We just returned from a FANTASTIC 8 day cruise on Carnival Miracle. Our family of 4 consists of 2 adults and 2 teenagers (age 16 & 17). We originaly booked a balcony room for all 4 of us. After some review I noticed that if we got 2 adjoining rooms the additional fee would be only $200.00. I booked a second room, Having twice the space and 2 bathrooms would be well worth the money.

A few weeks before sailing, Carnival called to offer a discounted upgrade to 2 OCEAN SUITES with adjoining balconies. The OCEAN SUITES were PHENOMINAL. We had plenty of space, 2 large baths with jacuzzi tubs, 2 TV's. Our balcony divider was opened to allow us one large balcony. We frequently passed from one room to the next from the balcony. Also since we were in a suite we were given "priority boarding" a nice perc.

We saved money at Port Canaveral by renting a car and driving to the "shore excursion" rather than travel with the Carnival bus. We were able to drive to the Airboat Tour, shop at RON JON, go on the beach and see the area for much less than the Carnival Air boat tour. That made up for the few extra dollars we spent on the room. Read more