The main reason we chose this cruise is that it would be in Cabo for a day and a half and we have friends living there that we wanted to visit. The Carnival Miracle worked out perfectly for our needs. We got to spend 2 wonderful days with our friends who showed us around their beautiful area. We knew the ship was a little older but everything was fine and the price we paid was fantastic. The ...
We had a great time on our first cruise back since COVID. Everything was very clean and organized. Check-in went very smooth and the new muster drill format was excellent! Instead of having to stand there with hundreds of people for an extended time, they gave you a window of time to go check-in at your muster station and learn the procedure. When we went there was only about 10 of us instead at a ...
I cruised Carnival's Miracle and Sunrise essentially back to back in December 2021.I'll have more to say on Carnival overall in the Sunrise review I plan to post.
I am no fan of Applebee's. I find the food mostly gross with, at best, a few decent options. That's what I expect from non-specialty restaurants on cruise ships. Food on Miracle fell below those expectations.
Cruise ship ...
This was my first cruise, I have been following Cruise Critic for years wanting to take a cruise. I know this cruise was not normal that I will explain throughout this review. Middle of November I got a email ad from CCL. Well I had a few too many Jack & Cokes, I live about 10 minutes from the Long Beach Terminal, saw a cruise for 3 night LB to Ensenada for about $375, why not, I have vacation ...
I planned a 50th Birthday cruise for my husband and I. We did research on Carnival's website thoroughly about Covid, found that you required a 48-72 hour negative test for Covid. We thought that was a tight time frame to expect a result back so we got our test 72 Hours before. It was negative. We have our vaccination and booster shots as well. Upon entering the FIRST initial waiting area we ...
While Carnival is well known for "value" vacations These 5 day Mexico trips are just the best. And the Miracle is by far my favorite of Carnival's Spirit class ships.
Pros :
Lots of free dining options
If you book early the price is outstanding
The best comedy at sea *almost every night*
Fun design all around the ship. ( Google Carnival Miracle Punch Line to see what I mean ) ...
I am shocked to see many people without masks or masks well below their noses in public areas walking around. They walk right by staff and no one says anything to them. The buffet servers even serve maskless people food. If you care at all about Covid 19 this is not the ship for you.
I spoke with managers in Lido Deck dining area and pool areas. They say they can not do anything about ...
I was so ready to go on a cruise again. This cruise was on an older ship. I know there can be issues. This was just a lot. First, the food was lacking in every restaurant venue. Second, the ship had rules about masks and things that were not enforced, which I found frustrating. Some of the drinks were downright awful, which I have never experienced before. Lastly. In the middle of the night, there ...
This was a 7 day trip from Seattle to Alaska with stops at Tracy Arm Fjord, Ketchikan, Juneau & Skagway. We sailed on September 7, 2021 - September 14, 2021.
Loved the ship! We normally like sailing on the Dream Class ships. But the Miracle was wonderful!
I loved the layout as it had the promenade basically on both decks 2 & 3.
Overall the ship felt "cozy". Definitely not small.
The ...
My wife and I are regular cruisers... other thst 2020, we go on at least 1, if not two cruises per year. We also prefer 10 to 16 day cruises. So when my wife's friend asked us to join her on her first cruise to Alaska, we said yes. Then she said it was on Carnival. We did some research and decided we would give them another try. We have had some TERRIBLE experiences on Carnival, and ...