My husband (same-sex, we are a gay couple), my mother, and I cruised on the Miracle out of New York, bound for three ports of call in the Eastern Caribbean: San Juan, St. Thomas, and Grand Turk. We stayed in an Ocean Suite on the Empress Deck.
This was my third Carnival cruise and I must say, the Miracle was noticeably classier in its decor and easier to navigate than my past ships (Fantasy and Fascination). One of Carnival's greatest assets is its dedicated crew, who worked non-stop meeting all guests' needs without hesitation.
The Ocean Suite was fabulous with lots of space, a private balcony with chairs, a whirlpool tub, and vanity area.