Paradise dry dock speculation?

I booked a cruise on the Paradise for my family for next December (2018), and I see that she is scheduled for a month long dry dock this coming Feb into March. It looks like it is a month long, and I was wondering if we might expect to see the sort of refurbishment that the Elation received during its dry dock. I would really hope that the ship will get a Guy's burgers and Blue Iguana because we enjoyed them so much on our last cruise. My husband was a little bummed to find out that they aren't currently on the Paradise, but we booked the cruise because it fit well with our kids Christmas break and it wasn't just back to Nassau.

I know we'll have a blast either way, but what is the over/under on the Paradise getting a Guys/Blue Iguana (and possibly an alchemy??!!) during the dry dock.

I have no inside knowledge, but the Sensation, Fantasy, Imagination, and Inspiration all have Guys and Blue Iguana now, and the Elation got a serious makeover with new cabins on the top deck and the 2.0 restaurants. I would not be surprised if the Paradise got the same kind of treatment. With the bridge situations at Tampa and Jacksonville, Carnival will need to keep Fantasy class ships if they want to use those ports. We prefer the smaller ships, as the service seems better so we're thrilled at the updates.

Paradise is supposed to get the same “Elation” upgrades.

I believe same as Elation, including the balcony cabins.

We were on Elation this year before the dry dock. Did it get the Alchemy? I don't see Alchemy listed on Carnival website, but when we were on it there was this bar that we thought would be perfect to turn into Alchemy. We are going on Paradise later this year and were really hoping for the Alchemy in this dry dock.

We were on Elation this year before the dry dock. Did it get the Alchemy? I don't see Alchemy listed on Carnival website, but when we were on it there was this bar that we thought would be perfect to turn into Alchemy. We are going on Paradise later this year and were really hoping for the Alchemy in this dry dock.

Elation didn't get Alchemy, I was pretty bummed about that. Was really looking forward to trying it.

We were on the Paradise twice in 2017. Staff told us they would have Guy's and alchemy bar in the February dry dock. Fingers crossed as we live close and would like to keep cruising this ship.

Thanks for the information regarding the drydock schedule for the ship. Sailed her once in 2015 and enjoyed the cruise. Looking forward to the updates/renovations as we live not far from Port Tampa Bay and will book a cruise on the newly updated Paradise.

Posted by the Paradise Cruise Director Jaime Dee on her facebook page the other day:

Looking forward to one more AMAZING cruise with my Paradise Family

❤️! Then, vacation time - Texas, Bali and more!!! Come visit after dry dock! Sailing from Tampa! 😀😀 We will have burgers, burritos, alchemy, new cabins, oh my!!

Can't wait..

This first dry dock will indeed be grand!

If the Paradise gets the Elation makeover, she could become my new favorite ship.

If the Paradise gets the Elation makeover, she could become my new favorite ship.

Did the Elation get the

Did the Elation get the

alchemy bar?

She did not.

She did not.

Niether did Fantasy.

The Spirit class can also be deployed to Tampa, so they can deploy the Spirit's to some of the restricted ports.

Actually I would like to see Carnival make more of the 2000 to 3000 passenger ships. Bigger isn't always better.

This first dry dock will indeed be grand!

Can you share the details of what the Paradise will getting during Dry Dock now?

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Can you share the details of what the Paradise will getting during Dry Dock now?

 

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It's going to be substantially similar to the Elation and other Fantasy class updates. Seems the biggest difference is whether they get the Alchemy Bar or not.

I was just on my Carnival log in page for my cruise the day after dry dock, 3/26/2018, and was looking at what cabins were still available on the ship in case we wanted to change, nothing, just interior. However, I saw for their 3/31 sailing, they have Grand Suites with "extended balconies". Wondering if this is part of the new room upgrade after drydock. Looks like the extension of the balcony gives you more space between the cabin door and the railing, long enough for a chaise lounge chair! Wondering if they're going to call us for upgrades soon or if we will be pleasantly surprised with our current Grand Suite booking! Our GS was only $100 more per person than the Junior Suite when we booked a year ago so we went all in.

I believe same as Elation, including the balcony cabins.

Balconies would be a nice upgrade, but is a month enough time for upgrades that big!

Gotta figure Guy's and Blue Iguana are in the mix!:D

If the Paradise gets the Elation makeover, she could become my new favorite ship.

Balconies would be a treat!:D

Always wondered why dry docks have to be such a secret. Why not just post it a few months before to get travelers more excited.

Updates noted in official press release that the

Carnival has updated their website with the upgrades to Paradise. Go to the ships and select Paradise. Click the PDF on the map and you will see the changes to the ship which includes Guys and other additions that everyone was speculating...it’s about time!

I'm on the Paradise in June. I've booked a balcony but have not been assigned a room yet. You don't have the option to choose your room when booking a balcony.