# Carnival Panorama

- Kind: ship
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-03
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/carnival-panorama

For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider.

## Overview

- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Size: Large
- Market segment: Casual large resort
- Ship: Carnival Panorama
- Class: Vista class
- Region: Mexican Riviera & West Coast

Carnival Panorama is the third Vista-class ship, entering service in 2019 and serving as Carnival's year-round flagship on the West Coast from Long Beach. It offers experiences including the SkyRide, a water park, and an IMAX theater. Its six- and eight-night itineraries mainly visit the Mexican Riviera, with calls at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta; eight-night itineraries are planned to extend to La Paz in the 2027/28 season. Easy access from Los Angeles International Airport makes it a practical option for travelers from Japan seeking a combination of the West Coast and Mexico.

- Family-friendly
- First-time cruise friendly
- West Coast departures

Checked: 2026-07-03

[See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/carnival-panorama/scale)

## Specifications

Checked: 2026-07-03

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Gross tonnage | 133,500 GT |
| Passenger capacity | 4,008 |
| Crew | 1,450 |
| Decks | 14 |
| Cabins | 1,965 |
| Length | 321.56 m (1,055 ft) |
| Year built | 2019 |
| IMO number | 9802384 |

## Ship character

Checked: 2026-07-03

| Item | Score (0–5) |
| --- | --- |
| Families | 5 |
| Adults | 3 |
| Luxury | 2 |
| First-time cruisers | 5 |
| Entertainment | 4 |
| Dining | 4 |
| Japanese-language support | 1 |

### Great for

Families
Mexican Riviera cruises
Travelers combining Los Angeles with cruising

### Less suited to

Travelers seeking Caribbean itineraries
Travelers needing Japanese-language support
Luxury-oriented travelers

## Japanese language support and practical onboard information

A guide to public baths, Japanese food and language support, payment in yen, smoking, dress codes and power outlets, based on available official and other sources. Details may vary by itinerary and season. Check the official website for current information.

| Item | Value | Label | Description | Scope | Sources | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Public bath | Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite | Official | — | — | [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/spa/mens-services) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Japanese food | Japanese food at extra cost | Official | — | — | [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Japanese language support | No Japanese language support | Official | — | Line-wide | [carnivalcruiseline.de](https://www.carnivalcruiseline.de/sites/default/files/pdf/Information_Forms/Carnival_Fakten/2025_01_fact_sheet_fr_eng.pdf) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Payment in yen | Payment in yen not accepted | Official | — | Line-wide | [carnivalcruiseline.de](https://www.carnivalcruiseline.de/de/node/9125) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Smoking | Smoking in designated areas only | Official | — | — | [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3490/kw/Panorama%20emergency%20contact%20number) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Dress code | Formal nights | Official | — | Line-wide | [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/kw/Updating%20my%20Guest%20information) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |
| Power outlets | Plug types: B, F | Secondary source | — | — | [carnival--tst.custhelp.com](https://carnival--tst.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2822/~/electric-outlets) | Checked: 2026-10-04 |

Official: confirmed by the cruise line or another official source / Secondary source: confirmed by other sources / Estimated: inferred by Cruise Pitta / Not stated: no information found in official sources

English text in preparation.

## At a glance

Checked: 2026-07-03

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Kids club | Yes |
| Adults-only areas | Yes |
| Waterpark | Yes |
| Casino | Yes |
| Theater and shows | Yes |
| Spa | Yes |
| Cinema | No |
| Accessible cabins | Yes |
| Solo cabins | No |
| All-inclusive | No |

