For family-friendly fun and American-style cruising on some of the world’s most popular cruise ships, look no further than Carnival Cruise Line. Boasting a large fleet of impressive ships, each with a different take on the Carnival theme, the perfect ship is waiting for you to hop onboard and cruise off into the sunset. Offering a huge range of restaurants, live shows and entertainment, as well as exciting daytime activities for every age, a Carnival cruise opens up a whole world of possibilities for families, adults and solo travellers alike, while simultaneously transporting you to some of the most popular ports in the world.
Bed and Breakfast
Set in the residential area of Avenida de Roma, this 4-star design hotel was recently renovated and features 9 themed floors, as well as a fusion restaurant serving Portuguese cuisine. The Roma-Areeiro Metro Station is about 656 feet away. The guest rooms of Lutecia Smart Design Hotel include high-tech furniture, such as design chairs and Smart TVs. All rooms come with an espresso coffee machine and most offer panoramic city views. The suites include a comfortable living area and a luxurious bathroom with a spa bath. In Fusion restaurant offers à la carte dining in a modern atmosphere. The menu includes several vegetarian alternatives. Lutecia’s room service enables guests to enjoy their meals privately. In the morning, you can enjoy an expansive buffet breakfast featuring hot dishes, fresh fruit and cakes. A selection of beverages and light snacks is available at the lobby bar, together with several large flat-screen TVs. Lutecia Smart Design Hotel is located close to the lively Avenida de Roma. Rossio Square and the Baixa are a short ride on the Green Metro Line.
Carnival Cruises
The Carnival Miracle ship marries a friendly, well-versed crew with a solid deck layout that minimizes crowding, while never letting go of Carnival's mantra, "fun." Built in 2003, Carnival Miracle is part of the Spirit class along with sister ships Carnival Legend, Carnival Pride and Carnival Spirit. With a capacity of 2,124 cruisers at double occupancy, the passenger-to-space ratio on Carnival Miracle and its sister ships is the best in the entire fleet.
Stateroom Accommodation
Carnival Miracle has four basic cabin types -- Interior, Ocean View, Balcony and Suites -- and there are various bedding configurations, allowing for up to four people to share a single cabin. Standard cabin sizes are 185 square feet, while suites are larger. There are 28 with connecting doors to combine two cabins, all of them either balcony units or suites. Light sleepers might want to avoid connecting cabins, since we've experienced sound leak on other Spirit-class ships. All cabins come with two twins that can be pushed together on request for a king-sized bed.
Dining Options
Bacchus Dining Room (Decks 2 and 3): Named for the Roman god of agriculture, wine and -- oh, yeah -- fertility, Carnival Miracle's main dining room spreads onto two floors on aft lower decks. It's classic Joe Farcus style -- so, naturally, there are plenty of grape and vineyard motifs to hammer the theme home, including bulbous grape wall sconces casting a purple hue. The Carnival Miracle dining room is large, seating 1,300 -- but it feels tight, even when not all tables were occupied. Still, even though we chose "Your Time" open seating as we preferred not to share a table every night, we never waited more than two minutes for a two-top table option. Meals were efficiently served, and our occasional requests were easily accommodated by the friendly staff. Toward the end of dinner, every night, waiters perform an upbeat dance routine that gets the crowd clapping.
Occupying the forward portion of decks 2, 3 and 4, the Phantom Main Show Lounge is the main show lounge aboard Carnival Miracle, with a variety of events taking place here during the day while at sea, and headliner shows each evening. The venue is fashioned after the Paris Opera House, with a "Phantom of the Opera" theme provided by enamel masks and candelabras lining the maroon walls. Seating on the ground floor is almost flat, so views can be impeded from the rear sections, but upper-deck seating offers clear sightlines.
Fly UK to Lisbon, Portugal
Depart the UK for Lisbon, overnight at hotel
Lisbon, Portugal
The capital of the country situated on the North bank of the River Tagus as it flows under the imposing Vasco Da Gama suspension bridge (the longest in Europe) before it reaches the ocean. Within walking distance of the cruise terminal is the area known as is Belem - with the largest number of heritage sites connected with Portuguese maritime history such as the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos from 1501, the Maritime Museum and the Museum of Archaeology. The Torre de Belem is another marvellous monument and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. <b>T</b><b>he Parque das Nações is the site of the 1998 World Fair; and is a lively area where the locals have fun, enjoy shows, go for a walk, play sport and shop.</b> Here you will also find the <b>Oceanário de Lisboa which is</b> one of the largest public aquaria in Europe to promote knowledge of the oceans. Perhaps visit the Pavilion of Knowledge (Ciência Viva) which is an interactive science and technology museum. Mainly games-based, its exhibitions and activities allow children to explore a variety of themes in an interactive and fun way.
Portugal, Lisbon
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At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
La Coruna, Spain
<b>La Coruna</b> is the capital of Galicia with lots of scenic and historic interest points. Visit the Tower or Hercules - the world's oldest functioning lighthouse - built by the Romans. Admire the coastal views from Monte San Pedro and have fun in the maze or visit Cabo Finistere (the end of the earth) and the western most point in Europe. Plaza de Maria Pita marks the historic centre of La Coruna featuring interesting architecture just a short walk from the cruise terminal.
Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao, an industrial port city in northern Spain, is surrounded by green mountains. It’s the de facto capital of Basque Country, with a skyscraper-filled downtown. It’s famed for the Frank Gehry–designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, which sparked revitalization when it opened in 1997. The museum houses prominent modern and contemporary works, but it’s the curvy, titanium-clad building that receives the most attention.
Le Verdon (Bordeaux), France
Le Verdon, more commonly known as Le Verdon-sur-Mer, provides many attraction options. Relax on the beach, take in panoramic views from the lighthouse; hiking and biking lovers can explore the lush surrounding river gorge. For wine and food lovers are encouraged to tour one of the numerous chateaus located in a destination regarded as the finest wine-producing region in the world.
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Le Havre (Paris), France
Le Havre is a city in the Normandy region of France, located on the northern shore of the country. While Le Havre has a long maritime history, today it is mostly known to travelers for being the gateway port to Paris. When you cruise to Paris, France, you’ll actually be arriving in Le Havre, which is the second largest port in France. In fact, it’s name even means “the portâ€.Visitors to Le Havre on a Paris cruise port of call from a European cruise will find a temperate oceanic climate that is often windy when you’re right by the coast. Luckily, going inland to Paris usually finds more temperate weather, particularly in the months when cruise ships sail to Le Havre and Paris, which is typically in the spring and summer during northern Europe and transatlantic cruise itineraries.
Dover, UK
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