$466/person
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Carnival Miracle vs Spirit of Discovery
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Carnival Miracle wins 4 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Carnival Miracle
Spirit of Discovery
Size
85,920 GT
58,250 GT
Passengers
2,124
999
Year built
2004
2019
Crew ratio
2.3 guests per crew
2.0 guests per crew
Space ratio
40.5 GT per guest
58.3 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
290 m
236 m
From price
$466 pp
No data
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Carnival Miracle is the significantly larger vessel at 85,920 GT, 48% more than Spirit of Discovery's 58,250 GT. Spirit of Discovery offers more personal space with a space ratio of 58.3 GT per passenger versus 40.5. Built in 2019, Spirit of Discovery is 15 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Miracle |
| Capacity | Carnival Miracle |
| Modernity | Spirit of Discovery |
| Service | Spirit of Discovery |
| Spaciousness | Spirit of Discovery |
| 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 Spirit of Discovery 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 Spirit of Discovery if
- You want the newer ship (built 2019, 15 years newer)
- More crew per guest (2.0 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (58.3 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Carnival Miracle | Spirit of Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $466 pp | No sailings |
| Per night | No data | No data |
| Departing | Nov 5 | No data |
| Duration | null nights | No data |
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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.
