Carnival Miracle

[travelchic1]

Hello,

 

I have done a lot of cruising with Carnival, however never on a Sprit ship. It looks like these are smaller. I was on the Freedom earlier this year before the upgrades. I really enjoyed the Freedom, but noticed that the Miracle is a little older. If someone has been on a Spirit ship, please let me know the pros and cons.

 

Thanks,

[n6uqqq]

Spirit class are smaller but have more room per passenger. Layout is better IMHO. All decks go through- no going up and down to get around MDR and or galley.

Edited August 22, 2014 by n6uqqq

[SoCalCruiserGal]

Miracle is by far a favorite! Sailed her last October, this past March, booked again for October and next March. Give it a shot. Great class of ship by far.

[wasiii]

Spirit class are smaller but have more room per passenger. Layout is better IMHO. All decks go through- no going up and down to get around MDR and or galley.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miracle is by far a favorite! Sailed her last October, this past March, booked again for October and next March. Give it a shot. Great class of ship by far.

 

I agree with both of the previous posters. I have sailed on the Miracle 5 times, each on a different itinerary and have never had a bad cruise. Navigating/layout of the ship is a big plus but my favorite things are the aft Vista suites.

 

Those are balconies to die for.

 

wasiii

 

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Edited August 22, 2014 by wasiii

[springs741]

Love, love, love the Miracle. AS stated above more area per passenger, higher ratio of crew to passengers, better deck/layout. I think the only minus is lack of 2.0 upgrades but I understand that is scheduled "soon". My only comment on the balconies, be sure you choose carefully. Some of the balconies are inset. A quick glance at the deck plans and you will see what I mean. If you are going to go for a balcony you don't want to look down on a lifeboat.

[riffatsea]

We really like the smaller Spirit class ships!!

The Miracle is due to be in drydock to get some of the 2.0 upgrades in Feb/March 2015. I agree that the better balconies are in the parts of the ship that stick out. Look on the deck plan and you'll see what we mean.

[Pine Bluff]

Hello,

 

I have done a lot of cruising with Carnival, however never on a Sprit ship. It looks like these are smaller. I was on the Freedom earlier this year before the upgrades. I really enjoyed the Freedom, but noticed that the Miracle is a little older. If someone has been on a Spirit ship, please let me know the pros and cons.

 

Thanks,

 

Smaller? The ship is twice as big as the Titanic. It's also a favorite among Carnival cruisers, at least the class.

[serene56]

We really like the smaller Spirit class ships!!

The Miracle is due to be in drydock to get some of the 2.0 upgrades in Feb/March 2015. I agree that the better balconies are in the parts of the ship that stick out. Look on the deck plan and you'll see what we mean.

http://www.travelingnuts.com/2011cruise/images/DSCN0185.JPG

 

this is a balcony that overlooks the lifeboats- when I am laying in that lounge chair I do not see the lifeboats-- which is on deck 4

 

there are only 3 of these balconies on the ship

6232 holds 3/4 people 7258 and 7258 hold 2

 

there is another on deck 5 but it is much narrower

[tracyvansmith]

http://www.travelingnuts.com/2011cruise/images/DSCN0185.JPG

 

this is a balcony that overlooks the lifeboats- when I am laying in that lounge chair I do not see the lifeboats-- which is on deck 4

 

there are only 3 of these balconies on the ship

6232 holds 3/4 people 7258 and 7258 hold 2

 

there is another on deck 5 but it is much narrower

 

serene56 meant 7258 and 8232 hold 2

 

We are booked in the 8232 for b2b jan. 4 and 10 can't wait.

Edited August 22, 2014 by tracyvansmith

[Lovefuninthesun]

Sailed on legend, which is also a Sprirt class ship and LOVED it.

The layout is easy and user-friendly.