Ready for Immediate Display - Not a Model Ship kit 

Vacations never end with the Carnival cruise ship model of the Paradise. With this model cruise ship on your shelf as a reminder of your fun-filled days at sea, you can remember and relive every moment of your exciting times aboard the Carnival Paradise. 

30" Long x 6" Wide x 12" High

• Accurate scale replica of the real Carnival Paradise
• Individual wooden planks for hull plank-on-frame construction
• Amazing Details, including:
  • All hull, superstructure, lifeboats and deck features constructed form wood, not plastic
  • Metal railings and propellers
  • Lifeboats hang from metal davits
  • Decks adorned with details such as deck chairs, pool slides and other features accurate to the actual Paradise cruise ship
• Rare high-quality woods such as mahogany, rosewood, birch, maple and yellow siris used to build this model cruise ship
• Meticulously painted to match the actual Carnival Paradise cruise ship
• Sturdy wooden base removable from model cruise ship
• Extensive research of drawings, original plans, photographs and the actual ship ensures the accuracy of this Carnival Paradise cruise ship model

History

The Paradise was built to be the world's first completely non-smoking cruise ship. Every step of her construction was done by non-smoking personnel and she was entered into service supported by several anti-smoking and cancer-prevention groups. "No smoking" signs were placed prominently on both sides of the ship and on the stern under the name.

Non-smoking rules were strictly enforced. No smoking materials of any kind were permitted aboard. If anything was seen or found, the passenger was fined $250 and put off at the next port (transportation home to be provided at passenger's own expense). Due to poor revenue, Carnival decided to discontinue the smoke-free ship in December 2003 because non-smokers tend to not drink or gamble as much as those accustomed to smoke.

Scheduled to arrive in the Port of Long Beach, California, on September 20, 2004, her arrival was delayed due to several major hurricanes (see 2004 Atlantic hurricane season). Her cruise through the Caribbean and Panama Canal, and up the Mexican coast was further hindered by more hurricanes. After having skirted the bad weather with minimal inconvenience, Paradise arrived in Los Angeles in the early morning, docking at the Long Beach terminal of Carnival Cruise Lines, which was the building that had housed the Spruce Goose. Later that day, the nonsmoking signs were painted over. She still boasts one of the strictest smoking policies in the fleet.

Since her arrival in Long Beach, she has become popular among younger cruisers looking for a more casual and affordable alternative to the longer more structured lines, with her 3 day and 4 day cruises to Ensenada, Mexico.

Public areas

• America Bar: The America Piano Bar features several copper-leaf sculptural panels in bas relief depicting scenes of the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls and Yellowstone National Park.
• Atrium & Galleria: The main lobby of this magnificent ship is a six-story, glass-domed atrium with a circular bar. Also features exquisite shopping.
• Blue Ribband Library: The era of legendary Trans-Atlantic ocean liners comes alive in the Blue Riband Library. Serves as a library and a game room.
• Camp Carnival: A miniature club for children below fifteen featuring games all day long.
• Club O2: A club exclusively for those between ages 15 and 17.
• Destiny Dining Room: Exquisite Dining provided for the guests every night of the cruise. Dress codes are strictly enforced in the room pending on the occasion. Two separate dinners a night.
• Elation Dining Room: See Destiny Dining Room.
• Majestic Casino: Play your favorite game of chance in the Majestic Casino, one of the largest casinos afloat.
• Normandie Lounge: Enjoy lavish Las Vegas-style shows in the Normandie Showroom. Shows include stand-up comedy from famous comedians, and the award winning Shout!.
• Paris Restaurant: Casual dining and eatery buffet open several times throughout the day. Serves as the 24-hour ice cream and pizzeria to the cruise.
• Pool: The Paradise offers three pools, including one with a 115-foot-long spiral waterslide.
• REX Dance Club: A club explicitly for adults.
• Queen Mary Lounge: The only smoking-allowed area established on the ship. Shows are presented daily.
• Virtual World: Serves as the arcade room for the cruise featuring many of today's hottest titles.

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