Carnival Miracle Review

LOVED the Miracle!

Review for the Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Carnival Miracle
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mmmlynn
First Time Cruiser • Age 30s

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Sail Date: Apr 2010

My Mother and I decided to book a last minute cruise on the Miracle after finding a great deal on the Carnival website. This was my Mother's 8th time sailing with Carnival and my first cruise ever. We live in Canada and the cruise was leaving from NYC. We decided to fly to NYC the day before the cruise left just in case of flight delays (something I strongly recommend as a former travel agent). Everything was smooth sailing as far as getting on board was concerned. The line up for security and such was long, but moved quickly. Being that my Mom was a past guest, we were upgraded from our 4th deck interior room to a 8th deck balcony for only $200 - well worth it! The cabin was great - 2 SUPER comfortable single beds, a coach, 2 closests, washroom and of course, the balcony. It was not huge, but held two chairs and a table with us very well. It was really nice to have the view and be able to sit in your jammies in the morning enjoying room service breakfast and sailing into port.

I was nervous about our first 2 days as they were at sea and I wasn't sure about how rough the Atlantic would be. Turns out it was fine! Actually less rocking than once we got in the Caribbean. There was lots to do on those 2 days at sea. An amazing show at night - fun things by the pools and of course, the food! WOW - SO delicious. We ate in the dining room every evening at the last sitting (8:15) Carnival does now offer early dining at 6, late dining at 8:15 or anytime dining (5:45-9:30) - which we would choose next time. The late dining was great though as after a day of exploring ports, you don't need to rush back and get ready for dinner. The food was really great though - salads, shrimp, crab cakes, steak, lobster - you name it.

Dress code - The dining room dress code was really not enforced at all. Lots of people in sneakers, shorts, etc. Still, I think it is nice to be a little more presentable during a three course dinner! The Buffet is for the more casual diners. While the Buffet is not 24/7, the juice machines, along with pizza and ice cream machines are. I was never hungry.

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Great balcony and location. Walk out of your room, up the stairs one level (or elevator) and you're on the Lido deck for the buffet and pools! A little bit noisy with people slamming they're doors, but that can happen in any cabin.

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