Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Panorama
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $260
Ship comparison
Carnival Panorama vs Carnival Venezia
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Venezia
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $269
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Panorama is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,008 passengers, in service since 2019. Carnival Venezia is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,072 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Carnival Panorama if you want more of a party, a better-rated spa and gym or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Carnival Venezia for party (10.0 vs 7.0), spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0) and family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Carnival Venezia if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 18 cruises on sale (vs 4).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Panorama | Carnival Venezia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2019 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2023 |
| Gross tonnage | 133,500 | 135,225 |
| Passengers | 4,008 | 4,072 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 1,424 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 (better) | 2.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.3 (better) | 33.2 |
| Decks | 15 | 14 |
| Length | 1,055 ft | 1,061 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 122 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 18 |
| Upcoming sailings | 130 | 70 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 8 nights | 5 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $260 (better) | $269 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Panorama leads on 7 of the ten, Carnival Venezia on 0, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Venezia
The 4,090-passenger Carnival Venezia debuted for Carnival in 2023 with a generous dose of Italian flair. The ship, which launched under the Costa Cruises banner in 2019, is a heady blend of signature Carnival ship attractions plus a dollop of Italiana meant to evoke the experience of visiting the ship's namesake, Venice.
Sailing now
18 cruises on sale, from $269.
Questions
Carnival Panorama or Carnival Venezia?
Which is bigger, Carnival Panorama or Carnival Venezia?
Carnival Venezia is bigger at 135,225 gross tons, against 133,500 gross tons for Carnival Panorama. Carnival Panorama carries 4,008 passengers and Carnival Venezia carries 4,072.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Panorama or Carnival Venezia?
Both made their maiden voyage in 2019.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Panorama, with 33.3 gross tons per passenger against 33.2 on Carnival Venezia. 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 Venezia.
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 Venezia.
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