September 6, 2026
7-Night Mexican Riviera Cruise
Departing from Long Beach
From
$482
Price / day
$69
Carnival Panorama|Sun Princess
Carnival Panorama vs Sun Princess
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Carnival Panorama
Carnival Cruise Line
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Sun Princess
Carnival Cruise Line
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Sun Princess
Built in 2024
5 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Panorama
$73 / day
$113 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
Carnival Panorama vs Sun Princess: Quick Comparison
Sun Princess is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2024, it is 5 years newer than Carnival Panorama, which entered service in 2019. Sun Princess also carries 292 more passengers. Carnival Panorama has upcoming sailings in Mexican Riviera, while Sun Princess has sailings in Europe. 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 | Sun Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2019 | 2024Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 133,500 GT | — |
| Passenger Capacity | 4,008 | 4,300 |
| Space per Passenger | 33.3 GT | — |
| Length | 321.564 m | 345 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Carnival Panorama vs Sun Princess
Age
Sun Princess was built in 2024, making it 5 years newer than Carnival Panorama, which was built in 2019.
Passenger capacity
Sun Princess carries up to 4,300 passengers compared with 4,008 aboard Carnival Panorama, a difference of 292 passengers.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Carnival Panorama (Mexican Riviera) and Sun Princess (Europe) 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.
Sun Princess
Western Mediterranean with Italy
- Departure Port
- Barcelona
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 19, 2026Barcelona
- Day 2 · Sep 20, 2026Ibiza
- Day 3 · Sep 21, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 22, 2026Corsica
- Day 5 · Sep 23, 2026Marseille
- Day 6 · Sep 24, 2026Genoa
- Day 7 · Sep 25, 2026La Spezia
- Day 8 · Sep 26, 2026Civitavecchia
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
Sun Princess
September 19, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$1,169
Price / day
$167
October 17, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$1,431
Price / day
$204
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Carnival Panorama
Average
$73 / day
VS
Sun Princess
Average
$186 / day
Carnival Panorama has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$73/day vs $186/day
About $113 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 ship with the lower 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.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Sun Princess.
Choose Sun Princess if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Europe.
- Departing from Barcelona and Civitavecchia works for your plans.
Carnival Panorama vs Sun Princess: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Sun Princess
Built in 2024
5 years newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Panorama
$73 / day
About $113 less per day
- Sun Princess is 5 years newer.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- Sun Princess carries 292 more passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Carnival Panorama or Sun Princess?
Sun Princess is newer. It was built in 2024, while Carnival Panorama was built in 2019, making Sun Princess 5 years newer.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Sun Princess has a passenger capacity of approximately 4,300, compared with 4,008 for Carnival Panorama.
Which ship is cheaper, Carnival Panorama or Sun Princess?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Panorama has the lower average starting price per day at $73 per day versus $186 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.
Where does Sun Princess sail?
The upcoming Sun Princess sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Barcelona and Civitavecchia.
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