disney cruise 7th ship

• 672 Wine Club
• Motorcycles
• Car of the Month
• Destinations
• Men’s Fashion
• Watch Collector
• Art & Collectibles
• Vacation Homes
• Celebrity Homes
• New Construction
• Home Design
• Electronics
• Fine Dining
• Dubai Tourism
• Gateway Bronco
• On Location – Olympic Games Paris 2024
• One&Only
• The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
• Saratoga Spring Water
• Wynn Las Vegas
• Sports & Leisure
• Health & Wellness
• Best of the Best
• The Ultimate Gift Guide

Disney Just Bought the World’s 7th-Largest Cruise Ship, the 1,122-Foot ‘Global Dream’

The vessel's original shipbuilder halted construction earlier this year after declaring bankruptcy..

Senior Staff Writer

Bryan Hood's Most Recent Stories

• Almost Every Tesla Cybertruck Was Just Recalled Again
• BMW Is Bringing Back the 6 Series and Phasing Out One of Its Largest SUVs: Report
• The New Audi Q8 Is the Marque’s Most Powerful SUV Yet
• Share This Article

Disney just bought a ship as big as one of its blockbuster movies.

Related Stories

• The World’s Largest Carbon-Fiber Sailing Catamaran Could Be Yours for $19 Million
• Car of the Week: This Pristine 2015 McLaren P1 Could Fetch $1.3 Million at Auction

No amenities have been announced yet, but the company said the ship will feature “innovative Disney experiences along with the dazzling entertainment, world-class dining and legendary guest service that set Disney Cruise Line apart.” The ship, which will be based outside of the US, will also be one of the first fueled by low-emission green ethanol.

The finished boat will have room for 6,000 passengers and around 2,300 crew members. That would make it smaller than its sister was expected to be— Global Dream II was supposed to have room for 9,000 passengers—but the 208,000-gross-ton boat will still be the world’s seventh largest and the largest in Disney’s fleet. The conglomerate did not reveal how much it paid for the Global Dream , other than to say it was secured at a “favorable price.”

“Our cruise ships give us the unique opportunity to bring Disney magic to fans no matter where they are, and the addition of this ship will make a Disney Cruise Line vacation accessible to more families than ever before,” Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, said in a statement.

Bryan Hood is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. Before joining the magazine, he worked for the New York Post, Artinfo and New York magazine, where he covered everything from celebrity gossip to…

Read More On:

More marine.

This New 164-Foot Superyacht Is Like a Floating Night Club

The Ritz-Carlton’s Luxe 794-Foot Cruise Ship Is Voyaging to Asia Starting Next Year

This Sleek 48-Foot Yacht Is an Elegant Speed Machine Capable of 40 Knots

This New 100-Foot Superyacht Is a Modern Cruiser With the Soul of a Rugged Workboat

The Grand UK Debut

JULY 17 - 19, 2024 Head to the British countryside to test and evaluate the top luxury and performance vehicles of 2024.

Give the Gift of Luxury

Latest Galleries in Marine

‘Mousetrap’ in Photos

‘Eternal Spark’ in Photos

More from our brands, kate spade new york and heinz unveil ketchup-inspired capsule collection, nba draft 2024: rookie contracts for every first-round pick, thai film ‘how to make millions before grandma dies’ reaches $27 million in southeast asia rollout – global bulletin, economic survey of artists in new york shows 57 percent earn $25,000 or less, the best yoga mats for any practice, according to instructors.

BREAKING: The 7th Disney Cruise Line Ship Gets Its Name

by Tori Carle · September 9, 2023

The ship formerly known as Genting’s World Dream was acquired by Disney during the pandemic after the original company went under. Now, the 7th Disney Cruise Line Ship Gets Its Name… the Disney Adventure! 

At the Destination D23 Event in Walt Disney World, the chairman of Disney Signature Events announced the newest ship sailing from Singapore will be named the Disney Adventure!

We here at MickeyBlog are so excited to watch this ship take form in Germany alongside the Disney Treasure and the 3rd unnamed ship coming to the Disney Cruise Line fleet! 

If you’re thinking about taking a Disney Adventure of your own on this 7th Disney Cruise Line ship, or one of the others sailing to the Caribbean and beyond, let’s chat about you and your family setting sail on a Disney Cruise Line ship. I can help you plan your trip for free! 

Fill out the form below to get in touch with me, Tori Carle Emerson , an agent with MickeyTravels, a 💎Diamond 💎 Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, I can make your next Disney vacation magical! 

Whether it’s a visit to the theme parks , a Disney cruise , a stay at Aulani in Hawaii, or the trip of a lifetime with Adventures by Disney , I can’t wait to help you plan your vacation utilizing all of our incredible concierge-level services. This includes discount monitoring, itinerary planning, flexible booking and so much more.  Best of all my services are 100% FREE!

Mickey knows that you’ll have a more magical time when you work with a travel agent like me! Disney makes every vacation fun for the whole family and I can help make your trip stress-free! 

Get a FREE Quote!

Interested in booking a Disney Vacation? Look no further! The award winning agents at MickeyTravels are ready to help you book a truly magical vacation!

• Name * First Last
• Number of Adults *
• Number of Children *
• Ages of Children *
• Select Your Destination * *hold ctrl or shift to select more Walt Disney World Disney Cruise Line Disneyland Adventures by Disney Aulani Hawaii Disney Special Event Tickets Universal Orlando
• Approximate Travel Dates *

You may also like...

