Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Panorama
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $280
Ship comparison
Carnival Panorama vs Disney Destiny
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Destiny
- Cruises
- 48
- From
- $973
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Panorama is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,008 passengers, in service since 2019. Disney Destiny is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2025.
Choose Carnival Panorama if you want more of a party, a lower starting fare or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Disney Destiny for party (10.0 vs 6.0) and spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $280 (vs $973).
Choose Disney Destiny if you want a newer ship or more cruises to choose from: its maiden voyage was in 2025 (vs 2019) and it has 48 cruises on sale (vs 4).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Panorama | Disney Destiny | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2025 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 133,500 | 144,000 |
| Passengers | 4,008 | 4,000 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 1,555 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.3 | 36.0 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 1,055 ft | 1,119 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 135 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 48 |
| Upcoming sailings | 137 | 123 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–8 nights | 3–7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $280 (better) | $973 |
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 5 of the ten, Disney Destiny on 0, with 5 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 $280.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Destiny
Disney Destiny, the heroes-and-villains-themed Wish-class ship from Disney Cruise Line, launched in November 2025, sailing from Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale).
Sailing now
48 cruises on sale, from $973.
Questions
Carnival Panorama or Disney Destiny?
Which is bigger, Carnival Panorama or Disney Destiny?
Disney Destiny is bigger at 144,000 gross tons, against 133,500 gross tons for Carnival Panorama. Carnival Panorama carries 4,008 passengers and Disney Destiny carries 4,000.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Panorama or Disney Destiny?
Disney Destiny is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2019 for Carnival Panorama.
Which has more space per passenger?
Disney Destiny, with 36.0 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?
Disney Destiny, with one crew member for every 2.6 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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