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Carnival Legend vs Carnival Miracle

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Carnival Legend is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,124 passengers, in service since 2002. Carnival Miracle is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,124 passengers, in service since 2004.

On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

Carnival LegendCarnival Miracle
Cruise line Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Cruise Line
Ship size Large Large
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2002 2004 (better)
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted 2014 2020 (better)
Gross tonnage 88,500 88,500
Passengers 2,124 2,124
Crew 930 934
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 2.3 2.3
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 41.7 41.7
Decks 12 12
Length 963 ft 963 ft
Beam 106 ft 106 ft
Speed 25 mph 25 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 8 / 10 8 / 10
Cruises on sale 27 36
Upcoming sailings 65 65
Cruise lengths 5–16 nights 4–16 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $375 (better) $437

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Legend leads on 1 of the ten, Carnival Miracle on 0, with 9 level.

  • Active Carnival Legend: 4.0 Carnival Miracle: 4.0
  • Adventure & nature Carnival Legend: 2.0 Carnival Miracle: 2.0
  • Cultural Carnival Legend: 8.0 Carnival Miracle: 8.0
  • Dining Carnival Legend: 5.5 Carnival Miracle: 5.5
  • Entertainment Carnival Legend: 7.6 Carnival Miracle: 7.6
  • Family friendly Carnival Legend: 8.0 Carnival Miracle: 8.0
  • Party Carnival Legend: 8.0 Carnival Miracle: 8.0
  • Romantic Carnival Legend: 2.0 Carnival Miracle: 2.0
  • Spa & fitness Carnival Legend: 8.0 Carnival Miracle: 7.8
  • Staterooms Carnival Legend: 6.0 Carnival Miracle: 6.0

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Miracle

Not only does Carnival Miracle visit enticing destinations, but she features a variety of onboard spaces inspired by elements of fantasy. Escape from reality as you take in a show at the Phantom Lounge, a drink at Odyssey Bar or a dance at Dr. Frankenstein's Lab.

Highlights

  • Laughing at comedic acts in The Punchliner Comedy Club
  • Taking some time to relax in the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
  • Singing along to classic songs at Sam's Piano Bar

Sailing now

36 cruises on sale, from $437.

Questions

Carnival Legend or Carnival Miracle?

Which is bigger, Carnival Legend or Carnival Miracle?

They are the same size, 88,500 gross tons each. Carnival Legend carries 2,124 passengers and Carnival Miracle carries 2,124.

Which ship is newer, Carnival Legend or Carnival Miracle?

Carnival Miracle is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 2002 for Carnival Legend.

Which has more space per passenger?

They are level at 41.7 gross tons per passenger.

Which has more crew per passenger?

They are level, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers.

Which is better for families?

They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.

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