Breaking News: Kirstie Alley Passes Away at 71 After Battling Cancer

December 5, 2022

Hillary Clinton Delivered Keynote Address at Disney’s 3rd Annual Women’s Day on Broadway

March 10, 2020

Head Over to One Disney World Hotel For a Special ‘Toy Story’ Cupcake

May 8, 2024

Recent Posts

Here’s Your Sneak Peek at Disney Springs Flavors of Florida!

Oogie Boogie Bash Pre-Sale Tickets Sell Out FAST

Disney Animator Alex Kupershmidt Explains What Makes Stitch So Popular

Sign-up for Our Newsletter

Disney Springs / Walt Disney World

June 27, 2024

Disney California Adventure / Disneyland Resort / News

June 26, 2024

Movies / News

News / Resorts / Walt Disney World

4 Dog-Friendly Disney World Hotels for a Pawsitively Perfect Vacation

Travel | Disney Cruise Line drops name updates for new…

Share this:.

• Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
• Click to share on X (Opens in new window)

Daily e-Edition

Evening e-Edition

• Entertainment
• Theater and Arts
• Things to Do
• Restaurants, Food & Drink

Things To Do

Travel | disney cruise line drops name updates for new ship, bahamas destination.

Disney Adventure is the new name for what had been the unfinished Global Dream cruise ship that DCL acquired this year from the Genting Hong Kong group that ran Dream Cruises, Crystal Cruises and Star Cruises before it filed for bankruptcy.

And the updated name for Disney’s second private Bahamas destination is Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Previously just referred to as Lighthouse Point, the 700-acre site on the southern end of Eleuthera will begin welcoming cruise line guests in June 2024.

Thomas Mazloum, president of Disney Signature Experiences, which includes DCL, Adventures by Disney and Disney Vacation Club, said the name reveal for Disney Adventure was fitting for what will be the largest ship in the fleet coming in at 208,000 gross tons.

“Needless to say, this will be our biggest Adventure yet,” he said.

It’s currently under construction at the MV Werften shipyard in Wismar, Germany, and will be headed to sail out of Singapore serving the Southeast Asia market when it debuts in 2025.

Disney Cruise Line queues up old and new features for new ship Disney Treasure

It will be the seventh of eight ships in the DCL fleet by the end of 2025. Its next ship Disney Treasure will debut in December 2024 out of Port Canaveral with a yet-to-be-named sister ship to Disney Treasure and 2022’s Disney Wish to round out DCL’s current expansion plans.

Disney Adventure will run on green methanol, which would make it one of the first in the cruise industry to use the low-emission fuel for the vessel. In an effort to stem environmental emissions, cruise lines have been switching from traditional diesel on new ships including the use of liquefied natural gas, which is what powers Disney Wish.

Construction of the Global Dream began in 2018 and original plans called for it to have the longest roller coaster at sea , but what exactly will be on board for Disney Cruise Line has yet to be determined.

“Aboard the Adventure, the families will go on fantastical voyages across the sea experiencing Disney, Pixar, Marvel stories representing truly every corner of the Disney world and beyond, and that’s without ever leaving the ship,” Mazloum said.

Disney earlier had cited Singapore’s strategic location with access to airports and port infrastructure behind the move that will let the ship also access the Australian market. Southeast Asia features more than 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Disney Cruise Line announces new Bahamas destination Lighthouse Point to open next year

Tackling the Asian market leaves North America to its existing fleet, but with the potential for seven of its eventual eight ships to tackle the Caribbean and the Bahamas, DCL is welcoming its second private destination to relieve pressures on its existing Castaway Cay, which the line has operated since 1998.

“Trust me when I tell you there’s some pretty awesome, great collaboration happening right now between our teams and some unbelievably talented artists and cultural advisors in the Bahamas,” Mazloum said. “Together we’re going to shape an experience that truly celebrations that natural beauty, the traditions, the artistry of this one-of-a-kind nation.”

The site includes a main beach, family beach and adults-only beach plus an Arts and Cultural Pavilion, water play area with two slides, gaming pavilion, market-style dining, shopping and kids club.

Previous statements from Disney Cruise Line have said the plan for Lighthouse Point would see similar traffic as Castaway Cay, between three and five weekly visits from cruise ships year-round.

As part of the agreement between Disney and the Bahamas, at least 190 acres, including the southernmost tip of the purchased land, would be donated back to the government to become a national park.

The plan calls for developing only 16% of the 700 acres, the use of elevated walkways to reduce the impact on the landscape and a pier design that was able to avoid dredging. Plans call for at least 90% of the power for the site to come from solar energy.

For its debut, DCL is giving most of the first sailings to the destination to its first ship Disney Magic out of its new second Florida home port at Port Everglades.

Only two of the initial sailings are on tap from Port Canaveral, the line’s traditional home, both on Disney Fantasy and not its newest ship Disney Wish.

Sailings among both Port Canaveral and Port Everglades to Lighthouse Point open up in fall 2024 ahead of the arrival of Disney Treasure.

More in Travel

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

Travel | new issue of ‘explore florida & the caribbean’ is going places.

Pictures: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure dazzles at night at Disney

Theme Parks | New Lady Gaga figure now stands at Madame Tussauds

Disney World | Disney World: Lightning Lane changes to allow advance purchases

Disney Cruise Line Announces Seventh Ship to Be Named the Disney Adventure

Today, at Destination D23 , Disney Cruise Line  announced a name for its seventh ship: The Disney Adventure.

