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 entertainment is usually also poor. You're very lucky if one stage show is actually something entertaining. And maybe you'll get lucky and there will be one really special singer, someone whose shows you actually look forward to and seek out. Miracle fell well below that low bar, with the exception of a performer named Letz, a solo guitarist and vocalist of exceptional talent. Read more