Paradise Review 8/5/13

[agp_mzk]

I read that you went to Shephard's and I instantly knew this was going to end badly! LOL

 

 

Live and learn, I guess! Never again...

[4hunters]

Awesome review! I can totally picture you guys struggling with your flip flops, etc. down the pier back to the ship in Cozumel. LOL!! :D

[SkyMaster]

Yep, I too enjoyed your review. I'll be aboard again in SIX DAYS! :cool:

 

"SKY"

[CruisinCrow]

 

As we were swimming along, I felt Marianne tap me on the shoulder. I turned my head and found myself staring right into the face of a rather large fish! This guy (grouper, maybe?) swam along with and between us for about 10 minutes. He seemed as curious about us as we were about him.

 

 

 

That's a chub. They are usually pretty friendly with snorklers and divers.

 

Thanks for the review! We were on Paradise in May and I enjoyed the martini tasting too. :)

[FlaGrl4Evr]

Really enjoying your review. Love the pictures so far. :)

 

 

BTW: if you decide to sail from Tampa again, Try the Postcard Inn on St.Pete, Beach. It is a Choice hotel. We find that SPB is a bit more laid back with plenty of restaurants that wont break-the-bank.

http://www.ascendcollection.com/hotel-st_pete_beach-florida-FLC48

 

 

 

 

 

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[Lovefuninthesun]

Loved your review and your joie de vivre!

 

We are thinking about doing that same cruise in January for my birthday -- sounds like a great ship!

[Florings]

Loved your review. Sounds like you had loads of fun!! I'm on the Paradise in less than 3 weeks now. Can hardly wait!!

[agp_mzk]

Thanks, everyone! I'm glad you enjoyed the review! It was definitely an unforgettable vacation. The Paradise was a fantastic ship, and the ports were perfect for what we had in mind for this trip.

[1984gacruiser]

Loved your review! Hubby and I are sailing on the paradise in May for our very first cruise! Do you happen to remember what type of underwater camera you used for your snorkeling excursion?

[wrigley80]

Nice review. We love the Fantasy class ships.

Was the Tortuga Rum shop in Grand Cayman inside the port area??? I am wanting to get a friend of mine some Big Black Dick rum

[CruiseAwesome]

Nice review. We love the Fantasy class ships.

Was the Tortuga Rum shop in Grand Cayman inside the port area??? I am wanting to get a friend of mine some Big Black Dick rum

 

 

The one I'm thinking of isn't but there might be one around the port but the big one is not in the port area.

 

 

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[SoCalKJ]

....even though it was, what...8 months ago...LOL! :rolleyes:

 

Paradise used to be on my side (Long Beach)...sailed on her a few years ago.

 

I'd love to hit those ports...the pics were awesome and DH and I really love snorkeling. Thanks for the detailed review.

[agp_mzk]

Loved your review! Hubby and I are sailing on the paradise in May for our very first cruise! Do you happen to remember what type of underwater camera you used for your snorkeling excursion?

 

 

I used a Canon D20 waterproof digital camera for all of my photos. For a relatively inexpensive camera (under $200 from Amazon), it did really well!

 

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[agp_mzk]

Nice review. We love the Fantasy class ships.

Was the Tortuga Rum shop in Grand Cayman inside the port area??? I am wanting to get a friend of mine some Big Black Dick rum

 

 

If I remember correctly, the shop we visited was to our left as we came off the tenders. It wasn't very big, but you can't miss it!

 

 

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[wrigley80]

If I remember correctly, the shop we visited was to our left as we came off the tenders. It wasn't very big, but you can't miss it!

 

 

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Thank You so much. I am not alcohol drinker but my friend wants me to bring her home some. I never take the time to look for it.

[dd2355]

I am wanting to get a friend of mine some Big Black Dick rum

 

Now there's a product you don't want to Google... :eek:

[wrigley80]

Now there's a product you don't want to Google... :eek:

 

HAHA....I just totally spit out my diet coke....:p :D

[1984gacruiser]

I used a Canon D20 waterproof digital camera for all of my photos. For a relatively inexpensive camera (under $200 from Amazon), it did really well!

 

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Awesome! Thanks!:D Also, do you feel like you got your money's worth for nachi cocum? I'm just worried about the times we are docked there and the time it's open.

[agp_mzk]

We definitely got WAY more than our money's worth at Nachi Cocom! (And probably more than we really needed, to tell the truth.) I don't remember exactly how much we each ate and drank (which gives an indication of how much we drank...), but I know that we didn't want for anything. And the service was fantastic. I highly recommend it.