What’s Happening:

• Late last year, it was announced that Disney Cruise Line  had acquired a partially completed ship  that was originally ordered by another company.
• This morning, Disney Cruise Line President Thomas Mazloum revealed that the new ship will be known as the Disney Adventure — not to be confused with the Disney Treasure,  which happens to be adventure themed.
• Disney explains, “With a name that evokes the very spirit of exploration, the Disney Adventure will take families on a fantastical voyage across a sea of Disney, Pixar and Marvel  stories, venturing into realms representing every corner of the Disney world – and beyond.”
• As previously announced, the new ship  will have its homeport in Singapore  (for at least five years) and offer itineraries around Southeast Asia.

• Construction of the 208,000-gross-ton ship is currently underway in Germany at the MV Werften shipyard.
• The Disney Adventure is expected to set sail in 2025 with details about the maiden voyage and onboard experiences coming at a later date.

More from Destination D23:

• Experiences Inspired by “Encanto” and “Indiana Jones” Being Considered to Replace DINOLAND U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Test Track at EPCOT to Get Another Update Inspired by World of Motion
• New EPCOT Nighttime Spectacular "Luminous The Symphony of Us" Opening December 5th
• New Country Bear Jamboree Show Featuring Disney Songs Coming to Magic Kingdom in 2024
• Ahsoka Tano Coming to Star Tours at Disneyland Park, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Paris Next Spring

What New Disney Cruise Ships Are Being Built?

June 26, 2024: This article has been updated with several new details about the onboard experiences on the Disney Adventure .

March 20, 2024: This article has been updated with the newly-announced name of Disney’s 8th ship, the  Disney Destiny .

Sept 9, 2023: This article has been updated with the newly-announced name of Disney’s 7th ship, the Disney Adventure .

Sept 5, 2023: This article has been updated with several new details about the Disney Treasure , which is scheduled to sail on its maiden voyage on December 21, 2024 .

After ten years with no new ships, Disney Cruise Line is in the process of rapidly increasing the size of its fleet. By the end of 2025, Disney will have eight ships, doubling its fleet size since 2012. Here’s a look at the new Disney Cruise Ships that are currently being built, with all the latest information we have.

Before we begin, let’s take a quick look at the fleet as it stands today:

Ships Currently Operating

• Disney Magic — Maiden Voyage July 30, 1998
• Disney Wonder — Maiden Voyage August 15, 1999
• Disney Dream — Maiden Voyage January 26, 2011
• Disney Fantasy — Maiden Voyage March 31, 2012
• Disney Wish — Maiden Voyage July 14, 2022

And here’s a glance at what’s on the horizon:

Ships Under Construction

• Disney Treasure — Maiden Voyage scheduled for late December 2024
• Disney Adventure (Former Global Dream) — Maiden Voyage expected in 2025
• Disney Destiny — Maiden Voyage expected in 2025

Now, let’s learn a bit more about each of the three ships that are still under construction.

Get Answers to All Your Disney Cruise Questions

Disney Treasure — December 2024

Image © Disney

The sixth ship of the Disney Cruise Line fleet — and the next one to begin sailing — will be named the Disney Treasure.

It’s currently under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. This is the same shipyard which built three prior Disney Cruise Ships , the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Wish.

The first of the large “building blocks” which will make up the ship began arriving onsite at the shipyard in November 2022. By March of 2023, one of the recognizable “funnels” had arrived.

You can follow along as more parts of the ship arrive at the shipyard over the coming months by checking out all the videos from the excellent Ems-Dollart Media YouTube channel.

Construction continues to move along swiftly; Disney’s own photographic log of the shipbuilding process shows that the bridge (essentially the “cockpit” of the ship) was installed in late June 2023.

And by early December 2023, both of the iconic funnels had been installed on the ship, already showing hints of their signature red color and Mickey Mouse icon.

As of late March 2024, the superstructure of the ship is essentially complete. Photos released by Disney show the ship fully painted, actually afloat in the water versus in drydock, and now moved to a new location for finishing work as construction work shifts toward the new Disney Destiny (detailed later in this article).

The Disney Treasure afloat at its shipyard on March 27, 2024 | Image © Disney

The Disney Treasure is expected to host its first passengers in late December 2024. It will be a sister ship to the current newest ship, the Disney Wish (which began sailing in 2022) — as well as to the Disney Destiny, which joins the fleet in 2025. This means that these three ships should be generally the same in terms of construction, though some themed elements will vary between the three.

Only a few details have been fully confirmed, but here’s what Disney has announced publicly and what we can estimate based on what we know about its sister ship the Disney Wish.

The overall theme of the ship is “adventure,” as announced at the 2022 D23 Expo.

The ship’s bow will feature artwork of Minnie Mouse in “adventure-ready” attire, while the stern will feature 3D sculptures of Peter Pan and Captain Hook.

The grand hall of the ship is “inspired by the grandeur and mystery of a gilded palace,” with both real-world inspiration (Asia and Africa) and fairy-tale inspiration ( Agrabah ).It will be the first Disney Cruise ship to feature three Disney characters in its atrium lobby statue: Aladdin, Jasmine, and their Magic Carpet (along with the fateful lamp).

On September 5, 2023, Disney released a significant amount of information on what will be included onboard the ship. As expected, some of the offerings are generally in line with what’s found on the Disney Wish — but others are unique to the Treasure.

