Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Miracle
- Cruises
- 36
- From
- $437
Ship comparison
Carnival Miracle vs Norwegian Sky
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sky
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- —
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Miracle is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,124 passengers, in service since 2004. Norwegian Sky is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,004 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose Carnival Miracle if you want a newer ship, more culture or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Norwegian Sky for cultural (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its maiden voyage was in 2004 (vs 1998) and it has 36 cruises on sale (vs 10).
Choose Norwegian Sky if you want a more active cruise, a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Carnival Miracle for active (7.0 vs 4.0), romantic (5.0 vs 2.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Miracle | Norwegian Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2020 (better) | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 88,500 | 77,104 |
| Passengers | 2,124 | 2,004 |
| Crew | 934 | 934 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.7 (better) | 38.5 |
| Decks | 12 | 13 |
| Length | 963 ft | 848 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 33 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 36 | 10 |
| Upcoming sailings | 65 | 18 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–16 nights | 5–15 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $437 | — |
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, Norwegian Sky on 6, with 2 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.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sky
As the smallest vessel in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, Norwegian Skyembodies many of the elements you will find on larger vessels from the brand, including the Freestyle dining approach with no set seating assignments for dinner.
Highlights
- Guest celebrity DJs spin till the late hours!
- At the Longboard Bar you'll find live broadcasts of sporting events
- Take your clubs out for a drive at one of two Golf Driving Nets onboard
- Stay overnight on the ship during a two-day stay in Cuba.
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale.
Questions
Carnival Miracle or Norwegian Sky?
Which is bigger, Carnival Miracle or Norwegian Sky?
Carnival Miracle is bigger at 88,500 gross tons, against 77,104 gross tons for Norwegian Sky. Carnival Miracle carries 2,124 passengers and Norwegian Sky carries 2,004.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Miracle or Norwegian Sky?
Carnival Miracle is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 1998 for Norwegian Sky.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Miracle, with 41.7 gross tons per passenger against 38.5 on Norwegian Sky. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Sky, with one crew member for every 2.1 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Carnival Miracle.
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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