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Carnival's First New West Coast Ship in 20 Years, Carnival Panorama, Ready to Go!

Image: PHOTO: Carnival Panorama sea trials. (photo courtesy Carnival Cruise Line)
Image: PHOTO: Carnival Panorama sea trials. (photo courtesy Carnival Cruise Line)
TravelPulse Staff
by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 7:25 AM ET, Fri July 19, 2019

Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship, Carnival Panorama, successfully completed its sea trials in the Adriatic Sea earlier this week in anticipation of its inaugural cruise from Long Beach, Calif., Dec. 11, 2019, becoming the line's first new ship on the West Coast in 20 years.

Currently in the final stages of construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, Carnival Panorama had a full contingent of officers, technicians and engineers on board who thoroughly tested the ship's sophisticated technical, mechanical and navigation systems.

Carnival Panorama will also offer a variety of accommodation choices, including the tropics-inspired Havana area with colorful staterooms and its own Cuban-themed bar and pool; Family Harbor with extra-roomy staterooms and the Family Harbor Lounge; and luxurious Cloud 9 Spa staterooms with special amenities and privileges.

Following an inaugural three-day voyage to Ensenada, Carnival Panorama will launch year-round seven-day Mexican Riviera cruises from Long Beach Dec. 14. The week-long adventures will visit spectacular seaside resort towns including Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlan.

To learn more about Carnival Cruise Line, visitCarnival.com.


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