Carnival Paradise deck plans

Carnival Paradise (1998-built, last refurbished in 2023 October, Fun Ship 2.0 refurbishment in 2018) is the eight/last of the Fantasy-class Carnival cruise ships - together with Elation, Fantasy, Imagination and Inspiration, plus the "balcony ships" Ecstasy, Fascination (now Century Harmony) and Sensation.

Carnival Paradise cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 1061 staterooms for 2124 passengers (max capacity is 2546) served by 920 crew-staff. The ship has 14 decks (11 passenger-accessible, 6 with cabins), 12 lounges and bars, 3 swimming pools, 7 Jacuzzis (large whirlpool hot tubs), 14 elevators.

Carnival Paradise decks with passenger cabins have a total of 54 Suites, 564 Oceanviews, 408 Inside cabins, Self Service Laundromats (passenger use launderettes). Laundry facilities are at extra charge – $3,25 (per washer or dryer load) and $1,5 per box (detergent/water softener, dispensed from the vending machine in the room). Launderettes (open between 6:30 am - 12 midnight) are located on all cabin decks. Each laundry room is equipped with 2-3 washers, 2-3 dryers, 1 ironing board/iron. All laundry machines accept coins only (can’t be operated using S&S cards). While the ship is in port, washing machines are closed (only dryers and irons can be used). Valet laundry service is handled through the cabin steward. Prices are per item - wash-and-press ($2 – $7,50), no dry-cleaning.

Carnival Paradise deck plan changes 2018 refurbishment review

The list of deck plan changes after the ship's 2018 drydock refurbishment (February 22 - March 25, done in Freeport Bahamas) includes:

• A total of 38 new cabins were added, of which 2x Grand Vista Suites, 22x Junior Suites, 2x Scenic Oceanview, 12x Interior. Balconies were added to 98 cabins (on decks 5-Main, 6-Upper, 7-Empress). This changed the vessel's passenger capacity from 2052 (max 2606) to 2128 (max 2554).
• (Lido Deck 10) Guy’s Burger Joint was added (complimentary poolside dining venue serving hand-crafted burgers and fresh-cut fries )
• (Lido Deck 10) BlueIguana Cantina was added (complimentary poolside Mexican eatery for fresh-made burritos and tacos on homemade tortillas, with salsa bar and a variety of toppings). Also here was added BlueIguana Tequila Bar (Mexican-themed outdoor bar for frozens and beers).
• (Promenade Deck 9) Alchemy Bar was added (Carnival's “cocktail pharmacy” lounge with professional mixologists and made-to-order drinks). Also here was added RedFrog Rum Bar (rum bar for frozens and beers, serving Carnival’s private label ThirstyFrog Red /draught beer).
• (Promenade Deck 9) Cherry On Top was added (bulk candy store, also selling Carnival Cruise Lines logo apparel, gifts, toys)).
• (Verandah Deck 11) the old Camp Carnival (kids complex) was redesigned and transformed into Camp Ocean (playground area for kids ages 2-11, with fun interiors and over 200 ocean-themed activities / science-oriented, arts, and crafts). Also here (aft) was installed the Carnival Waterworks aquapark with Splash Zone for kids, 2 mini racing slides (82ft / 25 m long ), Twister Waterslide (300 ft / 91 m long).
• (Deck 14) the 9-hole Mini-Golf Course was relocated and redesigned (added bocce court).
• Retail Shops were completely redesigned and upgraded with new brand boutiques (Guess Store, Pandora Store). The Photo Gallery was replaced with a digital platform (Pixels-brand).
• Various technical enhancements were implemented, including shoreside power capabilities.
• Routine maintenance works included new hull coating. During refurbishment 2018, the crew area was also renovated.

In 2021 (September-October) Carnival Paradise was drydocked at Navantia Shipyard (Cadiz Spain), mainly for general maintenance (technical and routine) works as well as repainting (receiving CCL's new livery).

The drydocking in 2023 (October/at Freeport's Grand Bahama Shipyard) was for regular maintenance and classification works, as well as updates and renovations of passenger staterooms and public areas. The Serenity Deck was renovated and received a central Jacuzzi/hot tub. The Casino was expanded, the Piano Bar was updated, all main public areas were renovated. The windows,  tiling, and carpets in all passenger staterooms were replaced.