Here’s a quick glance at some of the spaces and offerings that will be on the ship:

• The usual variety of Inside, Oceanview, Verandah, and Concierge Staterooms
• Four Royal Suites , including Bagheera Royal Suites and Rajah Royal Suites with designs inspired by characters from  The Jungle Book and  Aladdin , respectively.
• An astounding  Tomorrow Tower Suite inspired by EPCOT, in one of the ship’s iconic red funnel smokestacks.
• The  Plaza de Coco restaurant, inspired by the film  Coco , offers themed dining with live Mariachi music and a visit from Miguel
• The  Worlds of Marvel and  1923  restaurants, also found on the Disney Wish
• Palo Steakhouse, Enchanté , and The Rose , adult-exclusive specialty dining / lounges, also found on the Disney Wish
• Jumbeaux’s Sweets , inspired by Zootopia , offers tasty snacks for purchase
• Jade Cricket Café and Heihei Café , inspired by Mulan and Moana
• Periscope Pub , inspired by 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
• Skipper Society , a lounge inspired by the Jungle Cruise attraction
• Haunted Mansion Parlor , a lounge themed to the Haunted Mansion attraction
• Marceline Market and Mickey and Friends Festival of Foods casual dining
• The AquaMouse  features a new Curse of the Golden Egg storyline developed for the Disney Treasure.
• Ten pools plus a  Toy Story Splash Zone
• Disney’s Oceaneer Club  featuring  Marvel Super Hero Academy ,  Fairytale Hall ,  Walt Disney Imagineering Lab ,  Star Wars Cargo Bay , and  Mickey and Minnie Captain’s Deck
• Edge , Vibe , and it’s a small world nursery! for tweens, teens, and toddlers, respectively.
• Live Broadway-style shows in the Walt Disney Theatre, including  Beauty and the Beast , Disney Seas the Adventure , and a new show called Disney the Tale of Moana
• Hero Zone , Wonderland Cinema , and Never Land Cinema , also found on Disney Wish
• Character encounters, music, and shows in the Grand Hall (ship atrium / lobby)
• Sarabi , a “central hub” for daytime activities and adult-exclusive evening entertainment
• DCL-favorite  Senses Spa returns to the Disney Treasure, along with a reimagined  Senses Fitness center
• Tangled Salon and  Hook’s Barbery for beauty treatments

Meyer Werft shipyard – Papenburg, Germany

Maiden Voyage

Dec. 21, 2024

Port Canaveral,  FL

Approximately 144,000 gross tons

19.5 knots cruising speed and 23 knots maximum speed

Liquefied Natural Gas

Crew Members

Maximum capacity.

4,000 passengers

Guest Staterooms

1,256 staterooms, about 90% of which are expected to have either a porthole window or verandah balcony

• 123 inside staterooms
• 185 oceanview staterooms
• 948 verandah staterooms

Passenger Decks

14 passenger decks. Technically, the second floor of the Tomorrow Tower Suite would be a 15th deck, but it’s an isolated space inside the ship’s funnel not accessible to most passengers.

Contact the Disney Cruise experts at The Vacationeer today to start planning your cruise on the Disney Treasure or any of the other ships in the fleet! The Vacationeer offers free cruise booking help with no planning fees . They can help you pick the perfect stateroom , find the ideal itinerary , find the best time to cruise , and answer all your questions.

Then they’ll let you know exactly how much your Disney Cruise will cost with a free, no-obligation quote . If you like what you see, you can reserve your room by paying a small deposit now and then paying the balance over time.

Once you’re booked, your Vacationeer will keep track of all the planning and payment milestones for you — they’ll even watch for new discounts that may be announced after you’ve booked! They’ll even provide a generous onboard credit that can be used toward purchases on the ship.

And because their planning services are free to use, you can rest assured that you’ll get the best price possible without paying any unnecessary fees. So get your free, no-obligation cruise today!

Disney Adventure (former Global Dream ) — 2025

Disney Adventure (Concept Art) | Image © Disney

In 2022, it was announced that Disney had purchased a partially-completed cruise ship that was in the process of being built for another cruise line. This announcement was a big shock, as Disney had already surprised fans with an unexpected announcement of Disney Cruise Line’s seventh custom-built cruise ship (see next ship section below) and everyone thought that would be the end of the fleet expansion for the foreseeable future.

This newly-acquired, partially-constructed ship — known at the time as the Global Dream  — was in its fourth year of construction at MV Werften shipyard in Germany as an addition to the fleet of Genting Hong Kong .

But thanks to a series of bankruptcies (involving both the original cruise line and the shipbuilder!), construction was eventually abandoned and the partially-built ship was due to be scrapped.

Disney Cruise Line was long rumored to be interested in acquiring the hull, and the purchase was officially announced in November 2022. Meyer Werft, which has built every Disney Cruise ship since the Disney Dream, will oversee the Global Dream’s completion and its conversion into a Disney Cruise ship.

As you can see in this video originally taken in February 2022 (months before the deal was announced), a significant amount of construction on the ship has already been done. Note that the video pre-dates the Disney purchase but has since been retitled to reflect Disney’s ownership.

Because Disney has come into the project as the ship is already about 75% complete, the former Global Dream is not likely to have a so-called “sister ship” in the Disney fleet; it will be its own vessel without an equivalent.

The ship will not home-port in the United States but rather in Singapore. At the time the purchase was originally announced, Disney indicated that the ship was being purchased specifically to serve “new markets,” and the conventional wisdom of industry observers at the time was that this ship would likely primarily serve Asia — its original target market under the prior cruise line.

On March 29, 2023, Disney and the Singapore Tourism Board announced a five-year exclusive partnership that would base the ship in Singapore once construction is complete in 2025. An exact date for the maiden voyage has not yet been announced. Disney says the inaugural season for the ship will offer three- and four-night cruises designed for “magical days at sea” with the ship being “a destination itself.” It’s not immediately clear if there will be any ports-of-call visited along the way, though the chosen owrding tends to imply that the ship could simply offer a “cruise to nowhere,” instead focusing solely on days at sea and onboard activities.

