Carnival Paradise
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'Carnival Paradise' is the eighth and last vessel in Carnival Cruise Lines' Fantasy class of cruise ships. She was built in 1998 by Kvaerner Masa-Yards Helsinki New Shipyard, Finland as MS Paradise. The ship was renamed with a "Carnival" prefix in 2007.
History
The Paradise was built to be the world's first completely non-smoking cruise ship. Every step of her construction was done by non-smoking personnel and she was entered into service supported by several anti-smoking and cancer-prevention groups. "No smoking" signs were placed prominently on both sides of the ship and on the stern under the name.
Non-smoking rules were strictly enforced. No smoking materials of any kind were permitted aboard. If anything was seen or found, the passenger was fined $250 and put off at the next port (transportation home to be provided at passenger's own expense). Due to poor revenue, Carnival decided to discontinue the smoke-free ship in December 2003 because non-smokers tend to not drink or gamble as much as those who smoke.
Public areas
- The America Piano Bar features several copper-leaf sculptural panels in bas relief depicting scenes of the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls and Yellowstone National Park.
- The main lobby of this magnificent ship is a six-story, glass-domed atrium with a circular bar. Also features shopping.
- Blue Ribband Library: The era of legendary Trans-Atlantic ocean liners comes alive in the Blue Riband Library. Serves as a library and a game room.
- Camp Carnival: A miniature club for children below fifteen featuring games all day long.
- Club O2: A club exclusively for those between ages 15 and 17.
- Destiny Dining Room: Dining provided for the guests every night of the cruise. Dress codes are strictly enforced in the room pending on the occasion. Two separate dinners a night.
- Elation Dining Room: See Destiny Dining Room.
- Majestic Casino: Play your favorite game of chance in the Majestic Casino, one of the largest casinos afloat.
- Normandie Lounge: Las Vegas-style shows are put on in the Normandie Showroom.
- Paris Restaurant: Casual dining and eatery buffet open several times throughout the day. Serves as the 24-hour ice cream and pizzeria to the cruise.
- The Paradise offers three pools, including one with a 115-foot-long spiral waterslide.
- A club explicitly for adults.
- Queen Mary Lounge: The only smoking-allowed area established on the ship. Shows are presented daily.
- Virtual World: Serves as the arcade room for the cruise.