MIAMI,
Feb. 22, 2018
/PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Paradise is undergoing an
extensive, multi-million-dollar refurbishment that will add a wide
variety of spaces and innovations, including a spectacular water
park, 38 new cabins, 98 balconies to existing staterooms, and an a
host of exciting food and beverage concepts.
Following the month-long dry dock, which takes place in
Freeport, The Bahamas, Carnival Paradise
will resume its year-round schedule of four- to eight-day
cruises from Tampa, Fla.,
March 26, 2018.
The new features include:
- Guy's Burger Joint:
a free-of-charge poolside venue developed in
partnership with Food Network personality Guy Fieri serving hand-crafted burgers and
fresh-cut fries enjoyed amidst a décor that celebrates the chef's
California roots and love of car
culture.
- RedFrog Rum Bar:
a poolside watering hole offering the quintessential
Caribbean vacation vibe with
refreshing Caribbean rum-based
frozen drinks and beers, including Carnival's own private label
draught brew, ThirstyFrog Red.
- BlueIguana Cantina:
a complimentary poolside Mexican eatery where guests can
enjoy authentic freshly made burritos and tacos on homemade
tortillas, as well as an elaborate toppings and salsa
bar.
- BlueIguana Tequila Bar:
a fun and festive outdoor bar offering a
laid-back Mexican-themed atmosphere and tequila-based frozen drinks
and beers, perfect for chillin' by the pool.
- Camp Ocean: a
colorful marine-inspired play area designed for kids ages 2-11 that
showcases the wonders of the sea through fun and engaging interiors
and more than 200 ocean-themed activities, including arts and
crafts, science-oriented programming, and more.
- New Cabins, Stateroom
Enhancements: Thirty-eight
cabins have been added – two Grand Vista suites offering
floor-to-ceiling windows, 22 junior suites, two scenic ocean view
cabins and 12 interior accommodations. Additionally, private
verandahs have been added to 98 existing staterooms,
creatingspacious new 230-square-foot balcony staterooms. All
staterooms will offer new island-inspired interiors with bright
colors and soothing pastels inspired by Carnival Paradise's
tropical itineraries.
- WaterWorks Aqua Park:
Located on Verandah Deck, this expansive all-ages water park
features an enclosed 300-foot-long Twister water slide full of
exhilarating twists and turns, two 82-foot-long racing slides, and
a splash zone for kids.
- Miniature Golf Course:
A nine-hole miniature golf course has been relocated to Deck
14, providing a fun and relaxing pastime for families to enjoy in
the fresh sea air.
- Retail and Photo
Enhancements: The ship's
retail shops are being completely reimagined with a new design and
enhanced product offerings with multiple brand boutiques, including
Pandora and Guess. A guest favorite, the Cherry on Top sweets shop,
is also being added, while the printed photo gallery is being
replaced with a digital Pixels-branded platform that allows guests
to identify and purchase images via their smartphones or at a
nearby kiosk.
Carnival Paradise's Tampa-based schedule includes four-day cruises
to Cozumel and five-day cruises to
Cozumel or Mahogany Bay (Roatan),
Grand Cayman or Key
West. The ship also sails to Cuba with four-day cruises visiting
Havana, five-day cruises calling
at Havana and Cozumel or Key
West, and eight-day voyages to Havana, Key
West and Grand Cayman.
To learn more about Carnival Cruise Line,
visit Carnival.com. For
reservations, contact any travel agent or
call 1-800-CARNIVAL.
Carnival can also be found
on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitterand YouTube. Journalists
also can visit Carnival's media
site, carnival-news.com or
follow the line's PR department on Twitter at
twitter.com/CarnivalPR.
About Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival
Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;
NYSE: CUK), is "The World's Most Popular Cruise Line®" with 25
ships operating three- to 16-day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Europe, Cuba,
Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Two
133,500-ton Vista class ships are currently scheduled for delivery
- Carnival Horizon in 2018 and Carnival Panorama in 2019.
Additionally, two new 180,000-ton ships are scheduled to enter
service in 2020 and 2022.
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