Signature highlights
Fantasy-themed public rooms include the Phantom Lounge, Dr. Frankenstein’s Lab nightclub and Sam’s Piano Bar. A 2025 dry dock added Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge and refreshed the Cloud 9 Spa.
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Miracle is a 2,134-guest Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2004. This page lists 32 upcoming departures across 32 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Families with children and teens
✓ Travelers who enjoy classic cruise entertainment
✓ Guests wanting many balcony cabin choices
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Carnival Miracle at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 71%
A mid-size ship at 88,500 gross tons — #161 of 566 ships we track. 41 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Families with children and teens
- Travelers who enjoy classic cruise entertainment
- Guests wanting many balcony cabin choices
- Passengers who prefer a full-service spa and fitness area
- Travelers seeking complimentary casual dining options
Think twice if you want
- Guests wanting a newly built mega-ship
- Passengers seeking extensive specialty dining variety
- Travelers wanting cabins on the highest passenger decks
- Guests who prefer a quiet adults-only ship
- Passengers needing extensive accessible public facilities without advance checking
Live Position ● 1 hour ago
Heading to: MXCZM>CRLMOCurrently on: 10 Nights Caribbean Cruise (10 nights) — En route to Limon, Costa Rica — last stop Cozumel, Mexico
Galveston, Tx
→ Cozumel, Mexico
→ Limon, Costa Rica
→ Colon (Panama Canal), Panama
→ Isla Tropicale, Roatan
→ Galveston, Tx
Coming up
- Puerto Limón arrives 10:00 AM
- Colón arrives 09:00 AM
- Roatan arrives 08:00 AM
21.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Carnival Miracle
Carnival Miracle is a Spirit-class cruise ship delivered in 2004 and operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Its 2025 dry dock refreshed several public spaces and added the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge. The ship combines a relatively intimate 2,134-guest double-occupancy capacity with Carnival’s classic fantasy-themed interiors, including the Phantom Lounge and Dr. Frankenstein’s Lab. Dining ranges from included main dining rooms and casual Lido fare to the reservation-only Nick & Nora’s Steakhouse. Outdoor options include pools, WaterWorks and the adults-only Serenity retreat.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Builder / shipyard
- Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Helsinki, Finland
- Registry / flag
- Panama (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- H3VS
- IMO number
- 9237357
- MMSI
- 354277000
- Draft
- 7.8 m
Onboard Experience
For families
Family amenities include Carnival WaterWorks, pools and Cherry On Top candy-and-more shop. Connecting staterooms are marked on the official deck plan.
Pools, spa & wellness
The ship has a Cloud 9 Spa, fitness facilities and the adults-only Serenity retreat. The spa was among the public spaces refreshed in the 2025 dry dock.
Accessibility
Carnival’s accessible deck plan identifies step-free routes, lifts, accessible public areas and fully accessible, single-side-approach, and ambulatory-accessible cabins. Guests are directed to Carnival Guest Access Services for ship-specific needs.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 12
Deck 11
Carnival WaterWorks Basketball Court Mini-Golf Course Jogging Track Nick & Nora's Steak HouseDeck 10
Fitness Center Club O2 Nick and Nora’s Steakhouse Fitness StudioDeck 9
Sushi Bar Lido Restaurant Guy’s Burger Joint BlueIguana Cantina BlueIguana Tequila Bar RedFrog Rum Bar Cloud 9 Spa Fitness Center Venus Salon Serenity Pool Sirens Forward Pool Pizza Deli Sauna Steam Atrium Buffet Salad Bar Towel Bar BarDeck 8
