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IMO: 9237357

Carnival Miracle

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Carnival Miracle — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Spirit-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
88,500
Length (FT / M)
965 / 294
Beam (FT / M)
106 / 32.2
Decks (Passenger / Total)
12 / 12
Shipyard
Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Helsinki, Finland
Registry
Panama
Godparent(s)
Jessica Lynch
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$375,000,000
Class Sisters: Carnival LegendCarnival PrideCarnival Spirit

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2004
Major Refurbishments
2012 2015 2025
Significant Changes
  • 2012: Refit adding the Serenity adults-only retreat and other contemporary features.
  • 2015: Fun Ship 2.0 dry dock (Drydock #2 at BAE Systems, San Francisco): added Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Bonsai Sushi, RedFrog-style bars and refreshed venues.
  • 2025: Dry dock: added Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge on Deck 2 (replacing the Skybox Sports Bar), redesigned the Carnival Adventures Store, expanded Mr. Lucky's Casino, added a Dreams Studio photo studio and refreshed Dr. Frankenstein's Lab.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9237357
MMSI
354277000
Call Sign
H3VS
Hull / Yard Number
503
Maiden Voyage
27 February 2004
Maximum Draft
7.9 m (25.9 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
2,134
Maximum Capacity
2,680
Total Crew
930
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.29:1
Space Ratio
41.47

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
3
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
3
Waterslides
1
Bars & Lounges
12
Complimentary Dining Venues
6
Specialty Dining Venues
2
À la Carte Dining
3
Elevators
15

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Fuel Type
Marine diesel
Azipod Units
2
Installed Power
62.37 MW (83,639 hp)
Propulsion Power
35.2 MW (47,204 hp)

Logistics

Cruising Speed
22 Knots
Medical Center
Medical Center located on crew Deck 0, directly below Deck 1 (Riviera Deck). Operated by resident physicians/nurses on 24-hour call; infirmary open ~8am-8pm (doctor hours ~8-11am and 3-6pm). Treatments provided at a customary fee.
Elevator Banks
Metropolis Atrium glass elevators (midship)
Ten-deck Metropolis Atrium core, rising to the Lido Deck (Deck 9); exact per-deck stop list not published
Standard passenger elevators (forward & aft)
Forward and aft passenger cores serving the guest decks (within Decks 1-12); exact per-deck stop list not published
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Mr. Lucky's Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 2, Promenade
    Smoking permitted in designated casino areas while playing.

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,062
Solo Configured: 6
ADA Compliant: 17
Suites
50
Balcony
632
Oceanview
103
Inside
277
The Apex Suite
Grand Suite
300 SQ FT

The ship's largest accommodation: a roughly 300-square-foot suite with a 115-square-foot private balcony, sitting area and walk-in closet, set midship on the Empress deck.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Junior Suite2
  • Ocean Suite32
  • Vista Suite10
  • Grand Suite6
Balcony
  • Balcony (incl. Extended / Aft-Extended)626
  • Premium Balcony6
Oceanview
  • Ocean View103
Inside
  • Interior203
  • Interior with French Door68
  • Small Interior Single6

Cabin details & Prodigy Picks on the ship overview →

Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Waterpark
  • Mini Golf
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery
  • Library

Staterooms & Service

  • Open Seating Dining
  • Self Serve Laundry

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

Eleven-story Metropolis atrium with ruby-red glass ceiling
unique
Joe Farcus 'fictional icons' design theme
unique
Ulysses Sky Dome retractable-roof pool
unique
WaterWorks aqua park
top-deck attraction
Sirens and Ulysses Lido pools (Ulysses Sky Dome retractable roof) served by the Odyssey Bar
top-deck attraction
Serenity adults-only retreat
top-deck attraction
Sports Deck
top-deck attraction

