Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Carnival Firenze
Carnival Panorama
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Firenze
135,156 GT
Carnival Panorama
133,500 GT
Length
Carnival Firenze
323.6 m
Carnival Panorama
323 m
Beam
Carnival Firenze
37.2 m
Carnival Panorama
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Firenze
4,126
Carnival Panorama
4,008
Crew
Carnival Firenze
1,425
Carnival Panorama
1,450
Decks
Carnival Firenze
14
Carnival Panorama
—
Year Built
Carnival Firenze
2,020
Carnival Panorama
2,019
Space Ratio
Carnival Firenze
32.8 GT/pax
Carnival Panorama
33.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Firenze
2.90 :1
Carnival Panorama
2.76 :1
| Specification | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Panorama |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Costa Smeralda Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,020Winner | 2,019 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 135,156 GTWinner | 133,500 GT |
| Length | 323.6 mWinner | 323 m |
| Beam | 37.2 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,126Winner | 4,008 |
| Crew | 1,425 | 1,450Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.8 GT/pax | 33.3 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.90:1 | 2.76:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9871757 | 9802384 |
Carnival Firenze
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 4,126-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,126 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Carnival Panorama
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 4,008-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,008 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
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37 m |
| Draft | 4.2 m | 8.6 mWinner |
| Decks | 14 | — |
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