4 Day 1 Embark - John Heald`s Blog

FOR YOUR INFORMATION
MEDICAL CENTER
LUNCH
11:30am – 3:30pm 11:30am – 3:30pm 11:30am – 3:30pm 11:30am – 6:00pm Italian
Rotisserie
Mongolian Wok
Off The Grill
Paris, 10 Aft
Poolside Grill, 10 Mid
Poolside Grill, 10 Mid
Poolside Grill, 10 Mid
DINNER
Assigned Dining Guest
Elation Dining Room
Destiny Dining Room
Atlantic, 8 Fwd
Atlantic, 8 Aft
Early Dining: 6:00pm
Late Dining: 8:15pm
Your Time Dining Guests Only
Allows you to dine at your leisure anytime between
5:45pm and 9:30pm
5:45pm – 9:30pm
Elation, 8 Fwd
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Tonight’s dining room attire is Cruise Casual Attire
Please Note: Gym or basketball shorts, flip-flops, bathing suit
attire, cut-off jeans and men’s sleeveless shirts are not allowed
in the dining rooms.
Dining Inquiries
Elation Dining Room
12:30pm – 3:15pm
Atlantic, 8 Fwd
Maitre D’ Wine Selection
White:
Frei Brothers, Sonoma # 242
Red: Mirassou, California # 251
Phone: 1441
Medical Center Hours
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Doctor’s Hours:
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Deck 3 Fwd
Emergencies: 911
Sushi Bar
5:00pm – 8:15pm
Promenade, 9 Fwd
Seaview Bistro
6:00pm – 9:30pm
Paris Restaurant, 10 Aft
Deli
11:30am – 11:00pm
Paris Restaurant, 10 Aft
Late Night Bistro
11:30pm – 1:00am
Paris Restaurant, 10 Aft
Open 24 Hours
Pizza Bar
Coffee, Tea & Ice Cream - Swirls
Room Service
Paris Restaurant, 10 Aft
Paris Restaurant, 10 Aft
Dial 8000
Cruise The Vineyards
Wine Packages, Deluxe Packages & Premium Package are
available at a saving of nearly 25% off regular wine list prices.
See your Dining Room server or stop by the Formalities shop on
Promenade, 9 Fwd for details.
GUEST SERVICES DESK
SMOKING AREAS
Smoking is prohibited in all guest staterooms. Guests in balcony
cabins are permitted to smoke on the stateroom balcony.
Smoking is permitted in the Casino while playing at designated
slot machines and table games, the Open Deck Starboard side,
the US Casino Bar (limited in designated area) and the Rex
Nightclub. Cigar smoking is only permitted on the Lido Deck
Fwd Starboard side.
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Please keep your room card with you at all times. It is used to
pay for shore excursions, drinks, photos, casino chips & slot play,
laundry service, tuxedo rentals, infirmary services and gift shop
items. It can also be used to purchase goods and services at
formalities, Internet café, & Spa Carnival. Additionally, your Sail
& Sign card is your “boarding pass” to exit and reboard the ship
while in port. Again, please keep it with you at all times.
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LUGGAGE
Please note that luggage is delivered to your stateroom as soon
as possible. If you find luggage in your room that does not belong
to you, please contact the Guest Services immediately.
Here are some of the in-stateroom channels for you to browse.
Please note that all stateroom movies run every three hours.
Cruise Director Channels Channels 17 & 27
Fun Ship Films Channel 19
Shore Excursion Information
Channel 24
CNN International Channel 28
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Channel 33
Mr. Popper’s Penguins
Channel 34
Ramona and Beezus
Channel 35
OPEN TIMES
11:00am - 10:00pm
Deck 10, Mid
Whirlpools
11:00am - 11:00pm
Deck 10, Mid
11:00am - 8:00pm
Deck 10, Mid
Spa Carnival 11:00am - 10:00pm
Deck 12, Fwd
Shore Excursions
11:30am - 7:00pm
Deck 7, Fwd
You must be at least 21 years old to be served alcohol on board.
Proper identification with birth date is required.
