http://www.cruisereviews4u.com/ 109-39 http://www.cruisereviews4u.com/cruise-reviews/carnival/carnival-paradise.html This was my first time on Paradise but I had done the itinerary before on Ecstacy in 2002. Both are same class of ship so pretty easy to navigate once you figure out the sadistic \"hey, let\'s put an elevator and resturant here\" which makes some navigation a challenge. This was golf cruise with my buddy. I love Catalina and the weather was great. First time in 2002, we almost didn\'t make the tender boats because we didn\'t know about how many wanted off. Suggest you go early and you won\'t have the problem. Overall, service was good. Never saw room steward but he did a great job. Dining room could have used some friendliness. Food didn\'t seem to be as good as in past but still ok. Considering feeding 1000 people at a time it is pretty good and they will do what it takes to please. Common areas were clean. Karoake bar was the busiest part of entertainment. Mini golf was good fun. Overall, a good experience and I am going back for my daughters HS grad and birthday in June again. ]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:42:55 -0500