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Item: Carnival Miracle
Rating: 4.2
Author: sailintripper

Carnival Miracle Cruise Review to Mexico

sailintripper

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 29

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

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4 Night Catalina & Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 05, 2021

Ship: Carnival Miracle

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 4218

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

The cruise itself was great. I get a little vertigo from looking over the rail at 5 stories up. So I hold the rail tight. (Sadly, the next cruise, someone fell off the ship.)

Embarkation

4 out of 5

It was unclear if we needed a COVID Test. They provided one onsite @ $100 ea. Actual bill $150 each!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Many different selections that vary daily.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Excellent fitness center. Might be a little crowded on a fuill ship.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Lot of lively shows and activities.

Children's Programs

Activities were not open due to low numbers of children.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Very attentive.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Main walkway to fitness center was through the smoking area,

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Comfortable except the king bed (two twins) kept separating, Need a way to lock them together!

Ship tip

Plan your activities. There's more happening in 4 days than you can keep up with.

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Ports of call

Long Beach (Los Angeles), California Did not visit port

starting port

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Catalina Island, California

3 out of 5

Great shops, but some sea activities are closed.

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Ensenada, Mexico

3 out of 5

Plan your activities before you leave. Tour bus turned out to be "shoping" tour.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Very smooth

Traveler Photos

6 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us.

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javawoody 3 years ago

Thanks for the review

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CruzeFan 3 years ago

Thanks for the review. It’s always important to read the information provided in emails and on the website regarding requirements to board. The information regarding Covid testing is on the Carnival website and boarding information sent to everyone booked.

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cruising2004 3 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience.

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picalo 3 years ago

good review, that vertigo is a bummer but you have a good attitude

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AuntPinkie 3 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise in spite of the hiccups.

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Other reviews of this sailing

Great crew, old ship

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