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CARNIVAL Miracle | Vlog #2 | Catalina Island Day | Ship Tour & Eats!

Bill & Lisa's Food and Travel
Bill & Lisa's Food and Travel
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πŸ‘οΈ 54K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 29:31

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Editorial Summary

The creators document the second day of their cruise on the Carnival Miracle, focusing on a shore excursion to Catalina Island and various dining experiences on the ship. The day begins with a breakfast buffet on the lido deck, where they discuss omelet stations and available food options. Upon arriving in Avalon via a ferry, they explore the town and discover that their initial lunch choice is closed. They find an alternative at MBMK Local Fish House, where they enjoy clam chowder and unagi rolls, followed by a dessert of handmade gelato from Scoops. Back on the ship, the vlog covers a pre-dinner seafood snack featuring snow crab legs and fried shrimp. The evening includes a review of the buffet's prime rib, which the creators describe as unusually tender but lacking meat flavor, and a variety of desserts. The day concludes with late-night snacks of made-to-order pizza and grilled cheese sandwiches from the deli. The creators reflect on the day, noting their high satisfaction with the Catalina seafood and gelato despite mixed feelings about the ship's buffet quality.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Miracle
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Miracle
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Other Β· Fall Β· 4 nights

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the food today in the buffet was kind of a mess it was a mess yeah yesterday was a lot better

we would definitely recommend the place yeah yeah definitely

this is delicious it's a great place wow look at this

the pizza sauce is not too tangy because of the pepperoni grape flavor this is by far better than your standard buffet type of pizza

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check out the multiple omelet stations at the buffet to avoid long lines.
βœ“Try the seafood restaurant mbmk local fish house in Catalina for fresh, locally caught fish.
βœ“Visit the pizza place on the ship for made-to-order pizza available 24 hours a day.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to eat on the Carnival Miracle?
QWhat can you do on Catalina Island during a cruise stop?
QHow is the food quality on the ship compared to previous days?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet1Β½ Happy BaconDining Specialty3Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconShip Condition2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Catalina Island4 Happy Bacon
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