Miracle - Cabin Selection Help

[shelbel95]

We are first time cruisers going with friends on Carnival Miracle in February. They booked months ago, we are trying to book now and have some questions:

1) Is it important that we book a cabin close to theirs... we had heard there may be long times for boarding/unboarding at the ports and don't want to keep anyone waiting.

2) The only cabins that seem to show up online have symbols next to them on the online deck maps indicating: uppers, convertable sofa, etc. It's just me and my husband... if we choose one of these types of rooms, is there a possibility we will be bumped to another room for parties that may need the extra space? Any other potential downsides to those types of rooms?

3) Any other advice for cabin selection for first timers?

Thanks!

[FamilyMiracle]

I prefer not to be on top of other folks we know on a cruise.... so I never book anyone right by us :)

 

The symbol cabins are fine.... just menas they can sleep 3 or 4 people if needed.

 

Book center of the ship if you think you may be seasick.

Miracle is an awesome ship with an awesome crew.

 

What deck are you looking at booking?

[AppleValleyCruisers]

Shel,

 

You'll love the vessel! If you are picking a cabin, we had 6309 (aft Empress). Great cabin, quiet location. I might suggest booking 6305 and 6309 together.

[chm1219]

I prefer not to be on top of other folks we know on a cruise.... so I never book anyone right by us :)

 

The symbol cabins are fine.... just menas they can sleep 3 or 4 people if needed.

 

Book center of the ship if you think you may be seasick.

Miracle is an awesome ship with an awesome crew.

 

What deck are you looking at booking?

 

I couldn't make up my mind on which cabin for our Miracle 9/24/06 cruise. My only thought is to have cabin decks below and above. We finally decided on category 8G - Verandah deck #7215. It shows "extended balcony" but who knows if there's anything to that. Does anybody know?

[musicbox]

We are on board as of Mar 12... looking forward to it.

 

We are on the Panorama deck just above yours. We also have the extended balcony. What the Carnival Cruise advisor says is that it is 65 sq and the regular balcony is about 35.. So if that is important then it's a good thing..

 

If you have any questions, I have found that contacting CC works quite well.. in fact we booked with them and have a Personal Cruise/Trip advisor.

 

John B

AZ

[beansatw]

We had an extended balcony on the Panorama deck (8I) and loved every minute of it. It's definitely worth it, if you can swing it.

 

When we disembarked back in Tampa, they let us go by deck, starting on the bottom, so those of us on the Panorama were the last to go. But if your friends are just one floor below, they either won't be too far ahead of you, or they can wait a couple of minutes for you.

[joeb49]

We were on the Miracle last week- had a balcony on Upper deck! Loved it! First balcony- now I'm spoiled.

As far as waiting for people- can't really see it happening no matter where there cabin is located. Embarkation- if you get there at around the same time- they board by groups of folks- not by cabins. For shore excursions you leave with the group or wait til the ship excursions leave and then they open the tenders to the general population. You can always set up time and place to meet to gather for dinner or shows. Lots of nice public areas with seating to relax to wait for friends.

And best of all I think - is they now have "relaxed debarkation" so when the ship clears customs they tell you ''ok- get off the ship now". We had a late fight so we hung around til about 10am and then just walked off-grabbed our luggage and out the door.

[sedbandmom]

I couldn't make up my mind on which cabin for our Miracle 9/24/06 cruise. My only thought is to have cabin decks below and above. We finally decided on category 8G - Verandah deck #7215. It shows "extended balcony" but who knows if there's anything to that. Does anybody know?

 

We booked a balcony guarantee on the Miracle (10/23/05) and were assigned cabin 7172 which is an 8G. While the balcony is not as extended as aft balconies, it is deeper than the regular balconies. The area is also quiet. You'll enjoy the Miracle. Happy sailing!!

Sandy

[heathfm67]

We booked a balcony guarantee on the Miracle (10/23/05) and were assigned cabin 7172 which is an 8G. While the balcony is not as extended as aft balconies, it is deeper than the regular balconies. The area is also quiet. You'll enjoy the Miracle. Happy sailing!!

