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Sunday, May 30, 2010

For Carnival Paradise Cruises: How do you sign up for activities?

Is it a resrv. thing or how?






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Hi!

For most activities, just show up. Call ahead for spa treatments and make an appointment, or visit the spa to make an appointment. For the everyday activities, just show up and you'll be a part of them!

If you have kids, you'll have to sign them up for Camp Carnival. There is a meeting the first night where you can sign your kids up. The time and place will be in your Carnival Caper, which will be waiting in your room for you when you board.

Have a great time!






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You can do it online. You can sign up with Carnivals website if you have your booking number. Then you can chose the excursions any pay for them on the website. If you don't want to do it online, there is a desk on the boat where you can plan you excursions.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Which Ship Carnival paradise or Monarch of the seas?

I am looking at the 3 day cruise from la to mexico a quick get away and was woundering which line. I am going in april and I was shocked that Royal carribeans was cheaper than carnival, but if I go with that I am worried that my son age 14.5 will not have fun please help(need ship details everything)! Thanks






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paradise, is a nice ship.... i went on it last year...for teens is fun, they have a club O2 its for teens, real cute! :)

As for the other one i wouldnt know. I travel through carnival all the time. Either way your son will thank you for taking him on a vacation

have fun!






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I was just on the Monarch of the Seas in December 2007 and will be on the Paradise in July 2008. Both ships are about the same size. The Monarch was built in 1991, the Paradise in 1998.

The cabins on the Paradise are about 50% bigger than the cabins on the Monarch.

The Monarch will be moving to Florida in October 2008. There are no current plans to replace the Monarch.

Based on past experience, the food on Carnival is slightly better than food on Royal Caribbean.

I have been on eight cruises. The overall crew on the Monarch was the best I have ever experienced.

The Monarch has a rock climbing wall, the Paradise does not. The Paradise has a water slide, the Monarch does not. Neither ship has headed pools (though both have hot tubs).

Both ships have good programs for teenagers.

I would like to offer you a link to my review of my cruise on the Monarch of the Seas, but for some reason YA is not allowing click-able links in the answers.






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i went on the Monarch when I was 15 and I had a blast. The teen club and activities were awesome. I met a ton of kids my age and we just all hung out and talked and danced and did what teens do. lol. I think no matter what boat or cruise anyone takes a teen will always find something fun and exciting to do.






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go with royal caribean. the carmival paradise is an older boat. Also..go to www.vacationstogo.com...once there you can see the ships and where they go..with ratings.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Has anyone taken a Carnival Paradise Cruise to Baja California?

If so, can you give me your detailed review on this cruise. Thanks! I am planning on going in July.. maybe





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Yes. I have gone on this cruise. I am going again next Monday. It is a lot of fun. The ship is really nice. The food is excellent. There is so much to do on board. Casino, dining, shows, arcade, kids clubs, night clubs, bingo, you name it. Ensenada is fun. I am not sure how old you are but there are lots of really fun things to do on this ship and you will absolutely love it. If you need any more info just let me know.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

1st time cruiser...which deck should I stay on via the Carnival Paradise?

I'm planning on going on a cruise in Febuary. The cruise line is Carnival Paradise. Anybody have experiences cruising on this line? Also, which deck should I stay on that would be the most convenient and less noisy. I'm also on a budget....






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As a long time cruiser, I advise you to book the cheapest inside cabin you can get with a guarantee (you pay that price and may get a better cabin). Not to worry about the deck as you will not be in the cabin very much anyway.

The most seasoned cruisers learn to book the cheapest cabins and use the money for other things. As to the budget thing, do not buy drinks of any kind, do not book a shore excursion on the ship (do it ashore if you feel the need). I just stay on board in port and enjoy the private yacht! Most ports are not worth the money or trouble.






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The deck doesn't matter that much. If you're prone to seasickness, you might want to be on a lower deck and also stay away from the ends of the ship. You'll feel less movement in the center. Check the deck plans on carnival.com. You'll want to avoid being located in a cabin directly below public areas. Also, avoid being just beside the elevators because people using them at 7 in the morning don't care if you're trying to sleep.

At any rate, you probably won't spend all that much time in your cabin. There's just too many fun things to do around the ship.

Have a great trip!






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I advice you to go to Carnivals website and look at the deck list for your specific ship.
All the ships are different because of the number of decks they have.
Anyways, stay one under the lido deck.
The lido deck is the deck with the pool, and all the buffet.
So all you have to do is walk up one set of stairs to lay out in the sun, and eat :)
This is where we were and loved it!






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Well, if your on a budget-the more inexpensive deck will be the Riviera deck. Thats the one lowest on all Carnival ships. If you can spend some more money, you can get on one of the upper decks. Actually, the upper deck (deck 3) is nice because theres nothing that would create noise above you.


Hope I helped!






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I just sailed the Paradise in July of this year

we were very happy in cabin M158 (interior, midship)

DO NOT get a cabin in the back, it'll feel like the ship is hitting every pothole in the ocean






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Book the guarantee inside cabin as you are not usually in your cabin except to sleep etc. Since it is not a long voyage to a more $ destination like europe or hawaii than inside is fine

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