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Carnival Miracle vs Carnival Pride

The verdict

Which should you choose?

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

Choose Carnival Miracle if you want more culture, a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Carnival Pride for cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $376 (vs $546) and it has 34 cruises on sale (vs 8).

Carnival Pride does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.

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Specifications

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

Carnival MiracleCarnival Pride
Cruise line Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Cruise Line
Ship size Large Large
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2004 (better) 2002
Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted 2020 (better) 2015
Gross tonnage 88,500 88,500
Passengers 2,124 2,124
Crew 934 930
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 (better) 7 / 10
Cruises on sale 34 8
Upcoming sailings 60 71
Cruise lengths 4 to 15 nights 7 to 14 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $376 (better) $546

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Miracle leads on 1 of the ten, Carnival Pride on 1, with 8 level.

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

34 cruises on sale, from $376.

Questions

Carnival Miracle or Carnival Pride?

Which is bigger, Carnival Miracle or Carnival Pride?

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

Which ship is newer, Carnival Miracle or Carnival Pride?

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

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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