Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Panorama
- Cruises
- 4
- From
- $280
Ship comparison
Carnival Panorama vs Utopia of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Utopia of the Seas
- Cruises
- 14
- From
- $418
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Panorama is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,008 passengers, in service since 2019. Utopia of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 5,668 passengers, in service since 2024.
Choose Carnival Panorama if you want more of a party, a more romantic trip or a lower starting fare: it outscores Utopia of the Seas for party (10.0 vs 7.0) and romantic (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $280 (vs $418).
Choose Utopia of the Seas if you want more space per passenger, a more active cruise or better-rated dining: it outscores Carnival Panorama for active (8.0 vs 7.0) and dining (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 41.8 gross tons per passenger (vs 33.3).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Panorama | Utopia of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2019 | 2024 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 133,500 | 236,860 |
| Passengers | 4,008 | 5,668 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 2,287 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.3 | 41.8 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 18 |
| Length | 1,055 ft | 1,188 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 156 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 22 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 (better) | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 4 | 14 |
| Upcoming sailings | 137 | 165 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–8 nights | 3–7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $280 (better) | $418 |
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, Utopia of the Seas on 3, with 5 level.
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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.
Royal Caribbean
Utopia of the Seas
Utopia of the Seas debuted in July 2024 and sails three- and four-night itineraries from Florida’s Port Canaveral — a first for Royal Caribbean's Oasis class ships.
Sailing now
14 cruises on sale, from $418.
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Questions
Carnival Panorama or Utopia of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Carnival Panorama or Utopia of the Seas?
Utopia of the Seas is bigger at 236,860 gross tons, against 133,500 gross tons for Carnival Panorama. Carnival Panorama carries 4,008 passengers and Utopia of the Seas carries 5,668.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Panorama or Utopia of the Seas?
Utopia of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2019 for Carnival Panorama.
Which has more space per passenger?
Utopia of the Seas, with 41.8 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?
Utopia of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.5 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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