Is Carnival Panorama Still the Best Carnival Ship? | Embarkation Day #CruiseLife #CarnivalCruise
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We're going to go that ship over there. That ship over there. Yeah. The Carnival Panorama. It's been a while, hasn't it?
The food was delicious and plentiful. I highly recommend it and can't wait to go back.
The Carnival drink package honestly kind of blows compared to Royal Caribbean and others.
We absolutely love our comedy shows.
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It’s cruise day—and we’re finally back on Carnival Panorama. But after years away, the big question is: Is it still as good as we remember? Our journey starts with an overnight stay aboard the historic Queen Mary before stepping onto Panorama for a six-night New Year’s cruise to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada. From boarding and first bites of pizza, to Lido Deck vibes, Serenity cocktails, sail away views, comedy shows, and an incredible dinner at Gigi’s Asian Kitchen—this is embarkation day, start to finish. This video continues our brand new Carnival Panorama series, including sea days, ports, ship tours, and one unforgettable New Year’s Eve at sea. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single moment of this journey. 🚢 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @LidoHoppers ☕ Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/lidohoppers ✈️ We’re also travel advisors — reach out if you’d like help booking your next cruise adventure! https://lidohoppers.com/ As an Amazon affiliate we earn a small commission on items that you purchase at no additional cost to you. This helps our channel grow. Thank you in advance! Video Equipment Used to Make this Video: ✅ DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - https://amzn.to/3QQwKM6 ✅ DJI Battery Handle - https://amzn.to/3FKOmXo ✅ DJI Mic 2 Bluetooth Microphone - https://amzn.to/42byiFN ✅ DJI Osmo Mini Tripod - https://amzn.to/4iN8qqT ✅ Ulanzi Extendable Tripod - https://amzn.to/4jacSQb ✅ Magnetic Mount - https://amzn.to/4iFPUAu ✅ DJI Osmo Case - https://amzn.to/3FHeRgu 📌 Chapters: 00:00 – Cruise Day Begins: “Are We on the Right Ship?” 00:24 – Overnight on the Queen Mary 01:03 – Our 6-Night New Year’s Cruise Plans 01:57 – First Views of Carnival Panorama 02:37 – Why We Recommend the Queen Mary 03:30 – Room Warnings & No AC Reality 05:02 – Dropping Bags & Heading to the Ship 05:52 – Boarding Carnival Panorama 07:00 – Onboard in One Hour: Muster, Pizza & Red Chairs 08:12 – Gigi’s for Dinner or Steakhouse? 08:25 – Lido Deck Vibes & First Lunch 09:38 – Food Plans: BlueIguana, Guy’s & Pizza Talk 10:34 – Why We Skip Carnival’s Drink Package 12:38 – Comedy Shows & Evening Plans 14:30 – Back on Deck: Comparing Panorama to Queen Mary 16:09 – Haunted Queen Mary Stories 18:33 – Catalina Views & Helicopter Sightings 21:14 – Embarkation Day on the Lido Deck 22:32 – Serenity Deck Drinks 23:17 – BlueIguana Burritos vs Tacos 24:25 – Rooms Are Ready 25:05 – WaterWorks & Sports Deck 27:08 – New Year’s Eve Countdown Energy 29:53 – Sail Away from Long Beach 31:25 – NCL Bliss & Catalina Island Views 34:06 – Walking the Bow on Deck 5 36:54 – Atrium & Holiday Decor 38:25 – Casino & First Drinks 42:21 – Comedy Club Night 44:38 – Dinner at Gigi’s Asian Kitchen 47:27 – Food Reactions & Favorites 50:50 – Wrapping Up Day One 51:27 – Sea Day Plans & Goodnight #CarnivalPanorama #EmbarkationDay #CruiseVlog #CruiseLife #CarnivalCruise #DayOneAtSea #LidoDeck #SailAway #CruiseSeries #LidoHoppers #TravelVlog #NewYearsCruise