Carnival Panorama

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Carnival Panorama is one of Carnival's 31 active ships and first entered service in 2019 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 135,500 gross tons, 1,055 feet in length, and 15 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 5,146 guests and approximately 1,450 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $780 million and is flagged in Panama.

Carnival Panorama

Ship Stats

Year Built

2019

Last Renovated

2024

Tonnage

135,500 GT

Length

1,055 ft

Capacity

5,146

Crew

1,450

Cost

$780 million

Decks

15

Call Sign:3FJB3MMSI:215105000IMO:9802384Flag:Panama

Vista Class

Vista Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Carnival. The first ship introduced in this class was Carnival Vista (2016), followed by Carnival Horizon (2018), Carnival Panorama (2019), Carnival Venezia (2019), and Carnival Firenze (2020).

Carnival Panorama Ship Age

Carnival Panorama entered service in 2019. Across Carnival's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 7 of 31 (newest ship = rank 1).

Timeline order: newest to oldest

Carnival Panorama Renovations

Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.

Renovation details

This ship underwent a dry dock in late 2024. The project involved moving the Dreams Studio to Deck 3 and adding a new Carnival Adventures Store. The casino was expanded with a non-smoking annex, and the Carnival Kitchen was updated with new equipment and a refreshed curriculum.

Carnival Panorama Ship Size

Length and tonnage across Carnival's fleet

Carnival Panorama measures 1,055 feet (322 m) (vs Carnival fleet average of 992 ft) and has gross tonnage of 135,500 GT (vs fleet average of 121,145 GT). It ranks 9 of 31 by length and 6 of 31 by tonnage in Carnival's active fleet.

Length (ft)
Gross Tonnage (GT)

Passenger Capacity & Crew Size

Carnival Panorama vs Carnival fleet averages

Carnival Panorama carries 5,146 passengers (vs Carnival average of 4,085) and has 1,450 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,226). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.55:1 compared with Carnival's overall 3.33:1 average.

Passenger Capacity

5,146

passengers

Avg4,085

Crew Members

1,450

staff members

Avg1,226

Passenger to Crew Ratio

3.55 : 1

Carnival Avg

3.33 : 1

Carnival Panorama

Venues & Experiences

Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Panorama.

Lido MarketplaceDeck 10buffet

Lido Marketplace

Javablue CafeDeck 5cafe

Javablue Cafe

Horizon RestaurantDeck 3main dining room

Horizon Restaurant

Vista RestaurantDecks 3 & 4main dining room

Vista Restaurant

Blue Iguana CantinaDeck 10quick eats

Blue Iguana Cantina

Fresh CreationsDeck 15quick eats

Fresh Creations

Guy's Burger JointDeck 10quick eats

Guy's Burger Joint

Pizzeria del CapitanoDeck 10quick eats

Pizzeria del Capitano

Shake SpotDeck 5quick eats

Shake Spot

Bonsai SushiDeck 5specialty

Bonsai Sushi

Bonsai TeppanyakiDeck 5specialty

Bonsai Teppanyaki

Carnival KitchenDeck 4specialty

Carnival Kitchen

Cucina del CapitanoDeck 11specialty

Cucina del Capitano

Fahrenheit 555 SteakhouseDeck 5specialty

Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse

Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | BrewhouseDeck 5specialty

Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse

JiJi Asian KitchenDeck 11specialty

JiJi Asian Kitchen

Seafood ShackDeck 10specialty

Seafood Shack

The Chef's TableDeck 3specialty

The Chef's Table

Cherry On TopDeck 5sweets

Cherry On Top

Deck Plans

The Carnival Panorama has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 15. Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Panorama. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Carnival Panorama quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.

On which deck is the Carnival Panorama Casino located?

You will find the Carnival Panorama Casino on Deck 4 of the ship.

On which deck is the Carnival Panorama buffet located?

You will find the Carnival Panorama buffet on Deck 10 of the ship.

When was the Carnival Panorama last refurbished?

This ship underwent a dry dock in late 2024. The project involved moving the Dreams Studio to Deck 3 and adding a new Carnival Adventures Store. The casino was expanded with a non-smoking annex, and the Carnival Kitchen was updated with new equipment and a refreshed curriculum.

What is the Carnival Panorama ship class?

The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Vista class.

What does the Carnival Panorama offer in terms of things to do?

The ship features 20 restaurants, 12 bars, 39 activities, 0 shows and 7 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.

How many decks are on the Carnival Panorama?

The Carnival Panorama has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 15.

What is the Carnival Panorama capacity?

We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Panorama. The ship's capacity is 5,146. When comparing the occupancy to the average Carnival passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,158 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.

How old is the Carnival Panorama?

The Carnival Panorama was built in 2019. Carnival includes 31 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007

Is the Carnival Panorama a good ship?

Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Panorama is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.

How long is the Carnival Panorama?

From end to end, the Carnival Panorama length equals 1,055 feet (322 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 31 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 992 feet (302 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.