All Things Miracle!!!!

[jemingway]

I was on the Mircle in March 2008 and both Music Unlimited and Jason Davis (Piano Bar Musician) were amazing! "Ticket to Ride" (Beatles Show) was a lot of fun!

 

 

We just came back from the Miracle last Monday and Jason was great.:D

[*Sparkle*]

Good Morning Everyone!

 

I am cruising on the Miracle with my boys on 08/21/2008. I have a couple of questions that I am hoping that you can help me with.

 

1. Does the Miracle have a basketball court?

 

2. I live in New York City and I don't want to park the car at the port. Has anyone taken the subway to the port?

 

3. What should I expect when I'm checking in?

 

I alot more but I figure that will do for now.:D

[jemingway]

Good Morning Everyone!

 

I am cruising on the Miracle with my boys on 08/21/2008. I have a couple of questions that I am hoping that you can help me with.

 

1. Does the Miracle have a basketball court?

 

2. I live in New York City and I don't want to park the car at the port. Has anyone taken the subway to the port?

 

3. What should I expect when I'm checking in?

 

I alot more but I figure that will do for now.:D

 

 

The Miracle does have a basketball court. My kids played while there. Some kids had brought basketballs with them on the cruise. Can't help you with the other 2.

[serene56]

2. I live in New York City and I don't want to park the car at the port. Has anyone taken the subway to the port?

 

Would the subway get you to the pier? we got off the NJ transit and took a cab to the pier. (it costs us 7 bucks one way.-- made him leave us off at the corner since "waiting" racks up the $$ and there was a long line waiting to get into the pier.

[OchreHand]

Would the subway get you to the pier? we got off the NJ transit and took a cab to the pier. (it costs us 7 bucks one way.-- made him leave us off at the corner since "waiting" racks up the $$ and there was a long line waiting to get into the pier.

 

I too live in the city and was just planning on walking over to the port (Well, after a subway ride) It's actually why I chose Miracle. :)

 

That shouldn't be a problem, right?

[MonaCK]

It's not a problem - it's just a bit of a schlep with luggage...

[Sandi149]

A big schlep, you will have to go from 8th Ave to 12th Avenue. Do you really want to do that with all of your luggage? Why don't you just take a cab?

[mprucha]

Hi all,

 

Yes to the basketball court. They are right, you could take a subway but you'd have to get off and have a bit of a hike to the pier especially with luggage unless you're reallllllly not bringing much. Do you have someone in NY that could drop you off and pick you up?? That would be a better option.

 

As for the checking in part, you'll get to the pier and they have chairs to sit in while waiting to be allowed on the ship. The have to get the passengers off the ship, the ship has to clear customs before that happens, then they get ready for the new passengers so they don't start letting people onboard until about 11 to 11:30. If you get there too early, you'll have quite a wait. If you get there right at time to get onboard, the chairs will all be taken. If you get there after about 12 or 12:30, you'll basically be able to get right on. They will check to make sure you have all your paperwork in order and give you your s&s card, then you go through security, then have a welcome aboard photo taken, then go through a line to have your picture taken for your s&s card and then you get onboard.

[yeahbaby]

hey sparkle

 

i'm also gonna be cruising on that same day w/ my 2 kids.. from what i've read about checkin.. getting there between 10:30-11 seems to be the best bet.

I too was considering taking NJ transit to port authority and then a cab to the pier. .. esp. since the bus stop is 1 block away. Do they hassle you on public transportation if you have lots of luggage? it would cost a lot less too!

[serene56]

Getting to the pier between 10:30- 11am will get you onboard by noon- BUT most times you will not be allowed into the cabin areas until 1:30 so you want to pack a "little" carryon as that can get quite heavy carrying around for the next 1 1/2 hours til you can drop it off in the cabin.

 

Lunch will be served on the Lido deck as soon as you board.

[Quench]

Are the thermostats self controlled in the rooms?

[Crusin Karen]

yes, never been on the Miracle, but every CCL ship we have been on has thermo controlled rooms.

[tinlizzy]

yes, never been on the Miracle, but every CCL ship we have been on has thermo controlled rooms.

