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Carnival Miracle vs Carnival Spirit

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Carnival Miracle wins 3 of 7 scored categories.

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Category
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Spirit
Size
85,920 GT
85,920 GT
Passengers
2,124
2,124
Year built
2004
2001
Crew ratio
2.3 guests per crew
2.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
40.5 GT per guest
40.5 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
290 m
290 m
From price
$466 pp
$495 pp

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Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Carnival Miracle if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2004, 3 years newer)
  • More crew per guest (2.3 guests per crew)
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Choose Carnival Spirit if

  • A strong all-round cruise ship
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Carnival Miracle

from $466 per person

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Carnival Spirit

from $495 per person

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Sailing Prices

DetailCarnival MiracleCarnival Spirit
Cheapest$466 pp$495 pp
Per nightNo dataNo data
DepartingNov 5Nov 8
Durationnull nightsnull nights
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.

What is the space ratio and why does it matter?

Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.

Can I compare more than two ships?

Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.