Serenity 12:00pm - 12:00am
Deck 9, Aft
Today’s Drink Special: “Funship Special”
Art Gallery
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Deck 7, Fwd
Martini of the Day: “The Carnival Cosmo”
Formalities
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Deck 9, Fwd
Classic Cocktail of the Day: “Long Island Iced Tea”
Photo Gallery
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Deck 9, Fwd
Mini Martini Tasting
Swing by and sample four fun, flavor-inspired martinis, all
made with premium Finlandia Vodka, at a price that’s as
smooth as the drinks. 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Rotterdam Bar, 9 Aft
Art Gallery
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Deck 7, Fwd
BEVERAGE SERVICE
Bottomless Bubbles
Check out the amazing unlimited soda program, available to
be used all cruise long; available for purchase at the Lobby,
Casino and Pool Bars, restrictions apply.
Café Ile de France
Latte, Cappuccino or Espresso. Treat yourself to a thick milkshake made-to-order or indulge with a fresh pastry.
11:30am - 12:00am
Promenade, 9 Mid
United States Department of Public Health has determined that eating uncooked
or partially cooked poultry, meat, eggs or seafood may present a health risk to the
consumer, particularly those who may be more vulnerable.
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Carnival Twister Slide 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Deck 10, Mid
The Fun Shops 7:00pm - 11:30pm
Deck 8, Fwd
Formalities
7:00pm - 10:30pm
Deck 9, Fwd
Casino Tables
7:15pm - late
Deck 9 Mid
Casino Slots
7:15pm - 4:00am
Deck 9 Mid
Shopping Specialist
8:30pm - 9:30pm
Deck 9, Mid
Internet Café
Open 24 Hours
Deck 7, Fwd
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Sunset: 5:49pm
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012
TAMPA
Feel free to visit us throughout your cruise for general information,
questions, change or to report lost and found items. Open 24
hours, located Empress Lobby, Deck 7 Fwd.
CELLULAR PHONE SERVICE
Stay connected out at sea using your cellular phone. International
rates apply. Please remember that your cellular phone may show
a different time then ships time. Please always stay on ships time.
Just $1.99 per minute (Domestic and International calls)
when using your stateroom phone! Consult your stateroom
directory for dialing instructions. Charges apply to all calls
including 1-800 calling cards, credit cards and collect calls.
WI-FI FOR WAY LESS
Purchase a Time Plan today and receive up to 10 additional
minutes! Parents - please contact the Internet Café Manager
for information on limiting your child’s Internet account and for
additional information. The Internet Café is located Deck 7 Fwd,
Bow2stern WiFi available.
SERENITY OPENS
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Have yourself a little “me” time at the ultimate pampering paradise,
and best of all, it’s for adults only. So shoo your worries away and
just relax, because right now it’s all about you. Please note that
smoking is not permitted on Serenity Deck.
HELP US HELP YOU
The goal of all the Officers, Staff and Crew on board Carnival
Paradise is to provide you with a memorable and fun-filled
vacation. If for any reason we have not met your expectations,
please contact a Guest Services Associate at extension 7777.
We welcome your feedback and will work to resolve any issue
immediately.
CARNIVAL MIXOLOGY
Main Pool
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PHONING HOME AT A LOW RATE
SAIL & SIGN CARD
Towel Hut
Please remember to return the Carnival Beach Towel or Bathrobe
to your Stateroom Steward or your Sail & Sign card account will be
billed. If you’d like to purchase one as a souvenir, your Stateroom
Steward will be happy to deliver a new one. Just ask.
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ON AIR
ALTERNATIVE DINING
We are pleased to offer alternative dining venues with varied
selections.
Sunrise: 7:23am
BEACH TOWELS
Do you have a favorite cocktail with that secret little something
that only you know how to make? Would you like to be able to
name that drink and call it your very own for the whole cruise?
Tomorrow afternoon you’re going to have your opportunity to
mix it up and compete for the title of Carnival Paradise Master
Mixologist. We’re looking for 5 contestants who will work with our
best bartenders to produce their favorite concoction for a panel
of celebrity judges. The winning cocktail will become the featured
beverage for the rest of the voyage and all aboard will know that
you are the ships Master Mixologist!
Sign up at the Lido Deck Bar today and tomorrow morning, and
our 5 contestants will be announced tomorrow on the Lido Deck
before the competition at 1:00pm. Ask any of the Entertainment
Staff for details.
