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Carnival Miracle

Carnival Miracle

activeBuilt 2003
Carnival Cruise LineSpiritActive🇵🇦 Panama
4.0CC
1130/2k Berlitz
Carnival Cruise Line
GRT
88 500
Guests
2124
Crew
934
Crew:Guest
1:2.3
Length
292m
Space Ratio
41.7
Current position
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History
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Carnival Miracle was christened by United States Army soldier Jessica Lynch and built by Kværner Masa-Yards in Helsinki, Finland. The ship features an eleven-story atrium with a ruby-red glass ceiling integrated into its whale tail funnel, and each cabin corridor displays pictures of famous fictional characters such as Long John Silver and Sherlock Holmes. Since entering service, Carnival Miracle has operated from various homeports including Fort Lauderdale, Tampa Bay, New York City, Long Beach, and most recently Galveston.

Vessel Timeline
5 Jun 2003
Launched
Kvaerner Masa-Yards
31 Dec 2003
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Cruise Line
At a Glance
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Godmother
Jessica Lynch
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Christened
Jacksonville, Florida, February 27, 2004
Maiden Voyage
February 27, 2004
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Built By
Kvaerner Masa-Yards
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Build Country
STX Finland
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Identity
IMO Number9237357
MMSI354277000
Call SignH3VS
Flag State🇵🇦 Panama
Port of RegistryPanama City
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Construction
ShipyardKvaerner Masa-Yards
Build CountrySTX Finland
Float OutJune 5, 2003
DeliveredDecember 31, 2003
Yard Number503
GodmotherJessica Lynch
ChristeningFebruary 27, 2004
Christening PortJacksonville, Florida
Maiden VoyageFebruary 27, 2004
Est. price (CIN)$375M
Price per berth$176 554
Price per GT$4237
In 2026 dollars$664M
Per berth (2026$)$312 618
Per GT (2026$)$7503
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Dimensions
292m
Length
32m
Beam
8.1m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)88 500
Net Tonnage (NT)88 500
Length BP293.5 m
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Capacity
2124
Guests
934
Crew
1062
Cabins
Guests (max)2549
Space Ratio41.7
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.3
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Propulsion
22kts
Max Speed
35 200kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila
Propulsion TypeAzipod
Fuel TypeDiesel-electric
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Onboard
12
Decks
8
Restaurants
3
Pools
Bars8
Hot Tubs4
Theaters2
Water Slides1
Onboard Highlights
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Carnival Miracle accommodates 2,124 passengers on a lower berth basis across 1,062 cabins, supported by a crew of 934. The ship spans 12 decks with a beam of 32 metres and operates at a service speed of 22 knots. Propulsion is provided by Wartsila engines.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
4.0/ 5.0
1383 reviews
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
3 Stars
1130/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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