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Since the Miracle does not have a seaside theater, where besides your own cabin can you watch a movie?

When you're on the pier, you'll be helped down into the boat. There's a step down into the seating area, so that part is probably ok. But when you get to the beach, the boat will be rocking slightly and you'll probably use their step ladder on the side to step down into ankle deep water. It's really not ideal to be honest, as you're walking down a few steps facing backwards into the water. I think this might be tricky for her unless someone can carry her off.

Thank you so much for your honest answer. I don't even think we will attempt it.

There are some that dive off a large rock in Mazatlan.

Do they advertise the divers? Is it easy to get there?

If you take the water taxi in Cabo, it'll stop close to a few rock formations. We saw a few kids jump off some of the larger rocks. Definitely not on the same scale as Acapulco, but you don't have to go out of your way to see them. It's worthwhile taking that water taxi tour and a video camera out on the boat. You see a lot

My sister is handicapped and uses a walker....do you think she will have a problem getting into the water-taxi's?

While cruising on the Miracle doing the Mexican Rivera....Has any one seen the cliff divers? If so where?

It is a few years ago we were there. It was at a rock at the long boulevard, no need to go to a restaurant. We just stopped and watched.

I used google and found this: http://www.mazatlantoday.net/mazatlan_cliff_divers.html

Thank you so much for the link.

Great Review!!!! Thanks for sharing your cruise with everyone. We'll be on the Miracle the first week of November. Can't wait!

We have sailed on both ships multiple times. (It has just seemed to work out that way). The previous replies have summed it up pretty well. It really depends on what you NEED in your ship. The waterworks and sports square of the Magic are great if you are traveling with kids. Although the Freedom has the Seuss at Sea and the Camp Ocean for the kids. Both have a Red Frog pub but only the Magic's RFP offers the pub food. Freedom has an Alchemy bar... not so much on the Magic.

 

So bottom line is it really depends on what features you MUST have on your cruise ship. Both ships are great but certain features may push you over to one or the other.

 

Once the Magic gets her dry dock and get the couple of features she is missing added, then it's going to be no contest. But until then you are probably going to be fine with either unless you have kids that will want to use water works.

Do you what additions the Magic will be getting and when?

But you know they are in Galveston, right? I guess just flying in to Houston then transfer to Galveston...

 

 

Never mind - just re-read the 1st post. My bad.

Yes.....It's really easy cruising from Galveston. Whether we fly into Bush International or Hobby. Coming from Bush Int. then we take a limo and hire an extra van to carry all the luggage. Most of the time we fly into Hobby and stay at a friends hotel, they pick us up, we stay a couple of nights then they drive us to the ship. We love cruising from Galveston.

Do you all know where in Mazatlan they dive at? Is it a restaurant where you can sit and watch or is it along the beach / cliffs where you just stop and watch?

We are cruising on Carnival's Miracle in November doing the Mexican Rivera. This is a 3 port cruise, going to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta. I know that there is cliff divers to watch in Acapulco....but is there any cliff divers to watch in any of the other cities that the ship will be going to?

Please keep the opinions coming.

Houston is really easy for us all to travel to....this is why the 2 ships are being considered.

Since the Miracle doesn't have "Guy's Burger's" What would be the next best thing? Is it possible to get some of the condiments that Guy's provided, even if you have to go to some of the other stations on the Buffet.

Looking forward to the Serenity Area...as we are 3 women who have been friends for 47 years.

Another question...The Hasbro Games that are played, will they be something that the 3 of us could enjoy or are they more geared for children?

Does any body know why the Miracle didn't get all of the 2.0 upgrades?

Really enjoyed the upgrades of the 2.0 on the Liberty. Sounds like the Freedom received more of the upgrades then the Magic will.

We haven't been on the Freedom but have been on the Magic 3 times and love her! I would go with the Magic. She doesn't have the 2.0 upgrades yet but she is still one of the newest ships. Have fun!

Do you know when the Magic will get the 2.0 upgrades and what they will be?

Great information everyone. Thanks

We usually order room service for breakfast and eat out on our balcony. Lunch varies from the buffet to the MDR.

Yep....there are several "surprise" locations on the Spirit Class!

Please do share the several "surprise" locations.

OK people!! This is what I need some help with. We are looking at cruising the 1st week of January, from Galveston, either on the Magic or the Freedom. I need opinions as to which ship would be better. The family ages range between 19 and 60.

Bring on the suggestions (thanks)

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We are heading to the Mexican Riviera in October. Is there any secrets and/or things to do that should not be missed? Any and all feedback is most appreciated.

You'll be sailing before us....hopefully you'll find some new secrets and/or things to do on your cruise and will report back. :)

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One dining room which has two levels.

One (two-story) dining room. The Bacchus.

 

Yes, Horatios is the buffet.

 

Nick & Nora's Steakhouse is $35/pp.

Kobayashi .... Nice review & photo's

Lovemygrandkids & MaiTaiMary .... Thank you both for the information. Now another question for you. How was Bacchus dinning room for breakfast & lunch?

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Thanks for the AWESOME photo's and review. We'll be cruising the first part of November, doing the 3 port stop. Now even more excited.

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How many Dining Rooms does the Miracle Have? I can see the Bacchus Dining Room and the Horatio's Lido Restaurant, which looks like it is the Buffet. Is this correct? There is also Nick & Nora's Steakhouse....which I would guess there is an additional charge for them. Is that correct?

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Thank you so much for your review....it's making me even more excited for our cruise on the Miracle in November.

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