Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Panorama
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $280
Ship comparison
Carnival Panorama vs Disney Wish
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wish
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $875
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Panorama is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,008 passengers, in service since 2019. Disney Wish is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Carnival Panorama if you want more of a party, better-rated dining or a lower starting fare: it outscores Disney Wish for party (10.0 vs 4.0) and dining (6.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $280 (vs $875).
Choose Disney Wish if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 42 cruises on sale (vs 4).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Panorama | Disney Wish | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2022 (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) |
| Cabins | — | 1,254 |
| Decks | 15 | 11 |
| Length | 1,055 ft | 1,119 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 128 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 42 |
| Upcoming sailings | 137 | 142 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–8 nights | 3–13 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $280 (better) | $875 |
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 6 of the ten, Disney Wish on 0, with 4 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 Wish
A sailing on Disney Wish isn't your typical Disney cruise. The new ship, which debuted in June 2022, brings the experiences of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar stories along for the ride.
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale, from $875.
Questions
Carnival Panorama or Disney Wish?
Which is bigger, Carnival Panorama or Disney Wish?
Disney Wish is bigger at 144,000 gross tons, against 133,500 gross tons for Carnival Panorama. Carnival Panorama carries 4,008 passengers and Disney Wish carries 4,000.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Panorama or Disney Wish?
Disney Wish is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2022 against 2019 for Carnival Panorama.
Which has more space per passenger?
Disney Wish, 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 Wish, 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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