September 6, 2026
6-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$559
Price / day
$93
Carnival Horizon|Carnival Panorama
Carnival Horizon vs Carnival Panorama
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Carnival Horizon
Carnival Cruise Line
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Newer Ship
Carnival Panorama
Built in 2019
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Panorama
$73 / day
$22 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Carnival Horizon
33.7 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Carnival Horizon vs Carnival Panorama: Quick Comparison
Carnival Panorama is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2019, it is 1 year newer than Carnival Horizon, which entered service in 2018. Carnival Panorama also carries 48 more passengers. Carnival Horizon has upcoming sailings in Western Caribbean and Southern Caribbean, 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 Horizon | Carnival Panorama |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2018 | 2019Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 133,500 GT | 133,500 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,960 | 4,008 |
| Space per Passenger | 33.7 GT | 33.3 GT |
| Length | 321.5 m | 321.564 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Carnival Horizon vs Carnival Panorama
Age
Carnival Panorama was built in 2019, making it 1 year newer than Carnival Horizon, which was built in 2018.
Passenger capacity
Carnival Panorama carries up to 4,008 passengers compared with 3,960 aboard Carnival Horizon, a difference of 48 passengers.
Passenger space
Carnival Horizon offers more space per passenger: 33.7 GT per guest, compared with 33.3 aboard Carnival Panorama. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Carnival Horizon (Western Caribbean and Southern Caribbean) 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 Horizon
6-Day Western Caribbean from Miami, FL
- Departure Port
- Miami
- Region
- Western Caribbean
- Nights
- 6
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Miami
- Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026Celebration Key™
- Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026Montego Bay
- Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Grand Cayman
- Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026Miami
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 Horizon
September 12, 2026
8-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$767
Price / day
$96
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 Horizon
Average
$95 / day
VS
Carnival Panorama
Average
$73 / day
Carnival Panorama has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$73/day vs $95/day
About $22 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 Horizon 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 Western Caribbean and Southern Caribbean.
- Departing from Miami works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Carnival Panorama.
Choose Carnival Panorama if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- 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.
Carnival Horizon vs Carnival Panorama: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Carnival Panorama
Built in 2019
1 year newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Panorama
$73 / day
About $22 less per day
- Carnival Panorama is 1 year newer.
- Both ships have the same gross tonnage.
- Carnival Panorama carries 48 more passengers.
- Carnival Horizon offers more space per passenger (33.7 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Carnival Horizon or Carnival Panorama?
Carnival Panorama is newer. It was built in 2019, while Carnival Horizon was built in 2018, making Carnival Panorama 1 year newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Carnival Panorama has a passenger capacity of approximately 4,008, compared with 3,960 for Carnival Horizon.
Which ship is more spacious, Carnival Horizon or Carnival Panorama?
Carnival Horizon has the higher passenger space ratio at 33.7 GT per passenger, versus 33.3 for Carnival Panorama. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Carnival Horizon or Carnival Panorama?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Panorama has the lower average starting price per day at $73 per day versus $95 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Carnival Horizon sail?
The upcoming Carnival Horizon sailings currently listed cover Western Caribbean and Southern Caribbean, departing from Miami.
Where does Carnival Panorama sail?
The upcoming Carnival Panorama sailings currently listed cover Mexican Riviera, departing from Long Beach.
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