Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Panorama
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $280
Ship comparison
Carnival Panorama vs Mardi Gras
Carnival Cruise Line
Mardi Gras
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $400
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Panorama is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,008 passengers, in service since 2019. Mardi Gras is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 5,282 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose Carnival Panorama if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated entertainment or more of a party: it outscores Mardi Gras for family friendly (10.0 vs 9.0), entertainment (8.0 vs 7.0) and party (10.0 vs 9.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Mardi Gras 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 12 cruises on sale (vs 4).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Panorama | Mardi Gras | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 133,500 | 180,000 |
| Passengers | 4,008 | 5,282 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 1,745 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 (better) | 3.0 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.3 | 34.1 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 17 |
| Length | 1,055 ft | 1,130 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 137 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 12 |
| Upcoming sailings | 137 | 109 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–8 nights | 4–7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $280 (better) | $400 |
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, Mardi Gras on 1, with 6 level.
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- Dining
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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
Mardi Gras
When you step on board Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras, which debuted in July 2021, you will see all the great features you have come to expect from Carnival Cruises and then find all the new treasures on this ship.
Sailing now
12 cruises on sale, from $400.
Questions
Carnival Panorama or Mardi Gras?
Which is bigger, Carnival Panorama or Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras is bigger at 180,000 gross tons, against 133,500 gross tons for Carnival Panorama. Carnival Panorama carries 4,008 passengers and Mardi Gras carries 5,282.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Panorama or Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2019 for Carnival Panorama.
Which has more space per passenger?
Mardi Gras, with 34.1 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 Panorama, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers against one for every 3.0 on Mardi Gras.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Panorama scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 9.0 for Mardi Gras.
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