Carnival Paradise cruise ship profile

Ship facts

• Operator: Carnival Cruise Lines Operator.
• Passenger capacity: 2,124.
• Crew count: 920.
• Gross tonnage: 71,925 GT.
• Length: 261 meters.
• Decks: 10.
• Year built: 1998, making the ship about 28 years old in 2026.

Size, space, and onboard planning context

Carnival Paradise is a mid-size ship for Carnival Cruise Lines Operator. Its 71,925 GT size and 2,124 passenger capacity help indicate how busy public spaces, embarkation, dining, and port days may feel.

The passenger-to-crew ratio is approximately 2.3:1 using the current passenger and crew figures. The gross-tonnage-per-passenger figure is about 33.9, a useful rough signal when comparing ship scale and onboard space. 10 decks and 261 meters of length can affect walking distance between cabins, dining, entertainment, and gangway areas.

Onboard signals to compare

• Carnival Paradise is not marked as having a kids club in the current ship record.
• Carnival Paradise is not marked as having adult-only areas in the current ship record.
• 1 included dining option is listed in the ship record.

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Use Carnival Paradise's profile alongside cruise search, cruise line comparisons, and port timetables. Ship size, age, capacity, crew level, and onboard style can change the feel of an itinerary as much as the route itself.

Always confirm final ship amenities, deck plans, cabin details, and schedule changes with the cruise line before booking.