IMO: 9120877
Carnival Paradise
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Fantasy-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 71,925
- Length (FT / M)
- 855 / 260.6
- Beam (FT / M)
- 103 / 31.4
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 11 / 14
- Shipyard
- Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Helsinki, Finland
- Registry
- Panama
- Godparent(s)
- Paula Zahn
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $300,000,000
Class Sisters:
Carnival Elation
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
1998
Major Refurbishments
2018
2023
Significant Changes
- 2018: Month-long dry dock that added a new 14th deck forward and 38 new cabins (2 Grand Vista Suites, 22 Junior Suites, 2 Scenic Oceanview and 12 Interior staterooms), added balconies to 98 existing cabins, and installed Fun Ship 2.0 venues including Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and an expanded WaterWorks aquapark.
- 2023: October dry dock refresh adding new public spaces and refreshing guest areas across the ship.
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9120877
- MMSI
- 355833000
- Call Sign
- 3FOB5
- Former Names
- Paradise
- Hull / Yard Number
- 494
- Maiden Voyage
- November 1998
- Maximum Draft
- 7.77 m (25.5 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 36.1 m (118.4 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 2,124
- Maximum Capacity
- 2,697
- Total Crew
- 920
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.31:1
- Space Ratio
- 33.86
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 1
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 3
- Waterslides
- 3
- Bars & Lounges
- 11
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 7
- À la Carte Dining
- 2
- Elevators
- 14*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric with azimuthing pods
- Fuel Type
- Marine diesel oil
- Azipod Units
- 2
- Installed Power
- 47.52 MW (63,725 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 22 Knots
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 21 Knots
- Medical Center
- Medical Center / infirmary located on Deck 3 (crew deck), below Deck 4 (Riviera Deck). Staffed by resident doctors/nurses on 24-hour call; clinic hours approx. 8am-8pm (doctor hours 8-11am and 3-6pm).
Designated Smoking Zones
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Majestic Casino (designated section)casinoLocation: Casino, Promenade DeckCigarette/e-cigarette smoking allowed only at designated slot machines and gaming tables while seated and actively playing; not at the casino bar; not when the casino is closed; a non-smoking section exists
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Outdoor smoking area - Deck 11 starboard forwardoutdoorLocation: Deck 11 (Verandah Deck), starboard side, forwardCigarette smoking permitted; this is also the designated area where cigars and tobacco pipes are permitted
Cabin Summary
Total: 1,062
Solo Configured: 19
ADA Compliant: 33
- Suites
- 78
- Balcony
- 98
- Oceanview
- 466
- Inside
- 420
The Apex Suite
Grand Vista Suite
350 SQ FT
The ship's premier accommodation, set forward on the top passenger deck with floor-to-ceiling windows framing sweeping bow views, a king bed, whirlpool bath and a private step-out balcony.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Grand Vista Suite2
- Grand Suite28
- Junior Suite48
Balcony
- Aft Extended Balcony12
- Balcony86
Oceanview
- Scenic Oceanview2
- Oceanview464
Inside
- Porthole58
- Interior343
- Small Interior Single19
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
- Waterpark
- Mini Golf
- Sports Court
Adults & Wellness
- Adults Only Area
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
- Art Gallery
- Library
Staterooms & Service
- Open Seating Dining
- Self Serve Laundry
Expedition & Marine
- Tender-Port Capable
Signature Experiences
World's first completely non-smoking cruise ship
world first
Eighth and final Fantasy-class ship
unique
Carnival WaterWorks aquapark
unique
Twister waterslide
top-deck attraction
Serenity adults-only retreat
top-deck attraction
Mini golf
top-deck attraction
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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Elation Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 8 (fwd)Complimentary main dining room (one of two MDRs)
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Destiny Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 8 (aft)Complimentary main dining room (one of two MDRs)
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Paris Lido RestaurantbuffetLocation: Deck 10Complimentary self-service buffet. Internal stations (Carnival Deli, Mongolian Wok, Rotisserie, Pasta/Salad bars) are part of the buffet
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Guy's Burger Jointquick_serviceLocation: Deck 10, LidoComplimentary poolside burger bar
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BlueIguana Cantinaquick_serviceLocation: Deck 10, LidoComplimentary poolside Mexican taco/burrito cantina
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Pizza Piratequick_serviceLocation: Deck 10, Lido24-hour pizzeria.
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SwirlscounterLocation: Deck 10Complimentary soft-serve ice cream
Specialty Dining
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The Chef's Tablechefs_tableLocation: Deck 8 (galley)Hosted multi-course chef dinner (reservation, surcharge).
À la Carte Dining
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JavaBlue Cafecoffee_barLocation: Deck 9Surcharge specialty coffee/sweets cafe
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Bonsai Sushi ExpresssushiLocation: Deck 9A-la-carte walk-up sushi counter; orders are made to order to eat in or take away.
Bars & Nightlife
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Atrium Baratrium_barLocation: Deck 7, Atrium PlazaAtrium lobby bar.
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America Piano Barpiano_barLocation: Deck 8Piano sing-along bar (refreshed in the 2023 refit)
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United States BarbarLocation: Deck 9, Majestic CasinoCasino bar.
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Leonardo LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 9Live-music lounge.
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Rex Dance ClubnightclubLocation: Deck 9Disco / nightclub with its own bar and DJ program
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Rotterdam BarbarLocation: Deck 9Lounge bar.
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Queen Mary LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 9 (aft)Aft lounge that hosts the Punchliner Comedy Club.
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Paris BarbarLocation: Deck 10, LidoLido pool bar.
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RedFrog Rum BarbarLocation: Deck 10, LidoOutdoor Caribbean rum poolside bar
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BlueIguana Tequila BarbarLocation: Deck 10, LidoOutdoor tequila / frozen-drinks poolside bar
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Serenity BarbarLocation: Deck 9, Serenity retreatBar in the adults-only Serenity retreat.
Pools & Aquatics
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Resort PoolpoolLocation: Deck 10 (midship Lido)The ship's single recreational swimming pool
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Lido WhirlpoolswhirlpoolLocation: Deck 10, LidoTwo whirlpools at the Lido Resort Pool.
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Serenity WhirlpoolwhirlpoolLocation: Deck 9, Serenity retreatA single larger whirlpool in the adults-only Serenity retreat (replaced the prior pair in the 2023 dry dock).
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Racing WaterslideswaterslideLocation: Deck 12 (aft)2 full-size side-by-side racing waterslides
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Twister WaterslidewaterslideLocation: Deck 12 (aft)Full-size spiraling tube waterslide
Active Recreation
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Mini-Golf Coursemini_golfLocation: Deck 149-hole mini-golf with bocce court
Thrill & Marquee Attractions
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Carnival WaterWorkswaterparkLocation: Decks 11-12 (aft)
Entertainment Venues
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Normandie TheatretheaterLocation: Decks 8-9Main show lounge (Playlist Productions, game shows)
Casino
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Majestic CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 9Casino (expanded in the 2023 refit); its bar is the United States Bar
Spa & Fitness
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Cloud 9 SpaspaLocation: Deck 12Spa and thermal suite.
Youth & Teen
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Camp Oceankids_clubLocation: Deck 11Complimentary kids program (ages 2-11)
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Circle Ctween_clubLocation: Deck 8Tween club (ages 12-14)
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Club O2teen_clubLocation: Deck 9Teen club (ages 15-17)
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Blue Riband LibrarylibraryLocation: Deck 8Books and board games
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Serenity Adult-Only Retreatsun_deckLocation: Deck 9 (aft)Adults-only (21+) outdoor retreat with whirlpools
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-06-12