- Japanese support rating (editorial): 1/5

Five-point rating of the scope of Japanese-language services

## Cabins by category

Checked: 2026-07-03

| Cabins | Description | Cabin count / recommended decks | Size | Capacity / beds | Features | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Interior Stateroom | The lowest-priced category onboard, at about 170 square feet (about 16 m²) as standard. There is no exterior window, but some rooms have upper berths and accommodate up to 4 guests. The layout is almost identical to that of Vista-class sister ship Carnival Vista. Exact room counts by category cannot be confirmed because sources differ. | Distributed across decks 1 and 6–10 (mainly low to mid levels) | 15.8–17.2 m² (170–185 ft²) (Estimated) | 2-4 people / Twin beds (can be joined into a queen-size bed). Some cabins accommodate up to 4 people with an added upper pull-down bed. | Balcony: No, Window: No, Concierge: No, Connecting: Yes, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [Check the official page (cabin overview)](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Ocean View Stateroom / Deluxe Oceanview | These rooms have no balcony but feature large windows. Variations include the standard type (about 185 square feet), the Deluxe Ocean View Family with a sofa bed for up to 5 guests, and the Porthole type with a round window. | Decks 1–3 and 11–14 | 15.8–20.4 m² (170–220 ft²) (Estimated) | 2-5 people / Twin beds (can be joined into a queen). Family-oriented types accommodate up to 5 people with an added sofa bed. | Balcony: No, Window: Yes, Concierge: No, Connecting: Yes, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [Check the official page (cabin overview)](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Balcony Stateroom / Havana Balcony | The most numerous standard category, with about 185 square feet indoors. Balcony sizes range from the standard approximately 35 square feet to the aft Extended type, Premium Vista Balcony. Havana Balconies in the Cuban-style Havana area include daytime access to the private Havana pool and bar (limited to guests aged 12 and over). | Decks 1–3 and 6–9 (standard balcony). Havana balconies are a Cuban-style area on the bow side of decks 5–7. | 17.2 m² (185 ft²) (Estimated) | 2-4 people / Twin beds (can be joined into a queen) + sofa bed. | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: No, Connecting: Yes, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [Check the official page (cabin overview)](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Ocean Suite / Junior Suite / Havana Cabana Suite / Family Harbor Suite | Several types are included, centered on Ocean and Junior Suites with balconies, including the Havana Cabana Suite in the Cuban-style area (rain shower and private patio, limited to guests aged 12 and over) and the Family Harbor Suite (up to 5 guests, with access to a private lounge). | Deck 2 (Family Harbor), Deck 5 (Havana Cabana), and other mid-to-upper decks | 24.2–25.6 m² (260–276 ft²) (Estimated) | 2-5 people / King bed (convertible to twins) + sofa bed. | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: Yes, Connecting: No, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [Check the official page (cabin overview)](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Grand Suite | The top suite category in the Vista class, with very few rooms. At about 345 square feet (about 32 m²) plus a large balcony, it is the largest among the suites. There is no dedicated suite lounge, but benefits include priority embarkation and disembarkation. | Deck 7 midship | 32.1 m² (346 ft²) (Estimated) | 2-4 people / King bed (convertible to twins) + sofa bed. | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: Yes, Connecting: No, Solo: No, Accessible: No | [Check the official page (cabin overview)](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |

Approximate figures from official and reliable sources. Cabins vary by ship, category, and sailing.

Links generally lead to official pages; some have not been verified.

## Dining

Checked: 2026-07-03

- Onboard currency: USD

### Included in the fare (no extra charge)

#### Horizons Restaurant

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: International cuisine (course menu)
- Hours: Dinner only (17:30-21:00 approx.; fixed/open seating)

One of the fare-included main dining rooms. Guests can choose either fixed seating or flexible dining times when booking. The signature chocolate melting cake is always available.

#### Rosso Restaurant

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: International (prix fixe menu and brunch)
- Hours: Breakfast (port days), Seaday brunch, dinner (17:30-)

Another fare-included main dining room. It also serves breakfast and brunch menus.

#### Lido Marketplace

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: Buffet (multinational cuisine)
- Hours: Breakfast 6:30-11:30, lunch 12:00-15:30, dinner 18:00-21:30

A large complimentary buffet with a carving station, a soup and salad bar and a kids' corner. The most frequently used dining venue.

#### Guy's Burger Joint

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: American burgers
- Hours: 12:00-18:00

A complimentary burger stand overseen by celebrity chef Guy Fieri. Grilled burgers, fries, and a toppings bar are the staples.

#### BlueIguana Cantina

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Hours: Breakfast 7:00-10:30, lunch 12:00-15:30

A complimentary Mexican snack stand serving made-to-order burritos, tacos, and salad bowls.