Interior Balcony Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Premium Balcony Ocean SuiteDeck 7
Interior Balcony Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Premium Balcony Ocean Suite Vista SuiteDeck 6
Interior Balcony Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Premium Balcony Ocean Suite Grand SuiteDeck 5
Camp Ocean Interior Balcony (obstructed views) Balcony Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Premium Balcony (obstructed views) Ocean SuiteDeck 4
Phantom Theatre Circle C The Cove Interior Interior with Window Balcony (obstructed views) Balcony Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Junior Suite Vista SuiteDeck 3
Phantom Theatre Bacchus Dining Room Gatsby’s Garden Sam’s Piano Bar Kane’s Way The Fun Shops Cherry On Top Studio Photo Gallery & Shop Gotham Lounge City Conference Room The Warehouse Arcade Yellow Brick Road Exterior Promenade Studio Carnival Adventures Store Metropolis AtriumDeck 2
Dr Frankenstein’s Lab Phantom Theatre RedFrog Pub Fountainhead Cafe Alchemy Bar Mr Lucky’s Casino Metropolis Lobby Bacchus Dining Room Heroes Tribute Bar The Joker Card Room Dreams Studio Stage Carnival Adventures Guest Services Ariadne Room Rest. AnnexDeck 1
Mad Hatter’s Ball Lounge The Chef's Table Galley Interior Ocean ViewView the official Carnival Miracle deck plans from Carnival Cruise Line →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InteriorBooking codes 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D and 4E. | Inside | — | 185 sq ft | — | — | 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Interior with WindowBooking code 4K; obstructed-view French-door or picture-window accommodation. | Inside | — | 185 sq ft | — | — | 4 |
| Ocean ViewBooking code 6A; the ship guide reports 167 ocean-view cabins, including French-door and window variants. | Oceanview | 167 | 185 sq ft | — | — | 1 |
| Balcony (obstructed views)Booking code 7A. | Balcony | — | 185 sq ft | 40 sq ft | — | 4, 5 |
Dining, bars & venues
21 included 11 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Fountainhead Cafe
Extra cost
A cafe serving specialty coffee and pastries.
Sushi Bar
Included
A sushi counter offering complimentary sushi during scheduled service.
Bacchus Dining Room
Included
The two-level main dining room serving breakfast, brunch, tea and dinner.
Lido Restaurant
Included
The casual buffet restaurant serving meals and snacks.
Guy’s Burger Joint
Included
A casual venue serving burgers and fries.
BlueIguana Cantina
Included
A casual Mexican-style venue serving tacos and burritos.
Nick and Nora’s Steakhouse
Extra cost
A specialty steakhouse occupying two levels.
The Chef's Table
Extra cost
Pizza
Deli
Bars & lounges
RedFrog Pub
Varies
A pub serving Caribbean-style drinks, beer and snacks.
Alchemy Bar
Extra cost
A cocktail bar specializing in made-to-order drinks.
Sam’s Piano Bar
Varies
A piano bar with seating and live musical entertainment.
Gotham Lounge
Varies
A lounge and bar near the upper level of the atrium.
BlueIguana Tequila Bar
Varies
An outdoor bar serving tequila-based drinks and other beverages.
RedFrog Rum Bar
Varies
An outdoor bar specializing in rum drinks and beer.
Heroes Tribute Bar
History & sister ships
- 2004Entered service, built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Helsinki, Finland.
- 2015A Fun Ship 2.0 refurbishment added RedFrog Pub, Alchemy Bar, SKYBOX Sports Bar, Cherry On Top and updated entertainment and youth programming.
- 2020A dry-dock refurbishment added Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Carnival WaterWorks and RedFrog Rum Bar, along with maintenance and cabin renovations.
- 2025A reported dry-dock refurbishment carried out maintenance and refurbishment work on the ship.
