Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Miracle
- Cruises
- 34
- From
- $376
Ship comparison
Carnival Miracle vs Enchantment of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $272
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Miracle is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,124 passengers, in service since 2004. Enchantment of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,252 passengers, in service since 1997.
Choose Carnival Miracle if you want more culture, a newer ship or more space per passenger: it outscores Enchantment of the Seas for cultural (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2004 (vs 1997) and it has 41.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 36.2).
Choose Enchantment of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, a more romantic trip or more adventure and nature: it outscores Carnival Miracle for active (7.0 vs 4.0), romantic (4.0 vs 2.0) 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 | Enchantment of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 (better) | 1997 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2020 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 88,500 | 81,500 |
| Passengers | 2,124 | 2,252 |
| Crew | 934 | 840 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.7 (better) | 36.2 |
| Decks | 12 | 11 |
| Length | 963 ft | 989 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 34 | 26 |
| Upcoming sailings | 60 | 85 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 15 nights | 4 to 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $376 | $272 (better) |
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 3 of the ten, Enchantment of the Seas on 7.
- 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
34 cruises on sale, from $376.
Royal Caribbean
Enchantment of the Seas
The largest Vision class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, Enchantment of the Seas is the ship for a quick splash and dash to the Caribbean, offering a wide range of cruises to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda and along the East Coast.
Highlights
- For a short sailing, Enchantment offered plenty to do during the day and excellent evening shows in the main theater.
- My Time Dining is a great option for travelers who want to dine at different times each night of the cruise to allow for more time in ports of call.
- On the second night, the sail away party from Nassau on the Pool Deck is not to be missed and includes a “midnight buffet” complete with a DJ and plenty of cocktails.
- Other highlights include the kids pools, rock climbing wall, spa treatments in Vitality Spa and gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale.
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $272.
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Questions
Carnival Miracle or Enchantment of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Carnival Miracle or Enchantment of the Seas?
Carnival Miracle is bigger at 88,500 gross tons, against 81,500 gross tons for Enchantment of the Seas. Carnival Miracle carries 2,124 passengers and Enchantment of the Seas carries 2,252.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Miracle or Enchantment of the Seas?
Carnival Miracle is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 1997 for Enchantment of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Miracle, with 41.7 gross tons per passenger against 36.2 on Enchantment of the Seas. 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 2.7 on Enchantment of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Miracle scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.5 for Enchantment of the Seas.
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