Mike & Tracy’s continuing adventures: Carnival Miracle 8 day Eastern Caribbean

[MikeyA53]

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[karl_nj]

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As planned we all returned to our cabin to enjoy our delicious hors d’oeuvres canapé. We would definitely order one again, on a future cruises.

 

 

 

Did the kids enjoy the candy? My mother in law ordered the hors d'oeuvres for the adults and the candy for the kids for our cruise next week, so I was happy to see you post photos of both.

[MikeyA53]

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Edited October 29, 2012 by MikeyA53

[MikeyA53]

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Once we had passed the bridge we went looking for James and Kerry and other roll call members. We only saw one couple with beads and they were engaged in a conversation with another couple. It looked like most of the group had dispersed after sail away. Anyway, we’ll be seeing most of them on our second sea day at the cocktail party.

 

Tonight we had reservations for Nick & Nora’s steakhouse. We all got dressed up and went to the restaurant at 7 p.m. It’s a bit later than when we usually dine but I wanted to give us plenty of time for sail away and the meet & greet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chef’s special appetizers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looks nicer at night

 

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

To those who may not know, the fee is now $35 per person and if you go on the first night, you get a free bottle of wine. The service was excellent as usual. Dining in the steakhouse is always one of the highlights of our cruise.

 

 

New England Crab Cake

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lobster Bisque with Vintage Cognac

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sliced, Sun Ripened Beef Steak Tomatoes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classic Caesar Salad

 

 

 

 

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[MikeyA53]

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Scary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surf & Turf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spice-Rubbed Prime Ribeye Steak

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spice-Rubbed Prime Ribeye Steak with added sides (Baked Potato with Trimmings, Sautéed Medley of Fresh Mushrooms and Béarnaise Sauce)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Broiled Filet Mignon

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broiled Filet Mignon with sides (Steamed Broccoli and Creamed Spinach with Garlic)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fresh Fruits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheesecake with Hazelnut Biscuit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We had planned on going to the ‘Welcome Aboard Show’ in the Phantom Lounge but we were stuffed and tired and decided to call it a night. When we returned to our room there was a notice advising us that our Ultimate Snorkeling Adventure excursion for Grand Turk had been cancelled. The money was added to our account.

 

We were a bit disappointed but it was fine since we are returning to Grand Turk next summer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodnight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomorrow Sea Day

 

 

 

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[LuvinDisCruiser]

So excited to have found another of your trip reports !

 

I love your food pics most of all ! :)

 

Thanks for taking the time to do these!

 

Can't wait for the rest ..........

[ItsaDogsLife4Me]

Thanks Mike and yes finally able to see your great pics. I have sailed on the Miracle and I loved it.

[craigpie]

Hi Mike,

Just wanted to let you know that I always look forward to your reviews. You & your family look like you always have a good time & with all the photos it feels like I am there with you. I look forward to reading the rest of the review.

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[MikeyA53]

So excited for another great review, and on one of my all time favorite ships! Thanks Mike!

 

 

Thank you :)

[MikeyA53]

Great review your kids have grown:D

 

 

 

Thank you siestakeys04

[MikeyA53]

I am so excited to see this! I was wondering about a month ago what Mike & Tracy were up to. I know I am going to enjoy reading all about your trip.:)

 

 

Thank you Betty, :):)

[MikeyA53]

I'll be on the Miracle in a little over 2 weeks! Thanks for the review and I cannot wait for more!

 

 

Hope you have a wonderful cruise. Mike

[MikeyA53]

I am SO excited to have this ship in my queue! The photos are AMAZING! Thanks ever so much, Mike, for your time and effort in creating this photo journal. :D

 

Thank you fyree39, Mike

[MikeyA53]

The lamps in the cabin remind me of pencils!

Loving the review!

 

 

Thank You. :)

[MikeyA53]

LOVED this room also... and I, too, have the SAME EXACT picture....'cept it's ME kissing the Mad Hatter (and It is currently my facebook profile pic~ ). Tell Tracey great minds think alike!

 

 

I saw it on your Facebook page when we first became friends.

 

I definitely much give you props, Mike. Even though we were on the SAME cruise ship, on the SAME sail dates, you showed me pics of places I never saw! and in such different and better perspectives.

 

Such an eye...such a talent. You should be cruising for free and Carnival should be paying YOU for such a thorough and clear, crisp pics. Seriously.

 

Thank you

 

It was wonderful to have met you, Tracy and your two beautiful kids... as well as all the other CCers.

 

It was great meeting you and Larry. You were the life of the party.:D

 

So... remember to always you brush your teeth? :D

....and~~~ Bless your heart. ;) xo

 

 

Will do, Thank you. Mike

[MikeyA53]

Loving the review and pics!! For me its a trip down memory lane, we cruised on the Miracle this past April out of NY as well and loved it!! Such a great size ship and the crew we had was great as well!!!

 

 

 

 

Thank You jolyroger. Much appreciated. Mike

[MikeyA53]

Love your review and pictures. Thank for doing this. Going on the Miracle for the 1st time next month. Very excited. Please tell me about the Vault and how you can win money/or try to win money LOL

 

 

Thank you ETski. To win you have to maneuver a key you see in the lower left portion of the vault, through the hole to knock of the money. It's a lot harder than it looks. :eek:

Edited October 29, 2012 by MikeyA53

[MikeyA53]

Soooooo excited to see another Mike and Tracy review! Thanks for doing these!! :)

 

Thank you

 

Is this the first cruise for yall since Tracy finished her training?

 

 

No, we cruised on Carnival Glory in June. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1663517

[MikeyA53]

great review. i will be going on the miracle out of ny on 1/17/12. we will be doing the same ports. the pictures are great and really let you experience the ship before stepping foot on same. :)

 

 

 

Thank you splintz. :):)

[MikeyA53]

Love your review and pictures - we will be sailing on the Miracle in January and this is just making us more exciting.

 

 

 

Thank you and have a wonderful cruise. Mike

[MikeyA53]

Thank you so much for the review and these awesome pics! They bring back great memories of the cruise we did out of NYC on the Miracle last year. I hate to see the Miracle go - love that ship! - but we are booked on the Splendor June 10, 2013 out of NYC again. We live in NJ so NYC's the perfect port and I like the itineraries. We'll be doing GT, HMC and Nassau. I can't wait!

 

 

Thank you Cyber Kat. Miracle is indeed a great ship. Mike

[MikeyA53]

Thank you so much for posting so many beautiful picture of my absolute favourite ship! I love the grapes too! Madhatter's Lounge is absolutely the cutest place on the ship! I'm looking forward to spending New Years on her and my family will be onboard for her transit to the west coast! :D

 

 

Thank you for reading my review. Have a wonderful cruise. Mike