Miracle is Old

Item: Carnival Miracle
Rating: 3.2
Author: tdaly

Carnival Miracle Cruise Review to Alaska

tdaly

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 18

Overall rating:

3.2 out of 5

Verified Review

10 Night Alaska (San Francisco Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 26, 2023

Ship: Carnival Miracle

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8251

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Overall, if you are not necessarily looking to have fun on the ship and just get port to port, then the Miracle is fine. It will get you there. But on this type of northern itinerary where more time is indoors, I would have liked a more updated ship. Would not chose to cruise on Miracle again.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Boarding was easy and quick

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Food was terrible. The main dining room food was tasteless and boring. Pizza was the best item on board. Guys burgers was a close second. Would prefer to eat at those locations over the dining room any day.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Pools are tiny. Casino is tiny and old.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Musicians were good. The “show of the cruise” on the last day was a cheesy magician, where everything in his act was so boring.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Staff was awesome. Especially the host stand in the main dining room. They made the dining experience not so bad.

Ship Quality

2 out of 5

Well maintained, but you can only put so much lipstick on a pig. It’s still a pig. This is just an old, old ship. Decor and amenities are SO OUTDATED.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

It was pretty tight, especially with a crib. Bathroom could have been better, compared to other ships in other lines.

Ship tip

Chose a newer ship

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Ports of call

San Francisco, California

3 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

4 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska

5 out of 5

Prince Rupert, British Columbia

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Quick and easy. Luggage was easy to find.

9 Comments

Myoung74 1 year ago

I love the Miracle! One of my favorite and we have lots of great memories on this ship!

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carolj68 1 year ago

Next time spend a little time reading and do you cruise research before booking. You will thank yourself in the end. Look forward to my September 2024 Carnival Journey on this ship. Yes I know she is old and beautiful.

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Sogmoore 1 year ago

I like the old ships. Thanks for sharing

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Sorry you were disappointed with your cruise.

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Dumfy75 1 year ago

Agree with cruisent, did you not research the ship and facilities beforehand?

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cruisent 1 year ago

Didn't you know it was an old ship before you went on it?! Seems silly to complain when you could've booked newer ships.

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lisa6318 1 year ago

Grabe16 please do not state not to cruise with Carnival. I have been cruising with them for years. Its the people who are giving them a bad name. I'm sorry you were not pleased with your cruise. An older ship is just as fun as the new ones. All ships are different in their own way.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for the review. Grave16 with no history of a carnival cruise, I don’t believe you know what are speaking of.

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