Other Spirit class ships
Where Carnival Miracle sails, month by month
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| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mediterranean | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| From / night | 0 | $85 | $162 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $93 | $72 | $106 | $111 | $109 | $105 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $870 · $87/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 9, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $958 · $96/night
Ports of CallCivitavecchia (Rome), Italy, Souda (Chania), Crete, Greece, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, Mykonos, Greece +3 more
Next: Oct 16, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,312 · $131/night
Ports of CallNext: Sep 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,114 · $111/night
Ports of CallDover (London), England, Le Havre (Paris), France, Kiel (Hamburg), Germany, Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany +3 more
Next: Jul 19, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $850 · $85/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 23, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $927 · $93/night
Ports of CallNext: Apr 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,661 · $151/night
Ports of CallDover (London), England, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Lisbon, Portugal, Leixoes (Porto), Portugal +3 more
Next: Jul 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,305 · $109/night
Ports of CallDover (London), England, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany, Helsinki, Finland +4 more
Next: Aug 30, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,270 · $106/night
Ports of CallDover (London), England, Copenhagen, Denmark, Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany, Helsinki, Finland +4 more
Next: Jun 7, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 32 itineraries and their departure dates
- 10 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 9 Nov 2026
- 10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 16 Oct 2027
- 10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 28 Sep 2027
- 10 Nights Northern Europe Cruise 19 Jul 2027
- 10 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 23 Nov 2026
- 10 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 12 Apr 2027
- 11 Nights Southern Europe Cruise 29 Jul 2027
- 12 Nights Baltic Sea (Europe) Cruise 30 Aug 2027
- 12 Nights Baltic Sea (Europe) Cruise 7 Jun 2027
- 12 Nights Baltic Sea (Europe) Cruise 28 Jun 2027
- 12 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 15 Jan 2028
- 14 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 25 Mar 2028
- 14 Nights Transatlantic Cruise 6 May 2027
- 15 Nights Transatlantic Cruise 5 Nov 2027
- 4 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 5 Nov 2026
- 5 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 21 Dec 2026
- 5 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 30 Dec 2026
- 7 Nights Bahamas Cruise 22 Apr 2028
- 7 Nights Bahamas Cruise 20 Nov 2027
- 8 Nights Bahamas Cruise 29 Dec 2027
- 8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 12 Dec 2027
- 8 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 8 Oct 2027
- 8 Nights Northern Europe Cruise 11 Sep 2027
- 9 Nights British Isles Cruise 21 Aug 2027
- 9 Nights British Isles Cruise 10 Jul 2027
- 9 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 27 Jan 2028
- 9 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 6 Jan 2028
- 9 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 20 Dec 2027
- 9 Nights Europe Cruise 19 Sep 2027
- 9 Nights Europe Cruise 20 May 2027
- 9 Nights Northern Europe Cruise 19 Jun 2027
- 9 Nights Northern Europe Cruise 29 May 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Carnival Miracle FAQ
What flag does Carnival Miracle sail under?
Carnival Miracle is registered in Panama.
How many passengers does Carnival Miracle hold?
Carnival Miracle carries about 2,134 guests with roughly 930 crew.
How old is Carnival Miracle?
Carnival Miracle entered service in 2004 and was last refurbished in 2025.
How big is Carnival Miracle?
At 88,500 gross tons and 294 m long, Carnival Miracle is a mid-size ship — larger than 71% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Carnival Miracle?
Most main-dining-room evenings use Cruise Casual dress. Some evenings are designated Cruise Elegant, while the Lido Restaurant has a more relaxed dress code.
Which dining is included on Carnival Miracle?
The main dining room, Lido Restaurant and selected casual venues such as Guy’s Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina are included. Nick and Nora’s Steakhouse, specialty coffee and other selected items cost extra.
Are gratuities included?
Standard cruise fares do not generally include onboard gratuities. Carnival distributes gratuities to stateroom, dining and other onboard service staff.
Is Wi-Fi available on Carnival Miracle?
Wi-Fi packages are available for purchase, with options covering social media, web browsing and broader internet use. Internet access is not generally included in the standard cruise fare.
What accessibility features are available?
Carnival provides accessible staterooms, accessible routes and other accessible areas on the ship. Guests should confirm specific mobility, bathroom and equipment requirements with Carnival before booking.
What children’s facilities are on Carnival Miracle?
Camp Ocean serves children ages 2 to 11 on Deck 5, Circle C serves ages 12 to 14 on Deck 4, and Club O2 serves teens ages 15 to 17 on Deck 10.