Carnival Miracle Review May 7th  14th, 2006

This was our honeymoon cruise. We sailed on a 4-night on the Imagination six years ago; this was our first 7-day cruise and our first time visiting 3 of the 4 ports on the itinerary. I carefully researched ships, itineraries, tours and all sorts of other things on Cruise Critic for several months, which was valuable in choosing the right ship and route, and well as being more aware of things in general. We are both so glad that we chose the Miracle and its Western Caribbean itinerary!

- Embarkation: My SO walks with a cane due to arthritis, so it was a breeze; the Carnival employees were wonderful and accommodating. We arrived at the pier at about 1:20 and were on the ship by 1:30, by which time our room was ready so we could go straight there and drop off our bags. We went up to the Lido to get a light lunch, and then I really wanted to take a nap, but we gave in to the temptation of the drink of the day. Then we hopped in a hot tub and basked in the bubbles. I paid for it when I began to get nauseous and headache-y soon after we set sail, even though Id taken Bonine very early that morning. Then a migraine kicked in. So, my first night was spent alternately getting sick and being curled up in bed clutching my head and moaning that I wanted to die. Eventually I took one of the Imitrex that Id thought to bring, and it kicked in fairly quickly and I mercifully passed out, awaking in the morning still queasy but not nearly as ill. Read more