Carnival Paradise's Pool, Water Slides, and Sunbathing

The Pool:

The Carnival Paradise has one main pool. This is a saltwater pool, but there are fresh water showers provided for rinsing off. The maximum pool depth is 3' 8" -- enough to take a dunk and cool off, but not really deep enough, or large enough, to swim in. Given this, the area around the pool is best suited for sunbathing on two tiered decks.

This main pool is located in the middle of the ship on Deck 10 (Lido Deck). It features two over-sized whirlpool spas. At the opposite end of the main pool is a stage, from which, during most hours of the day, there is some activity going on -- anything from a Caribbean band to a member of the ship's staff leading an activity or game. Typically, the main pool hours are from 8 AM to 10 PM.

The Serenity area on Deck 9 (Promenade Deck) has two over-sized whirlpool spas. Drink service is available along with comfy chaise lounges, hammocks, and sun loungers that are shaded. 

Carnival Waterworks on the Carnival Paradise- Water Slides and the Splash Zone:

Carnival's Twister water slide is 300' long, and empties out into its own separate pool. The water slide typically operates from 10 AM to 5 PM and there is a 42" minimum height requirement. The Carnival Paradise also boasts two racing slides. Each are 82' long. The "Splash Zone," the Carnival Waterworks for kids, and the three waterslides are located aft on Deck 11 (Verandah Deck). The Twister slide entrance is aft on Deck 12 (Sports Deck).

Sunbathing:

Sunbathing lounge chairs are on Decks 10 and 11.

Carnival Paradise Pool, Water Slide, and Sunbathing Tips:

• When arriving in the pool area, you will need to sign-out a towel. There will be a 22 USD charge per towel to your onboard account for each towel you fail to return. These are sturdy towels and if you want to purchase one, you can from the order form in your room.
• Babies & Infants in Pools: Carnival's official policy is "no swim diapers, children must be potty trained." Camp Ocean stresses this point to all the families that bring their kids. We have not heard reports on whether the policy is strictly enforced.
• While Carnival does its best to discourage this, sunbathers do show-up at 8 AM and try to hog the lounge chairs for the day.