Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Panorama
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $260
Ship comparison
Carnival Panorama vs Odyssey of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Odyssey of the Seas
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $803
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Panorama is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,008 passengers, in service since 2019. Odyssey of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,198 passengers, in service since 2021.
Choose Carnival Panorama if you want a lower starting fare, a more romantic trip or more of a party: it outscores Odyssey of the Seas for romantic (6.0 vs 4.0) and party (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $260 (vs $803).
Choose Odyssey of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, more space per passenger or better-rated dining: it outscores Carnival Panorama for active (10.0 vs 7.0) and dining (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 40.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 33.3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Panorama | Odyssey of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 133,500 | 169,000 |
| Passengers | 4,008 | 4,198 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 1,550 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.7 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.3 | 40.3 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 16 |
| Length | 1,055 ft | 1,138 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 135 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 13 |
| Upcoming sailings | 130 | 96 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 8 nights | 7 to 14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $260 (better) | $803 |
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 2 of the ten, Odyssey of the Seas on 3, 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 $260.
Royal Caribbean
Odyssey of the Seas
Odyssey of the Seas launched in July 2021 as the first Quantum Ultra Class cruise ship to sail in the United States, offering cruises to the Caribbean followed by Mediterranean voyages in 2022.
Highlights
- Reimagined SeaPlex with large VR and AR playground
- Two-level pool deck
- FlowRider, RipCord by iFly, SkyPad bungee trampoline experience and North Star all on top deck
- Want some peace and serenity? Head to Solarium, the adults-only area.
Sailing now
13 cruises on sale, from $803.
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Questions
Carnival Panorama or Odyssey of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Carnival Panorama or Odyssey of the Seas?
Odyssey of the Seas is bigger at 169,000 gross tons, against 133,500 gross tons for Carnival Panorama. Carnival Panorama carries 4,008 passengers and Odyssey of the Seas carries 4,198.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Panorama or Odyssey of the Seas?
Odyssey of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2019 for Carnival Panorama.
Which has more space per passenger?
Odyssey of the Seas, with 40.3 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?
Odyssey of the Seas, 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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