Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Panorama
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $280
Ship comparison
Carnival Panorama vs Disney Dream
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Dream
- Cruises
- 41
- From
- $689
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Panorama is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,008 passengers, in service since 2019. Disney Dream is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose Carnival Panorama if you want more of a party, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores Disney Dream for party (10.0 vs 4.0), active (7.0 vs 4.0) and romantic (6.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Disney Dream if you want better-rated dining, better-rated staterooms or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Carnival Panorama for dining (8.0 vs 6.0), staterooms (9.0 vs 7.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Panorama | Disney Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2010 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2020 |
| Gross tonnage | 133,500 | 128,000 |
| Passengers | 4,008 | 4,000 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 1,458 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.3 (better) | 32.0 |
| Decks | 15 | 16 |
| Length | 1,055 ft | 1,115 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 137 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 41 |
| Upcoming sailings | 137 | 156 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–8 nights | 3–7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $280 (better) | $689 |
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 Dream on 3, with 2 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 Dream
As the third ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, Disney Dream boasts 14 towering decks of high-octane fun for the whole family. The ship, which resembles an ocean liner from the past (the signature red funnel is a giveaway) is 1,115 feet long and measures 128,000 gross registered tons.
Highlights
- The Disney Dream is approximately 40% larger than the Disney Magic or the Disney Wonder
- Entertainment galore includes Broadway-style Disney live shows held in the the Walt Disney Theater
- Date night! Book a table for two at Palo, an Italian specialty restaurant
- Take a walk on the wildside and ride AquaDuck, the very first water coaster at sea
Sailing now
41 cruises on sale, from $689.
Questions
Carnival Panorama or Disney Dream?
Which is bigger, Carnival Panorama or Disney Dream?
Carnival Panorama is bigger at 133,500 gross tons, against 128,000 gross tons for Disney Dream. Carnival Panorama carries 4,008 passengers and Disney Dream carries 4,000.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Panorama or Disney Dream?
Carnival Panorama is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2010 for Disney Dream.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Panorama, with 33.3 gross tons per passenger against 32.0 on Disney Dream. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Disney Dream, 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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