlfriend...we had the best trip ever. It was so fun to see your pictures because of all the tequila I drank:D . I couldn't remember alot of the ship:rolleyes: but you brought it all back. So nice to know that I am not the only one that can drink tequila like water:p Great Review!!!!

[Florings]

I totally loved this review KeystoneMama! You and family looked to have a great time and lots of fun.

 

Looking at booking Paradise next September 2013 for my DD's 21st birthday. Hope we have near as much fun as you had!

 

Thanks for sharing review and excellent pics.

Edited June 26, 2012 by Florings

[keystonemama]

Thanks everyone, hope all enjoy their cruise, its yours to make so get out there and have fun!:)

Happy Sailing,

[Kelane]

Thank you again! I'm trying to talk my mom and sis into doing the martini tasting when we go... I think I succeeded with sis. :D

 

Leave some martinis behind! We're getting on as you get off and this review "convinced me" I NEEDED to do the martini tasting! 1st time on Paradise, so really looking forward to it!

[Gemynii]

Leave some martinis behind! We're getting on as you get off and this review "convinced me" I NEEDED to do the martini tasting! 1st time on Paradise, so really looking forward to it!

 

I'll try to leave some for you. :D

You think you're looking forward to it... This is our 1st cruise ever, so I'm extremely excited. Two weeks from today. Yay!

[Kelane]

I'll try to leave some for you. :D

You think you're looking forward to it... This is our 1st cruise ever, so I'm extremely excited. Two weeks from today. Yay!

 

Prepare to be "hooked"!!!

Don't try to do ALL...save something new for the next one and the next one and the next one!!!

 

Have a blast!!

[Gemynii]

Prepare to be "hooked"!!!

Don't try to do ALL...save something new for the next one and the next one and the next one!!!

 

Have a blast!!

 

I hope DH will get hooked as well. That way I don't have to work so long and hard to get him to agree to a cruise. We won't try to do it all. I doubt I'll be able to talk DH into even 1/4 of the activities available on board. I have 1 self-booked excursion per port planned. Both are relaxing and easy to get to. We'll have to leave time to shop before re-boarding in Cozumel, though. I'm sure we will have a blast. Thanks. :)

[Kelane]

We'll have to leave time to shop before re-boarding in Cozumel, though. I'm sure we will have a blast. Thanks. :)

 

We do Mr Sanchos all inclusive...so no shopping for us! No telling WHAT we'd come home with if we did.

"Avert your eyes, K...you do NOT need that stuffed iguana"!!:rolleyes:

[keystonemama]

Just a little tease for you guys, lol, don't forget your martini charms!

[Cruzin_Susan]

 

What areas other then Casino and Lido deck were you able to smoke. Is there an outside promenade area for smoking?

[keystonemama]

 

What areas other then Casino and Lido deck were you able to smoke. Is there an outside promenade area for smoking?

 

 

Designated smoking areas are: Lido Fwd starboard side and Lido open deck, Casino (if your playing), Casino bar ( American bar), the Rex nightclub and rooms with a balcony. Cigars/pipes are only allowed Lido fwd starboard.

Except for Lido, all smoking areas are on Deck 9, mid.

Most of us smoked either at the Lido tables or casino bar, if you are on Lido, just take the glass door by the slide down one flight, it comes out at the casino bar. :)

Happy Sailing,

[Gemynii]

Designated smoking areas are: Lido Fwd starboard side and Lido open deck, Casino (if your playing), Casino bar ( American bar), the Rex nightclub and rooms with a balcony. Cigars/pipes are only allowed Lido fwd starboard.

Except for Lido, all smoking areas are on Deck 9, mid.

Most of us smoked either at the Lido tables or casino bar, if you are on Lido, just take the glass door by the slide down one flight, it comes out at the casino bar. :)

 

The smoking section that you said is Lido Fwd starboard... is that going to be in the bar area? Starboard is not the side where the stairs for the slide are, correct? What is considered Lido open deck? Would that be the area overlooking the Lido? Can you smoke anywhere in the Rex Club? Are smoking areas restricted in Grand Cayman and Cozumel?

 

Sorry for all the questions. :o

I've really cut back smoking since I got my e-cig, but still crave a real one once in a while and DH still smokes over a pack a day even with the e-cig.

 

Thanks for all your help!