#### Pizzeria del Capitano

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: Pizza
- Hours: 9:00-24:00 (open almost all day)

A complimentary stand serving handmade thin-crust pizza. Open almost all day, with delivery orders available through the room service app.

#### Java Blue Cafe

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: Coffee and light snacks
- Hours: From early morning (around 6:00 onward)

A cafe serving coffee, pastries, and more. Some breakfast snacks are complimentary, but specialty coffee costs extra without a beverage package such as Cheers!.

#### Room Service

- Category: Included
- Cuisine: In-room delivery
- Hours: 24 hours

24-hour room service. The early-morning light breakfast menu is complimentary, but other hours incur item-by-item charges and an automatic gratuity.

### Specialty dining (prices in the onboard currency)

#### Fahrenheit 555

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): $52 (adults) / $18 (ages 11 and under)
- Cuisine: American steakhouse
- Hours: Dinner only (17:30-21:30)

A steakhouse centered on premium beef dishes. Set menus include an appetizer, main course, and dessert, along with classics such as escargot and French onion soup.

- Beer: $8
- Soft drinks: $3.50
- Water: $2.50

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Shrimp cocktail (appetizer) | Unknown |
| Filet mignon (main) | Unknown |
| Chocolate sphere (dessert) | Unknown |

[Check the ship's official page (dining)](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03

#### Bonsai Sushi

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): No cover charge (à la carte)
- Cuisine: Japanese cuisine (sushi, sashimi, and noodles)
- Hours: Dinner 17:00-24:00, lunch (Seaday) 12:00-14:30

A Japanese restaurant serving sushi, sashimi, noodles, and more a la carte. There is no cover charge; each ordered item is charged separately.

- Beer: $8
- Soft drinks: $3.50
- Water: $2.50

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| California roll | $9 |
| Sashimi (1 piece) | $2.50 |
| Ramen or udon noodle bowl | $8 |

[Check the ship's official page (dining)](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03

#### Bonsai Teppanyaki

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): Flat rate per person (advance reservation required)
- Cuisine: Japanese cuisine (teppanyaki)
- Hours: Dinner only (reservation required). Seadays also offer lunch

A teppanyaki-style performance where chefs grill food in front of you. Reservations are required, with a fixed price per person. The exact price has not been confirmed.

- Beer: $8
- Soft drinks: $3.50
- Water: $2.50

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Course with teppanyaki chef performance | Unknown |

[Check the ship's official page (dining)](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03

#### JiJi Asian Kitchen

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): $24 (adults) / $11 (ages 11 and under)
- Cuisine: Asian (pan-Asian cuisine)
- Hours: Dinner only (17:30-21:30). During the day, it operates as the complimentary "Mongolian Wok".

A specialty restaurant featuring Asian cuisines including Chinese and Vietnamese. Dinner offers paid courses, while lunch becomes the complimentary Mongolian Wok in the same venue.

- Beer: $8
- Soft drinks: $3.50
- Water: $2.50

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Nanjing-style duck | Unknown |
| Vietnamese-style tamarind shrimp soup | Unknown |
| Kung pao chicken | Unknown |

[Check the ship's official page (dining)](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03

#### Cucina del Capitano

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): $24 (adults) / $11 (ages 11 and under)
- Cuisine: Italian cuisine
- Hours: Dinner only (17:30-21:30). During the day, it operates as a complimentary pasta bar.

A specialty restaurant serving classic Italian dishes. Popular choices include burrata appetizers, chicken Parmesan, and almond-crusted sea bass. At lunch, the venue becomes a complimentary pasta bar.

- Beer: $8
- Soft drinks: $3.50
- Water: $2.50

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Burrata appetizer | Unknown |
| Chicken parmesan | Unknown |
| Almond-crusted branzino (sea bass in an almond coating) | Unknown |

[Check the ship's official page (dining)](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03

#### Chef's Table

- Category: Extra charge
- Cover charge (onboard currency): $124 per person + 18% automatic gratuity
- Cuisine: Creative tasting menu (with galley tour)
- Hours: Available only while at sea; advance reservations required.

A premium dining experience offering a special course with a galley tour for small groups. Early reservations are recommended because it is popular.

