Choosing Your Disney Cruise Vacation: What You Need to Know about Disney Cruise Ships-Part Two

Since its launch in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a leader in the cruise industry, providing a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge, and children can experience all Disney has to offer. We’ve been fortunate to sail on almost every Disney ship (we just need the Wonder) and have come to love Disney Cruise Line vacations. Each ship offers its own special magic, and with so many to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for your family. We’ve put together an overview of each ship so you can understand your options better when looking to book a Disney Cruise Line vacation. Learn more below.

We covered the first four ships in Part One: Magic, Wonder, Dream, and Fantasy. Now, we’ll cover the newer ships, including a look at the future of Disney Cruise Line.

6 – Disney Wish (2022)

Maiden Voyage: July 14, 2022

Homeport: Port Canaveral, Florida

Sister ships: Treasure and Destiny

Aboard the Disney Wish, families discover a mesmerizing new world created especially for them. The magnificent new Disney Cruise Line ship celebrates Disney’s rich legacy of enchanting storytelling, bringing to life the fantastical worlds and beloved characters at the heart of Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars adventures like never before.

Guests embark on a splashtacular adventure with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse aboard the first Disney attraction at sea; revel in a royal celebration during a theatrical dining experience with “Frozen” friends; team up with the Avengers on a Marvel cinematic dining adventure; travel to a galaxy far, far away in a first-of-its-kind Star Wars experience; unlock hidden magic during an interactive, multidimensional adventure into Disney and Pixar worlds; rediscover beloved stories, songs and characters during Broadway-style stage spectaculars; and enjoy much-needed “me time” at dedicated kids’ clubs and adult escapes.

Capacity           4,000 passengers

Staterooms       1,254 staterooms (includes 53 concierge staterooms and 23 concierge suites)

• 1,133 outside staterooms (90%)
  • 948 verandah staterooms (70%)
  • 185 oceanview staterooms (20%)
• 121 inside staterooms (10%)

Main Public Areas

• Grand Hall – Deck 3 (spans 3 decks)
• Walt Disney Theatre – Deck 3
• Wonderland Cinema and Neverland Cinema – Deck 4
• Preludes theatre concessions – Deck 3
• Shutters photo gallery – Deck 5
• Guest Services – Deck 4
• Port Adventures – Deck 4

Family Areas

• Luna – Deck 4
• Pools: Mickey’s, Minnie’s, Daisy’s, Pluto’s – Deck 11
• Toy Story Splash Zone, Trixie Falls, and Slide-a-saurus Rex – Deck 12
• Pools: Donald’s, Goofy’s – Deck 12
• Hero Zone – Deck 12
• Aqua Mouse – Deck 13
• Chip ‘n Dale’s Pool – Deck 14

Shopping

• 3 Wishes retail shop – Deck 3
• Treasure’s Untold retail shop – Deck 3
• Once Upon a Time retail shop – Deck 3
• Royal Regalia retail shop – Deck 3
• Enchanted Castle Jewels – Deck 3
• Art on Demand – Deck 5
• Mickey’s Mainsail – Deck 5
• Dory’s Forget Me Knots retail shop – Deck 11

Salons & Spa’s

• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique – Deck 4
• Untangled Salon – Deck 4
• Hook’s Barbery – Deck 4
• Senses Spa & Salon, Senses Fitness – Deck 5

Youth Areas

• It’s a Small World Nursery – Deck 2
• Disney’s Oceaneer Club – Deck 2
• Disney’s Oceaneer Lab – Deck 2
• Vibe teen club – Deck 12
• Edge tween club – Deck 5

Adult Areas

• The Bayou – Deck 3
• Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge – Deck 3
• Nightingale’s: Deck 3
• Keg & Compass – Deck 5
• Triton Lounge – Deck 5
• Lookout lounge – Deck 11
• The Rose lounge – Deck 12
• Quiet Cove Pool – Deck 13
• Cove Café – Deck 13
• Currents Bar – Deck 13 and 14
• Sun Deck – Deck 14