Although this is the eighth Disney Cruise Ship to be announced, comments by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro have repeatedly indicated that it will be the seventh one to enter service.

Disney recently dipped its toes into serving previously-uncharted waters (uncharted by Disney, at least), with its new Australia and New Zealand itineraries. It’s widely believed that the additions of the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and the Disney Destiny will give Disney the freedom to reassign some some of its older ships — as well as the former Global Dream ship — to cruise farther-flung itineraries going forward.

The Singapore announcement gives credence to those theories.

On September 9, 2023, Disney announced that it will be known as the Disney Adventure.

Given that it’s a standalone ship with no “sister,” we really don’t have much to compare it to in the current fleet. And given that the ship is expected to target an international audience, it’s unclear if some of the traditional Disney Cruise elements might be adjusted (or completely abandoned) to better match regional travel preferences and customs.

That said, at least some of the familiar elements that make a Disney Cruise special will remain.

Familiar Disney Cruise Line Elements

Disney Adventure will follow in the footsteps of the other ships in the fleet, offering:

• Dedicated age-specific areas and clubs for kids (Oceaneer Club), tweens (Edge), teens (Vibe), and adults
• Immersively-themed rotational dining with the same service team each night
• Broadway-style stage shows
• First-run films in onboard cinemas
• Character encounters
• Karaoke and game shows
• Dedicated spa and fitness spaces
• Staterooms featuring split baths and Disney touches. There are some hints that select staterooms might feature “interior” views, perhaps offering a verandah overlooking some of the themed areas mentioned below.

Themed Areas

We do have early indications from Disney about some of the themed areas on board. On June 26, 2024, Disney announced that the ship will have seven themed areas, focused on the broader ideas of Imagination , Discovery , Fantasy , and Adventure .

Illustration © Disney/PIXAR/Marvel

• Disney Imagination Garden — Disney calls it the “emotional heart” of the ship. It will feature “an enchanted valley, charming garden, and open-air performance venue all in one.” Disney storytelling reigns supreme here, drawing heavy inspiration from a century of Disney stories such as Moana and The Jungle Book .
• Disney Discovery Reef — A shopping and dining venue set in “an ethereal and ever-changing retreat evoking favorite aquatic characters and nautical stories” from Disney/PIXAR. Expect to see influences from The Little Mermaid , Lilo & Stitch , Finding Nemo , and Luca .
• San Fransokyo Street — A family entertainment area themed to an energetic street market and inspired by Disney’s Big Hero 6 . Expected to include interactive games/activities, shopping, cinemas, and more.
• Wayfinder Bay — An open-air poolside oasis inspired by Moana . Offers relaxation, entertainment, and stunning views of sea and sky.
• Town Square — A “fantastical forest” dedicated to Disney royalty. Shops, restaurants, lounges, cafes, and entertainment venues will call this area home, while the decor recalls Disney fantasies such as Cinderella , Frozen , Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , The Princess and the Frog , Tangled , and others.
• Marvel Landing — Promises hero-themed activities and adventure. Disney promises “all-new attractions and experiences that showcase imaginative representations of guests’ favorite Super Heroes.”
• Toy Story Place — An area for Guests to explore, create, connect, and have fun. This interactive play land promises themed dining and water play areas inspired by PIXAR films and shorts.

Amusement Park Onboard?

Among the most tantalizing items in the original plans for the Global Dream was mention of an “amusement park” onboard the ship. It’s unknown how extensive that concept was in the first place — much less what (if any) of it will survive now that Disney has taken over.

But Disney has been upping its shipboard attractions game as of late; the Disney Wish is home to the AquaMouse, which Disney has called its first ever “attraction at sea.”

We’ll see if this concept evolves even more when the former Global Dream re-launches as a Disney ship. Disney’s chosen wording promising “all-new attractions and experiences” in Marvel Landing further raises our hopes — but it’s far too soon to know exactly what that means. We’ll likely learn more during the 2024 D23 Expo in August 2024.

Casinos Onboard?

The original plans for the ship under its prior ownership also included a casino — Disney doesn’t have casinos on any of its existing ships, so it’s likely that this space will be repurposed for something else on the Disney Adventure. Theoretically, it’s possible Disney could keep the casino given the “new market” targeting, but it’s generally considered unlikely.

Marina Bay Cruise Centre  in Singapore (for at least five years)

The Disney Adventure will be a behemoth! At 208,000 gross tons (based on original Global Dream specs and early indications from Disney), it’s expected to be among the top ten heaviest cruise ships in the world; based on ships currently sailing in 2024, it would rank number 8.

Estimated to be approximately 1,122 feet (based on original Global Dream specs)

Estimated to be approximately 152 feet (based on original Global Dream specs)

Estimated to be approximately 31 feet (based on original Global Dream specs)

Unclear at this time

Green Methanol (based on early indications from Disney)

Estimated to be approximately 2,500 (based on early indications from Disney)

Estimated to be approximately 6,700 passengers (based on early indications from Disney)

Unclear at this time. Global Dream was originally expected to have about 2,500 staterooms, but it’s likely Disney Adventure could remove some of those to accommodate more common areas. This possibility would be supported by the fact that Global Dream was originally expected to hold about 8,000-9,000 passengers but Disney has indicated it would likely only accommodate somewhere around 6,700 after conversion.

Estimated to have approximately 14 passenger decks, counting both staterooms and common areas such as pools (based on original Global Dream concept art)

Get Answers Without Waiting on Hold

Disney Destiny — 2025

Disney Destiny concept art | Image © Disney

The last ship currently scheduled to be fully built (from start to finish) specifically for Disney’s fleet is due to arrive in 2025.

