Carnival Paradise was launched in 1998 as the world’s first non-smoking cruise ship. Sadly, that only last a short time. Fast forward 20 years later, the ship underwent a massive overhaul adding new features and a bow-to-stern interior renovation. We get a five-night Western Caribbean review of Carnival Paradise from Tampa, Florida.

Simonne from Cruising Excursions answer some Mediterranean shore excursion questions.

Sherry has cruise news:

• Celebrity Edge was officially christened
• Carnival Cruise Line returns to Europe in 2020
• Carnival increases beverage gratuities by three percent
• Another Princess ship will have Ocean Medallion by February 2019
• Royal Caribbean investing in biometric technology
• Terminal 3 in Port Canaveral is officially underway

Listener Question:What is there to do in Grand Cayman aside from Stingray City?

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