Dining

• Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure main dining – Deck 5 (exclusive to the Disney Wish)
• Worlds of Marvel main dining – Deck 4
• 1923: Walt Disney main dining – Deck 3
• Enchanted Sword Café – Deck 5
• Enchante by Chef Arnaud Lallement adult-exclusive specialty dining – Deck 12
• Palo Steakhouse adult-exclusive specialty dining – Deck 12
• Marceline Market Café casual dining – Deck 11
• Mickey and Friends Festival of Foods quick service – Deck 11
• Inside Out: Joyful Sweets – Deck 11
• Wheezie’s Freezies – Deck 11

Broadway-style Stage Shows at the Walt Disney Theater

• “Disney the Little Mermaid” (exclusive to the Disney Wish)
• “Disney Seas Adventure”
• “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular”

Destinations

The Disney Wish sails out of Port Canaveral on three and four-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, and every cruise includes a stop at either Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay, or the new island destination, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

7 – Disney Treasure (2024)

Maiden Voyage: December 21, 2024

Homeport: Port Canaveral, Florida

Sister ships: Wish and Destiny

Disney Cruise Line’s new ship, the Disney Treasure, unlocks the far-reaching realms of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel and embraces dynamic tales from beloved Disney Parks attractions through captivating and immersive experiences on the high seas. The Disney Treasure harnesses a design concept that calls upon the bold and heartwarming stories of beloved Disney characters. Adventure serves as the architectural and thematic foundation of the newest Disney Cruise Line ship in honor of Walt Disney’s legendary passion for travel and exploration. On board, guests will find fan-favorite spaces from the Disney Wish, infused with this theme of adventure and inspired by memorable Disney stories like “Aladdin,” “Coco” and “Zootopia.”

Capacity           4,000 passengers

Staterooms       1,246 staterooms (includes 53 concierge staterooms and 23 concierge suites)
• 1,133 outside staterooms (84%)
• 877 verandah staterooms (70%)
• 170 oceanview staterooms (14%)
• 123 inside staterooms (10%)

Main Public Areas

• Grand Hall – Deck 3 (spans 3 decks)
• Walt Disney Theatre – Deck 3 and Deck 4
• Wonderland Cinema and Neverland Cinema – Deck 4
• Preludes theatre concessions – Deck 3
• Shutters photo gallery – Deck 5
• Guest Services – Deck 4
• Port Adventures – Deck 4

Family Areas

• Sarabi – Deck 4
• Pools: Mickey’s, Minnie’s, Daisy’s, Pluto’s – Deck 11
• Toy Story Splash Zone and Slide-a-saurus Rex – Deck 12
• Pools: Donald’s, Goofy’s – Deck 12
• Hero Zone – Deck 13
• Aqua Mouse – Deck 13 launch
• Chip ‘n Dale’s Pool – Deck 14

Shopping

• 3 Wishes retail shop – Deck 3
• Treasure’s Untold retail shop – Deck 3
• Once Upon a Time retail shop – Deck 3
• Royal Regalia retail shop – Deck 3
• Enchanted Castle Jewels – Deck 3
• Art on Demand – Deck 5
• Mickey’s Mainsail – Deck 5
• Dory’s Forget Me Knots retail shop – Deck 11

Salons & Spa’s

• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique – Deck 4
• Untangled Salon – Deck 4
• Hook’s Barbery – Deck 4
• Senses Spa & Salon, Senses Fitness – Deck 5

Youth Areas

• It’s a Small World Nursery – Deck 2
• Disney’s Oceaneer Club – Deck 2
• Disney’s Oceaneer Lab – Deck 2
• Vibe teen club – Deck 12
• Edge tween club – Deck 5

Adult Areas

• Skipper Society – Deck 3
• The Haunted Mansion Parlor – Deck 3
• Scat Cat Lounge – Deck 3
• Periscope Pub – Deck 5
• Triton Lounge – Deck 5
• Lookout lounge – Deck 11
• The Rose lounge – Deck 12
• Quiet Cove Pool – Deck 13
• Cove Café – Deck 13
• Currents Bar – Deck 13 and 14
• Sun Deck – Deck 14

