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Carnival Paradise

Carnival Paradise

activeBuilt 1997
Carnival Cruise LineFantasyActive🇵🇦 Panama
3.6CC
1085/2k Berlitz
Carnival Cruise Line
GRT
71 925
Guests
2124
Crew
920
Crew:Guest
1:2.3
Length
262m
Space Ratio
33.9
Current position
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History
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Carnival Paradise was built as the world's first completely non-smoking cruise ship, with strict enforcement that included $250 fines and removal at the next port for passengers found with smoking materials. The smoke-free policy was discontinued after poor revenue, with the non-smoking signs painted over upon the ship's arrival in Long Beach. Built by Kværner Masa-Yards in Helsinki, Finland, the ship was christened by Paula Zahn and has been operated by Carnival Cruise Line since entering service.

Vessel Timeline
1996
Keel Laid
Kvaerner Masa-Yards
29 Jan 1998
Launched
Kvaerner Masa-Yards
31 Dec 1997
Carnival Paradise
Carnival Cruise Line
At a Glance
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Godmother
Paula Zahn
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Built By
Kvaerner Masa-Yards
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Build Country
STX Finland
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Identity
IMO Number9120877
MMSI355833000
Call Sign3FOB5
Flag State🇵🇦 Panama
Port of RegistryPanama City
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Construction
ShipyardKvaerner Masa-Yards
Build CountrySTX Finland
Keel Laid1996
Float OutJanuary 29, 1998
DeliveredDecember 31, 1997
Yard Number494
GodmotherPaula Zahn
Est. price (CIN)$300M
Price per berth$141 243
Price per GT$4171
In 2026 dollars$609M
Per berth (2026$)$286 723
Per GT (2026$)$8467
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Dimensions
262m
Length
31m
Beam
8.1m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)71 925
Net Tonnage (NT)70 367
Deadweight (DWT)6894
Length BP260.6 m
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Capacity
2124
Guests
920
Crew
1061
Cabins
Guests (max)2546
Space Ratio33.9
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.3
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Propulsion
22kts
Max Speed
47 520kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila
Propulsion TypeAzipod
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Onboard
14
Decks
6
Restaurants
Bars9
Theaters2
Onboard Highlights
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Carnival Paradise accommodates 2,124 passengers on a lower berth basis, supported by a crew of 920. The ship has 1,061 cabins spread across 14 decks and is powered by Wartsila engines with a service speed of 21 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
3.6/ 5.0
1039 reviews
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
2 Stars
1085/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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