Name: Carnival Miracle
Brand: Carnival Cruise Line
Availability: InStock

At a glance

Carnival Miracle is a large-size cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line, in service since 2004. It carries 2,124 guests and 934 crew (2.3 guests per crew member) at 88,500 gross tons. It ties with 4 other ships as the 23rd largest of 27 Carnival Cruise Line ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for cultural, family friendly and party (8/10) and lowest for adventure & nature and romantic (2/10). It is rated 4 out of 5 by Cruiseable, 3.5 out of 5 by Berlitz and 4 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 36 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $437 to $1,606. 47 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable: 4 / 5
Berlitz: 3.5 / 5
Cruise Critic: 4 / 5

Guests: 2,124
Crew: 934
Gross tons: 88,500
Decks: 12
Length: 963 ft
Beam: 106 ft
Maiden voyage: 2004
Launched: 1950
Refurbished: 2020
Space ratio: 2.3; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 2.3
Speed (mph): 25
IMO: 9237357

Bliss scores

What Carnival Miracle is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

Active 4.0
Adventure and nature 2.0
Cultural 8.0
Dining 5.5
Entertainment 7.6
Family friendly 8.0
Party 8.0
Romantic 2.0
Spa and fitness 7.8
Staterooms 6.0

Our review

Carnival Miracle: Family fun on jaunts from the West Coast

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. To lose yourself in a song, find your way to The Jazz Club, Jeeves Lounge or Sam's Piano Bar. Hungry? There's everything from the casual fare of Sushi Trolley and Horatio's to the artful eats of the Bacchus and Ariadne dining rooms as well as the cuts at Nick & Nora's Steakhouse. Outdoors, there's also fun to be had, whether you're sliding down Carnival's Twister Waterslide or relaxing in the Serenity Adult-Only Area.

Where Carnival Miracle sails

Home ports: San Francisco, Los Angeles (Long Beach), San Diego and Seattle

Destinations: Carnival Miracle sails a combination of 7- and 8-night cruises to Alaska as well as shorter 3- to 6-night sailings to Baja Mexico and the Mexican Riviera as well as occasional voyages to Hawaii.

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Top dining options

Main Dining Room

Choose Early (6 pm), Late (8:15 pm) or Your Time (5:45 pm to 9:30 pm) dining in the Carnival Miracle Bacchus Main Dining Room, and feast on culinary pleasures to your heart's delight.

Lido Restaurant

Stroll around the buffet and explore the many international cuisines and made-to-order options.

Nick & Nora's Steakhouse

The intimate ambiance and mouthwatering favorites at the Carnival Miracle Nick & Nora's Steakhouse make this a delicious dining choice for guests.

Entertainment & activities

Carnival Miracle is fully equipped with a variety of entertainment and activity choices such as the Las Vegas-style shows at the Phantom Show Lounge or live entertainment at Frankie & Johnnie's or Gotham Lounge. Aboard Carnival Miracle, you'll find activities such as golf lessons for the golfing impaired, temporary tattoos or Body Art for the partially brave cruisers and an art auction for those who possess passion for art, among several other ways to stay entertained.

The Punchliner Comedy Club

Carnival teamed up with renowned comedian and TV personality George Lopez, who helped select talent for the fleetwide Punchliner Comedy Clubs. Guests can enjoy an evening laughing along to the comedians’ jokes.

DJ IRIE

Carnival's DJs have all been trained by DJ IRIE, the Miami Heat's official DJ, to drop beats that inspire dancing in all areas of the ship, such as the Liquid Nightclub and at deck parties.

Serenity Adult-Only Retreat

Adult guests can enjoy some time to themselves in this adults-only retreat, where you can read, grab a drink or simply soak in the sun.

Mr. Lucky's

Feeling lucky? Head over to Mr. Lucky's Casino to try out a wide selection of poker, blackjack, roulette, craps and more.

Twister Waterslide

Slide and glide on Carnival Miracle's Twister Waterslide. It's three decks high of twisting and turning water mania.

The Raven Library & Internet Cafe

Catch up on your reading, send family and friends an email or stimulate your brain with a game of chess, checkers or Scrabble in the Carnival Miracle library.

Bars & lounges

Sam’s Piano Bar

Sam’s Piano Bar is the swanky, jazzy bar setting designed for laid-back, fun times. The live music may even encourage a sing-along or two.

Maguire's Bar

Cheer your home team to victory or just catch up with friends at this onboard sports bar.

