Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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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 Magic
Carnival Panorama
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Magic
130,000 GT
Carnival Panorama
133,500 GT
Length
Carnival Magic
306 m
Carnival Panorama
323 m
Beam
Carnival Magic
37 m
Carnival Panorama
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Magic
3,690
Carnival Panorama
4,008
Crew
Carnival Magic
1,367
Carnival Panorama
1,450
Decks
Carnival Magic
—
Carnival Panorama
—
Year Built
Carnival Magic
2,011
Carnival Panorama
2,019
Space Ratio
Carnival Magic
35.2 GT/pax
Carnival Panorama
33.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Magic
2.70 :1
Carnival Panorama
2.76 :1
| Specification | Carnival Magic | Carnival Panorama |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Dream Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011 | 2,019Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 130,000 GT | 133,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 306 m | 323 mWinner |
| Beam | 37 m | 37 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,690 | 4,008Winner |
| Crew | 1,367 | 1,450Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.2 GT/paxWinner | 33.3 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.70:1Winner | 2.76:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9378498 | 9802384 |
Carnival Magic
Large 3,690-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
3,690 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
Free cancellation on most rooms
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8.6 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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