Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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 Horizon
Carnival Panorama
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Horizon
133,500 GT
Carnival Panorama
133,500 GT
Length
Carnival Horizon
323 m
Carnival Panorama
323 m
Beam
Carnival Horizon
37 m
Carnival Panorama
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Horizon
3,954
Carnival Panorama
4,008
Crew
Carnival Horizon
1,450
Carnival Panorama
1,450
Decks
Carnival Horizon
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Carnival Panorama
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Year Built
Carnival Horizon
2,018
Carnival Panorama
2,019
Space Ratio
Carnival Horizon
33.8 GT/pax
Carnival Panorama
33.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Horizon
2.73 :1
Carnival Panorama
2.76 :1
| Specification | Carnival Horizon | Carnival Panorama |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Vista Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018 | 2,019Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 133,500 GT | 133,500 GT |
| Length | 323 m | 323 m |
| Beam | 37 m | 37 m |
| Draft | 8.5 m | 8.6 mWinner |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,954 | 4,008Winner |
| Crew | 1,450 | 1,450 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.8 GT/paxWinner | 33.3 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.73:1Winner | 2.76:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9767091 | 9802384 |
Carnival Horizon
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 3,954-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,954 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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