chill6x6 Posted June 22, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 22, 2023 So I'm looking at a Carnival cruise. I haven't cruised with Carnival in about 9 years and I've never been on this class of ship. So the cruise is a 10 day Panama Canal partial transit aboard Carnival Miracle. Suites available are Grand Suites and a deck 7 Vista suite. Which would you pick? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvercrikhix Posted June 23, 2023 #2 Share Posted June 23, 2023 The vista suite for sure! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanDeeDee Posted June 23, 2023 #3 Share Posted June 23, 2023 We have been on the Miracle in a vista suite twice; they are the best! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwrestler171 Posted June 23, 2023 #4 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Vista Suite hands down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zingy2 Posted June 23, 2023 #5 Share Posted June 23, 2023 We did a Vista Suite on the Miracle for a full Panama Canal transit from San Diego to Miami. Best seats in the house. No crowding to get good photos of the transit and surrounding areas Lots of space to hang out in. Well worth the cost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted June 23, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Thanks for the responses! Vista suite it is! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted June 23, 2023 #7 Share Posted June 23, 2023 2 hours ago, chill6x6 said: Thanks for the responses! Vista suite it is! Keep an eye out, and switch, if a deck 4 Vista suite becomes available -- largest balcony in my experience. Tom 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean1000 Posted June 23, 2023 #8 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Haha! I read " Miracle Suit". I thought you were asking for bathing suit advice. 🤣😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linsuesue Posted June 23, 2023 #9 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Vista View Suite for sure! The Grands cost more, but the Vista views are the best! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted June 23, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted June 23, 2023 9 hours ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said: Keep an eye out, and switch, if a deck 4 Vista suite becomes available -- largest balcony in my experience. Tom Yeah will do! I was really looking for THAT one. Not as crazy about the deck 7 VS since it is more narrow. BUT....I put it on hold so I can think about it....some more! LOL. I'm prob gonna do it. That's the only 10 day partial transit I can find anywhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted June 23, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted June 23, 2023 7 hours ago, Butterbean1000 said: Haha! I read " Miracle Suit". I thought you were asking for bathing suit advice. 🤣😂 I'm still looking for that "Miracle Suit!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zingy2 Posted June 24, 2023 #12 Share Posted June 24, 2023 11 hours ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said: Keep an eye out, and switch, if a deck 4 Vista suite becomes available -- largest balcony in my experience. Tom True enough! Will be in a deck 4 Vista Suite next year for a B2b2B to Mexico & Hawaii. 🙂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted June 24, 2023 #13 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Deck 4 VS are by far the best, stayed in them many times 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyjjs Posted June 24, 2023 #14 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Yes, if a deck 4 Vista becomes available, grab it. The balcony is the largest and you get the best overhang for shade and privacy from above. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted June 24, 2023 Author #15 Share Posted June 24, 2023 6 hours ago, jerseyjjs said: Yes, if a deck 4 Vista becomes available, grab it. The balcony is the largest and you get the best overhang for shade and privacy from above. I'm going to be watching for one. I especially like an overhang to keep from getting TOO much sun AND in case it rains. I went ahead and paid the deposit. I'm a huge fan of huge balconies. For sure it's one of my top things I look for when picking a cabin. It will be fun to be on a Carnival ship after cruising with other cruise lines the past nine years. Thanks for all the feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linsuesue Posted June 27, 2023 #16 Share Posted June 27, 2023 On 6/24/2023 at 12:46 PM, chill6x6 said: I'm going to be watching for one. I especially like an overhang to keep from getting TOO much sun AND in case it rains. I went ahead and paid the deposit. I'm a huge fan of huge balconies. For sure it's one of my top things I look for when picking a cabin. It will be fun to be on a Carnival ship after cruising with other cruise lines the past nine years. Thanks for all the feedback! You have been warned! Once you have been in a Vista View Suite-especially Deck 4-you will be spoiled to get any other cabin on any cruiseline!