Just Returned from Paradise.. Lots to review

[newlife_2010]

I am sitting on the lido deck having breakfast waiting to get off. There has been a delay in the terminal alot of people downstairs are crying because they booked flights out of Tampa at before 1130am and its now almost 10am and everyone is still stuck on the ship. I did relaxed exit as my flight does not leave until later in the day.

 

If anyone has any questions about paradise let me know.

[jacksmom09]

Hi! We will be leaving on Paradise on Mon and would love to hear all about her!

[newlife_2010]

Hi! We will be leaving on Paradise on Mon and would love to hear all about her!

 

Pack an appetite. There was so much nonstop food. I was highly impressed with the quality of the food in both the main dining room and lido deck buffets. More on that later.

[Yvonne]

I hope you'll post a review soon. We will be on the 2/21 sailing of the Paradise. I'm keeping my fingers crossed there is no fog that morning so the ship won't be delayed. Coming back it really won't matter to us as much, as we aren't flying home until the next day. :) Plus it won't matter to passengers getting on after us, as there won't be any! The ship goes into dry dock that day. :)

[newlife_2010]

I hope you'll post a review soon. We will be on the 2/21 sailing of the Paradise. I'm keeping my fingers crossed there is no fog that morning so the ship won't be delayed. Coming back it really won't matter to us as much, as we aren't flying home until the next day. :) Plus it won't matter to passengers getting on after us, as there won't be any! The ship goes into dry dock that day. :)

 

There was fog this morning i am not sure if we were delayed bbecause of it but man was it dense. I see why they delay coming in. I fear what changes are coming after drydock. Paradise is perfect the way it is. Ive read they may do away with the bands and live shows, that wwould be unfortunate. More on that later

[jacksmom09]

Just wondering is there place to get sushi? If so, how was it?

[newlife_2010]

Just wondering is there place to get sushi? If so, how was it?

 

I do not recall a sushi place on board. I remember a few years ago there was a sushi place on other ships that was on the promenade deck during the dinner hours. I think on Paradise that has been replaced with the 'taste of' options where you can sample foods from other ships through the cruise. And honestly, those taste samples were not good at all on Paradise if that is what people are eating on more expensive ships i was not impressed. I do know there is a taste of sushi on the menu in the main dining room which was on the final night but i did not try it. But if its on the menu one night, i think you can order it anytime.

[GeorgiaMomof4]

We are sailing the Paradise on 2/7 and can't wait!

 

Some questions for you -

 

Did your cabin still have the big box in the corner? If so, did you request that it be moved and did they?

 

How was the entertainment - for the late 30's to late 40's range? We got spoiled to the Blackjack Band on the Dream and haven't seen anyone to compare to them yet. We did enjoy the entertainment on the Fascination though - it was just in a bad spot right outside the casino.

 

What about the shows? Any that we don't need to miss?

 

Also, how was the staff? We've always had excellent luck except for our October Sunshine cruise - wasn't impressed with the staff at all on that trip.

 

Can't wait to read more!

[newlife_2010]

We are sailing the Paradise on 2/7 and can't wait!

 

Excellent questions and have a wonderful cruise. My responses are below.

 

Some questions for you -

 

Did your cabin still have the big box in the corner? If so, did you request that it be moved and did they?

 

My cabin (E76) had a white portrait box with a ship on it in the corner but I am not sure if it could be removed.

 

 

How was the entertainment - for the late 30's to late 40's range? We got spoiled to the Blackjack Band on the Dream and haven't seen anyone to compare to them yet. We did enjoy the entertainment on the Fascination though - it was just in a bad spot right outside the casino.

 

I am early 30s - I thought the entertainment on board was quite well done. Everyone pretty much ends up in their group ages anyway. The older folks typically stayed on deck 7 and 10. The promenade deck was the party deck. The band was great - I recall them playing a range of music. There was a lot going on after 7pm - the ship comes alive around 11. On the last night of the cruise - the entire ship was a party until about 4am lol.

 

What about the shows? Any that we don't need to miss?

 

The welcome show was a bore but it was quick so it was tolerable. SHOUT was amazing - this was the last night show where they performed music from different decades. The motown set was amazing. There is an african american girl that is one of the lead singers in all the shows - she was simply spectacular. The lead male not so much. The country show (I think this was the 2nd night) was great - steve the CD plays the fiddel well. The talent show was good (I think the 3rd night) that is where ship mates perform.