This ship was somewhat of a surprise in and of itself. Disney originally announced in 2016 that it would be building two new ships. But at the following year’s D23 Expo, the company announced it would actually be building three new ships.

Though the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the expected roll-out of the additions to the fleet, this ship is now expected to hold its maiden voyage sometime in 2025. Although it has long been colloquially known as the “seventh” Disney ship, the addition of the Disney Adventure (previously known as the Global Dream ) to the fleet lineup will likely mean that this ship will actually be the eighth Disney ship to begin sailing with passengers.

Like the Disney Treasure, this ship is expected to be materially similar to the Disney Wish in terms of construction.

On March 20, 2024, we learned that this new ship will be called the  Disney Destiny .

The theme of the Disney Destiny is expected to revolve around the concept of heroes and villains. In announcing the name on March 20, 2024, Disney promised:

… opposing forces of light and dark drive characters to rise to their purpose. Onboard, guests will encounter heroes and villains alike – including those from beloved Walt Disney Animation stories like “The Lion King,” “Hercules” and “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” – within spaces, experiences and entertainment throughout their voyage.

The bow of the ship will feature artwork showing Captain Minnie in her superhero best.

Ship bow artwork | Image © Disney

Disney also released a fun comic book style video to announce the ship’s theme:

Given that it is a sister ship to the Disney Wish, we expect a similar layout in terms of the number of kids’ clubs, restaurants, pools, etc. But we don’t yet know the specific theme of any of them.

Not yet known. Either Port Canaveral or Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) are strong possibilities, given that they are the two year-round home ports for Disney Cruise Ships and Disney historically has put its newest ships in Florida — at least to start.

Estimated to be approximately 135,000-144,000 gross tons (based on Disney Wish and Meyer Werft data)

Estimated to be approximately 1,119 feet (based on Disney Wish data)

Estimated to be approximately 128 feet (based on Disney Wish data)

Estimated to be approximately 27.2 feet (based on Disney Wish data)

Estimated to be approximately 221 feet (based on Disney Wish data)

Estimated to be approximately 19.5 knots cruising speed and 23 knots maximum speed (based on Disney Wish data)

Liquefied Natural Gas (based on Disney Wish and Meyer Werft data)

Estimated to be approximately 1,555 (based on Disney Wish data)

Estimated to be approximately 4,000 passengers (based on Disney Wish data)

Estimated to have approximately 1,250 staterooms, about 90% of which are expected to have either a porthole window or verandah balcony (based on Disney Wish and Meyer Werft data)

Estimated to have approximately 14 passenger decks, counting both staterooms and common areas such as pools (based on Disney Wish data)

Can’t Wait for the New Ships? Plan a Disney Cruise Now!

You don’t have to wait for all the new ships to arrive to start planning a Disney Cruise Line vacation. You can book sailings right now on any of the Disney Cruise Ships that are currently in service!

Stick close to Florida with a Caribbean or Bahamian cruise, or take a Disney Cruise to Hawaii onboard the Disney Wonder. Find departure ports closer to home — Port Canaveral , Miami , Fort Lauderdale , San Diego , New Orleans , New York , or Galveston — or make the trip to Vancouver to embark on a wonder-filled Disney Cruise to Alaska ! You can even visit Europe on a Disney Cruise .

The best way to plan your first Disney Cruise is to work with an expert. You can get free help booking your Disney Cruise by contacting The Vacationeer ! As an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner , The Vacationeer books thousands of Disney vacations every year. So you can rest assured that they know what they’re doing!

They’ll get you the right cruise at the right price, right away . And, because you’ll have a one dedicated agent from start to finish , you’ll have a seamless and hassle-free experience . There’s no waiting on hold and no giant call centers or wholesalers — just you and your personal cruise assistant planning the vacation that’s perfect for you.

What’s more, The Vacationeer offers a generous onboard credit of up to $1,000 — that’s free spending money you can use while onboard the ship towards specialty dining, alcohol , spa treatments, excursions , and more.

They don’t charge any planning fees — and your cruise won’t cost a penny more than if you’d booked it yourself. It  might even cost less , thanks to their knowledge of all the latest discounts!

So what’re you waiting for? The sea is calling! (And Vacationeers are standing by!)

Related Posts:

Share This Page: Choose Your Platform!

About the author: jackie steele.

Related Posts

I’m so excited for the Treasure!

Wish the would sail from NY/NJ

Love Disney ships just sad no sailing from New York

Hi Vee — we’re hoping there will be some New York sail dates in the future. They have occasionally skipped a few years but always seem to come back to New York for at least a few sailings. You can keep an eye on our Disney Cruises from New York page to see if anything is announced in the future.

Leave A Comment Cancel reply

Disney Cruise Line Expanding to Southeast Asia & Basing New 7th Ship in Singapore

Disney Cruise Line announced a new ship coming to Southeast Asia for the first time, with the 7th addition to the DCL fleet being based out of a home port in Singapore starting in 2025. This post shares the announcement from the company, plus our commentary about this ship, whether it’ll have a casino, and more!

This seventh ship in the DCL fleet was revealed by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Singapore’s Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, S. Iswaran. The new ship is presently unnamed, and will join the existing 5 ships plus the Disney Treasure after that sets sail starting in 2024.

Under a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding, Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board agreed to collaborate to homeport a brand-new Disney cruise ship exclusively in Singapore for at least five years beginning in 2025. More details about the maiden voyage, itineraries and onboard experiences will be announced at a later date.

