Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Firenze
- Cruises
- 46
- From
- $213
Ship comparison
Carnival Firenze vs Carnival Panorama
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Panorama
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $280
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Firenze is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,126 passengers, in service since 2024. Carnival Panorama is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,008 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Carnival Firenze if you want a newer ship, a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2019), its cruises start from $213 (vs $280) and it has 46 cruises on sale (vs 4).
Choose Carnival Panorama if you want more of a party, better-rated entertainment or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Carnival Firenze for party (10.0 vs 7.0), entertainment (8.0 vs 6.0) and family friendly (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Firenze | Carnival Panorama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 (better) | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 135,156 | 133,500 |
| Passengers | 4,126 | 4,008 |
| Crew | 1,424 | 1,450 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | 2.8 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 32.8 | 33.3 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 15 |
| Length | 1,061 ft | 1,055 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 122 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | — | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 46 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 84 | 137 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–16 nights | 3–8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $213 (better) | $280 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Firenze leads on 0 of the ten, Carnival Panorama on 6, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Firenze
Carnival Firenze began sailing year-round from Long Beach, Calif., in 2024 with Mexican Riviera cruises packed with fun-filled Italian-themed entertainment and restaurants.
Sailing now
46 cruises on sale, from $213.
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 Firenze or Carnival Panorama?
Which is bigger, Carnival Firenze or Carnival Panorama?
Carnival Firenze is bigger at 135,156 gross tons, against 133,500 gross tons for Carnival Panorama. Carnival Firenze carries 4,126 passengers and Carnival Panorama carries 4,008.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Firenze or Carnival Panorama?
Carnival Firenze is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2019 for Carnival Panorama.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Panorama, with 33.3 gross tons per passenger against 32.8 on Carnival Firenze. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Panorama, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 2.9 on Carnival Firenze.
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 Firenze.
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