Mad Hatter's Ball

Be courageous with Karaoke or just be entertained by the hilarious comedians in this Carnival Miracle lounge.

Stop in at Sam's Piano Bar for a drink and live piano music on your next Carnival Miracle cruise. Rick Diaz

Spa & fitness

Spa Carnival

Renew yourself with premium beauty and wellness therapies, like hot stone massages, aromatherapy or full-body wraps.

Fitness Center

There’s no excuse for leaving your fitness routine back on land with the fitness equipment available on board in the fitness center. Plus, there are also fitness classes such as yoga, Pilates and indoor cycling.

Family-friendly options

Camp Carnival

Camp Carnival is the place where the youngest cruisers (ages 2 to 11) will experience games, finger painting, story time, movies and more in a supervised environment, while their parents can be off having fun of their own. Carnival's babysitting program also offers, for a fee, a fun late-night option for kids while their parents stay out until as late as 3 am.

Circle 'C'

Youths ages 12 to 14 can enjoy video games, scavenger hunts and dance parties at Circle C, as well as enjoy getting outside with sports, pool parties and special shore excursions. Plus, they can enjoy all of this excitement with kids their own age.

Club O2

Teens 15 to 17 can enjoy the latest music with exclusive dance parties at Club O2, as well as video games and movies from the club's comfy seating and video monitors all over the place. They'll even have fun outside of the club, with pool parties, team sports and special teen-only shore excursions.

Your take

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On board highlights

Metropolis Atrium Bar Atrium
Sirens Pool Deck 9
Punchliner Comedy Club Deck 1

Dining

Where to eat on Carnival Miracle

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Inside and out

Destinations 3

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is home to a vibrant nightlife and world-class cuisine.
Discover the charms of Puerto Vallarta on your next Mexico cruise.
The shoreline of Puntarenas on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica at sunset.

Dining 3

Revel in a multicourse dinner prepared by the master chefs of Chef's Table during your Carnival cruise.
Enjoy premium-quality steaks, fresh seafood, salads and gourmet starters at the alternative restaurant Fahrenheit 555 on your Carnival cruise.
For an extra fee, Chef's Table is your chance for a multi-course dinner prepared specially by the executive chef.

On board 12

Meet a friend for a cup of tea or a cappuccino at the Fountainhead Café, a patisserie on Carnival Miracle's deck 5.
Carnival Miracle's iconic red funnel caps the 11-story Metropolis Atrium below.
Head to the BlueIguana Tequila Bar on your Carnival cruise if you like ice-cold cervezas and slushy tequila drinks.
Enjoy a night of gaming at the casino during your Carnival cruise.
Choose your show and laugh out loud at Punchliner Comedy Club, one of the entertainment options during your Carnival sailing.
Enjoy private-label brews, appetizers and upbeat tunes from live musicians at RedFrog Pub on your Carnival cruise.
Get rejuvenated in the spa of the Serenity Adult Only Retreat during your Carnival cruise.
Soak in the relaxing vibe of the Serenity Adult Only Retreat with your significant other during your Carnival sailing.
Frolic in the warm weather at WaterWorks, your Carnival waterpark.
Splish-splash the day away at WaterWorks, Carnival's onboard waterpark.
Have some fun with family members at WaterWorks during your next Carnival cruise.
WaterWorks features the Twister, a huge corkscrew ride, and the enclosed DrainPipe spiral slide on your Carnival cruise.

Ship exteriors 1

Carnival Miracle moored in the bay of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

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Carnival Miracle cruises past New York's skyline.
A lobster tail entrée prepared at Chef's Table during a Carnival cruise.
A dessert sampler plate at Chef's Table aboard a Carnival cruise.
Enjoy an exquisite dining experience at Chefs Table for $75 per person.
Plan a romantic meal at Nick and Nora's Steakhouse, on board Carnival Miracle.
The two-level Bacchus Restaurant, Carnival Miracle's main dining room, offers both formal and "Your Time" seating options.
Enjoy the cool ocean vibe of the Metropolis Atrium Bar when you sail on Carnival Miracle.
Stop in at Sam's Piano Bar for a drink and live piano music on your next Carnival Miracle cruise.
Cruise the Western Caribbean on Carnival Miracle.
Meet new friends over cocktails in Carnival Miracle's vibrant atrium.
Horatio's Restaurant, the main buffet area on Carnival Miracle, is open 24/7.
Take a night swim in the Sirens Pool, one of four swimming pools on Carnival Miracle.

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