“This is a very exciting year for The Walt Disney Company — 2023 marks our 100th anniversary,” D’Amaro said. “As part of this, Disney Cruise Line is currently undergoing an ambitious expansion with new ships and new destinations around the world. We are incredibly excited to make Singapore the home port to our seventh-launched ship, which will sail from here year-round starting in 2025.”

“We look forward to welcoming the magic of Disney Cruise Line to Singapore in 2025,” said Keith Tan, Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board (STB). “This is an important milestone for STB and reflects Disney Cruise Line’s strong confidence in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The new Disney cruise ship will be an attraction itself and is expected to boost the tourism sector in Singapore for many years to come.”

Singapore’s strategic location, world-class air connectivity, and port infrastructure make it a thriving cruise hub in Southeast Asia, a diverse region that is home to over 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The addition of a Disney Cruise Line ship in Singapore has the potential to add millions of local and foreign cruise passengers across the five-year period, including fly-cruise passengers who arrive in Singapore by air. It is also expected to bring about significant spillover benefits for the wider economy. These include greater demand for port and ship-related services, as well as on-ground spending in Singapore for the lifestyle and hospitality sectors.

The new ship will feature innovative Disney Cruise Line experiences along with the dazzling entertainment, world-class dining, and legendary guest service that set DCL apart from the competition. Guests of all ages will find dedicated spaces and activities designed just for them, and families will create unforgettable memories with beloved characters such as Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse, Disney Princesses, Marvel Super Heroes and more.

Disney Cruise Line estimates the passenger capacity of the 208,000-gross-ton ship to be approximately 6,000 with around 2,300 crew members. It is expected to be among the first in the cruise industry to be fueled by green methanol, one of the lowest emission fuels available.

Construction is projected to be completed at the MV Werften shipyard in Wismar, Germany, under the management of Meyer Werft, the Papenburg-based company that built the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish and is constructing two additional Wish-class ships.

In terms of commentary, we’ll start by addressing the obvious but unstated: this is the former Global Dream ship.

Back when Disney announced that it had acquired this partially-finished ship, the press release stated that Disney Cruise Line was able “to secure [Global Dream] at a favorable price and within the capital expenditure guidance the Walt Disney Company provided on its recent earnings call.” At the time, we thought that was noteworthy because that’s not the type of language that would usually be included in Disney’s sometimes-overly-flowery press releases.

Well, we learned why a few weeks later. According to reporting at the time that was later confirmed by regulatory filings, the Walt Disney Company about $40 million for the Global Dream, which is especially staggering given that the $2 billion ship was approximately 75% complete when Disney acquired it.

The Global Dream’s previous owner filed for bankruptcy before completing the vessel, and Disney was rumored to be the only interested buyer after negotiations with two other parties failed. This gave Disney complete leverage, with the insolvency manager’s choices being Disney or selling the ship for scrap metal. There was reportedly resistance to the latter route, as it hurt morale at the shipyard.

Disney Cruise Line thus acquired the ship for a tiny fraction of its original price tag and even value as partially-built. However, that came with the asterisk that Disney would take over without warranty claims and would need to spend considerably sums modifying and “reimagining” significant aspects of the ship with the expertise of Walt Disney Imagineering. Reported estimates put Disney Cruise Line’s costs with the ship as nearly $1 billion to finish and redesign the Global Dream to turn it into a Disney Cruise Line vessel.

Still, this has gotta be categorized as a rare Chapek win. At the time of the announcement, this seemed completely out of left field, and impulsive, very much inconsistent with Disney’s normal methodical and risk-averse way of doing business.

We openly wondered whether Disney Cruise Line was betting too boldly on the future of cruising, especially with multiple ships already under construction. Even with this sailing exclusively in Asia and have little-to-no overlap with the current DCL ships, it felt like a big leap. (Especially since it stood to reason that one of the existing ships would be relocated to Asia once the Wish-class is completed.)

Upon learning the price that Disney Cruise Line had paid, it all made complete sense. It was too good of a deal to pass up, with minimal downside risk and a significantly lower total cost even after retrofits and finishing than Disney Cruise Line would pay to build a comparably-sized ship from the ground up.

The rumored price (and subsequent confirmation) came right as Chapek was being shown the door at Disney, but he and D’Amaro definitely deserve kudos for pulling off this deal. Like me at the Disney Character Warehouse Outlet looking at 90% off prices, it was a “buy now, figure out the purpose later” kinda scenario.

Beyond that, I’ll be curious to see what’s cut and what’s kept. The Asian market is very different from the domestic one, both with cruising preferences and knowledge or expectations of the Disney brand. Most interesting to us is that the Global Dream was designed by its original owners to have considerable casino space.

That’s not really unique to the Asian cruising market, although it does seem more pronounced there. Obviously, Disney has resisted the temptation to add gambling to its fleet; the company as a whole has been willing to leave money on the table by avoiding sports betting, despite flirting with the idea repeatedly under Chapek.

Casinos are incredibly lucrative for cruise ships. By not having them, Disney Cruise Line has taken the financial hit to avoid taking the reputational one. Even in the United States, the tides are turning on that in terms of consumer expectations and preferences. And fast!

I remember a time when sports betting was verboten, and in just a few short years, it became totally normalized and actively promoted by the networks and leagues. ESPN eventually embracing the same seems inevitable–the bigger question is who will own the brand when that happens?

Maybe Global Dream will be the Walt Disney Company’s first foray into gambling on a large scale. Given that the space is already there, the Asian market has different expectations and brand-knowledge of Disney, and that this ship will fly under the radar of most American audiences, it seems to me more likely than not that the reimagined and renamed Global Dream will have casino space.

