Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Carnival-Panorama

On June 8, 2026, the 'Carnival Panorama' encountered a temporary power outage while sailing through Mexican waters, leading to a brief situation where passengers found themselves stuck in elevators. The incident happened as the vessel was journeying from Long Beach, California, to its scheduled destination. Fortunately, the dedicated crew acted swiftly to address the power failure, restoring functionality to the ship without further complications or injuries. Once power was reinstated, crew members worked diligently to check all elevators and ensure the safety of the guests. Following the restoration of full service, the 'Carnival Panorama' successfully docked in Puerto Vallarta on June 9, welcoming passengers ashore.

In a significant disruption, several vessels operated by Carnival Cruise Line suffered severe IT system failures over the weekend, with repercussions felt throughout the morning of February 9, 2026. These technical difficulties led to extensive embarkation delays and compromised onboard services across multiple ships. Notably, at least seven Carnival ships, including the 'Carnival Celebration', 'Carnival Pride', 'Carnival Sunshine', 'Carnival Venezia', 'Carnival Spirit', 'Carnival Liberty', and 'Carnival Panorama', remained docked beyond their scheduled departure times on the night of February 8. The 'Carnival Celebration', which was originally slated to leave Miami at 3:30 p.m. for a week-long Caribbean cruise, eventually set sail around 1:00 a.m., resulting in a delay of over eight hours.

On August 20, 2025, at 8:15 p.m. PDT, the Carnival Panorama experienced a significant tilt while navigating through a severe thunderstorm near Mazatlán in the Gulf of California. This incident occurred on the third night of its week-long Mexican Riviera cruise, which had set sail from Los Angeles on August 16 with a scheduled stop in Mazatlán on the 20th. As the ship sailed towards La Paz, reports indicated that broken plates littered the dining area, and water cascaded from ceilings and elevators, trapping some guests inside. Additionally, flooding reached several inches above the balcony sliding doors, and shattered glass was found at an outside bar. Despite the chaotic scene, the ship’s captain adeptly maneuvered the Carnival Panorama to calmer waters, stabilizing the vessel. Crew members swiftly attended to passengers, ensuring safety and cleanup. Nine individuals visited the ship's medical facility, with all injuries deemed non-serious and stable. However, two guests were later referred to a hospital for further evaluation upon arrival in La Paz on August 21. While most elevators resumed operation shortly after, a few remained under repair. All other systems on board functioned normally, ensuring the safety and comfort of the remaining guests. For more information, watch the report here: https://cruisefever.net/cruise-passengers-describe-scary-moments-as-carnival-panorama-tilts-in-violent-storm/

A medical situation unfolded on the 'Carnival Panorama' as the cruise neared the end of its 7-night journey through the stunning Mexican Riviera. The ship set sail from Long Beach, California on November 23, and on the final day of the voyage, a request for medical evacuation was made. Passengers reported that the night before, a call was broadcast for blood donors, raising questions about a potential link between the two medical emergencies that occurred on board the ship. The circumstances surrounding these incidents remain unclear, leaving guests concerned about their fellow travelers' well-being.

During its visit to Manila on October 18, 2024, the Carnival Panorama identified safety issues with one of the two gangways provided for disembarking guests. This cruise liner was on a post-dry-dock voyage from Singapore back to its homeport in Long Beach, Southern California. Upon arrival, it became evident that the gangway in question exhibited significant corrosion and deterioration, leaving passengers with only one functional option to access the port. With over 4,000 eager travelers onboard, the situation quickly led to extensive wait times, as many guests reached out to Carnival Cruise Line's Brand Ambassador, John Heald, to voice their dissatisfaction regarding the long disembarkation queues. Reports indicated that some passengers endured waits of three hours or more, with the ship's internal staircases and corridors becoming uncomfortably warm during the delays. In response to the grievances, Heald addressed the passengers to clarify the circumstances and urged them to direct their frustrations appropriately, rather than towards the ship's dedicated crew. Recognizing the need for an expedited solution, the ship's team arranged for a second gangway to be brought in later in the day as guests were returning from their excursions. This swift action alleviated some of the congestion, allowing for smoother embarkation and enabling the Carnival Panorama to proceed to its next destination as scheduled. The cruise liner's journey will continue with stops in Guam and Honolulu before arriving in California on November 5, 2024.

In an impressive display of maritime emergency response, the U.S. Coast Guard conducted three medevacs from a trio of cruise ships off the California coast in just 24 hours. The dramatic series of rescues kicked off on April 28, 2023, around 7 p.m., when the 'Carnival Panorama' called for assistance approximately 100 miles south of San Diego. A Coast Guard helicopter swiftly airlifted a 47-year-old female passenger suffering from a severe acute illness. The rescues escalated at 10:20 p.m. the same evening when the 'Majestic Princess' made a distress call concerning two passengers in urgent need of medical aid. Located about 500 miles west of Los Angeles, a Coast Guard helicopter rendezvoused with the ship on April 29 at approximately 10 a.m. to recover a 74-year-old woman exhibiting stroke symptoms and a 77-year-old woman facing kidney failure. Later that same day, at 12:20 p.m., the 'Carnival Spirit' reached out for help regarding an 84-year-old woman suspected to be having a stroke, positioned 86 miles from San Clemente Island. The helicopter that had just evacuated the two women from the 'Majestic Princess' was promptly redirected to assist the 'Carnival Spirit.' Altogether, the helicopter crew worked tirelessly, flying for over seven hours to ensure the safety and health of those in distress. This remarkable sequence of events highlights the swift action and coordination of the Coast Guard in maritime emergencies.