Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Miracle
- Cruises
- 36
- From
- $437
Ship comparison
Carnival Miracle vs Seven Seas Splendor
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Splendor
- Cruises
- 98
- From
- $4,999
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Miracle is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,124 passengers, in service since 2004. Seven Seas Splendor is a mid-size Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship carrying 750 passengers, in service since 2020.
Choose Carnival Miracle if you want a more family-friendly ship, more of a party or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Seven Seas Splendor for family friendly (8.0 vs 5.0), party (8.0 vs 5.0) and entertainment (7.6 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Seven Seas Splendor if you want a more romantic trip, more space per passenger or better-rated dining: it outscores Carnival Miracle for romantic (10.0 vs 2.0) and dining (9.0 vs 5.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 74.7 gross tons per passenger (vs 41.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Miracle | Seven Seas Splendor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 | 2020 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2020 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 88,500 | 56,000 |
| Passengers | 2,124 | 750 |
| Crew | 934 | 542 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.3 | 1.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.7 | 74.7 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 10 |
| Length | 963 ft | 735 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 102 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 36 | 98 |
| Upcoming sailings | 65 | 98 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–16 nights | 7–140 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $437 (better) | $4,999 |
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 5 of the ten, Seven Seas Splendor on 5.
- 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.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Seven Seas Splendor
The 750-passenger luxury ocean ship Seven Seas Splendor from Regent Seven Seas is, simply put, one of the most gorgeous, elegant ships at sea.
Sailing now
98 cruises on sale, from $4,999.
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10 Night Scenic Coasts and Old Quebec New York to Montreal
$15,449
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16 Night Epic Atlantic Escapade Montreal to Miami
$16,099
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Questions
Carnival Miracle or Seven Seas Splendor?
Which is bigger, Carnival Miracle or Seven Seas Splendor?
Carnival Miracle is bigger at 88,500 gross tons, against 56,000 gross tons for Seven Seas Splendor. Carnival Miracle carries 2,124 passengers and Seven Seas Splendor carries 750.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Miracle or Seven Seas Splendor?
Seven Seas Splendor is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2020 against 2004 for Carnival Miracle.
Which has more space per passenger?
Seven Seas Splendor, with 74.7 gross tons per passenger against 41.7 on Carnival Miracle. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Seven Seas Splendor, with one crew member for every 1.4 passengers against one for every 2.3 on Carnival Miracle.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Miracle scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Seven Seas Splendor.
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