1st time to Mex Riviera

Carnival Miracle Cruise Review to Mexico

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 58

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Carnival Miracle

Mexican Riviera

Sail date: October 08, 2016

Ship: Carnival Miracle

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7280

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Husband and I loved the Miracle Ship.  Although it is older it was easier to get around and from one end to the other without having to go up, across and back down to get to certain areas.  Also, the distribution of food areas distributed the lines more affectively so everyone wasn't standing in 1 long line.  ie, fruits, cereals & yogurts were in a separate area than the main entrée lines as was the omelet bar.  Dining room was enjoyable and the Serenity was truly that. The entire back area of Lido was the Serenity Deck.  Signs on doors indicated must be 21 or older.  No kids running around and plenty of chairs, hammocks & pods for everyone. Our first time to Cabo & PV and can't wait to go back.  Not the typical "Mexican" port I'm used to; more metropolitan with real streets & stop lights that motorist adhere to.  Had read many negative reviews on Miracle but was pleasantly surprised & pleased when our experience did not match those bad reviews.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5
I've been on over 15 cruises and have seen most of the shows. Heard something going on in the Theatre and husband & I both thought it was Karaoke. Surprisingly, it was the male singers & they were off key & mediocre at best. We sat in on a show on a return sea day and again the guys (especially the lead) was not very good (don't want to be mean) & frequently off key. The ladies were fantastic.

Children's Programs

3 out of 5
Did not travel with kids.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Rolonda & P (lady) were fantastic. I did ask for a few items on first day (robe, ice daily) and never had to ask again.

Ports of call

Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

3 out of 5
The port is in a ship yard under construction. We flew into LAX and ubered down to LB the following morning

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5 out of 5
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6 Comments

clferr    7 years ago

We went on Miracle for our first cruise when it was in NYC. Love the layout and yes they Serenity deck is perfect.

alyssaandbobby    8 years ago

I think it was the second night and the second to last night

socalwahoo    8 years ago

Can you tell me what nights are the formal nights?

alyssaandbobby    8 years ago

I loved the miracle! We went two years in a row because we enjoyed it so much

enululu    8 years ago

We enjoy the Miracle as well going on our 3rd cruise as it's relaxing.

rogerellenborland    8 years ago

Agree, we love the miracle also. We were on it on its maiden voyage out of Jacksonville Florida several years ago.

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