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Bacchus Dining Room
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 2-3, aft
    The ship's single two-level main dining room; serves breakfast, the Sea Day Brunch and dinner from rotating daily menus
  • Horatio's Lido Buffet
    buffet
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
    Complimentary self-service buffet with made-to-order stations and a Good Eats dinner service; its internal stations (Carnival Deli, Mongolian Wok, Chopsticks, Pasta and Salad bars) are part of the buffet
  • Guy's Burger Joint
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
    Complimentary poolside burger stand by Guy Fieri with hand-pressed burgers and fresh-cut fries
  • BlueIguana Cantina
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
    Complimentary poolside Mexican taco and burrito bar
  • Pizzeria del Capitano
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
    Complimentary 24-hour wood-fired pizzeria with made-to-order pies
  • Swirls
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
    Complimentary self-serve soft-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt, available 24 hours
Specialty Dining
  • Nick & Nora's Steakhouse
    steakhouse
    Location: Deck 11, upper level
    Reservations steakhouse with a cover charge; premium beef and seafood, dinner only
À la Carte Dining
  • Seafood Corner
    seafood
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
    Waiter-served a-la-carte seafood (lobster rolls, clam chowder, fried favourites) with a service charge
  • JavaBlue Cafe
    coffee_bar
    Location: Deck 2, forward
    Specialty-coffee bar serving a-la-carte espresso drinks, milkshakes and pastries
  • Bonsai Sushi Express
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
    Walk-up a-la-carte sushi counter (rolls, sushi, sashimi) with a surcharge and no table service
Bars & Nightlife
  • Atrium Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 2, midship
    The lobby/atrium bar at the heart of the ship's Metropolis atrium
  • Alchemy Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 2, aft
    Signature cocktail 'pharmacy' with hand-crafted drinks (added 2015)
  • Sam's Piano Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 3, forward
    Sing-along piano bar
  • Gotham Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 3, aft
    Quiet pre-dinner cocktail lounge
  • Mad Hatter's Ball
    lounge
    Location: Deck 1, forward
    Comedy and live-entertainment lounge (Punchliner comedy shows)
  • Dr. Frankenstein's Lab
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 2, aft
    The ship's dance club, reduced to a single level in the 2025 refit
  • RedFrog Pub
    pub
    Location: Deck 2, forward
    Caribbean-themed pub with pub games and ThirstyFrog brews (added 2015)
  • Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 2, forward
    Military-tribute lounge that doubles as the sports bar; replaced the former SkyBox Sports Bar in 2025
  • Odyssey Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9, Lido (midship)
    Outdoor pool bar serving the Sirens and covered Ulysses pools, alongside the pool grill and stage
  • BlueIguana Tequila Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
    Outdoor poolside tequila and Mexican-beer bar
  • RedFrog Rum Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9, Lido
    Outdoor poolside Caribbean-rum bar
  • Serenity Pool Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9, aft
    Waiter-served bar in the adults-only Serenity retreat
Pools & Aquatics
  • Sirens Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9, forward Lido
    Forward midship open-air swimming pool with one whirlpool
  • Ulysses Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9, midship Lido
    Main swimming pool with one whirlpool, covered by a retractable SkyDome roof; adjacent Odyssey Bar and stage
  • Serenity Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9, aft
    Adults-only (21+) Serenity retreat swimming pool with one whirlpool
  • WaterWorks
    waterpark
    Location: Decks 10-11
    Aqua park built around the Twister spiraling tube slide, plus a children's splash zone, kids' splash pool, two kids' mini racing slides and a tipping bucket
Active Recreation
  • Sports Deck
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 11, Sports
    Basketball/volleyball court, 9-hole mini-golf, jogging track and shuffleboard
Entertainment Venues
  • Phantom Theatre
    main_show_lounge
    Location: Decks 2-4, Forward
    1,400-seat three-level main show lounge themed after The Phantom of the Opera; hosts Playlist Productions, movies, bingo and game shows
  • Wizards Video Arcade
    arcade
    Location: Deck 4
    Video arcade, open 24 hours
Casino
  • Mr. Lucky's Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 2, Promenade
    108-seat casino with slots and tables, Lucky's Bar and a 6-pocket pool table; expanded in the 2025 dry dock
Spa & Fitness
  • Spa Carnival
    spa
    Location: Decks 9-10, Forward
    Steam rooms, saunas, whirlpool, 10 treatment rooms, salon and fitness center
Youth & Teen
  • Camp Ocean
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 4
    Supervised children's club (ages 2-11); formerly Camp Carnival
  • Circle C
    tween_club
    Location: Deck 4
    Pre-teen/tween club (ages 12-14)
  • Club O2
    teen_club
    Location: Deck 4
    Teen lounge (ages 15-17) with games, movies, karaoke and parties
Retail & Shopping
  • The Fun Shops
    shops
    Location: Deck 2, Promenade
    Onboard duty-free liquor, jewelry, logo and souvenir shops
  • Formalities Shop
    shops
    Location: Deck 2
    Tuxedo rentals and gifts
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • The Joker Card Room
    card_room
    Location: Deck 2
    30-seat card room
  • The Raven Library & Internet Cafe
    library
    Location: Deck 2
    17-seat 24-hour library and internet cafe
  • Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
    adults_only
    Location: Deck 10, Aft
    Adults-only retreat with pool, whirlpool, loungers and bar; added in the 2012 refit
Guest Services
  • Wedding Chapel
    chapel
    Location: Deck 2
    30-seat wedding chapel

Culinary Intel & dining strategy on the ship overview →

Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-12