[keystonemama]

The smoking section that you said is Lido Fwd starboard... is that going to be in the bar area? Starboard is not the side where the stairs for the slide are, correct? What is considered Lido open deck? Would that be the area overlooking the Lido? Can you smoke anywhere in the Rex Club? Are smoking areas restricted in Grand Cayman and Cozumel?

 

Sorry for all the questions. :o

I've really cut back smoking since I got my e-cig, but still crave a real one once in a while and DH still smokes over a pack a day even with the e-cig.

 

Thanks for all your help!

 

Grand Cayman & Coz, not sure, we smoke in the port area at GC and at the beach when we were sitting at the restaurant, Cozumel we we did the bar hop so of course there we were able to smoke, Rex Club yes, anywhere.

Yes open Lido is upstairs overlooking the pool, there are loungers there with wall mounted ashtrays. In the pic below, coming from elevators within the ship you walk out right in front of that hot tub, go to the left all the tables and chairs near the pool area are smoking, there are tv's and a bar also where you can smoke, they cell cigs & cigars also. Up the stairs by the bar is the open deck, it does not show in my pic though.

Smoking tables on the far left.

I know you are getting excited, have fun!

Happy Sailing,

[MrFunInTheSun]

Great review and pictures, thank you for sharing. Looks like y'all had a great time. When in November will you be on the Sensation?

[Gemynii]

Grand Cayman & Coz, not sure, we smoke in the port area at GC and at the beach when we were sitting at the restaurant, Cozumel we we did the bar hop so of course there we were able to smoke, Rex Club yes, anywhere.

Yes open Lido is upstairs overlooking the pool, there are loungers there with wall mounted ashtrays. In the pic below, coming from elevators within the ship you walk out right in front of that hot tub, go to the left all the tables and chairs near the pool area are smoking, there are tv's and a bar also where you can smoke, they cell cigs & cigars also. Up the stairs by the bar is the open deck, it does not show in my pic though.

Smoking tables on the far left.

I know you are getting excited, have fun!

 

Now that our cruise is getting so close, I'm stressing out... lol. I'm so ready to get on board so I can relax. 5 more days!

I want to thank you once again for all your help. Your review helped a lot and then all the questions that I've asked, you've answered in detail.

Finding someone so helpful is sometimes a rarity, so I really appreciate it!

[keystonemama]

Great review and pictures, thank you for sharing. Looks like y'all had a great time. When in November will you be on the Sensation?

 

Your welcome, we sail Nov 1, I have booked 2 cabins (another couple are joining us), its a surprise 50th birthday gift for hubby! It's going to be awesome!

Happy Sailing,

[keystonemama]

Now that our cruise is getting so close, I'm stressing out... lol. I'm so ready to get on board so I can relax. 5 more days!

I want to thank you once again for all your help. Your review helped a lot and then all the questions that I've asked, you've answered in detail.

Finding someone so helpful is sometimes a rarity, so I really appreciate it!

 

No need to stress, Tampa is an easy port to board and you'll be on that ship in no time, it will be crowded around guest services when you board, if you don't have to put any money down on your card, just walk right thru them to the left and take the elevator to Lido and get you some lunch, the workers came around about 12:30 to let everyone know their cabins were ready! Also they are handing out Fun Times and some were available at the Coffee bar near the Casino, so you can start planning your cruise strategy.:)

Your a quite welcome! Bon Voyage! I will try to watch your sail away!

Happy Sailing,

[Gemynii]

No need to stress, Tampa is an easy port to board and you'll be on that ship in no time, it will be crowded around guest services when you board, if you don't have to put any money down on your card, just walk right thru them to the left and take the elevator to Lido and get you some lunch, the workers came around about 12:30 to let everyone know their cabins were ready! Also they are handing out Fun Times and some were available at the Coffee bar near the Casino, so you can start planning your cruise strategy.:)

Your a quite welcome! Bon Voyage! I will try to watch your sail away!

Happy Sailing,

 

I just keep feeling like I'm going to forget something. DH says that after all the stuff I've done and bought, if he needs something, I better have it... lol.

I shouldn't have to see guest services when we board. I had a $130 OBC from price drops and I called and added more. On day 2 or 3 I'll see if I need to add to it.

I hope our rooms are ready that early. I won't feel like carrying around the drinks for too long.

4 more days! I can't wait!