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.
✓ Travelers who prefer a smaller, easy-to-navigate ship
✓ Families wanting supervised children's and teen facilities
✓ Guests seeking many included casual dining options
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Carnival Paradise at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 66%
A mid-size ship at 70,367 gross tons — #191 of 566 ships we track. 34 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Travelers who prefer a smaller, easy-to-navigate ship
- Families wanting supervised children's and teen facilities
- Guests seeking many included casual dining options
- Cruisers who enjoy classic lounges, comedy and live music
- Budget-conscious travelers prioritizing activities over newer-ship design
Think twice if you want
- Travelers wanting extensive balcony cabin availability
- Guests seeking the newest large-ship attractions
- Cruisers wanting many specialty restaurants
- Passengers preferring a quiet shipwide atmosphere
- Travelers requiring a broad selection of large suites
Live Position ● 2 hours ago
Heading to: BZBZE > HNRTMCurrently on: 6 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise (6 nights) — En route to Cozumel, Mexico — last stop Isla Tropicale, Roatan
9.0 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
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.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 15
Deck 14
Mini-Golf Course Interior Upper/Lower Interior Scenic Ocean View Junior Suite (obstructed views) Junior Suite Grand Vista SuiteDeck 12
Camp Ocean Cloud 9 Spa Fitness Center Beauty Salon Fitness Studio Relaxation Room Treatment Rooms Sauna Steam Treatment Room Paradise Atrium Slide EntranceDeck 11
WaterWorks Interior Junior Suite (obstructed views) Junior SuiteDeck 10
Lido Pool RedFrog Rum Bar BlueIguana Tequila Bar BlueIguana Cantina Lido Marketplace Guy's Burger Joint Carnival Deli Pizzeria Paradise Atrium The Patio Stage Buffet Dessert Station Salad BarDeck 9
Normandie Theatre Video Arcade Sushi Bar Club O2 Majestic Casino United States Bar Carnival Boulevard Promenade Leonardo Lounge & Bar Rex Disco & Nightclub Rotterdam Bar Serenity JavaBlue Cafe The Punchliner Comedy Club Photo Gallery Guess Boutique Special Occasions Shop Paradise Atrium Dance FloorDeck 8
Normandie Theatre The Fun Shops Circle C Blue Riband Library Elation Dining Room Destiny Dining Room America Piano Bar Stage Paradise Atrium Galley Dining Room AnnexDeck 7
Atrium Plaza Plaza Lobby Bar Art Gallery Carnival Adventures Shore Excursions Guest Services Interior Upper/Lower Porthole Interior Ocean View Balcony Aft-View Extended BalconyDeck 6
Interior Upper/Lower Porthole Interior Ocean View Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Grand Suite Extended Balcony Grand SuiteDeck 5
Interior Upper/Lower Porthole Interior Ocean View BalconyDeck 4
Interior Upper/Lower Porthole Interior Ocean ViewView the official Carnival Paradise deck plans from Carnival Cruise Line →
Cabins & suites
Inside 40%
Oceanview 44%
Balcony 9%
Suite 7%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Upper/LowerCategory 1A; upper/lower berth configuration. | Inside | 19 | 185 sq ft | — | 2 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 14 |
| PortholeCategory PT; two porthole windows. | Oceanview | 58 | 185 sq ft | — | 2 | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| InteriorCategories 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4I. | Inside | 397 | 185 sq ft | — | 4 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 14 |
| Ocean ViewCategories 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D and 6E. | Oceanview | 398 | 185 sq ft | — | 4 | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Dining, bars & venues
21 included 9 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
The Chef's Table
Extra cost
Reservation-only multi-course dining experience hosted by the ship's culinary team.
Elation Dining Room
Included
Main dining room serving scheduled breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
Destiny Dining Room
Included
Main dining room serving scheduled breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
Sushi Bar
Included
Sushi venue offering rolls and other prepared sushi items.
BlueIguana Cantina
Included
Casual Mexican venue serving tacos, burritos and related items.
Lido Marketplace
Included
Self-service buffet restaurant with multiple food stations.
Guy's Burger Joint
Included
Poolside casual venue serving burgers and fries.
Carnival Deli
Included
Casual sandwich venue located within the Lido food area.
Pizzeria
Included
Casual pizza venue offering made-to-order and prepared pizzas.
JavaBlue Cafe
Bars & lounges
Plaza Lobby Bar
Varies
Lobby bar located in the central atrium area.
United States Bar
Varies
Bar serving the casino area.
Leonardo Lounge & Bar
Varies
Lounge and bar with a dance floor and scheduled activities.
Rotterdam Bar
Varies
Piano bar and cigar-smoking lounge.
RedFrog Rum Bar
Varies
Poolside bar serving rum-based drinks, beer and other beverages.
BlueIguana Tequila Bar
Varies
Poolside bar serving tequila-based drinks, beer and frozen beverages.
America Piano Bar
History & sister ships
- 1998Entered service, built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Helsinki.
- 2018A major dry-dock refurbishment added new staterooms and balconies, introduced WaterWorks, Camp Ocean, Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana venues, Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar and Cherry on Top, and redesigned the mini-golf area.
- 2021The ship underwent dry-dock maintenance and technical updates, including repainting in Carnival's newer exterior livery.
- 2023A dry dock focused on routine maintenance, classification work, stateroom renovations and public-area updates, including work in Serenity, the casino and the piano bar.
Other Fantasy ships
Where Carnival Paradise sails, month by month
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| From / night | 0 | $45 | $70 | $54 | $75 | $93 | 0 | $67 | $98 | $99 | $58 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
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All 15 itineraries and their departure dates
- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 26 Dec 2026
- 4 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 1 Nov 2026
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 23 Jan 2027
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 23 Nov 2026
- 5 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 21 Dec 2026
- 5 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 22 Jan 2028
- 5 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 6 Mar 2027
- 5 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 28 Nov 2026
- 6 Nights Bahamas Cruise 9 Nov 2026
- 6 Nights Bahamas Cruise 30 Aug 2027
- 6 Nights Bahamas Cruise 7 Jun 2027
- 6 Nights Bahamas Cruise 5 Jul 2027
- 6 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 10 May 2027
- 6 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 6 Feb 2027
- 6 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 24 May 2027
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 66% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Carnival Paradise?
Most venues use casual resort wear. Carnival designates some evenings as Cruise Elegant, when dressier clothing is suggested for the main dining rooms; formalwear is not required throughout the ship.
Which dining venues are included?
The main dining rooms, Lido Marketplace, BlueIguana Cantina, Guy's Burger Joint, Carnival Deli, Pizzeria, Sushi Bar and Swirls are listed as included venues. The Chef's Table, specialty coffee and some beverages or delivery services cost extra.
Are gratuities added on Carnival Paradise?
Carnival applies its standard onboard gratuity policy to applicable services and accounts. Guests can review or adjust eligible gratuities through Carnival's onboard procedures.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Wi-Fi service is available for purchase through Carnival's onboard internet packages. Coverage and performance can vary while the ship is at sea.
Are accessible cabins and facilities available?
Accessible staterooms and accessible routes are identified in Carnival's accessible deck plan. Carnival advises guests with specific mobility or accessibility requirements to contact Guest Access Services before booking.
What children's facilities are aboard Carnival Paradise?
Camp Ocean serves children aged 2 to 11, Circle C is for ages 12 to 14, and Club O2 is for ages 15 to 17. WaterWorks and the arcade provide additional family activities.