Dining

• Plaza de Coco – Deck 5
• Worlds of Marvel main dining – Deck 4
• 1923: Walt Disney main dining – Deck 3
• Jade Cricket Cafe – Deck 5
• Enchante by Chef Arnaud Lallement adult-exclusive specialty dining – Deck 12
• Palo Steakhouse adult-exclusive specialty dining – Deck 12
• Marceline Market Café casual dining – Deck 11
• Mickey and Friends Festival of Foods quick service – Deck 11
• Jumbeaux’s Sweets – Deck 11
• Wheezie’s Freezies – Deck 12

Broadway-style Stage Shows at the Walt Disney Theater

• “Disney The Tale of Moana” (exclusive to the Disney Treasure)
• “Disney Seas Adventure”
• “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”

Destinations

The Disney Treasure, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, will follow its inaugural season with seven-night itineraries from Port Canaveral to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. Sailings will take families to Disney’s private island paradise, Disney Castaway Cay.

In the summer of 2026, the Disney Treasure will embark on seven-night sailings to Eastern or Western Caribbean, giving guests a chance to soak up rays on the beautiful beaches of Tortola, British Virgin Isles; Falmouth, Jamaica; Cozumel, Mexico; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands; and Disney Castaway Cay in The Bahamas.

8 – Disney Destiny (2025)

Maiden Voyage: November 21, 2025

Homeport: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Sister ships: Wish and Treasure

Beginning in November 2025, the Disney Destiny will draw on the legacies of Disney’s larger-than-life heroes and villains to forge a legendary cruise vacation steeped in the lore of illustrious Disney stories. The new Disney Cruise Line ship will debut with one-of-a-kind venues and experiences that complement the extraordinary entertainment, world-class dining, and unparalleled hospitality that make every Disney Cruise Line vacation legendary.

For the Disney Destiny, the Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering teams are summoning some of Disney’s most powerful tales of heroism and purpose to forge a first-of-its-kind design theme: “Heroes and Villains.” Onboard, guests will be inspired, encouraged, and empowered by heroes and villains alike, universally beloved for their strength of character and distinctive personalities. The ship will be a celebration of the bold, charismatic, and driven characters at the heart of the many myths and legends, fairy tales, and fantasies from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Disney Parks. And, for the first time in Disney Cruise Line history, a Marvel Super Hero will be the signature stern character on the Disney Destiny, with a larger-than-life sculpture of Spider-Man and his Spider-Bots decorating the filigree on the back of the ship.

Main Public Areas

• Grand Hall – Deck 3 (spans 3 decks)
• Walt Disney Theatre – Deck 3 and Deck 4
• Wonderland Cinema and Neverland Cinema – Deck 4
• Preludes theatre concessions – Deck 3
• Shutters photo gallery – Deck 5
• Guest Services – Deck 4
• Port Adventures – Deck 4

Family Areas

• Saga – Deck 4
• Pools: Mickey’s, Minnie’s, Daisy’s, Pluto’s – Deck 11
• Toy Story Splash Zone and Slide-a-saurus Rex – Deck 12
• Pools: Donald’s, Goofy’s – Deck 12
• Hero Zone – Deck 13
• Aqua Mouse – Deck 13 launch
• Chip ‘n Dale’s Pool – Deck 14

Shopping

• 3 Wishes retail shop – Deck 3
• Treasure’s Untold retail shop – Deck 3
• Once Upon a Time retail shop – Deck 3
• Royal Regalia retail shop – Deck 3
• Enchanted Castle Jewels – Deck 3
• Art on Demand – Deck 5
• Mickey’s Mainsail – Deck 5
• Dory’s Forget Me Knots retail shop – Deck 11

Salons & Spa’s

• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique – Deck 4
• Untangled Salon – Deck 4
• Hook’s Barbery – Deck 4
• Senses Spa & Salon, Senses Fitness – Deck 5

Youth Areas

• It’s a Small World Nursery – Deck 2
• Disney’s Oceaneer Club – Deck 2
• Disney’s Oceaneer Lab – Deck 2
• Vibe teen club – Deck 12
• Edge tween club – Deck 5

Adult Areas

• De Vil’s – Deck 3
• The Haunted Mansion Parlor – Deck 3
• The Sanctum – Deck 3
• Cask and Cannon – Deck 5
• Triton Lounge – Deck 5
• The Rose Lounge – Deck 12
• Quiet Cove Pool – Deck 13
• Cove Café – Deck 13
• Sun Deck – Deck 14