HELP US GREENIFY: M/S Carnival Paradise is certified by ISO14001 for the Environmental Management System. Please help us to Save Energy, Conserve
Water & Reduce/Recycle Waste for a Sustainable Environment. For all environmental concerns, please contact 1-305-406-5863 (international); 1-888-290-5105
(North America); or 4ENV(4368) from your ship phone. Environmental Compliance web site: www.carnivalcompliance.com.
“Carnival’s goal is to be the industry leader in environmental excellence.”
The CARNIVAL PARADISE Team
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CAPTAIN: Giulio Basso CHIEF ENGINEER: Valter Rossi
HOTEL DIRECTOR: Keith Bunton CRUISE DIRECTOR: Jeff Bronson
Safety Message: Always use stair handrails; Use one hand for you and one hand for the ship.
WELCOME ABOARD
IMPORTANT:
Today at approximately 3:15pm will be our Mandatory Safety Briefing.
muster station as printed on your Sail & Sign Card®.
When the signal sounds, please go to your assigned
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012
AFTERNOON
GET YOUR GROOVE ON
1. GET TO KNOW YOUR SHIP
Our tour promises to give you the 411 on all the hot spots
around the Carnival Paradise. So come one and all and
become a sea craft wizard.
2:15pm Lido Deck Stage, 10 Mid
2. SHORE EXCURSIONS DESK OPENS
Swing by the desk to choose from our amazing shore
excursion options and get ready to have fun. Order your
tickets today.
11:30am - 7:00pm
Atrium Lobby, 7 Fwd
3.SPA TOURS - WIN $500 IN SPA TREATMENTS
We invite you to join us for a spa tour today. You’ll
learn about our luxurious treatments and will have the
chance to win $500 in spa treatments!
1:00pm Spa Tours
4:30pm $500 Spa Raffle
Spa Carnival, 12 Fwd
Spa Carnival, 12 Fwd
4. FAST CASH BINGO
We can give you 500 reasons to love Bingo. Get your
card at 9:45pm for your chance at $500 cash.
9:45pm
Normandie Lounge, 8 Fwd
5. A SALE YOU CAN SIP ON
Come and find your favorite liquor for less. Save 20 -50%
off U.S. retail prices. We also offer Price Match Guarantee.
Now that’s something you can toast to.
7:30pm - 8:30pm Free Liquor Tasting Fun Shops, 8 Fwd
6. SO YOU WANT TO THINK YOU CAN DANCE?
So you think you can dance? No? Well, ok, we’ve got just
the thing. Our dance classes will have you moving and
shaking in no time.
8:00pm
Normandie Lounge, 8 Fwd
7. BE ON TV
Remember how you used to think you’d be on TV? Now
you can be. Our cameraman will be around the decks. So
now’s your chance to be on television.
8. GAME SHOW MANIA
Step right up, because we have all the lights, bells and
buzzers to make you feel like you’re on a live game show
set. Must be 18 or older.
9:00pm
Normandie Lounge, 8 Fwd
9. SUPERSTAR LIVE
The newest Funship event that makes you the star. Ever
wanted to be a rock star? Here is your chance to sing live
with the Paradise Showband! (Under 18 must have parent
or guardian present during performance)
8:00pm - 9:30pm
PIANO MUSIC WITH GEZA
12:00pm - 3:00pm
4:00pm - 5:00pm
CALYPSO MUSIC WITH TROPICAL SOUNDZ
12:30pm - 3:15pm & 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Think you can guess the price of a work of art by artist
Thomas Kinkade? If you do, you’ll win a work of art. In fact,
you’ll get something to hang on your wall just for registering
and previewing the work for our Champagne Art Auction.
Being a patron of the arts is so rewarding, isn’t it?
12:00pm - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm Art Gallery, 7 Fwd
Lido, 10 Mid
GUITAR MUSIC WITH JD
5:30pm - 6:30pm 9:00pm - 12:30am
Atrium Lobby, 7 Fwd
US Casino Bar, 9 Mid
5:30pm - 6:15pm
PUNCHLINER COMEDY CLUB
Presented by your Cruise Director Jeff
If you’re an adult looking for a chuckle, our uncensored
comedy show can do that and then some. Come hear
some of the best comedians around and get ready for a
good night and a lot of laughs.
