Rare RCLcruiser2012 Posted March 6, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 6, 2016 HI! I am looking at going on a weekend cruise.... That's all that time wise allows at the moment. I have done 3, 5, and 9 day cruises on Carnival, RCCL, and Norweigan. Of course would prefer a newer ship on a weekend cruise but we know that doesn't happen. Am I going to be hugely disappointed?? :) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted March 6, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Paradise has better itinerary I think. She is small w/o 2.0 but Victory doesn't either. Cost to the city may make a difference for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afreetdragon Posted March 6, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 6, 2016 But the Victory has an Alchemy Bar and it depends on when you're going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser fanatic Posted March 6, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 6, 2016 For me it depends on the ports but if was picking based on the ship I would pick Victory. Victory has some of the 2.0 upgrades and Paradise does not. What are the ports for each? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinthesun1964 Posted March 6, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I preferred the Paradise over the Victory but I guess it depends what is important to you, ports you want to visit, etc. Also, if price is a factor. The Paradise had a nice staff and evidently good management. Everything seemed to run smoothly, and we had great service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn911 Posted March 6, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 6, 2016 (edited) Seems like I read a recent review where Paradise had more than she had in 2009.....and not like the newest alchemy bars but a sort of one...she has more than she had in 2009 for food..Chef's table option and like 2009 such great current service reports. I think either ship would be fine for a weekend or up to a week cruise. Just know not brand new... Edited March 6, 2016 by sjn911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RCLcruiser2012 Posted March 7, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Thank you so much for all of the helpful information!! :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elainmir Posted March 7, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I've got to say the Paradise..I love her..going on her again for a third time in 11 days...she's a great ship and currently my fav out of all I've sailed on..Paradise is perfect for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RCLcruiser2012 Posted March 8, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted March 8, 2016 We booked the Paradise! I am a little nervous like I mentioned before being an older ship, etc.. but I will board with a positive attitude!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funinthesun1964 Posted March 9, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 9, 2016 We booked the Paradise! I am a little nervous like I mentioned before being an older ship, etc.. but I will board with a positive attitude!!!:) You will have a great time. Don't be nervous, just know that it is not a brand new ship. The crew is great and all you have to do is enjoy! No cooking or cleaning for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RCLcruiser2012 Posted March 9, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Thanks!! :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted March 9, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Check out the Serenity area, deck 9 aft below the Lido deck. On the Lido deck, go all the way aft and through the doors on either Port or Starboard side for a nice, quiet sitting area for your lido meals or drinks. Bar and Deli are close by. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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