Carnival Miracle
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Miracle is one of Carnival's 31 active ships and first entered service in 2004 with its most recent renovation in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 88,500 gross tons, 963 feet in length, and 12 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 2,680 guests and approximately 910 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $375 million and is flagged in Panama.
Carnival Miracle
Ship Stats
Year Built
2004
Last Renovated
2025
Tonnage
88,500 GT
Length
963 ft
Capacity
2,680
Crew
910
Cost
$375 million
Decks
12
Spirit Class
Spirit Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Carnival. The first ship introduced in this class was Carnival Spirit (2001), followed by Carnival Legend (2002), Carnival Pride (2002), and Carnival Miracle (2004).
Carnival Miracle Ship Age
Carnival Miracle entered service in 2004. Across Carnival's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 18 of 31 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
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Current ship
Carnival Miracle Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2025.
Renovation details
In March 2025, the Carnival Miracle received a major refresh. The project added the Heroes Tribute Bar and expanded the Casino layout. The ship also received a brand-new Carnival Adventures Store and the relocation of the Photo Gallery to a more digital-centric space on Deck 3.
Carnival Miracle Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Carnival's fleet
Carnival Miracle measures 963 feet (294 m) (vs Carnival fleet average of 992 ft) and has gross tonnage of 88,500 GT (vs fleet average of 121,145 GT). It ranks 16 of 31 by length and 27 of 31 by tonnage in Carnival's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Carnival Miracle vs Carnival fleet averages
Carnival Miracle carries 2,680 passengers (vs Carnival average of 4,085) and has 910 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,226). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.95:1 compared with Carnival's overall 3.33:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
2,680
passengers
Crew Members
910
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.95 : 1
Carnival Avg
3.33 : 1
Carnival Miracle
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Miracle.
Deck 9buffetHoratios Lido Marketplace
Deck 9buffetSalad Bar
Deck 2cafeJavablue Cafe
Decks 2 & 3main dining roomBacchus Dining Room
Deck 9quick eatsBlue Iguana Cantina
Deck 9quick eatsGuy's Burger Joint
Deck 9quick eatsPizza Pirate
Deck 9quick eatsThe Carnival Deli
Deck 9specialtyBonsai Sushi Express
Decks 10 & 11specialtyNick And Noras Steakhouse
Deck 3sweetsCherry On Top
Deck Plans
The Carnival Miracle has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 12. Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Miracle. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Cruise Director
On duty now · Gary Blair
The cruise director is the heartbeat of the ship... the person responsible for onboard entertainment, activities, and guest engagement from embarkation to farewell. Think emcee, social director, and morale officer rolled into one. Below you'll find the current cruise director's bio, followed by a full historical timeline of every director who has served aboard Carnival Miracle.
Gary Blair
Gary Blair is a veteran Carnival Cruise Line cruise director known for his classic hosting style and long-standing experience at sea.
Gary Blair Full ProfileCruise Director Schedule
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carnival Miracle quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Carnival Miracle Casino on Deck 2 of the ship.
You will find the Carnival Miracle buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.
In March 2025, the Carnival Miracle received a major refresh. The project added the Heroes Tribute Bar and expanded the Casino layout. The ship also received a brand-new Carnival Adventures Store and the relocation of the Photo Gallery to a more digital-centric space on Deck 3.
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Spirit class.
The ship features 13 restaurants, 15 bars, 29 activities, 0 shows and 8 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Carnival Miracle has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 12.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Miracle. The ship's capacity is 2,680. When comparing the occupancy to the average Carnival passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,158 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.
The Carnival Miracle was built in 2004. Carnival includes 31 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Miracle is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Carnival Miracle length equals 963 feet (294 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 31 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 992 feet (302 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.