Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Panorama
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $280
Ship comparison
Carnival Panorama vs Disney Fantasy
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Fantasy
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $964
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Panorama is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,008 passengers, in service since 2019. Disney Fantasy is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose Carnival Panorama if you want more of a party, a more romantic trip or a more active cruise: it outscores Disney Fantasy for party (10.0 vs 4.0), romantic (6.0 vs 2.0) and active (7.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Disney Fantasy if you want better-rated dining, a better-rated spa and gym or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Carnival Panorama for dining (8.0 vs 6.0) and spa & fitness (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 50 cruises on sale (vs 4).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Panorama | Disney Fantasy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 (better) | 2012 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 133,500 | 128,000 |
| Passengers | 4,008 | 4,000 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 1,450 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| 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 | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 50 |
| Upcoming sailings | 137 | 122 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–8 nights | 3–10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $280 (better) | $964 |
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, Disney Fantasy on 2, with 1 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 Fantasy
Building on the classic style of her sister ships, Disney Fantasy is the fourth cruise ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Disney Fantasy is designed to reflect the glamor of the golden age of cruising during the 1930s.
Highlights
- The Disney Fantasy is approximately 40% larger than the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.
- The centerpiece of the 3-deck atrium lobby is a bronze sculpture of Mademoiselle Minnie Mouse.
- Original paintings, statues and woodwork that lend to the Art Nouveau ambiance.
- Enjoy Disney-themed kids clubs, areas and immersive interactive programs and activities.
Sailing now
50 cruises on sale, from $964.
Questions
Carnival Panorama or Disney Fantasy?
Which is bigger, Carnival Panorama or Disney Fantasy?
Carnival Panorama is bigger at 133,500 gross tons, against 128,000 gross tons for Disney Fantasy. Carnival Panorama carries 4,008 passengers and Disney Fantasy carries 4,000.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Panorama or Disney Fantasy?
Carnival Panorama is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2012 for Disney Fantasy.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Panorama, with 33.3 gross tons per passenger against 32.0 on Disney Fantasy. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers.
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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