September 4, 2026
3-Night Baja Mexico Cruise
Departing from Long Beach
From
$599
Price / day
$200
Carnival Firenze|Carnival Panorama
Carnival Firenze vs Carnival Panorama
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Carnival Firenze
Carnival Cruise Line
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Newer Ship
Carnival Firenze
Built in 2020
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Panorama
$73 / day
$59 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Carnival Panorama
33.3 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Carnival Firenze vs Carnival Panorama: Quick Comparison
Carnival Firenze is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2020, it is 1 year newer than Carnival Panorama, which entered service in 2019. Carnival Firenze is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage at 135,156 GT. Carnival Firenze also carries 224 more passengers. Carnival Firenze has upcoming sailings in Baja Mexico, while Carnival Panorama has sailings in Mexican Riviera. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Carnival Panorama has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Panorama |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2020Newer | 2019 |
| Gross Tonnage | 135,156 GT | 133,500 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 4,232 | 4,008 |
| Space per Passenger | 31.9 GT | 33.3 GT |
| Length | 321 m | 321.564 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Carnival Firenze vs Carnival Panorama
Age
Carnival Firenze was built in 2020, making it 1 year newer than Carnival Panorama, which was built in 2019.
Size
At 135,156 GT, Carnival Firenze is approximately 1% larger by gross tonnage than Carnival Panorama at 133,500 GT.
Passenger capacity
Carnival Firenze carries up to 4,232 passengers compared with 4,008 aboard Carnival Panorama, a difference of 224 passengers.
Passenger space
Carnival Panorama offers more space per passenger: 33.3 GT per guest, compared with 31.9 aboard Carnival Firenze. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Carnival Firenze (Baja Mexico) and Carnival Panorama (Mexican Riviera) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Panorama has the lower average starting price per day at $73 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Carnival Firenze
3-Day Baja Mexico from Long Beach (Los Angeles), CA
- Departure Port
- Long Beach
- Region
- Baja Mexico
- Nights
- 3
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Long Beach
- Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026Ensenada
- Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Long Beach
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Carnival Panorama
7-Day Mexican Riviera from Long Beach (Los Angeles), CA
- Departure Port
- Long Beach
- Region
- Mexican Riviera
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Long Beach
- Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026Cabo San Lucas
- Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Mazatlán
- Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Puerto Vallarta
- Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Sep 13, 2026Long Beach
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Carnival Firenze
September 7, 2026
4-Night Baja Mexico Cruise
Departing from Long Beach
From
$252
Price / day
$63
Carnival Panorama
September 6, 2026
7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise
Departing from Long Beach
From
$482
Price / day
$69
September 13, 2026
7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise
Departing from Long Beach
From
$532
Price / day
$76
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Carnival Firenze
Average
$132 / day
VS
Carnival Panorama
Average
$73 / day
Carnival Panorama has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$73/day vs $132/day
About $59 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Carnival Firenze if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Baja Mexico.
- Departing from Long Beach works for your plans.
Choose Carnival Panorama if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Mexican Riviera.
- Departing from Long Beach works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Carnival Firenze.
Carnival Firenze vs Carnival Panorama: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Carnival Firenze
Built in 2020
1 year newer
Bigger
Carnival Firenze
135,156 GT
1% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Panorama
$73 / day
About $59 less per day
- Carnival Firenze is 1 year newer.
- Carnival Firenze is 1% larger by gross tonnage.
- Carnival Firenze carries 224 more passengers.
- Carnival Panorama offers more space per passenger (33.3 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Carnival Firenze or Carnival Panorama?
Carnival Firenze is newer. It was built in 2020, while Carnival Panorama was built in 2019, making Carnival Firenze 1 year newer.
Which is bigger, Carnival Firenze or Carnival Panorama?
Carnival Firenze is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 135,156 GT compared with Carnival Panorama at 133,500 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Carnival Firenze has a passenger capacity of approximately 4,232, compared with 4,008 for Carnival Panorama.
Which ship is more spacious, Carnival Firenze or Carnival Panorama?
Carnival Panorama has the higher passenger space ratio at 33.3 GT per passenger, versus 31.9 for Carnival Firenze. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Carnival Firenze or Carnival Panorama?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Panorama has the lower average starting price per day at $73 per day versus $132 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Carnival Firenze sail?
The upcoming Carnival Firenze sailings currently listed cover Baja Mexico, departing from Long Beach.
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