 

And on some of the ships it actually works! :D We had to use the heat the first 2 days on the Spirit in March but on the Legend it blew air full-bore the whole cruise...brrr.

[Baylor99]

Are the thermostats self controlled in the rooms?

 

Our room on the Miracle had controls in the room, the air worked great.

[AJI2596]

Are there irons in the suites?

 

Also, are there any blackjack tournaments in the casino?

[cherylscruises]

Irons are not allowed in the rooms but they have one and an ironing board in each of the laundry rooms plus pressing service u can pay for.

[kato92]

Are there irons in the suites?

 

Also, are there any blackjack tournaments in the casino?

 

No irons in the suites, bu there are irons in the self serve laundry rooms. We stayed in 4228 and had 1 right across the hall from us.

Yes there are blackjack tournaments in the casino. we had 2 on our cruise.

[becca100]

Good Morning Everyone!

 

I am cruising on the Miracle with my boys on 08/21/2008. I have a couple of questions that I am hoping that you can help me with.

 

1. Does the Miracle have a basketball court?

 

2. I live in New York City and I don't want to park the car at the port. Has anyone taken the subway to the port?

 

3. What should I expect when I'm checking in?

 

I alot more but I figure that will do for now.:D

 

 

 

wow i am going then !

with my mum and dad and my friend and her family :)

becca x

[becca100]

Good Morning Everyone!

 

I am cruising on the Miracle with my boys on 08/21/2008. I have a couple of questions that I am hoping that you can help me with.

 

1. Does the Miracle have a basketball court?

 

2. I live in New York City and I don't want to park the car at the port. Has anyone taken the subway to the port?

 

3. What should I expect when I'm checking in?

 

I alot more but I figure that will do for now.:D

i too am on the carnival then

i am 15 and going with my mum, dad and a friend with her family :)

[*Sparkle*]

hey sparkle

 

i'm also gonna be cruising on that same day w/ my 2 kids.. from what i've read about checkin.. getting there between 10:30-11 seems to be the best bet.

I too was considering taking NJ transit to port authority and then a cab to the pier. .. esp. since the bus stop is 1 block away. Do they hassle you on public transportation if you have lots of luggage? it would cost a lot less too!

 

Maybe I will see you!

 

They do not hassle you on the subway with luggage. I take the A train to JFK all the time. I was planning to take the A,C to 50th street and walk over 4 blocks. I was planning to leave the house at 10am which would get me to the pier between 10:30 and 11am. Since 4 ships leave out of that port I didn't want to ask anyone to drive me and we are only bringing one suitcase per person. Hopefully it will go smoothly

[*Sparkle*]

i too am on the carnival then

i am 15 and going with my mum, dad and a friend with her family :)

 

Maybe you will meet my sons they are 15 and 12:)

[KatSt]

No irons in the suites, bu there are irons in the self serve laundry rooms. We stayed in 4228 and had 1 right across the hall from us.

Yes there are blackjack tournaments in the casino. we had 2 on our cruise.

We're in 4228 in June. How was the room and location? Was it noisy because of the laundry room location? Thanks.

[TBear416]

I have a question about the sofabed in a cat.8A balcony. When the sofabed is open is there enough room to walk past it to get to the bathroom? From the pictures it looks like it might be a very tight sqeeze. Especially at night in the dark.

[Sandi149]

I have a question about the sofabed in a cat.8A balcony. When the sofabed is open is there enough room to walk past it to get to the bathroom? From the pictures it looks like it might be a very tight sqeeze. Especially at night in the dark.

 

I don't think the sofas open up. What they do is take the bolsters off and then put a sheet, blanket and pillow on it. At least that is what they did in my friend's room for her son.

[mprucha]

That's correct, the sofa doesn't open up. It converts when they remove the back bolstersj. There's plenty of room on the bed and there's plenty of room to walk past. I have pictures of a sofa bed made up on our website.

 

http://www.prucha.com/modules.php?name=Cruise_Mania

 

Look under the sections called cabin 6168 and family as well.