Alaska Carnival Miracle May 7-14th

[cweather]

I am leaving this Saturday for our cruise on the 18th. I have been trying to figure out just what to pack. My question is what is the temp. around the ship, in the buffet or just walking around. Do you need a coat or maybe just long sleeve shirts. Thanks

[LOVECRUISING100%]

Awesome review and pictures!!! Its making me want to go back .. : )

[labsnabys]

I dream of doing an Alaskan cruise on the Miracle in 2014, but I am afraid it most likely will remain a dream. :( Thank you for the excellent review and photos so that I can live vicariously through you!

 

Lisa

[lmtrn2001]

May 12th...Ketchikan...Mother's Day

 

We arrive in Ketchikan to more Rain!! It was cold & looking out of our balcony we could see that it was also very foggy!! Not getting a good feeling about our excursion for today!!:mad:

 

 

We had booked a Flightseeing Float Plane with Island Wings. This was on of our most anticipated excursions of the whole trip!! We got off the ship shortly after we docked & went into town to shop & look around. Shortly there after, we got a call from Shona with Island Wings saying that due to the weather conditions, Michelle was not sure if we were going to be able to fly & that they would call us back by 9:00am & let us know. So we went exploring Ketchikan & waited for there call.

 

 

Gold Miners Memorial

 

Here is a view of the Aft of our ship in Ketchikan. This is where our cabin was on deck 5.

[lmtrn2001]

We walked over to Creek Street & looked through the shops. They all used to be brothels in the gold mining days.

 

 

And the Creek is really pretty!!

 

We found this lovely thing for the gentlemen, to keep the "Package" warm & toasty all winter!!:D

[kjeanne2001]

Enjoying your review! Your pictures are awesome! What type of camera did you use? Would you do an aft again?

[lmtrn2001]

I am leaving this Saturday for our cruise on the 18th. I have been trying to figure out just what to pack. My question is what is the temp. around the ship, in the buffet or just walking around. Do you need a coat or maybe just long sleeve shirts. Thanks

 

Long sleeve shirts were fine on board the ship while inside...outside was another matter!!

[lmtrn2001]

Enjoying your review! Your pictures are awesome! What type of camera did you use? Would you do an aft again?

 

Thanks!! I research cameras for a while before buying. I knew I wanted something easy to use, point & shoot & an ultra zoom. The one I found through reviews was the Canon SX 50 & I have not regretted getting it at all!! Very easy to use & Awesome pictures!! Highly recommend thus camera.

 

As for the aft balcony, if I could get the wrap on deck 4, yes!! Otherwise, no!! It just wasn't usable enough!! On rainy days, you couldn't go out because there was no cover.

[freberd]

Great long detailed review. I will appreciate all the pictures

 

Any pics of the glacier from the ship? looks like the ones posted were from small boat

 

Love the retractable roof idea was that the front pool?

how was the pool water?

bringing grandson and I may have to swim too eek!

 

Did you get robes in your room?

Did you have to wear long sleeves in MDR?

 

Thanks

[lmtrn2001]

Great long detailed review. I will appreciate all the pictures

 

Any pics of the glacier from the ship? looks like the ones posted were from small boat

 

Love the retractable roof idea was that the front pool?

how was the pool water?

bringing grandson and I may have to swim too eek!

 

Did you get robes in your room?

Did you have to wear long sleeves in MDR?

 

Thanks

 

Hey!! Glad you are liking the review!!

 

There is one picture if the glacier from the ship that has the small boat in it.

 

The Lido deck in the Miracle is split into two areas, both with pools & hot tubs. The side that is closest to the lido dining is the one that was covered during the trip. DH said the pool temp wasn't bad but it was very rare to see anyone swim In any if the pools. The hot tubs got used occasionally.

 

Robes were in the rooms as usual but check it because the one I got to use looked like it had tiny specks of blood on it!! Not thinking they wash them after each cruise!!

 

Most if the clothes I took for Dining were long sleeved but the temps inside the ship were comfortable, not any colder than any Caribbean Cruise I've been on.

 

Hope this helps!! Enjoy your trip!!

[flounder315]

Loving your review. I sure hope to get the Tervis tumbler in June. We have booked 3 of the same excursions, Tracey Arm & Harv & Marv's & Island Wings. Hope you got to go up with Island wings, waiting for the rest of your review.

[sjcruiser]

Great review and photos!!! Love the Miracle, and looking to do this cruise next year.

[freberd]

Will have to check to robes upon check in. Never used them before but would be nice on balcony in morning

 

Was going to wear sleeveless dresses to dinner better find a sweater just in case

 

Interesting about pool but it was early in season hopefully July warmer

 

Thanks again

[HeatherC430]

Great pictures! I can't wait for our cruise on the Miracle! Any tips about onboard the ship?

[lmtrn2001]

Great pictures! I can't wait for our cruise on the Miracle! Any tips about onboard the ship?

 

What kind of stuff are you wanting to know about?

[Keith1010]

Thanks for the review and the photos.

 

Keith

[jsfromsc]

Great photos! I hope to get there someday.

[freberd]

More questions

Was there a midnight buffet? Chocolate?

Comedy brunch?

Thanks

[lmtrn2001]

More questions

Was there a midnight buffet? Chocolate?

Comedy brunch?

Thanks

 

There was no midnight buffet...the chocolate buffet was the last sea day sailing to Victoria & yes they had the Comedy brunch. I was not impressed with that at all. If you go, ask to be seated at the front if the dining room...we were at the back & couldn't hear anything!!

[Crusin Karen]

Great pictures! I can't wait for our cruise on the Miracle! Any tips about onboard the ship?

Check out Gatsby's Garden on Atlantic deck 3 FWD. It surrounds the Phantom Main Lounge. SO PRETTY and peaceful with nice windows to look out of. So many people don't know it is there.

[freberd]

Thanks

 

Only been on one cruise and I've always heard about chocolate buffet

On victory we had midnight buffet Mexican. Darn

 

 

Though I love Mexican food it was only OK

 

Looking forward to chocolate

[Crusin Karen]

Thanks

 

Only been on one cruise and I've always heard about chocolate buffet

On victory we had midnight buffet Mexican. Darn

 

 

Though I love Mexican food it was only OK

 

Looking forward to chocolate

I don't know about AK cruises, but on Caribbean cruises, they usually have a deck party that starts about 11pm with music, dancing and then a Mexican buffet. They set up "Corona stations" and such. I actually like the chocolate buffet during the day. It is the "dessert" on the last sea day and you don't have to wait until late at night plus fill up on chocolate before going to bed! :eek:

[freberd]

Sounds like fun

Your right about chocolate too late at night

But I would if I had to, eat it at midnight with champagne of course

[lmtrn2001]

Thanks

 

Only been on one cruise and I've always heard about chocolate buffet

On victory we had midnight buffet Mexican. Darn

 

 

Though I love Mexican food it was only OK

 

Looking forward to chocolate

There was a Mexican buffet but it was at like 10:30pm, I think.

[Crusin Karen]

Sounds like fun

Your right about chocolate too late at night

But I would if I had to, eat it at midnight with champagne of course

:D Twist your arm, eh? :D