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Carnival Miracle Cruise Review to Mexico

generalisaallah

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 11

Overall rating:

2 out of 5

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Sail date: August 13, 2016

Ship: Carnival Miracle

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 5116

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

I loved Mexico, it was very very hot. But immensely beautiful and pretty adventurous. Swimming with the Dolphins was by far the climax of our trip. It was all down hill from there. The Miracle ship is sooooooooo old and it was full of old people. The Internet service is extremely faulty and they actually have the audacity to charge you for it. No one, including the agent that I spent a hour + on the phone set this up, told me about the gratuity fee. So I end up tipping twice for some of the nastiest food I every had, and for watered down weak drinks. Beyond that their was absolutely nothing to do on the ship, nothing was even close to interesting to me. It seem like everything was geared toward olderror people and kids. The Tv only had like 5 channels and 2 of them showed the same thing allday. WE REALLY REALLY LOVED MEXICO AND REALLY REALLY HATED THE SHIP.

P.S. SOME OF THE INFO THAT I WAS GIVING or not giving BY YOUR SALES ASSOCIATE CONTRIBUTED TO THE HORRIBLE PART OF OUR TRIP

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Loved the view and the balcony! Hated the tv.

Ports of call

Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

1 out of 5

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5 out of 5

Mazatlan, Mexico

5 out of 5

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5

15 Comments

dovemedia 8 years ago

The fact that my phone and Internet does not work is my #1 reason for cruising :) I may only be in my 40s but I hit all the trivia games on the cruise...one day that ship trophy will be mine!!! The cruise is entirely what you make of it. We choose to participate in as many activities as possible and always have a ball with Carnival.

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mikim0827 8 years ago

on the internet being slow I LOVE that the internet is slow my wife is a wifi addict but when I get her on the ship it forces her to get her nose out of Facebook and back into the beautiful reality all around us. it's good for you to unplug and reset every once and awhile

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mikejm 8 years ago

Why are you complaining about things that you were entirely in control of? Ignorance of the facts/available information is your own problem. Next time do your due diligence before booking.

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engineerrick 8 years ago

We've sailed on the Miracle twice with another cruise booked for January. We love the ship. The OP was unhappy to a large extent because he did not do his homework. The Internet is your friend. Cruising is not for everyone one. 😎

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uk64 8 years ago

My mom and I will be going on the Carnival Miracle in 15 days.. We have done our research, watched ship videos and read many reviews, most seem positive. Can't understand why some people have such negative experiences. Looking forward to our first trip on the Miracle!

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roxi 8 years ago

haha on the OLD people our elderly group close down the night clubs every cruise we are on. we are usually the last ones there. last cruise Security would come in and say it's closing time. Braha ha it's what you make of it. we get to know the CD. the entertainment staff or Fun Squad and The playlist Dancers and Singers. Can't wait to be on her for 15 Days

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sambohunter76 8 years ago

Miracle has character plus! Although a little out of style, she is still polished and clean and fun! I thought the food was awesome especially in the Bacchus restaurant.

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mandm1998 8 years ago

Gratuity is add on - on EVERY cruise... Wake up and smell the ocean breeze

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mariejorreyvandermaatendorr 8 years ago

OMG! Tommy Boy!! LoL

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pmkeating1972 8 years ago

I did the valentine's Cruise this year.I have a thing for older women anyway (just ask my wife). She is a splendid ship, great crew, excellent food and plenty to do. Comedy show was good. You can take a butchers word on a piece of meat, or you can stick your hand up the cows ass and find out for yourself. This guy doesn't sound like a butcher or the shopper. Sounds to me this guy was the cows ass!

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mikim0827 8 years ago

people like to say the miracle is old but it is far from the oldest in carnivals fleet its not even the oldest spirit class ship. just because it's not a 5500 passenger monstrosity that charges through the nose for all the experiences you don't get on the miracle East coasters can keep their giant mega ships Viva la miracle

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annasa 8 years ago

Yikes I hope it's not as bad you're saying. All of the pictures I've seen of the ship look fine and while I'm not expecting a brand new ship with all the bells and whistles it doesn't look like it lacks the potential to offer a great time. Here's hoping!!

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fredlow1 8 years ago

Everything you complained about you would have known about if you had just gone to their web site. The only exception would be the food part but a failure to prepare falls on you. And gratuity is always added on Carnival

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birdgirl1 8 years ago

Website has information about each ship, size, age, availability..etc..research before you book!

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mariejorreyvandermaatendorr 8 years ago

I've been on the Miracle twice & I'll be on her again in 4 days, it's a good thing I know it's not as horrible as you say!!

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Overall very good cruise with a few issues