Featuring a Sneak Peak of the Punchliner Comedy Club
with TC Tahoe & Mark Hawkins
10:15pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm (All Ages)
Queen Mary Lounge, 9 Aft
10:15pm - 11:15pm (18 years & over) Queen Mary, 9 Aft
PARTY MUSIC WITH MUSIC ALTERR
7:15pm - 8:15pm
9:30pm - 1:30am
US Casino Bar, 9 Mid
Leonardo Lounge, 9 Mid
SUPERSTAR LIVE WITH THE SHOWBAND
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Queen Mary Lounge, 9 Aft
LIVE PIANO MUSIC WITH DEL
9:00pm – 1:30am
America Piano Bar, 8 Fwd
DANCE MUSIC WITH DJ TRAVIS
10:00pm - Late 11:30pm (Singles Party)
Normandie Lounge, 8 and 9 fwd
Rex Nightclub, 9 Mid
Rex Nightclub, 9 Mid
HIT THE JACKPOT
Keep your change for the vending machine. See our friendly
casino hosts and they’ll set you up to play coinless slots. Use
your Sail & Sign card for up to $2000 casino play per day.
Do you have nerves of steel and a steady hand? If so,
come and attempt to crack the casino vault. Check out
this amazing new game for your chance to win cash and
electronic prizes. +
CARNIVAL YOUTH EXPERIENCE
Come by for fun activities, games, & more!
YOUTH PROGRAM ORIENTATION
5:15pm (ages 2–17)
MEET AND GREET
8:30pm (ages 12–14)
CLUB O ROLLOUT
8:30pm (ages 15–17)
Queen Mary, 9 Aft
Circle C, 8 Fwd
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Club 0 , 9 Fwd
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Dining Reservations.............. Elation Dining Room, 8 Fwd
Calypso Music..............................................Lido, 10 Mid
Camp Carnival Open Viewing.......Camp Carnival, 12 Fwd
1:00pm Spa Tours.......................................Spa Carnival, 12 Fwd
Bean Bag Toss (Free Play).................. Lido Stage, 10 Mid
2:00pm Work That Body Art + ..................................Lido, 10 Mid
2:15pm Get To Know Your Ship...................... Lido Stage, 10 Mid
3:15pm
SAFETY BRIEFING
4:00pm
CARNIVAL PARADISE SETS SAIL
Work That Body Art + .................................Lido, 10 Mid
4:30pm $500 Spa Raffle..............................Spa Carnival, 12 Fwd
Sail Away Party.............................................Lido, 10 Mid
EVENING
Queen Mary Lounge, Promenade 9 Aft
Youth Program Orientation (0-17yrs).... Queen Mary, 9 Aft
Welcome Aboard Music Jam..........US Casino Bar, 9 Mid
6:00pm
Carnival Laser Tag+............... Normandie Lounge, 8 Fwd
Art Auction Sneek Peek........................ Art Gallery,7 Fwd
GET IN ON THE ACT
6:30pm
Texas Hold’Em Demonstration...................Casino, 9 Fwd
7:00pm
Karaoke Party.........................................Queen Mary, 9 Aft
CARNIVAL LASER TAG
7:15pm
Live Party Music............................. US Casino Bar, 9 Mid
7:30pm
Free Liquor Tasting...............................Fun Shops, 8 Fwd
8:00pm Superstar Live.......................... Queen Mary Lounge, 9 Aft
So You Want To Think You Can Dance?..Normandie,8 Fwd
8:10pm
Spot the Real Diamond Competition....Fun Shops, 8 Fwd
Out of respect for the performer, please no videotaping & photography.
photography are strictly prohibited.
Put on your game face tonight and wear it to a game of Laser Tag. Socks required. +
6:00pm
Normandie Lounge, 8 Fwd
SINGLE’S PARTY
Single and looking? Well look no more. This is the hot spot for singles looking to find the ying to their yang. Must be 18 or over.
11:30pm
Rex Nightclub, 9 Mid
PLAN ON IT
SHOP TO IT
SHORE EXCURSIONS DESK OPENS
PHOTO GALLERY OPENS
Swing by the desk to choose from our amazing shore
excursion options and get ready to have fun. Order your
tickets today.
Our Photo Gallery is the surefire way to capture every fun-filled
family moment. We have it all, frames, albums, underwater
cameras, digital cameras, media cards and more.
Atrium Lobby, 7 Fwd
5:00pm - 11:00pm
SPA TOUR - WIN $500 IN SPA TREATMENTS
FORMALITIES
We invite you to join us for a spa tour today. You’ll learn about
our luxurious treatments and will have the chance to win $500
in spa treatments!
