Carnival Panorama - Baja California with Overnight Cabo
This 6-night Baja loop from Long Beach skips the mainland Riviera ports entirely and instead parks the ship at Cabo San Lucas for two consecutive days, giving time for both a Medano Beach day and an early-morning fishing or El Arco boat trip. A stop in Ensenada on the way home rounds out a shorter, cheaper alternative to the ship's 8-day Riviera runs.
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Ship Details — Carnival Panorama
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Year Built
2019
Tonnage
135,500 GT
Passengers
3,934
Crew
1,450
Decks
15
Class
Vista
Itinerary & Route Map
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Where this cruise calls, day by day
5 ports and 2 sea days over 6 Nights.
- Day 1Long Beach, CA port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Long Beach, CA
United StatesDepart Day 2 · At sea
- Day 3Cabo San Lucas port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Cabo San Lucas
MexicoPort - Day 4Cabo San Lucas port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Cabo San Lucas
MexicoPort Day 5 · At sea
- Day 6Ensenada port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Ensenada
MexicoPort - Day 7Long Beach, CA port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Long Beach, CA
United StatesArrive
Onboard Amenities
Cruise Highlights
About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Carnival Panorama
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Carnival Panorama sailing. Distilled from 184 traveler threads, Cruise Critic member reviews and travel blogs.
Carnival Panorama, delivered in 2019, is the newest of Carnival's three Vista-class ships and holds a special role as the line's dedicated West Coast vessel. It sails year-round from Long Beach on 7-day Mexican Riviera itineraries calling at Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta — currently the only Carnival ship offering that route on a permanent basis, which makes it a fly-free flagship choice for Southern California cruisers.
What People Love
- The only Carnival ship sailing the Mexican Riviera year-round from Long Beach, with reliable 7-day stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta
- Newest West Coast Carnival ship (2019), so hardware and finishes feel fresher than older fleet mates
- Exclusive SkyZone two-deck indoor trampoline park with a 12-lane court, rock wall, and basketball — a fun differentiator (paid, with a 300-lb limit)
Common Complaints
- The Liquid Lounge/main theater is small and poorly laid out, with many seats offering limited views of the show
- Shows like Broadway Beats are described as not up to par with what competing lines offer
- Lido Marketplace buffet is the weakest dining option — limited, repetitive, and underwhelming, especially at breakfast
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