- Beer: $8
- Soft drinks: $3.50
- Water: $2.50

| Menu | Price (onboard currency) |
| --- | --- |
| Multi-course dinner selected by the executive chef (contents vary by date) | Unknown |

[Check the ship's official page (dining)](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03

## Facilities and activities

Checked: 2026-07-03

### Highlights

- Sky Zone trampoline park: The first indoor trampoline park introduced on a cruise ship. In a two-level, open-height space of about 3,000 square feet, it has a 12-lane trampoline court, rock climbing, and more. Panorama's biggest highlight, replacing Carnival Vista's IMAX
- SkyRide: An elevated cycling course about 150 feet above the sea and about 800 feet long. A free attraction where riders adjust their speed with pedals while circling the course
- WaterWorks (Red Fun/Blue Fun): A free water park with two water slides, 455 feet and 300 feet long
- Havana: A Cuban-themed area. During the day, the Havana pool and bar are for Havana stateroom guests; at night, it becomes a dance hot spot
- Family Harbor: Family-oriented lounge and stateroom area

| Facilities | Category | Kind | Scope | Amount | Description | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sky Zone Trampoline Park | Extra charge | Sports | Adults only: No, For children: No | Session-based paid activities (pricing varies by time and type; exact prices could not be confirmed) (Estimated) | The first Sky Zone trampoline park introduced on a cruise ship. In an indoor space of about 3,000 sq ft that is 2 levels high, it has a 12-lane trampoline court, a rock climbing wall, basketball hoops, tug-of-war and more. All ages can use it, but separate sessions are set by age: 0 to 5, 6 to 16, and 16 and over. It is a headline attraction installed on Panorama in place of the IMAX theater on Carnival Vista. | [Sky Zone official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/sky-zone) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| SkyRide | Included | Sports | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | An elevated cycling course about 150 feet above the sea and about 800 feet long. A free attraction where you pedal around the loop, adjusting your speed; riders must be at least about 137 cm tall and weigh no more than 113 kg. Shared with the Vista-class sister ships. | [SkyRide official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/skyride) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Carnival WaterWorks (Red Fun / Blue Fun) | Included | Park | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A free water park with two ring-integrated water slides, Red Fun (455 feet long, about 139 m) and Blue Fun (300 feet long, about 91 m), plus a water play area for young children. | [WaterWorks official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/waterworks) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Havana Bar & Pool | Free | Bar | Adults only: No, For children: No | Drinks are charged separately (Estimated) | A dedicated Cuba-themed area. Access to the pool and bar is prioritized for guests in Havana-category cabins (aged 12 and over), and Cuban-style drinks such as Cafe Cubano and mojitos are available. It has a relaxed atmosphere during the day and turns into a dance hotspot at night. | [Havana Bar official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/havana-bar) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Serenity Adult-Only Retreat | Included | Other | Adults only: Yes, For children: No | Unknown | A quiet deck area exclusively for guests aged 21 and over, with a dedicated bar, lounge chairs, and several hot tubs, where guests can relax away from the family areas. | [Serenity official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/serenity) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Camp Ocean | Included | Kids | Adults only: No, For children: Yes | Night Owls late-night service is charged by time (Estimated) | A free kids program for ages 2 to 11, divided by age into Penguins, Stingrays, and Sharks, with activities including crafts, games, movies, and dancing. Night Owls is a paid, time-based late-night option. | [Camp Ocean official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/camp-ocean) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Casino | Extra charge | Casino | Adults only: Yes, For children: No | Unknown | A casino with slot machines, blackjack, roulette, and other table games. Entry is free, but play costs extra and is restricted to guests aged 21 and over. | [Casino official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/casino) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Cloud 9 Spa | Extra charge | Spa | Adults only: No, For children: No | Thermal suite: about $30/day or $139-$199 per cruise; 50-minute massage: from $179 (Estimated) | A paid spa for guests aged 18 and over, offering thermal suites, massages, and facials. Thermal suites and the various treatments cost extra, while thermal suite use is included for guests in designated Cloud 9 Spa cabins. | [Cloud 9 Spa official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/cloud-9-spa) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| SportSquare | Included | Sports | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A free sports area with mini golf, basketball, foosball, table tennis, a jogging track, and a ropes course. SkyRide is also located here. | [SportSquare official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/sportsquare) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Dive-In Movies (Seaside Theater) | Included | Cinema | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | An outdoor theater where you can enjoy movies and live sports broadcasts for free on a large screen on the pool deck. Because Panorama does not have IMAX, the indoor cinema has been replaced by the Sky Zone. | [Dive-In Movies official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/dive-in-movies) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Dr. Seuss Bookville | Included | Library | Adults only: No, For children: Yes | Unknown | A free reading space for children recreating the world of author Dr. Seuss, with storytime events and character appearances. | [Dr. Seuss Bookville official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/dr-seuss-bookville) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Liquid Lounge | Included | Theater | Adults only: No, For children: No | Unknown | A two-story main theater where Playlist Productions presents free original shows. By moving the seats, it can also be converted into a nightclub setup. | [Verify on the ship's official page (activities)](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| RedFrog Pub | Extra charge | Bar | Adults only: No, For children: No | Drinks only (around $8) (Estimated) | A casual Key West-style pub. Drinks cost extra, and games such as foosball are available. | [Verify on the ship's official page (bar)](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Alchemy Bar | Extra charge | Bar | Adults only: No, For children: No | Cocktails only (Estimated) | A cocktail bar with a distinctive retro pharmacy-style interior. Drinks cost extra. | [Verify on the ship's official page (bar)](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |
| Family Harbor Lounge | Included | Other | Adults only: No, For children: Yes | Unknown | A dedicated family area with lounge snacks, board games, movies, and a concierge desk for shore excursion and dining reservations. Free for Family Harbor cabin guests. | [Check the official page](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03 |

