Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Dream
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $388
Ship comparison
Carnival Dream vs Carnival Panorama
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Panorama
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $280
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Dream is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,646 passengers, in service since 2008. Carnival Panorama is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,008 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Carnival Dream if you want more culture, a better-rated spa and gym or a more active cruise: it outscores Carnival Panorama for cultural (8.0 vs 5.0), spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) and active (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Carnival Panorama if you want a more romantic trip, more adventure and nature or more of a party: it outscores Carnival Dream for romantic (6.0 vs 2.0), adventure & nature (5.0 vs 2.0) and party (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Dream | Carnival Panorama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 | 2019 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 130,000 | 133,500 |
| Passengers | 3,646 | 4,008 |
| Crew | 1,367 | 1,450 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 35.7 (better) | 33.3 |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 1,055 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 122 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 107 | 137 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–14 nights | 3–8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $388 | $280 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Dream leads on 4 of the ten, Carnival Panorama on 6.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream, the first of Carnival's Dream class ships (followed by Carnival Magic and Carnival Breeze), features two dual-level dining rooms, a gourmet steakhouse and the Lido Restaurant. It also features Ocean Plaza, which combines tasty treats with entertainment.
Highlights
- Waterslides at Carnival WaterWorks
- Carnival's house brew at RedFrog Rum Bar
- Thalassotherapy pool at the Cloud 9 Spa
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $388.
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 $280.
Questions
Carnival Dream or Carnival Panorama?
Which is bigger, Carnival Dream or Carnival Panorama?
Carnival Panorama is bigger at 133,500 gross tons, against 130,000 gross tons for Carnival Dream. Carnival Dream carries 3,646 passengers and Carnival Panorama carries 4,008.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Dream or Carnival Panorama?
Carnival Panorama is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2008 for Carnival Dream.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Dream, with 35.7 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?
Carnival Dream, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 2.8 on Carnival Panorama.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Panorama scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 9.0 for Carnival Dream.
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