This page uses Carnival's published pages and the CDC green sheet. It does not describe a sailing we took.
Key facts
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Fantasy, last of the class | Carnival.com, 27 Sep 2026 |
| Gross tonnage | 71,925 | Carnival.com and fact sheet, 27 Sep 2026 |
| Guest capacity | 2,124 | Carnival.com and fact sheet, 27 Sep 2026 |
| Length | 855 feet | Carnival.com, 27 Sep 2026 |
| Crew | 920 | Carnival.com and fact sheet, 27 Sep 2026 |
| Entered service | 1998 | Carnival fact sheet, 27 Sep 2026 |
| Shipyard | Kvaerner Masa-Yards | Carnival fact sheet, 27 Sep 2026 |
| Registry | Panama | Carnival fact sheet, 27 Sep 2026 |
News
Full ship tour
Cruises It filmed this walkthrough. This page does not add a sailing log from the video.
Dining
Carnival's ship page names the food and drink spots below. That page does not say which meals are in the fare and which add a charge. Check the current dining list before you budget.
- JavaBlue Cafe
- Bonsai Sushi Express
- Guy's Burger Joint
- BlueIguana Cantina
- RedFrog Rum Bar
- BlueIguana Tequila Bar
Entertainment
The same Carnival page names the stage shows and the water features. It also says the ship has three youth programs under Seuss at Sea.
- Punchliner Comedy Club
- Playlist Productions
- Piano bar
- Carnival WaterWorks, with a spiraling slide and a pair of racing slides
- Pools and hot tubs
- Cloud 9 Spa
- Seuss at Sea, three youth programs
Cabins
Carnival's stateroom list on that page uses these names. The overview also says the ship now has more balcony staterooms than before. It does not print square footage in the overview.
- Interior
- Interior Upper/Lower
- Porthole
- Scenic Ocean View
- Ocean View
- Balcony
- Aft-View Extended Balcony
- Junior Suite
- Junior Suite (Obstructed View)
- Grand Suite
- Grand Suite Extended Balcony
- Grand Vista Suite
CDC score
The CDC Vessel Sanitation Program green sheet, checked 27 Sep 2026, lists Carnival Paradise at 99 from an inspection on 30 Jul 2026. The sheet says scores of 85 or lower are not satisfactory. A score is one unannounced inspection. It is not a rating of every later sailing.
Carnival Paradise FAQ
- What class is Carnival Paradise?
- Carnival's ship page calls Carnival Paradise the final Fantasy-class ship the line created.
- How many guests does Carnival Paradise list?
- Carnival.com and Carnival's fact sheet both list a guest capacity of 2,124. The fact sheet labels that figure as double occupancy.
- What is Carnival Paradise's latest CDC score?
- The CDC green sheet checked 27 Sep 2026 lists Carnival Paradise at 99 from an inspection on 30 Jul 2026. The sheet says scores of 85 or lower are not satisfactory.
On this site
Sources
Tier 1 = the cruise line’s own published material · Tier 2 = an established cruise-news outlet- TIER 1Final Fantasy-class ship. 71,925 gross tons, guest capacity 2,124, length 855 feet, 920 crew. Named venues and stateroom categories on the ship page.
Carnival.com, Carnival Paradise, checked 27 Sep 2026 - TIER 171,925 gross tons, double occupancy 2,124, 920 team members, Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Panama registry, entered service 1998.
Carnival Paradise fact sheet, checked 27 Sep 2026 - TIER 1Most recent score 99 on 30 Jul 2026. Footnote: scores of 85 or lower are not satisfactory.
CDC Vessel Sanitation Program green sheet, checked 27 Sep 2026
Prices and policies move. This page was last checked on 27 Sep 2026.