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Carnival Miracle
Carnival Miracle is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Spirit class, in service since 2004. She measures 88,500 gross tons and carries 2,124 guests with a crew of 930. She sails Caribbean, Northern Europe, Mediterranean, Panama Canal, Transatlantic itineraries.
About Carnival Miracle
Carnival Miracle, the last of the four Spirit-class ships built for Carnival, was christened in Jacksonville in February 2004 by US Army soldier Jessica Lynch and left on her maiden voyage to the Bahamas the same day. Her interiors draw on fiction and fantasy, with the Phantom Lounge, Dr. Frankenstein's Lab, Nick & Nora's Steakhouse and an eleven-deck atrium under a red glass ceiling. An extensive dry dock in Cádiz, finished in May 2025, added a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge and a Chef's Table. She sails Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston in the 2026-27 winter, spends summer 2027 in northern Europe and the Mediterranean and then moves to Baltimore.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- Panama Canalpartial or full transits between the Atlantic and Pacific
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
Home port: Galveston, Texas.
Flying in for your cruise?
Carnival Miracle sails from Galveston, Texas. The airport is George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), with 12 lounges to wait in before you board.
- United Club (E)IAH Terminal E4.7 ★
- The Centurion LoungeIAH Terminal D4.6 ★
- United Polaris LoungeIAH Terminal E4.6 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Carnival Miracle?
Carnival Miracle is operated by Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Spirit class.
How big is Carnival Miracle?
Carnival Miracle measures 88,500 gross tons and 294 metres in length, with 12 decks.
How crowded does Carnival Miracle feel?
Carnival Miracle has a passenger space ratio of 41.7: 88,500 gross tons for 2,124 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Carnival Miracle feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Carnival Miracle carry?
Carnival Miracle carries 2,124 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 930 (about 2.3 guests per crew member).
When did Carnival Miracle enter service?
Carnival Miracle entered service in 2004 and was last refurbished in 2025.
Where does Carnival Miracle sail?
Carnival Miracle sails Caribbean, Northern Europe, Mediterranean, Panama Canal and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is Galveston, Texas.
Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Miracle?
Carnival Miracle sails from Galveston, Texas. Fly into George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), which has 12 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Miracle?
Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Miracle; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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