## Families, adults-only areas, and practical information

Checked: 2026-07-03

### Children and families

- Camp Ocean — A free kids program for ages 2 to 11, divided by age into Penguins, Stingrays, and Sharks, with activities including crafts, games, movies, and dancing. Night Owls is a paid, time-based late-night option.
- Dr. Seuss Bookville — A free reading space for children recreating the world of author Dr. Seuss, with storytime events and character appearances.
- Family Harbor Lounge — A dedicated family area with lounge snacks, board games, movies, and a concierge desk for shore excursion and dining reservations. Free for Family Harbor cabin guests.

### Adults-only areas

- Serenity Adult-Only Retreat — A quiet deck area exclusively for guests aged 21 and over, with a dedicated bar, lounge chairs, and several hot tubs, where guests can relax away from the family areas.
- Casino — A casino with slot machines, blackjack, roulette, and other table games. Entry is free, but play costs extra and is restricted to guests aged 21 and over.

### Practical information (line-wide)

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Onboard currency | USD |
| Gratuities | Automatic gratuities are added to your onboard Sail & Sign account for each night of the cruise. The amount can be adjusted, including reduced, at the Guest Services desk. |
| Payment | Cashless onboard |
| Voltage | Both 110V (North American standard) and 220V (European style) are available at cabin outlets. |
| Formal nights | 1 "Cruise Elegant" night is scheduled on cruises of 5 nights or fewer, and 2 on cruises of 6 nights or more. Most are held on sea days (such as day 2 or the last sea day). |
| Medical facilities | Every ship has a permanent medical center, with 1 to 2 doctors and 3 to 5 nurses on board depending on ship size, available 24 hours. It follows CLIA/ACEP standards. Consultations, medication and tests are private-pay (non-insured) services charged separately, and insurance generally cannot be used at the counter; you pay first and then claim. |
| Bringing items onboard | Guests aged 21 and over may bring one unopened 750 ml bottle of wine/champagne per person in carry-on luggage, on embarkation day only (fortified wines over 15% alcohol are not allowed). A corkage fee of $15 per bottle is charged if you drink it in public areas such as the main dining room or bars, but there is no charge for drinking it in your cabin. |
| Mobile and connectivity | Through the maritime roaming partners of major carriers, you can make calls, send SMS and use data on the high seas with your own phone and phone number (displayed as "Cellular at Sea" and the like). Many flat-rate plans are excluded and billed by usage, so checking in advance is essential. To keep costs down, it is common to switch to Wi-Fi calling via a Wi-Fi package. |