 

Also, how was the staff? We've always had excellent luck except for our October Sunshine cruise - wasn't impressed with the staff at all on that trip.

 

The staff was really hit or miss. The bar staff was the most questionable - I had purchased the bubbles program and on more than one occasion the staff would look irritated that I was getting a refill of soda 5 minutes after them giving me one. In their defense, the fact they have to swipe the card, print the receipt, and i have to sign it - is quite irritating on both ends. In the past - they just checked for the sticker, refilled, and I would be on my way. The MDR staff was hit or miss as well. I did your time dining. The staff at the podium greeted me by name every night as did the head server. However, more than once I was told that I ordered too much food and the server got mad. I was really irked at the seaside brunch because I ordered several entrees (and ate them all) but the server got an attitude with me when I placed my order. If you go to the brunch - try the rolls they are DELICIOUS. My room steward also was too persistent - one evening (during turn down time) I forgot to place the do not disturb sign on my door and he knocked once then came in while I was knocked out sleep. He apologized but that was quite unsettling. I found the staff on the lido deck buffets to be exemplary which high marks given to the staff at the mongolian grill.

 

Can't wait to read more!

 

Have a wonderful cruise :)

[newlife_2010]

We are sailing the Paradise on 2/7 and can't wait!

 

Some questions for you -

 

Did your cabin still have the big box in the corner? If so, did you request that it be moved and did they?

 

How was the entertainment - for the late 30's to late 40's range? We got spoiled to the Blackjack Band on the Dream and haven't seen anyone to compare to them yet. We did enjoy the entertainment on the Fascination though - it was just in a bad spot right outside the casino.

 

What about the shows? Any that we don't need to miss?

 

Also, how was the staff? We've always had excellent luck except for our October Sunshine cruise - wasn't impressed with the staff at all on that trip.

 

Can't wait to read more!

 

Excellent questions and have a wonderful cruise. My responses are below.

 

Some questions for you -

 

Did your cabin still have the big box in the corner? If so, did you request that it be moved and did they?

 

My cabin (E76) had a white portrait box with a ship on it in the corner but I am not sure if it could be removed.

 

 

How was the entertainment - for the late 30's to late 40's range? We got spoiled to the Blackjack Band on the Dream and haven't seen anyone to compare to them yet. We did enjoy the entertainment on the Fascination though - it was just in a bad spot right outside the casino.

 

I am early 30s - I thought the entertainment on board was quite well done. Everyone pretty much ends up in their group ages anyway. The older folks typically stayed on deck 7 and 10. The promenade deck was the party deck. The band was great - I recall them playing a range of music. There was a lot going on after 7pm - the ship comes alive around 11. On the last night of the cruise - the entire ship was a party until about 4am lol.

 

What about the shows? Any that we don't need to miss?

 

The welcome show was a bore but it was quick so it was tolerable. SHOUT was amazing - this was the last night show where they performed music from different decades. The motown set was amazing. There is an african american girl that is one of the lead singers in all the shows - she was simply spectacular. The lead male not so much. The country show (I think this was the 2nd night) was great - steve the CD plays the fiddel well. The talent show was good (I think the 3rd night) that is where ship mates perform.

 

Also, how was the staff? We've always had excellent luck except for our October Sunshine cruise - wasn't impressed with the staff at all on that trip.

 

The staff was really hit or miss. The bar staff was the most questionable - I had purchased the bubbles program and on more than one occasion the staff would look irritated that I was getting a refill of soda 5 minutes after them giving me one. In their defense, the fact they have to swipe the card, print the receipt, and i have to sign it - is quite irritating on both ends. In the past - they just checked for the sticker, refilled, and I would be on my way. The MDR staff was hit or miss as well. I did your time dining. The staff at the podium greeted me by name every night as did the head server. However, more than once I was told that I ordered too much food and the server got mad. I was really irked at the seaside brunch because I ordered several entrees (and ate them all) but the server got an attitude with me when I placed my order. If you go to the brunch - try the rolls they are DELICIOUS. My room steward also was too persistent - one evening (during turn down time) I forgot to place the do not disturb sign on my door and he knocked once then came in while I was knocked out sleep. He apologized but that was quite unsettling. I found the staff on the lido deck buffets to be exemplary which high marks given to the staff at the mongolian grill.

 

Can't wait to read more!

 

Have a wonderful cruise

[PathfinderEss]

Looking forward to your review.