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Carnival Miracle vs Carnival Pride

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

Carnival Miracle cruise ship
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Carnival Miracle

Carnival Cruise Line

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Newer Ship

Carnival Miracle

Built in 2004

3 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Carnival Miracle

$124 / day

$27 less per day

More Spacious Ship

Both ships are the same

Carnival Miracle vs Carnival Pride: Quick Comparison

Carnival Miracle is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2004, it is 3 years newer than Carnival Pride, which entered service in 2001. Carnival Miracle has upcoming sailings in Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier, while Carnival Pride has sailings in Bahamas and Bermuda. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Carnival Miracle 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 Miracle and Carnival Pride
SpecCarnival MiracleCarnival Pride
Year Built2004Newer2001
Gross Tonnage88,500 GT88,500 GT
Passenger Capacity2,1242,124
Space per Passenger41.7 GT41.7 GT
Length293.5 m293.5 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Carnival Miracle vs Carnival Pride

Age

Carnival Miracle was built in 2004, making it 3 years newer than Carnival Pride, which was built in 2001.

Itineraries

The upcoming sailings shown for Carnival Miracle (Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier) and Carnival Pride (Bahamas and Bermuda) currently cover different regions or departure ports.

Price

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Miracle has the lower average starting price per day at $124 per day.

Compare Ports of Call

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.

Carnival Pride

7-Day The Bahamas from Baltimore, MD

Departure Port
Baltimore
Region
Bahamas
Nights
7
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Baltimore
  2. Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
  3. Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
  4. Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Nassau
  5. Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026RelaxAway
  6. Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026Celebration Key™
  7. Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026At Sea
  8. Day 8 · Sep 13, 2026Baltimore

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Carnival Miracle

Carnival Pride

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Carnival Miracle

Average

$124 / day

VS

Carnival Pride

Average

$151 / day

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

$124/day vs $151/day

About $27 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 Miracle if…

  • You prefer the newer ship.
  • You want to sail in Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier.
  • Departing from Seattle works for your plans.
  • The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.

Choose Carnival Pride if…

  • You want to sail in Bahamas and Bermuda.
  • Departing from Baltimore works for your plans.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Carnival Miracle.

Carnival Miracle vs Carnival Pride: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Carnival Miracle

Built in 2004

3 years newer

Bigger

Both ships are the same

Lower Price Per Day

Carnival Miracle

$124 / day

About $27 less per day

  • Carnival Miracle is 3 years newer.
  • Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
  • Both ships carry the same number of passengers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Carnival Miracle or Carnival Pride?

Carnival Miracle is newer. It was built in 2004, while Carnival Pride was built in 2001, making Carnival Miracle 3 years newer.

Which ship is cheaper, Carnival Miracle or Carnival Pride?

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Miracle has the lower average starting price per day at $124 per day versus $151 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.

Where does Carnival Miracle sail?

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

Where does Carnival Pride sail?

The upcoming Carnival Pride sailings currently listed cover Bahamas and Bermuda, departing from Baltimore.

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