- Japanese support: Staff: Unknown / Menus: Unknown / Announcements: Unknown

Checked: 2026-07-03

- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3407/~/money-&-gratuities)
- [cruise.blog](https://cruise.blog/2026/02/carnival-cruise-line-abruptly-raises-daily-gratuity-charges-first-time-three-years)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2822/~/electric-outlets-|-usb-ports)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3490/~/locations-where-you-can-smoke)
- [thetravel.com](https://www.thetravel.com/carnival-cruise-line-new-smoking-fine/)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5125/~/corkage-fee)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1136/~/medical-services)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1194/~/shipboard-staffing-and-equipment-/-medical-emergencies)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1129/~/cellular-phone-service)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1134/~/laundry-service)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/drink-packages/cheers-package/cheers-SUM)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/internet-plans)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/~/what-to-wear)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3349/~/travel-documents-and-online-check-in)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1138/~/sail-&-sign-onboard-account)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-deals/cruise-value-packages)

## Itineraries on this ship

### [6-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from Long Beach](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-panorama-6n-long-beach)

- Region: Mexican Riviera & West Coast
- Itinerary: Oct–Dec 2026
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12
- Ship: Carnival Panorama
- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration: 6 nights
- Departure / arrival: Long Beach → Long Beach
- Port: Long Beach › Puerto Vallarta › Mazatlán › Cabo San Lucas › Long Beach
- Cruise type: Round trip / 5
- Amount: From $285.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [8-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from Long Beach](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-panorama-8n-long-beach)

- Region: Mexican Riviera & West Coast
- Itinerary: Nov 2026 – Apr 2029
- Departure months: 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-03, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10, 2027-11, 2027-12, 2028-01, 2028-02, 2028-03, 2028-04, 2028-05, 2028-06, 2028-07, 2028-08, 2028-09, 2028-10, 2028-11, 2028-12, 2029-01, 2029-02, 2029-03, 2029-04
- Ship: Carnival Panorama
- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration: 8 nights
- Departure / arrival: Long Beach → Long Beach
- Port: Long Beach › Cabo San Lucas › Pichilingue (La Paz) › +3 › Long Beach
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From $863.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-07-22

## What is included and what costs extra

Checked: 2026-07-03

### Included in the fare / extra

| Item | Amount |
| --- | --- |
| Meals (main restaurants) | Included |
| Alcohol | Extra charge |
| Gratuities | Extra charge |
| Wi‑Fi | Extra charge |
| Specialty dining | Extra charge |
| Shore excursions | Extra charge |

Main dining, buffet meals, and many included food items are covered. Alcohol, Wi-Fi, automatic gratuities, and paid specialty restaurants require separate payment or packages such as Cheers!.

### Onboard costs (original currency)

- Onboard currency: USD

| Item | Category | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drinks (one beer) | Extra charge | $8 (Estimated) |
| Soft drinks and water | Extra charge | Soft drinks $3.50 / Water $2.50 (Estimated) |
| Drink package | Extra charge | Cheers! beverage package: $69.95/day when purchased in advance to $74.95/day when purchased after boarding. Available only to guests aged 21 or older; alcohol is limited to 15 drinks per 24 hours. (Estimated) |
| Wi‑Fi | Extra charge | Social $20.40 (pre-purchase)/$22.00 (onboard); Value $23.80 (pre-purchase)/$26.00 (onboard); Premium $25.50 (pre-purchase)/$28.00 (onboard). (Estimated) |
| Gratuities (automatic service charge) | Extra charge | $17.00 per day ($19.00 per day for suites; raised by $1 on April 2, 2026) (Estimated) |
| Spa (60 minutes) | Extra charge | $179+; 50-minute menu as a guide (Estimated) |
| Laundry | Extra charge | Sail & Sign card-operated self-service laundry is available on each deck (washing and drying cost $3.25 each; detergent and fabric softener cost $1.50). Attended laundry and pressing services are also available for an additional charge. (Estimated) |
| Shore excursions | Unknown | Shore excursions in the Mexican Riviera, including Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlán, are optional and cost extra. Prices vary by tour and port. (Estimated) |

Prices are shown in the onboard currency; no currency conversion is applied.

