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Arcadia vs Carnival Panorama

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Carnival Panorama wins 5 of 7 scored categories.

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Category
Arcadia
Carnival Panorama
Size
83,781 GT
133,500 GT
Passengers
2,094
4,008
Year built
2005
2019
Crew ratio
2.4 guests per crew
2.8 guests per crew
Space ratio
40.0 GT per guest
33.3 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
285 m
323 m
From price
No data
$300 pp

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

Carnival Panorama is the significantly larger vessel at 133,500 GT, 59% more than Arcadia's 83,781 GT. Arcadia offers more personal space with a space ratio of 40.0 GT per passenger versus 33.3. Built in 2019, Carnival Panorama is 14 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeCarnival Panorama
CapacityCarnival Panorama
ModernityCarnival Panorama
ServiceArcadia
SpaciousnessArcadia
DecksNo data
LengthCarnival Panorama
Fleet PowerCarnival Panorama

Bottom line: Carnival Panorama leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Carnival Panorama for overall superiority; pick Arcadia if Service matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Arcadia if

  • More crew per guest (2.4 guests per crew)
  • More space per guest (40.0 GT per guest)
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Choose Carnival Panorama if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2019, 14 years newer)
  • Size matters to you (133,500 GT)
  • More onboard variety (4,008 guests)
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Fares

Sailing Prices

DetailArcadiaCarnival Panorama
CheapestNo sailings$300 pp
Per nightNo dataNo data
DepartingNo dataNov 15
DurationNo datanull nights
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.

What is the space ratio and why does it matter?

Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.

Can I compare more than two ships?

Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.