September 6, 2026
7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise
Departing from Long Beach
From
$482
Price / day
$69
Carnival Panorama|Carnival Breeze
Carnival Panorama vs Carnival Breeze
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Carnival Panorama
Built in 2019
7 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Panorama
$73 / day
$65 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Carnival Breeze
35.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Carnival Panorama vs Carnival Breeze: Quick Comparison
Carnival Panorama is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2019, it is 7 years newer than Carnival Breeze, which entered service in 2012. Carnival Panorama is approximately 3% larger by gross tonnage at 133,500 GT. Carnival Panorama also carries 318 more passengers. Carnival Panorama has upcoming sailings in Mexican Riviera, while Carnival Breeze has sailings in Western Caribbean. 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 Panorama | Carnival Breeze |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2019Newer | 2012 |
| Gross Tonnage | 133,500 GT | 130,000 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 4,008 | 3,690 |
| Space per Passenger | 33.3 GT | 35.2 GT |
| Length | 321.564 m | 305.6 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Carnival Panorama vs Carnival Breeze
Age
Carnival Panorama was built in 2019, making it 7 years newer than Carnival Breeze, which was built in 2012.
Size
At 133,500 GT, Carnival Panorama is approximately 3% larger by gross tonnage than Carnival Breeze at 130,000 GT.
Passenger capacity
Carnival Panorama carries up to 4,008 passengers compared with 3,690 aboard Carnival Breeze, a difference of 318 passengers.
Passenger space
Carnival Breeze offers more space per passenger: 35.2 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 Panorama (Mexican Riviera) and Carnival Breeze (Western Caribbean) 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 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.
Carnival Breeze
4-Day Western Caribbean from Galveston, TX
- Departure Port
- Galveston
- Region
- Western Caribbean
- Nights
- 4
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 3, 2026Galveston
- Day 2 · Sep 4, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 5, 2026Cozumel
- Day 4 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 5 · Sep 7, 2026Galveston
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Carnival Panorama
September 13, 2026
7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise
Departing from Long Beach
From
$532
Price / day
$76
Carnival Breeze
September 3, 2026
4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Galveston
From
$719
Price / day
$180
September 7, 2026
5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Galveston
From
$475
Price / day
$95
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Carnival Panorama
Average
$73 / day
VS
Carnival Breeze
Average
$138 / day
Carnival Panorama has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$73/day vs $138/day
About $65 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 Panorama 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 Mexican Riviera.
- Departing from Long Beach works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose Carnival Breeze 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.
- Departing from Galveston works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Carnival Panorama.
Carnival Panorama vs Carnival Breeze: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Carnival Panorama
Built in 2019
7 years newer
Bigger
Carnival Panorama
133,500 GT
3% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Panorama
$73 / day
About $65 less per day
- Carnival Panorama is 7 years newer.
- Carnival Panorama is 3% larger by gross tonnage.
- Carnival Panorama carries 318 more passengers.
- Carnival Breeze offers more space per passenger (35.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Carnival Panorama or Carnival Breeze?
Carnival Panorama is newer. It was built in 2019, while Carnival Breeze was built in 2012, making Carnival Panorama 7 years newer.
Which is bigger, Carnival Panorama or Carnival Breeze?
Carnival Panorama is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 133,500 GT compared with Carnival Breeze at 130,000 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Carnival Panorama has a passenger capacity of approximately 4,008, compared with 3,690 for Carnival Breeze.
Which ship is more spacious, Carnival Panorama or Carnival Breeze?
Carnival Breeze has the higher passenger space ratio at 35.2 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 Panorama or Carnival Breeze?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Panorama has the lower average starting price per day at $73 per day versus $138 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Carnival Panorama sail?
The upcoming Carnival Panorama sailings currently listed cover Mexican Riviera, departing from Long Beach.
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