Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Magic
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $320
Ship comparison
Carnival Magic vs Carnival Panorama
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Panorama
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $260
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Magic is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,690 passengers, in service since 2011. Carnival Panorama is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,008 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Carnival Magic if you want more culture or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Carnival Panorama for cultural (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 10 cruises on sale (vs 4).
Choose Carnival Panorama if you want a more romantic trip, more adventure and nature or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Carnival Magic for romantic (6.0 vs 2.0), adventure & nature (5.0 vs 2.0) and family friendly (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 Magic | Carnival Panorama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 | 2019 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 130,000 | 133,500 |
| Passengers | 3,690 | 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 | 35.2 (better) | 33.3 |
| Decks | 17 | 15 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 1,055 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 122 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 4 |
| Upcoming sailings | 72 | 130 |
| Cruise lengths | 6 to 8 nights | 3 to 8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $320 | $260 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Magic leads on 1 of the ten, Carnival Panorama on 7, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Magic
At 1,004 feet, Carnival Magic continued Carnival's Dream class tradition, with food and entertainment space in the Ocean Plaza, the splashy stylings of Carnival WaterWorks and The Lanai, a convenient and scenic half-mile outdoor wraparound promenade deck.
Highlights
- Exclusive teens-only Club O2
- Waterslides at Carnival WaterWorks
- Mini golf course at SportSquare
- Relaxing in Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $320.
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
Carnival Magic or Carnival Panorama?
Which is bigger, Carnival Magic or Carnival Panorama?
Carnival Panorama is bigger at 133,500 gross tons, against 130,000 gross tons for Carnival Magic. Carnival Magic carries 3,690 passengers and Carnival Panorama carries 4,008.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Magic or Carnival Panorama?
Carnival Panorama is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2011 for Carnival Magic.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Magic, with 35.2 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 Magic, 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 8.0 for Carnival Magic.
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