This will be a somewhat brief review but I hope it helps anyone who might be considering the Carnival Miracle as your first time or repeat cruise experience. Keep in mind that this was OUR experience based on many other points of reference -- but also based on what WE look forward to in a cruise experience. We are 40-50 and could be considered fairly seasonend Cruisers.

Our 8 Day March Cruise on The Carnival Miracle was our 26th Cruise and our 8th on Carnival. It was by far the best cruise experience we have had so far. We have been on "bigger" and more "glamorous" ships however, the Miracle scored a 10 in all categories. The food was EXCEPTIONAL from the Formal Dining Room to the noontime buffets (based on what we like to eat). It was the typical Carnival Menu (I've reached a point where I pretty much know the entire menu day by day) but for some reason, everything was just BETTER! Kudos to the Chef! The White Chocolate Bread Pudding (I think is also known as "Bitter N Blanc" is one I've dreamt about ever since.

The Crew Members were ever present and ready to "fetch" - but never pushy. The Production Shows were also incredible (which we had already seen the entire cast perform the same exact show on the Freedom previously) but for some reason, they were just BETTER on the Miracle. Read more