Checked: 2026-07-03

- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3407/~/money-&-gratuities)
- [cruise.blog](https://cruise.blog/2026/02/carnival-cruise-line-abruptly-raises-daily-gratuity-charges-first-time-three-years)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2822/~/electric-outlets-|-usb-ports)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3490/~/locations-where-you-can-smoke)
- [thetravel.com](https://www.thetravel.com/carnival-cruise-line-new-smoking-fine/)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5125/~/corkage-fee)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1136/~/medical-services)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1194/~/shipboard-staffing-and-equipment-/-medical-emergencies)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1129/~/cellular-phone-service)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1134/~/laundry-service)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/drink-packages/cheers-package/cheers-SUM)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/internet-plans)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/~/what-to-wear)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3349/~/travel-documents-and-online-check-in)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1138/~/sail-&-sign-onboard-account)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-deals/cruise-value-packages)

## Boarding, atmosphere, and links

Checked: 2026-07-03

### Boarding and logistics

- Japan departures: No
- Home ports: Long Beach (Los Angeles area, California, USA, home port since entering service)
- Departure ports: Long Beach (Los Angeles)

### Atmosphere and guests

- All ages
- A large family ship with numerous experiential facilities, including SkyRide, WaterWorks, and the first Sky Zone trampoline park on a cruise ship. It operates year-round on Mexican Riviera itineraries from Long Beach, with a mainly casual and lively atmosphere. Adult-oriented and restricted areas, including Serenity and Havana, are also available.
- Mainly operates 3- to 7-night Mexico cruises from the Los Angeles area, departing Long Beach. The main clientele is families living on the West Coast and casual repeaters. Weekend short cruises are also common and attract a lively clientele.

[Check the official page](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: none (unverified)

[Official ship page](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-07-03

Instead of LNG, it uses low-sulfur fuel and is equipped with exhaust-gas scrubbers to reduce sulfur oxides and particulate matter, inheriting the environmental measures of the Vista class. Carnival's Intelligent Power Management System is used to optimize fuel consumption and emissions.

## Links

### Official

- [Official ship page](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama)

### Cabins, dining, facilities and ship details

- [Sky Zone official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/sky-zone)
- [SkyRide official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/skyride)
- [WaterWorks official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/waterworks)
- [Havana Bar official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/havana-bar)
- [Serenity official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/serenity)
- [Camp Ocean official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/camp-ocean)
- [Casino official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/casino)
- [Cloud 9 Spa official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/cloud-9-spa)
- [SportSquare official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/sportsquare)
- [Dive-In Movies official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/dive-in-movies)
- [Dr. Seuss Bookville official page](https://www.carnival.com/onboard/dr-seuss-bookville)

### Boarding notes and videos

- [From Singapore to LA on Carnival Panorama](https://minmaxmiles.com/trips/2024/panorama/)
- [Carnival Panorama Ship Tour - Full Walk-Through🚢](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOa4TOXstgo)
- [Carnival Panorama Review · Prof. Cruise, Ship Tour, Cruise Vacation, Cruise Travel, Cruise Menus](https://profcruise.com/carnival-panorama-review/)
- [Day 1 - Embarkation in Long Beach - CruiseReport](https://cruisereport.com/carnival-panorama-blog/carnival-panorama-embarkation)

