Royal Caribbean
Anthem of the Seas
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $514
Ship comparison
Anthem of the Seas vs Carnival Panorama
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Panorama
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $260
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Anthem of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2015. Carnival Panorama is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,008 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Anthem of the Seas if you want better-rated entertainment, more space per passenger or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Carnival Panorama for entertainment (10.0 vs 8.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 40.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 33.3).
Choose Carnival Panorama if you want a more romantic trip, a lower starting fare or more adventure and nature: it outscores Anthem of the Seas for romantic (6.0 vs 4.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $260 (vs $514).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Anthem of the Seas | Carnival Panorama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 167,800 | 133,500 |
| Passengers | 4,180 | 4,008 |
| Crew | 1,500 | 1,450 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 40.1 (better) | 33.3 |
| Decks | 16 | 15 |
| Length | 1,141 ft | 1,055 ft |
| Beam | 134 ft | 122 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 88 | 130 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 18 nights | 3 to 8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $514 | $260 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Anthem of the Seas leads on 4 of the ten, Carnival Panorama on 2, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Anthem of the Seas
Royal Caribbean promised newly designed staterooms, game-changing technology, ground-breaking venues and excellent dining — and Anthem of the Seas certainly provides it. Active cruise passengers will love the interior design, sports and fitness options, and entertainment.
Highlights
- Head to the free RipCord by iFly, where you can skydive without the scary jumping-out-of-a-plane part.
- Play basketball, go roller skating and ride bumper cars at the SeaPlex.
- The new stateroom design includes family-friendly modular staterooms that interconnect and the first virtual balconies at sea.
- There are no set dining times, no assigned seats and no required formal nights.
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $514.
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Panorama
The 4,008-passenger Carnival Panorama cruises from Long Beach, Calif. to all your favorite ports on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Fish in Cabo San Lucas, have a beach day in Mazatlan, or have a family Eco Adventure in Puerto Vallarta. Fill your schedule with all the things you love to do.
Sailing now
4 cruises on sale, from $260.
Questions
Anthem of the Seas or Carnival Panorama?
Which is bigger, Anthem of the Seas or Carnival Panorama?
Anthem of the Seas is bigger at 167,800 gross tons, against 133,500 gross tons for Carnival Panorama. Anthem of the Seas carries 4,180 passengers and Carnival Panorama carries 4,008.
Which ship is newer, Anthem of the Seas or Carnival Panorama?
Carnival Panorama is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2015 for Anthem of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Anthem of the Seas, with 40.1 gross tons per passenger against 33.3 on Carnival Panorama. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10.
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