Sandy

 

I agree..we were in 7162, which is also an extended balcony in a quiet area of thew ship.

Have a great time!

[tankersbabe]

Ok...I'm the cheapskate on this thread...we booked Riviera Inside Room 1150. Most quiet room ever...and very convenient to everything. One flight of stairs and we were right in the middle of all the action.

 

Loved the Miracle!

 

Stef

[Cuizer2]

We are first time cruisers going with friends on Carnival Miracle in February. They booked months ago, we are trying to book now and have some questions:

1) Is it important that we book a cabin close to theirs... we had heard there may be long times for boarding/unboarding at the ports and don't want to keep anyone waiting.

2) The only cabins that seem to show up online have symbols next to them on the online deck maps indicating: uppers, convertable sofa, etc. It's just me and my husband... if we choose one of these types of rooms, is there a possibility we will be bumped to another room for parties that may need the extra space? Any other potential downsides to those types of rooms?

3) Any other advice for cabin selection for first timers?

Thanks!

 

1) I would think that if you are traveling with friends, you want to be close. No need to be next door, but on a 900+ foot long ship, it would be nice if you were on the same deck and within 150 feet of their cabin. However, no matter where your cabin is, it will not speed up or slow down boarding or unboarding.

 

2) If the only cabins still available have symbols indicating that more than two people can sleep in the cabin, then you have no worry. If a party of three or four need a cabin, they can take one of the other cabins with a symbol.

 

3) I'll try and make this short. Inside cabins have no windows. Ocean view cabins have a window so you can see the ocean. Balcony cabins have a glass door that opens to a balcony, where you can go outside and sit and watch the world go by. Suites are bigger versions of balcoy cabins. Look for a cabin that is close to where you will be spending most of your time. However, the gym and theater is in front of the ship and the restaurant is in the rear, so forget about finding a cabin that is close to everything.

 

As the ship moves through the water, it can pitch up and down and roll left and right. Cabins on the bow and aft move up and down more than cabins in the middle of the ship. The higher up you are, the move you will feel the left and right roll of the ship. So, the cabins that move the least are low and close to the middle of the ship.

 

Balcony cabins that face aft are favored by many people (including myself) because of the view. Cabins on the rear corner of the ship are even better because you can see to the rear and to the side. Cabins near public places (above or below the disco, casino or pool deck for example) can some times be noisy (loud music, the constant sounds from the slot machines and chairs being moved around at 4:00am are examples).

 

Best advice I can give you is, go with a positive attitude. Everything might not be perfect (if it is, let me know - I'll book the next open date) but if you don't let the little things bother you, you will have a great time! So, pick a cabin that looks good and fits your budget and have fun!

[Cuizer2]

I couldn't make up my mind on which cabin for our Miracle 9/24/06 cruise. My only thought is to have cabin decks below and above. We finally decided on category 8G - Verandah deck #7215. It shows "extended balcony" but who knows if there's anything to that. Does anybody know?

 

In general the standard balconies are 40 sq ft (about 4 x 10) and the extended balconies are 60 sq ft (about 6 x 10). The extra two feet makes it much easier to sit outside and face the ocean.

 

Some extended balconies are long and skinny (4 x 18 or 20). Cabins 6234 and 6281 for example.

[Dennislee2]

In some opinions, which side of the ship is better for views at the ports? :confused:

 

We will be on the Miracle and currently have one room starboard and one port, but I'm thinking about changing our room assignments.

 

I assume I can still change the room request, the cruise isn't until August, 06.

 

Thanks....

[MamaMicki]

Hello all,

I asked the question about which side of the ship is better, and the answer I got from several people is that it is a gamble as to which side of the ship faces port. For me I like to view the port, but I was told that it all depends on the way the ship pulls into port.Please let me know if this is wrong. We have Starboard this time. Take Care!!