Dining

• Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King – Deck 5
• Worlds of Marvel main dining – Deck 4
• 1923: Walt Disney main dining – Deck 3
• Café Merida – Deck 5
• Café Megara – Deck 4
• Enchante by Chef Arnaud Lallement adult-exclusive specialty dining – Deck 12
• Palo Steakhouse adult-exclusive specialty dining – Deck 12
• Marceline Market Café casual dining – Deck 11
• Mickey and Friends Festival of Foods quick service – Deck 11
• Edna A La Mode Sweets – Deck 11
• Wheezie’s Freezies – Deck 12

Broadway-style Stage Shows at the Walt Disney Theater

• “Disney Hercules” (exclusive to the Disney Destiny)
• “Disney Seas Adventure”
• “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular”

Destinations

The Disney Destiny will sail its maiden voyage from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in November 2025, followed by an inaugural season of four- and five-night cruises to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean, including visits to one or both of Disney Cruise Line’s island destinations, Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. The Disney Destiny will also offer two seven-night itineraries to the Eastern and Western Caribbean during the 2026 summer season.

9 – Disney Adventure (2025)

Maiden Voyage: December 15, 2025

Homeport: Singapore

Sister ship: None

The Disney Adventure is unique in the Disney Cruise Line lineup in that the ship was acquired as partially completed ship in late 2022. Disney still worked with its shipbuilder Meyer Werft to complete the cruise ship, but the design of the ship is definitely different than the previous seven ships. This ship is also the largest. Disney Cruise Line estimates the passenger capacity of the 208,000-gross-ton Disney Adventure to be approximately 6,700 with around 2,500 crew members.

Disney Adventure will also feature many “firsts” for the fleet, including experiences specially created for guests in Asia to enjoy.  In a first for Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Adventure will include three all-new Disney attractions on the upper decks in an adventure zone that celebrates the larger-than-life personalities from the Marvel Universe. Showstopping Broadway-style entertainment will dazzle in an all-new musical spectacular, “Remember,” developed exclusively for the Disney Adventure.

Deck Plans have not yet been released, but we can give you the names of venues that have been released. Learn more about the Disney Adventure by clicking here.

Attractions

• Ironcycle Test Run
• Pym Quantum Racers
• Groot Galaxy Spin

Family Areas

• Big Hero Arcade
• Hiro Training Zone
• Toy Story Place

Youth Areas

• It’s a Small World Nursery
• Disney’s Oceaneer Club
• Disney’s Oceaneer Lab
• Vibe teen club
• Edge tween club

Adult Areas

• Fitness Center
• Buccaneer Bar
• Tiana’s Bayou Lounge
• Spellbound
• Market Bar
• Taverna Portorosso

Dining

• Navigator’s Club
• Hollywood Spotlight Club
• Animator’s Palate
• Animator’s Table
• Enchanted Summer Restaurant
• Pixar Market Restaurant
• Palo Trattoria
• Mike & Sulley’s – Flavors of Asia
• Bewitching Boba and Brews
• Stitch’s ‘Ohana Grill
• Cosmic Kebabs
• Mowgli’s Eatery
• Gramma Tala’s Kitchen
• Palo Café

Broadway-style Stage Shows at the Walt Disney Theater

• “Remember” (exclusive to the Disney Adventure)
• “Disney Seas Adventure”
• “Moana: Call of the Sea”

Destinations

The Disney Adventure, which will set sail in December 2025, will offer a lineup of three- and four-night itineraries from the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore from April through summer 2026 and will be the first ship to homeport in Asia.

10 – And More to Come

Disney Cruise Line announced in August 2024 it will expand its blueprint for family cruising. The current fleet of five ships — the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish — will expand with eight more ships on the way, including the expanded relationship with Oriental Land Company Ltd. to bring Disney cruise vacations to Japan by 2031. The award-winning fleet will continue to give families more opportunities to experience the world-class dining, exceptional entertainment, and signature hospitality that Disney Cruise Line is known for.