😀 I really like the deck 4 cabins too, because you walk down the back staircase and you are directly in front of the dining room entrance. Decks 2 & 3 have much of the entertainment and some food. Walk to the other end of deck 4 and you are at the theater entrance. A+ for convenience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted June 28, 2023 Author #17 Share Posted June 28, 2023 17 hours ago, Linsuesue said: You have been warned! Once you have been in a Vista View Suite-especially Deck 4-you will be spoiled to get any other cabin on any cruiseline!😀 I really like the deck 4 cabins too, because you walk down the back staircase and you are directly in front of the dining room entrance. Decks 2 & 3 have much of the entertainment and some food. Walk to the other end of deck 4 and you are at the theater entrance. A+ for convenience. Thanks! I'll keep looking for deck 4 but currently do have 7298 booked. 😁 We've had some pretty nice balconies! I basically pick a cabin based on if there are two lounge chairs on it! LOL Here's a pic of one of the best I've been fortunate to experience: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted June 28, 2023 #18 Share Posted June 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, chill6x6 said: Thanks! I'll keep looking for deck 4 but currently do have 7298 booked. 😁 We've had some pretty nice balconies! I basically pick a cabin based on if there are two lounge chairs on it! LOL Here's a pic of one of the best I've been fortunate to experience: Aquatheater ? This was our (best): -- with the exception of giving up a certain amount of privacy, and shade! Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted June 28, 2023 Author #19 Share Posted June 28, 2023 10 minutes ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said: Aquatheater ? This was our (best): -- with the exception of giving up a certain amount of privacy, and shade! Tom Yeah! 2BR AT suite on Harmony. For yours....Captain's suite? I can't come up with the ship! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted June 28, 2023 #20 Share Posted June 28, 2023 12 minutes ago, chill6x6 said: Yeah! 2BR AT suite on Harmony. For yours....Captain's suite? I can't come up with the ship! LOL Mardi Gras - Presidential Suite. A couple of the Captain's Suites we've stayed in on Carnival had a second bath (or 1/2). Now that's a nice thing to have! Tom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linsuesue Posted June 29, 2023 #21 Share Posted June 29, 2023 12 hours ago, chill6x6 said: Thanks! I'll keep looking for deck 4 but currently do have 7298 booked. 😁 We've had some pretty nice balconies! I basically pick a cabin based on if there are two lounge chairs on it! LOL Here's a pic of one of the best I've been fortunate to experience: OK -that balcony is pretty magnificent! I wish the Vista Views had a table and chairs where you could sit down and eat or play cards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted June 29, 2023 Author #22 Share Posted June 29, 2023 21 hours ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said: Mardi Gras - Presidential Suite. A couple of the Captain's Suites we've stayed in on Carnival had a second bath (or 1/2). Now that's a nice thing to have! Tom I like it! That's a great cabin! I'm going to investigate that... 2 baths....wow is it nice to have. Really just like home. The 2BR AT suite and NCL Breakaway and Breakaway+ aft-facing PH have 2 baths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted June 29, 2023 #23 Share Posted June 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, chill6x6 said: I like it! That's a great cabin! I'm going to investigate that... 2 baths....wow is it nice to have. Really just like home. The 2BR AT suite and NCL Breakaway and Breakaway+ aft-facing PH have 2 baths. Deck 9 - Breakaway 🙂 Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted June 29, 2023 Author #24 Share Posted June 29, 2023 10 hours ago, Linsuesue said: OK -that balcony is pretty magnificent! I wish the Vista Views had a table and chairs where you could sit down and eat or play cards. Thanks....I agree with the table and chairs. One of my favorites things is to have breakfast on the balcony pulling into port. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted June 29, 2023 Author #25 Share Posted June 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said: Deck 9 - Breakaway 🙂 Tom Getaway! LOL! We think alike. Past March we stayed in same location cabin(deck 9) on Escape. Cabin and balcony a little bit smaller. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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