September 7, 2026
10-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Seattle
From
$1,199
Price / day
$120
Queen Elizabeth|Carnival Miracle
Queen Elizabeth vs Carnival Miracle
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line
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Newer Ship
Queen Elizabeth
Built in 2010
6 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Miracle
$124 / day
$15 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Queen Elizabeth
44 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Queen Elizabeth vs Carnival Miracle: Quick Comparison
Queen Elizabeth is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2010, it is 6 years newer than Carnival Miracle, which entered service in 2004. Queen Elizabeth is approximately 3% larger by gross tonnage at 90,901 GT. Carnival Miracle also carries 56 more passengers. Queen Elizabeth has upcoming sailings in Alaska, while Carnival Miracle has sailings in Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier. 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
| Spec | Queen Elizabeth | Carnival Miracle |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2010Newer | 2004 |
| Gross Tonnage | 90,901 GT | 88,500 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,068 | 2,124 |
| Space per Passenger | 44 GT | 41.7 GT |
| Length | 294 m | 293.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Queen Elizabeth vs Carnival Miracle
Age
Queen Elizabeth was built in 2010, making it 6 years newer than Carnival Miracle, which was built in 2004.
Size
At 90,901 GT, Queen Elizabeth is approximately 3% larger by gross tonnage than Carnival Miracle at 88,500 GT.
Passenger capacity
Carnival Miracle carries up to 2,124 passengers compared with 2,068 aboard Queen Elizabeth, a difference of 56 passengers.
Passenger space
Queen Elizabeth offers more space per passenger: 44 GT per guest, compared with 41.7 aboard Carnival Miracle. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Queen Elizabeth (Alaska) and Carnival Miracle (Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier) 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
Queen Elizabeth
Alaska, 10 Nights
- Departure Port
- Seattle
- Region
- Alaska
- Nights
- 10
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 7, 2026Seattle
- Day 2 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 9, 2026Wrangell
- Day 4 · Sep 10, 2026Juneau
- Day 5 · Sep 11, 2026Skagway
- Day 6 · Sep 12, 2026Hubbard Glacier
- Day 7 · Sep 13, 2026Sitka
- Day 8 · Sep 14, 2026Ketchikan
- Day 9 · Sep 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Sep 16, 2026Victoria
- Day 11 · Sep 17, 2026Seattle
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
- Day 1 · Sep 3, 2026Seattle
- Day 2 · Sep 4, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 6, 2026Skagway
- Day 5 · Sep 7, 2026Juneau
- Day 6 · Sep 8, 2026Ketchikan
- Day 7 · Sep 9, 2026Victoria
- Day 8 · Sep 10, 2026Seattle
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Queen Elizabeth
September 17, 2026
7-Night Alaska Cruise
Departing from Seattle
From
$1,099
Price / day
$157
Carnival Miracle
September 3, 2026
7-Night Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Cruise
Departing from Seattle
From
$854
Price / day
$122
September 10, 2026
7-Night Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Cruise
Departing from Seattle
From
$874
Price / day
$125
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Queen Elizabeth
Average
$139 / day
VS
Carnival Miracle
Average
$124 / day
Carnival Miracle has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$124/day vs $139/day
About $15 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 Queen Elizabeth if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Alaska.
- Departing from Seattle works for your plans.
Choose Carnival Miracle if…
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- 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.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Queen Elizabeth.
Queen Elizabeth vs Carnival Miracle: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Queen Elizabeth
Built in 2010
6 years newer
Bigger
Queen Elizabeth
90,901 GT
3% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Miracle
$124 / day
About $15 less per day
- Queen Elizabeth is 6 years newer.
- Queen Elizabeth is 3% larger by gross tonnage.
- Carnival Miracle carries 56 more passengers.
- Queen Elizabeth offers more space per passenger (44 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Queen Elizabeth or Carnival Miracle?
Queen Elizabeth is newer. It was built in 2010, while Carnival Miracle was built in 2004, making Queen Elizabeth 6 years newer.
Which is bigger, Queen Elizabeth or Carnival Miracle?
Queen Elizabeth is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 90,901 GT compared with Carnival Miracle at 88,500 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Carnival Miracle has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,124, compared with 2,068 for Queen Elizabeth.
Which ship is more spacious, Queen Elizabeth or Carnival Miracle?
Queen Elizabeth has the higher passenger space ratio at 44 GT per passenger, versus 41.7 for Carnival Miracle. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Queen Elizabeth or Carnival Miracle?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Miracle has the lower average starting price per day at $124 per day versus $139 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Queen Elizabeth sail?
The upcoming Queen Elizabeth sailings currently listed cover Alaska, departing from Seattle.
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