MS Paradise
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 De.Az/S Paradise, Ensenada, Mexico, 2006 |
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| Ship Information | |
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| Company: | Carnival Cruise Lines |
| Builder: | Kvaerner Masa Yards, Helsinki, Finland |
| Commissioned: | October 29, 1998 |
| Registry: | Panama |
| Tonnage: | 70,390 gross tons |
| Length: | 855 ft (260.78 m) |
| Draft: | 25.09 ft (7.85 m) |
| Max Speed: | 22 knots |
| Cruising Speed: | 18 knots |
| Total Compliment: | 2,052 guests/920 crew |
The M/S Paradise, also known as the De/Az or the De.Az/S Paradise is the eighth and last vessel in Carnival Cruise Lines' Fantasy class of cruise ships
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[edit] History
The Paradise was built to be the world's first completely non-smoking cruise ship. Every step of her construction was done by non-smoking personnel and she was entered into service supported by several anti-smoking and cancer-prevention groups. "No smoking" signs were placed prominently on both sides of the ship and on the stern under the name.
Non-smoking rules were strictly enforced. No smoking materials of any kind were permitted aboard. If anything was seen or found, the passenger was fined $250 and put off at the next port (transportation home to be provided at passenger's own expense). Due to poor revenue, Carnival decided to discontinue the smoke-free ship in December 2003 because non-smokers tend to not drink or gamble as much as those accustomed to smoke.
Scheduled to arrive in the Port of Long Beach, California, on September 20, 2004, her arrival was delayed due to several major hurricanes (see 2004 Atlantic hurricane season). Her cruise through the Caribbean and Panama Canal, and up the Mexican coast was further hindered by more hurricanes. After having skirted the bad weather with minimal inconvenience, Paradise arrived in Los Angeles in the early morning, docking at the Long Beach terminal of Carnival Cruise Lines, which was the building that had housed the Spruce Goose. Later that day, the nonsmoking signs were painted over. She still boasts one of the strictest smoking policies in the fleet.
Since her arrival in Long Beach, she has become popular among younger cruisers looking for a more casual and affordable alternative to the longer more structured lines, with her 3 day and 4 day cruises to Ensenada, Mexico.
[edit] Public Areas
- America Bar: The America Piano Bar features several copper-leaf sculptural panels in bas relief depicting scenes of the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls and Yellowstone National Park.
- Atrium & Galleria: The main lobby of this magnificent ship is a six-story, glass-domed atrium with a circular bar. Also features exquisite shopping.
- Blue Ribband Library: The era of legendary Trans-Atlantic ocean liners comes alive in the Blue Riband Library. Serves as a library and a game room.
- Camp Carnival: A miniture club for children below fifteen featuring games all day long.
- Club O2: A club exclusively for those between ages 15 and 17.
- Destiny Dining Room: Exquisite Dining provided for the guests every night of the cruise. Dress codes are strictly enforced in the room pending on the occasion. Two separate dinners a night.
- Elation Dining Room: See Destiny Dining Room.
- Majestic Casino: Play your favorite game of chance in the Majestic Casino, one of the largest casinos afloat.
- Normandie Lounge: Enjoy lavish Las Vegas-style shows in the Normandie Showroom. Shows include stand-up comedy from famous comedians, and the award winning Shout!.
- Paris Restaurant: Casual dining and eatery buffet open several times throughout the day. Serves as the 24-hour ice cream and pizzaria to the cruise.
- Pool: The Paradise offers three pools, including one with a 115-foot-long spiral waterslide.
- REX Dance Club: A club explicitly for adults.
- Queen Mary Lounge: The only smoking-allowed area established on the ship. Shows are presented daily.
- Virtual World: Serves as the arcade room for the cruise featuring many of today's hottest titles.
[edit] Additional Information from a "Carnival Capers Daily Guide to Fun"
Things To Know: For general information, please see your stateroom directory or visit the purser's information desk. For television and movie listings, please refer to your TV & Movie guide found in your stateroom.
Purser's Information Desk
ATM Machines
- Please report lost and found items to the Pursers Information Desk.
Ice
- Located in the Casino on Promenade Deck and Empress Deck in the Grand Atrium forward. If you have any questions, please contact the Information Desk. The machines are open 24 hours.
Birds
- Ice is available from your cabin steward or you may call room service. You may also get ice from the Pool Bar, Lido Deck.
Infirmary
- Please refrain from feeding the birds, especially the Sea Gulls. They make a mess on the open decks.
Phoning Home
- Phone 4441 Located on Deck 3 Forward. Infirmary hours are 8:00am - 8:00pm today. In case of an emergency please call 911.
Pool & Whirlpool Hours
- We're now featuring even lower satellite calling rates. Consult your Stateroom Directory for dialing instructions.
Wake Up Call
- Swimming Pool - 8:00am -10:00pm; Verandah Deck Whirlpool 8:00am-8:00pm; Lido Deck Whirlpool 8:00am-11:00pm.
Room Service
- To set a wake up call dial 37 followed by the military time you wish to wake up. For example an 8:00am call would be 37 0800, and an 8:30pm call would be 37 2030.
Beach Towels
- Available 24hrs by calling 8000 from your cabin.
TV Listings
- Fresh beach towels will be placed in your stateroom on the first night. Please use these towels while on the ship's open decks. You may return the towels to your stateroom steward when you are finished with them.
Smoking Areas
- Detailed TV listings and ship's time are available on Channel 16 of your in-room television.
- Principle smoking area is the Open Deck midship. It is also permitted in your Stateroom, half of the Rotterdam Bar, America Bar & the Casino. We remind you that as a courtesy to your fellow guests, please refrain from smoking in the lobbies and corridors. Cigar smoking is only allowed in Rotterdam Bar and the open decks.
[edit] MS Paradise Images
 MS Paradise |
 MS Paradise anchored off the Catalina Island coast |
 MS Paradise. Night at the Ensenada, Mexico port |
 The Atrium & Galleria |
 The 18 and older REX Dance Club |
 The pool area on the Lido Deck |
 The America Bar, set for tea service |
