Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Panorama
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $280
Ship comparison
Carnival Panorama vs Carnival Vista
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Vista
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $356
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Panorama is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,008 passengers, in service since 2019. Carnival Vista is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,934 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Carnival Panorama if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated entertainment or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Carnival Vista for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0), entertainment (8.0 vs 7.0) and staterooms (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Carnival Vista if you want better-rated dining or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Carnival Panorama for dining (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 16 cruises on sale (vs 4).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Panorama | Carnival Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 133,500 | 133,500 |
| Passengers | 4,008 | 3,934 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 1,450 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.3 | 33.9 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 1,055 ft | 1,055 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 158 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 16 |
| Upcoming sailings | 137 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–8 nights | 5–8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $280 (better) | $356 |
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 3 of the ten, Carnival Vista on 1, with 6 level.
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- Spa & fitness
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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.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Vista
The 3,934-passenger Carnival Vista debuted as Carnival Cruise Line's largest ship when it launched in 2016, and it's been matched in size by sister ships Carnival Horizon and Carnival Panorama and overtaken by the considerably larger 5,282-passenger Mardi Gras and the 5,374-guest Carnival Celebration.
Highlights
- Delicious burgers and fries at Guy's Burger Joint
- Fun waterslides and fountains at Carnival WaterWorks
- The first IMAX theater at sea
Sailing now
16 cruises on sale, from $356.
Questions
Carnival Panorama or Carnival Vista?
Which is bigger, Carnival Panorama or Carnival Vista?
They are the same size, 133,500 gross tons each. Carnival Panorama carries 4,008 passengers and Carnival Vista carries 3,934.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Panorama or Carnival Vista?
Carnival Panorama is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2016 for Carnival Vista.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Vista, with 33.9 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 Vista, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 2.8 on Carnival Panorama.
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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