Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Miracle
- Cruises
- 36
- From
- $437
Ship comparison
Carnival Miracle vs Disney Wonder
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $634
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Miracle is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,124 passengers, in service since 2004. Disney Wonder is a large Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Carnival Miracle if you want more culture, more of a party or more space per passenger: it outscores Disney Wonder for cultural (8.0 vs 4.0) and party (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 41.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 34.6).
Choose Disney Wonder if you want a more family-friendly ship or more adventure and nature: it outscores Carnival Miracle for family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Miracle | Disney Wonder | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2020 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 88,500 | 83,000 |
| Passengers | 2,124 | 2,400 |
| Crew | 934 | 945 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.7 (better) | 34.6 |
| Decks | 12 | 11 |
| Length | 963 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 36 | 30 |
| Upcoming sailings | 65 | 124 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–16 nights | 3–7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $437 (better) | $634 |
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 2 of the ten, Disney Wonder on 4, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
As family cruising goes, it doesn't get much better than a Disney cruise. With an entire deck of youth programming and a family-friendly vibe, it's easy to see why Disney Wonder has earned nods from parents and kids alike.
Highlights
- Enjoy a uniquely different dining experience every night of your cruise with rotational dining.
- Attend live musical stage shows.
- Spend a day exploring Castaway Cay, a private island in the Bahamas.
- Enjoy imaginative children's programs and separate activity areas for adults, teens and kids.
Sailing now
30 cruises on sale, from $634.
Questions
Carnival Miracle or Disney Wonder?
Which is bigger, Carnival Miracle or Disney Wonder?
Carnival Miracle is bigger at 88,500 gross tons, against 83,000 gross tons for Disney Wonder. Carnival Miracle carries 2,124 passengers and Disney Wonder carries 2,400.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Miracle or Disney Wonder?
Carnival Miracle is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 1999 for Disney Wonder.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Miracle, with 41.7 gross tons per passenger against 34.6 on Disney Wonder. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Miracle, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 2.5 on Disney Wonder.
Which is better for families?
Disney Wonder scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Carnival Miracle.
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