Carnival Miracle

Carnival Miracle Overview and AP Status 2026

Carnival Miracle is operated by Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc. The Spirit-class ship was built by Kværner Masa-Yards in Helsinki, Finland, floated out in 2003 and entered service in 2004; she was christened by U.S. Army veteran Jessica Lynch before sailing her maiden voyage that February.

Sized for go-anywhere itineraries, Miracle comes in at about 88,500 gross tons, is roughly 963 feet long with a 106-foot beam, and typically carries around 2,124 guests at double occupancy with a crew of about 930. Those headline specs come from Carnival’s fact sheet and official ship page.

Dining skews classic-Carnival with roughly a dozen places to eat depending on the sailing. You’ll find the Bacchus main dining room (with the Ariadne annex), the Horatio’s Lido Marketplace buffet, Nick & Nora’s Steakhouse, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Bonsai Sushi Express, JavaBlue Café, room service and more; specialty options like the Chef’s Table and RedFrog Pub snacks round out the lineup. Exact venues can vary by deployment, but this is the representative mix currently covered by Carnival and major cruise guides.

Beyond dining, Miracle leans into its whimsical theme with venues like the Phantom Lounge theater, Sam’s Piano Bar and the late-night Dr. Frankenstein’s Lab dance club. Outdoors, families get splash time at Carnival WaterWorks while adults retreat to the Serenity 21+ sun deck; you’ll also spot bars like Alchemy Bar and RedFrog Pub featured in Carnival’s current materials. Altogether it’s a mid-size, value-focused ship with easy navigation and a good spread of classic “Fun Ship” amenities.