Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Horizon
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $391
Ship comparison
Carnival Horizon vs Carnival Panorama
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Panorama
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $280
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Horizon is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,960 passengers, in service since 2018. Carnival Panorama is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,008 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Carnival Horizon if you want a more active cruise, a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores Carnival Panorama for active (8.0 vs 7.0), romantic (7.0 vs 6.0) and dining (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Carnival Panorama if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $280 (vs $391).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Horizon | Carnival Panorama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2018 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 133,457 | 133,500 |
| Passengers | 3,960 | 4,008 |
| Crew | 1,400 | 1,450 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.7 (better) | 33.3 |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 1,055 ft | 1,055 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 122 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 99 | 137 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–8 nights | 3–8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $391 | $280 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Horizon leads on 4 of the ten, Carnival Panorama on 0, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Horizon
Carnival Horizon from Carnival Cruise Line is a bold, sophisticated, gorgeous ship brimming with activities, dining options, and bars and lounges galore. The ship carries 3,936 passengers (double occupancy) and 1,450 crew members — both identical to sister ship Carnival Vista — and it measures the same 133,457 gross registered tons.
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $391.
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 Horizon or Carnival Panorama?
Which is bigger, Carnival Horizon or Carnival Panorama?
Carnival Panorama is bigger at 133,500 gross tons, against 133,457 gross tons for Carnival Horizon. Carnival Horizon carries 3,960 passengers and Carnival Panorama carries 4,008.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Horizon or Carnival Panorama?
Carnival Panorama is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2018 for Carnival Horizon.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Horizon, with 33.7 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?
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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