### External sites and sources

- [seatrade-cruise.com](https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/ship-operations/carnival-details-2027-alaska-extends-panorama-s-mexico-cruises)
- [paxnews.com](https://www.paxnews.com/news/cruise/carnival-adds-new-mexican-riviera-sailings-carnival-panorama-2027-28)
- [carnival-news.com](https://www.carnival-news.com/ship/carnival-panorama-fact-sheet)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_Panorama)
- [profcruise.com](https://profcruise.com/carnivals-sky-zone-on-the-panorama/)
- [travel.usnews.com](https://travel.usnews.com/cruises/carnival-cruise-line-288/carnival-panorama-1058/)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/spa/mens-services)
- [carnivalcruiseline.de](https://www.carnivalcruiseline.de/sites/default/files/pdf/Information_Forms/Carnival_Fakten/2025_01_fact_sheet_fr_eng.pdf)
- [carnivalcruiseline.de](https://www.carnivalcruiseline.de/de/node/9125)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3490/kw/Panorama%20emergency%20contact%20number)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/kw/Updating%20my%20Guest%20information)
- [carnival--tst.custhelp.com](https://carnival--tst.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2822/~/electric-outlets)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3407/~/money-&-gratuities)
- [cruise.blog](https://cruise.blog/2026/02/carnival-cruise-line-abruptly-raises-daily-gratuity-charges-first-time-three-years)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2822/~/electric-outlets-|-usb-ports)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3490/~/locations-where-you-can-smoke)
- [thetravel.com](https://www.thetravel.com/carnival-cruise-line-new-smoking-fine/)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5125/~/corkage-fee)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1136/~/medical-services)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1194/~/shipboard-staffing-and-equipment-/-medical-emergencies)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1129/~/cellular-phone-service)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1134/~/laundry-service)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/drink-packages/cheers-package/cheers-SUM)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/internet-plans)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/~/what-to-wear)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3349/~/travel-documents-and-online-check-in)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1138/~/sail-&-sign-onboard-account)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-deals/cruise-value-packages)
- [View on VesselFinder (IMO 9802384)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9802384)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/carnival-panorama/scale)
- [6-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from Long Beach](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-panorama-6n-long-beach)
- [8-Night Mexican Riviera & West Coast Cruise from Long Beach](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-panorama-8n-long-beach)

## Current position (external site)

[View on VesselFinder (IMO 9802384)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9802384)

External site. Position information has not been checked by Cruise Pitta.

Checked: none (unverified)

## Cruise stories and videos on external sites

4 links

These are articles and videos by other publishers, not Cruise Pitta. Their content is their own and has not been reviewed by us. Links open in a new tab.

| Title | Kind | Language | Disclosure | Site | Sailed | Link checked | Link treatment |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [From Singapore to LA on Carnival Panorama](https://minmaxmiles.com/trips/2024/panorama/) | Personal blog | English | — | minmaxmiles.com | — | Checked: 2026-10-04 | nofollow (nofollow noopener noreferrer) / — |
| [Carnival Panorama Ship Tour - Full Walk-Through🚢](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOa4TOXstgo) | YouTube | English | — | youtube.com | — | Checked: 2026-10-05 | nofollow (nofollow noopener noreferrer) / — |
| [Carnival Panorama Review · Prof. Cruise, Ship Tour, Cruise Vacation, Cruise Travel, Cruise Menus](https://profcruise.com/carnival-panorama-review/) | Personal blog | English | — | profcruise.com | — | Checked: 2026-10-04 | nofollow (nofollow noopener noreferrer) / — |
| [Day 1 - Embarkation in Long Beach - CruiseReport](https://cruisereport.com/carnival-panorama-blog/carnival-panorama-embarkation) | Article | English | PR / hosted trip disclosed | cruisereport.com | — | Checked: 2026-10-04 | sponsored (sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer) / PR / hosted trip disclosed |

## About this data

- Ship detail verification: Source unverified

Checked: 2026-07-03

[Official ship page](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama)

Photo: Josie St.John MacDonagh / CC0 / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Carnival_Panorama_sideview.jpg

## Sources

- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-panorama
- secondary: seatrade-cruise.com — https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/ship-operations/carnival-details-2027-alaska-extends-panorama-s-mexico-cruises
- secondary: paxnews.com — https://www.paxnews.com/news/cruise/carnival-adds-new-mexican-riviera-sailings-carnival-panorama-2027-28
- secondary: carnival-news.com — https://www.carnival-news.com/ship/carnival-panorama-fact-sheet
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_Panorama
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/onboard/sky-zone
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/onboard/skyride
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/onboard/waterworks
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/onboard/havana-bar
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/onboard/serenity
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/onboard/camp-ocean
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/onboard/casino
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/onboard/cloud-9-spa
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/onboard/sportsquare
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/onboard/dive-in-movies
- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/onboard/dr-seuss-bookville
- secondary: profcruise.com — https://profcruise.com/carnivals-sky-zone-on-the-panorama/
- secondary: travel.usnews.com — https://travel.usnews.com/cruises/carnival-cruise-line-288/carnival-panorama-1058/

Source: Wikipedia “[Carnival Panorama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_Panorama)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))