Signature highlights
WaterWorks waterpark, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, multiple pools and hot tubs, youth programs, Punchliner Comedy Club, Playlist Productions, piano bar, and a casino.
Carnival Paradise
Carnival Paradise is a 2,052-guest Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 1998. This page lists 15 upcoming departures across 15 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
Carnival Paradise at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 62%
A mid-size ship at 70,367 gross tons — #192 of 520 ships we track. 34 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 42 minutes ago
Heading to: CozumelCurrently on: 4 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise (4 nights) — Underway from Tampa, Fl
17.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Carnival Paradise
Carnival Paradise is a Fantasy-class ship offering a relaxed, classic Carnival experience with capacity for 2,124 guests. Its onboard mix includes pools, WaterWorks slides, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, Cloud 9 Spa, youth programs, live entertainment, and casual favorites such as Guy’s Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina. Stateroom choices range from interior and ocean-view rooms to balcony cabins and suites. The ship sails with 920 crew members and retains the approachable atmosphere associated with Carnival’s smaller, traditional vessels.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Builder / shipyard
- Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Helsinki
- Registry / flag
- Panama (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- 3FOB5
- IMO number
- 9120877
- MMSI
- 355833000
- Draft
- 8.1 m
- Previous names
- Paradise
Onboard Experience
Dining
Dining includes the main dining rooms, Lido Marketplace buffet, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, BlueIguana Tequila Bar, JavaBlue Café, pizzeria, deli options, and specialty experiences such as The Chef’s Table.
Entertainment
Entertainment includes Playlist Productions stage shows, Punchliner Comedy Club, piano-bar performances, casino gaming, live music, dancing, karaoke, bingo, and other daytime activities.
Staterooms & suites
The ship offers interior, porthole, ocean-view, scenic ocean-view, balcony, extended aft-view balcony, junior suite, grand suite, and Grand Vista Suite accommodations.
For families
Camp Ocean, Circle C, Club O2, and Seuss at Sea provide age-oriented activities for children and teens, with supervised programming and family entertainment.
Pools, spa & wellness
Cloud 9 Spa offers spa treatments, while the ship also features a fitness center, sauna, steam room, whirlpools, pools, and the adults-only Serenity area.
Accessibility
Carnival provides accessible stateroom categories and ship facilities; passengers should confirm the suitability of specific rooms and public areas for their needs before booking.
Environmental features
Carnival Paradise uses modernized ship systems and participates in Carnival Corporation’s fleetwide environmental and sustainability programs; no ship-specific sustainability specifications were located in the reviewed sources.
History & sister ships
Other Fantasy ships
Where Carnival Paradise sails, month by month
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| Caribbean | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other / multi-region | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $64 | $58 | $70 | $58 | $78 | $95 | 0 | $71 | $133 | $131 | $69 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $256
· $64/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 18, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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· $58/night
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Next: Jan 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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· $70/night
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Next: Dec 21, 2026
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· $83/night
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Next: Jan 22, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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· $95/night
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Next: Mar 6, 2027
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· $65/night
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Next: Nov 9, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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· $131/night
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Next: Jul 5, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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· $69/night
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Next: Aug 30, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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· $133/night
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1 upcoming departure
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Next: Oct 26, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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· $71/night
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Next: May 10, 2027
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1 upcoming departure
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Next: Feb 6, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
Carnival Paradise FAQ
What flag does Carnival Paradise sail under?
Carnival Paradise is registered in Panama.
How many passengers does Carnival Paradise hold?
Carnival Paradise carries about 2,052 guests with roughly 920 crew.
How old is Carnival Paradise?
Carnival Paradise entered service in 1998 and was last refurbished in 2023.
How big is Carnival Paradise?
At 70,367 gross tons and 261 m long, Carnival Paradise is a mid-size ship — larger than 62% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.