$466/person
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Carnival Miracle vs Silver Spirit
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Carnival Miracle wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Carnival Miracle
Silver Spirit
Size
85,920 GT
39,519 GT
Passengers
2,124
608
Year built
2004
2009
Crew ratio
2.3 guests per crew
1.6 guests per crew
Space ratio
40.5 GT per guest
65.0 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
290 m
210 m
From price
$466 pp
$4,750 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Carnival Miracle is the significantly larger vessel at 85,920 GT, 117% more than Silver Spirit's 39,519 GT. Silver Spirit offers more personal space with a space ratio of 65.0 GT per passenger versus 40.5. Built in 2009, Silver Spirit is 5 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Miracle |
| Capacity | Carnival Miracle |
| Modernity | Silver Spirit |
| Service | Silver Spirit |
| Spaciousness | Silver Spirit |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Carnival Miracle |
| Fleet Power | Carnival Miracle |
Bottom line: Carnival Miracle leads 4–3 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Carnival Miracle for overall superiority; pick Silver Spirit if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Miracle if
- Size matters to you (85,920 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,124 guests)
Choose Silver Spirit if
- You want the newer ship (built 2009, 5 years newer)
- More crew per guest (1.6 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (65.0 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Carnival Miracle | Silver Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $466 pp | $4,750 pp |
| Per night | No data | $679 pp |
| Departing | Nov 5 | Dec 5 |
| Duration | null nights | 7 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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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.
