Fantastic MIRACLE to Bermuda - 9/27 LOTS of photos & food porn warning

We just got back from what was a great cruise overall & I will give you all the details over the next few days. I will do the bulk of the review tomorrow & Friday, but wanted to get it started tonight. WARNING!!! Lots of photos & food porn!! Please skip if you aren't interested. I'm including things in this review that I would have enjoyed seeing when waiting for my cruise and I hope most of you will like it too!! We hadn't sailed with Carnival in ten years & I am thrilled to say that OVERALL, we were impressed & our expectations were exceeded!

We live in south Jersey & decided to park & take the Weehawkin ferry vs paying the $240 plus toll to park at the pier.

Chris dropped me off to wait with our luggage while he went to park the car, YAY, our long awaited vacation is about to start!! From here I can see the ship across the river.

The terminal was super easy to navigate & the ferry was $9 pp each way, for a total of $36 plus $90 to park for the 8 nights/9days. We also spent about $20 on taxis, but could have walked if we didn't have way too much luggage in tow!:eek: So overall we saved about $100 & had no hassle getting into the city. Would do this again.

It was overcast all day, but the weather held for sail away. Here was our view from across the river, waiting to board the ferry.

So we rode the ferry over to 39th st. & caught a cab to pier 88 at about 11 a.m..

Security check was quick, no one checked any of our carry on beverages.

We were directed to the VIP lounge for check-in. It was very crowded & we waited awhile. Boarding had started by the time we were checked in, we missed it by maybe 10-15 minutes, so overall I'd say that was pretty good timing. I was sooo excited though, it was a loooong 10-15 minutes, lol

Here is a pic I took in the VIP lounge area, it was SRO.

Then we were quickly on board & headed for Horatio's. We had a lot in tow & wanted to get a nice seat for lunch & to wait until our room was ready.

We got a great table by the window & this was the only other ship there with us that day..

Got the popcorn ready ... :D

Welcome Back! I look forward to reading your review! I hope you LOVED Bermuda as much as we did!!!!!

I was itching to explore, but as I said, we had a lot in tow (12 waters, 12 coke zeros & two bottles of champagne, plus a backpack & Chris's tux in a garment bag.) So we sat and took turns to go see what was for lunch.

We were right by the grill & Chris LOVES hot dogs.. I must say, as hot dogs go, they really were VERY GOOD.

And my lunch, also from the grill.

It was all great until I flipped my burger over to put some mayo on it.. Uh oh!!:eek: lol it was a charred hockey puck! The chicken fingers were VERY good though, I DID NOT go hungry:p

Since i din't get to eat my burger, I went to find this.. (like I wouldn't have anyhow, haha) The "fruit" cupcake was BAD, as others have reported. The other two things were YUMMM. Diet banana cake & a dulche de leche cheesecake.

Welcome Back! I look forward to reading your review! I hope you LOVED Bermuda as much as we did!!!!!

Hi! Thanks, we did enjoy it very much! We went to Fort Hamilton as you suggested (something we have never done before, so that was great) & I have some photos for later in the review!

Before we knew it it was time to go to our cabin. We had an OS midship on deck 6. There was TONS of storage & closet space. The room smelled like cigars & I was a little concerned, but it cleared very quickly & wasn't a problem. We met our steward Albert, who did a great job all week. Here's some room photos..

And some more room photos..

Looking forward to reading more!

Having posted a review myself I can tell you a big thanks ahead of time. Oh--if you are typing live in CC as you go- I recommend creating your thoughts in word doc first then cut & paste-- I lost many a long,long posts with errors,not loading and me hitting something and poof! :o

Love the food porn photos. I hope you had a better burger later in cruise--not being a burger gal I was converted. Must be the sea air.

Thanks again

Having posted a review myself I can tell you a big thanks ahead of time. Oh--if you are typing live in CC as you go- I recommend creating your thoughts in word doc first then cut & paste-- I lost many a long,long posts with errors,not loading and me hitting something and poof! :o

Love the food porn photos. I hope you had a better burger later in cruise--not being a burger gal I was converted. Must be the sea air.

Thanks again

Ahhh thanks for that tip/warning!

You know, I didn't try another burger, there was just sooooo much other stuff that was really good. I did have 2 hot dogs though, they were yummy & I'm not a hot dog fan.. There is LOTS more food porn to come.....:D

We got our luggage, intact & unsearched, before the safety drill. Quickly unpacked & went to 3:30 muster, then sail away. Heres some photos..

Can't wait to read more. Albert was our steward when we were on the Miracle in Jan. to St. Lucia, St. Maarten and St. Kitts. It's like hearing an old friend's name.

10 days until we are heading to Bermuda on the Glory. I'm so happy that there are finally some reviews about Bermuda. Love the food porn !

Can't wait to read more. Albert was our steward when we were on the Miracle in Jan. to St. Lucia, St. Maarten and St. Kitts. It's like hearing an old friend's name.

 

10 days until we are heading to Bermuda on the Glory. I'm so happy that there are finally some reviews about Bermuda. Love the food porn !

and then we will read your review when you return Jane!!!! It is a lovely circle!!

Wondering who maitre'ds are. We had the most memorable one years ago on Miracle--Stupe I think, a nice looking bald man that remembered and greeted everyone by their name! amazing.

Great start. Keep it coming. I'm curious about how you made out with the storm, but I'll be patient.

Before we knew it it was time to go to our cabin. We had an OS midship on deck 6. There was TONS of storage & closet space. The room smelled like cigars & I was a little concerned, but it cleared very quickly & wasn't a problem. We met our steward Albert, who did a great job all week. Here's some room photos..

Debbie,

Out of curiosity, what cabin were you in? My husband and I leave on the Miracle on the 17th and we have an OS on deck 6.

Great pictures.

Diane

Wondering who maitre'ds are. We had the most memorable one years ago on Miracle--Stupe I think, a nice looking bald man that remembered and greeted everyone by their name! amazing.

The only name I remember is Drasko.. We talked to another (assistant maybe) who was very nice but we can't remember his name.

Great start. Keep it coming. I'm curious about how you made out with the storm, but I'll be patient.

Ahhh yes, the storm.... In a nutshell, we made out very well, all things considered. Details later in the review.

Debbie,

 

Out of curiosity, what cabin were you in? My husband and I leave on the Miracle on the 17th and we have an OS on deck 6.

 

Great pictures.

Diane

We were in OS 6174. I think if you have any OS on deck six mid-ship, your cabin will be exactly like this one. Enjoy, we thought it was very nice!

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Miracle. I am also curious about your cabin#. We have been in aft wrap and extended balcony cabins on Spirit and Miracle. Thanks for sharing this!

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Miracle. I am also curious about your cabin#. We have been in aft wrap and extended balcony cabins on Spirit and Miracle. Thanks for sharing this!

It was #6174. Lots more tomorrow:)

One more post for all you late night readers.. A bit of midnight snack food porn:p

Fountainhead Cafe goodies

And the mile high cakes

Of which I had to try a piece of, was excellent! WAY too big though..

And the special occasion cakes you can order

We were in OS 6174. I think if you have any OS on deck six mid-ship, your cabin will be exactly like this one. Enjoy, we thought it was very nice!

Seeing the cabin again is like deja vu --we sailed same location on that ship in OS too. Thanks for taking time for photo posting.

We were in OS 6174. I think if you have any OS on deck six mid-ship, your cabin will be exactly like this one. Enjoy, we thought it was very nice!

Debbie,

That is the cabin we are in.

Thank you so much for all of the pictures.

We cannot wait to set sail.

Diane