1:00pm Spa Tours
4:30pm Spa Raffle
CASINO VAULT
12:30pm
5:30pm
11:30am - 7:00pm
NO COINS? NO PROBLEM.
11:45pm TC Tahoe
Art Auction Sneek Peek........................ Art Gallery,7 Fwd
Guess the Price of the Thomas Kinkade................ 9 Mid
5:15pm
US Casino Bar, 9 Mid
KARAOKE PARTY
Adults Only (18+) Comedy
Live music by Sebastian Turowski & The Paradise Showband
The Paradise Dancers & Vocals of Emma & Patrick
Due to copyright law and safety of the performers, videotaping and
WELCOME ABOARD MUSIC JAM
Queen Mary Lounge, 9 Aft
10. ART AUCTION SNEAK PEEK
Atrium Lobby, 7 Fwd
Atrium Lobby, 7 Fwd
WELCOME ABOARD SHOW
12:00pm
Spa Carnival, 12 Fwd
Spa Carnival, 12 Fwd
HIT THE ARCADE AND GET MORE PLAY
Have you ever wanted to race a sports car or score an air
hockey hat-trick? Get more game time for less with “Bonus
Tokens” in our video arcade. +
24 hours
SAFETY BRIEFING
Promenade, 9 Fwd
Required by the US Coast Guard and the Convention of
Safety of Life at Sea. At approximately 3:15pm (please listen
for announcements) a command performance for all guests
and crew. When the signal sounds, please go to your assigned
muster station letter as printed on your Sail & Sign Card®. You
do not need to bring your life jackets with you for this drill. All
this information will be reviewed on your stateroom televisions.
3:15pm
Photo Gallery, 9 Fwd
8:30pm
Modern TV Theme Trivia.........Normandie Lounge, 8 Fwd
9:00pm
Texas Hold’em Players Meet.........Majestic Casino, 9 Mid
Game Show Mania.................Normandie Lounge, 8 Fwd
Friends of Dorothy/GBLT.................. Rotterdam Bar, 9 Aft
Guitar Music...................................US Casino Bar, 9 Mid
9:30pm
Live Party Music........................ Leonardo Lounge, 9 Mid
9:45pm
$500 Fast Cash Bingo + ........Normandie Lounge, 8 Fwd
10:00pm
Dance Music....................................Rex Nightclub, 9 Mid
10:15pm Welcome Aboard Show..........Normandie Lounge, 8 Fwd
Karaoke Party (18 years and over)..........Queen Mary, 9 Aft
11:30pm
Texas Hold’em Players Meet.........Majestic Casino, 9 Mid
Singles Party....................................Rex Nightclub, 9 Mid
11:45pm
Adults Only Comedy (18yrs +)............. Queen Mary, 9 Aft
Wine, tux rentals, candy, champagne and more – if you
want a fancy night, we’re here for you. 1:00pm – 6:00pm
7:00pm – 10:30pm
Promenade, 9 Fwd
Promenade, 9 Fwd
WI-FI FOR WAY LESS
+ Fees apply
Purchase a Time Plan today and receive up to 10 additional
minutes! Parents - please contact the Internet Café Manager
for information on limiting your child’s Internet account and
for additional information. The Internet Café is located Deck
7 Fwd, Bow2stern WiFi available.
LOOKING AHEAD
THE CHEF’S TABLE
CAPTAIN’S CELEBRATIONS
Meet the Captain, Senior Officers and fellow guests in this celebration
along the Promenade Deck.
How about a seat at the best table in the house? Well, you can
have it, and a whole lot more. Enjoy an up close and personal
evening with our Executive Chef including a private galley tour
and multi-course dinner sure to be a highlight of your cruise.
Please see your Maitre D’ for more information. Please note
space is very limited. +
Here are some things happening later this cruise that you will not want
to miss.
FUN ASHORE & FUN ABOARD
Join your Cruise Director Jeff as he talks you through the fun and adventurous world of cruising’. Tomorrow 10:30am Normandie Lounge.
FUN APPRECIATION PARTY
Join your fellow shipmates for a fun appreciation get together. Complimentary cocktails will be served to show our gratitude and appreciation
to you, our guests. Last Sea Day.