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Carnival Legend vs Carnival Miracle

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

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Carnival Legend

Carnival Cruise Line

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Carnival Miracle

Carnival Cruise Line

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Newer Ship

Carnival Miracle

Built in 2004

2 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Carnival Legend

$100 / day

$24 less per day

More Spacious Ship

Both ships are the same

Carnival Legend vs Carnival Miracle: Quick Comparison

Carnival Miracle is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2004, it is 2 years newer than Carnival Legend, which entered service in 2002. Carnival Legend has upcoming sailings in Greek Isles, Turkey & Italy, while Carnival Miracle has sailings in Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Carnival Legend has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.

Ship Comparison

Specification comparison of Carnival Legend and Carnival Miracle
SpecCarnival LegendCarnival Miracle
Year Built20022004Newer
Gross Tonnage88,500 GT88,500 GT
Passenger Capacity2,1242,124
Space per Passenger41.7 GT41.7 GT
Length292.5 m293.5 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Carnival Legend vs Carnival Miracle

Age

Carnival Miracle was built in 2004, making it 2 years newer than Carnival Legend, which was built in 2002.

Itineraries

The upcoming sailings shown for Carnival Legend (Greek Isles, Turkey & Italy) and Carnival Miracle (Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier) currently cover different regions or departure ports.

Price

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Legend has the lower average starting price per day at $100 per day.

Compare Ports of Call

Carnival Legend

9-Day Greek Isles, Turkey & Italy from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Departure Port
Civitavecchia
Region
Greek Isles, Turkey & Italy
Nights
9
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 11, 2026Civitavecchia
  2. Day 2 · Sep 12, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 13, 2026At Sea
  4. Day 4 · Sep 14, 2026Kusadasi
  5. Day 5 · Sep 15, 2026Mykonos
  6. Day 6 · Sep 16, 2026Piraeus
  7. Day 7 · Sep 17, 2026Katakolon
  8. Day 8 · Sep 18, 2026At Sea
  9. Day 9 · Sep 19, 2026Naples
  10. Day 10 · Sep 20, 2026Civitavecchia

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Carnival Miracle

7-Day Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier from Seattle, WA

Departure Port
Seattle
Region
Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier
Nights
7
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 3, 2026Seattle
  2. Day 2 · Sep 4, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 5, 2026At Sea
  4. Day 4 · Sep 6, 2026Skagway
  5. Day 5 · Sep 7, 2026Juneau
  6. Day 6 · Sep 8, 2026Ketchikan
  7. Day 7 · Sep 9, 2026Victoria
  8. Day 8 · Sep 10, 2026Seattle

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Carnival Legend

Carnival Miracle

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Carnival Legend

Average

$100 / day

VS

Carnival Miracle

Average

$124 / day

Carnival Legend has the lower price per day among the sailings shown

$100/day vs $124/day

About $24 less per day

This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.

Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Choose Carnival Legend if…

  • You want to sail in Greek Isles, Turkey & Italy.
  • Departing from Civitavecchia works for your plans.
  • The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Carnival Miracle.

Choose Carnival Miracle if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You want to sail in Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier.
  • Departing from Seattle works for your plans.

Carnival Legend vs Carnival Miracle: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Carnival Miracle

Built in 2004

2 years newer

Bigger

Both ships are the same

Lower Price Per Day

Carnival Legend

$100 / day

About $24 less per day

  • Carnival Miracle is 2 years newer.
  • Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
  • Both ships carry the same number of passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Carnival Legend or Carnival Miracle?

Carnival Miracle is newer. It was built in 2004, while Carnival Legend was built in 2002, making Carnival Miracle 2 years newer.

Which ship is cheaper, Carnival Legend or Carnival Miracle?

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Legend has the lower average starting price per day at $100 per day versus $124 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.

Where does Carnival Legend sail?

The upcoming Carnival Legend sailings currently listed cover Greek Isles, Turkey & Italy, departing from Civitavecchia.

Where does Carnival Miracle sail?

The upcoming Carnival Miracle sailings currently listed cover Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier, departing from Seattle.

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