It really comes down to how strongly Bob Iger feels about Disney’s association with gambling, the financial upside to including casinos, and whether it’ll hurt the brand. Personally, I’d bet on it happening… and I don’t even gamble!

Ultimately, I’m really intrigued by all of this. Singapore has been on our travel bucket list for  years as the next new-to-us place we want to visit in Asia. It was never previously on our radar as a cruise destination–more a stopover for a few days en route to or returning from Japan–but plans can change. Between my desire to visit Singapore and Sarah’s love for Disney Cruise Line, we’ll definitely be checking this out in 2025.

I also have a tremendous amount of curiosity about how this ship will be reimagined from the Global Dream, and specifically designed to appeal to the Asian market. That’s one of the things that I found most interesting about Shanghai Disneyland, which is Disney’s first truly targeted park in Asia. (As much as we love them, the parks in Tokyo and Hong Kong are largely Americanized.)

Even though I don’t gamble, I don’t really care one way or the other whether the ship has a casino. (It’s not a moral aversion, more recognition that the house always wins. We’ve visited Las Vegas, Macau, and Monaco–I love the energy around casinos, just not the “losing money” part.) It’ll be fascinating to hear the thought process behind that decision one way or the other, see what else is built and left out, and so much more.

Shanghai Disneyland is simultaneously similar to but very different from the other castle parks, and I’m expecting the same familiar-but-unique vibes from Disney Cruise Line’s seventh ship. As much as I’m looking forward to the Disney Treasure, I’m really looking forward to this!

Planning to set sail aboard one of the DCL ships? Read our comprehensive  Disney Cruise Line Guide   to prepare for your voyage, plus plan entertainment, activities & excursions, and learn what to expect from your Disney cruise! For personalized planning & recommendations,  click here to get a cruise quote from a no-fee Authorized Disney Vacation Planner . They can find you all of the current discounts, and help you plan the details of your cruise!

YOUR THOUGHTS

Thoughts on Disney Cruise Line’s seventh ship being based out of Singapore? What do you think about the company acquiring the partially-completed Global Dream ship? Think this is a good addition to the fleet or at-odds with the existing ships? Confident that Imagineering can transform this into a ‘Distinctly Disney’ (Cruise Line) ship, or think it’ll stick out from the rest? Thoughts on DCL’s plans for growth and expansion? Do you agree or disagree with our assessments? Any questions? Hearing feedback about your experiences is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!

Written by Tom Bricker

With a Disney Cruise planned for Singapore, and various Disney events and exhibits held here, I guess they are testing the market to see if a Disneyland can be built in Singapore, whether the southern coast or islands, or the land stretch in Yio Chu Kang. Hope the magic come here and allow many South Asians and Australasians to come visit. What new attractions could be thought of? Maybe Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Muppet, Fox, Star Wars characters and scenes … classic ones as well as those not seen before. The other nature parks such as Mandai and Gardens by the Bay can be a great link. Universal Studios Singapore would complement and attract tourists there rather than compete. What do you think?

This is really exciting! I’ve only been to Singapore once, back in the 90’s, but absolutely loved it. And I’m very keen to get back to that part of the world. It will definitely be interesting to see how this ship compares to the ones built fresh by Disney. I’m 100% going to try it as soon as possible!

Singapore and Disney mentioned together makes my heart sing! Singapore is one of our favourite places in the world for many reasons…Gardens by the Bay, the amazing food, its spot as a jumping off point for visiting Vietnam, Cambodia, Bali, etc. Now, if I could only convince my husband who is resistant to trying a Disney cruise to give it a try. I really hope you get to go, Tom!

I am absolutely excited for this and was hoping Disney would fleet east! I love the idea of expanding the market and offering sailings through Asia and see a huge demand. Not to mention a way to attract more international visitors to their three Asian parks and expand the Adventures by Disney offerings. We had been eyeing a Tokyo Disney trip in ‘25… May need to add a little oceanic tour in there as well.

What I actually dislike most about casinos is the seemingly deeply-held cultural standard that smoking must go hand-in-hand — ugh! It’s difficult to avoid the smoke even in the beautiful super fancy Las Vegas casinos. So I really hope that IF gambling is a feature of this new ship, it will remain non-smoking!

So very much this.

I live in Singapore and am really excited about this as have always wanted to go on a DCL cruise! I always think about doing a DCL cruise whenever I visit Orlando, but end up just spending more time in the parks instead… Had actually been hoping for some time that DCL might make a stop in Singapore (especially after they announced the Aus/NZ sailings last year) – using Singapore as a home port is basically more than I had been hoping for!

Side note about travel here from the USA: I’m not sure Singapore is really in the right place geographically as a stopover for travelling between Japan and the USA – instead Japan is usually a stopover destination for a number of flights between Singapore and the USA (Singapore-Tokyo-LA for example)! But there are a number of direct flights between Singapore and the USA now so might make it easier for you to get to Singapore…

Awesome news for you, then!

I didn’t really mean stopover in the traditional (layover) sense of the term. We often do LAX->HK->Osaka…Tokyo->LAX, which is technically a stopover in Hong Kong and open-jaw between Osaka and Tokyo before returning to Los Angeles. Simply works better for us that way in terms of weather and time spent in each location. Looking forward to swapping Singapore for HK soon!

We have a sailing this summer, I will book a rebound cruise in hopes of sailing on this ship! Very excited, I would not mind the gambling on board if it is there either. Never been much for that, but if there we will probably play a little bit just for fun.

I don’t really understand the allure of cruising (we have been on one cruise on the Dream and several family members have been on cruises with different lines). It was fun, but is far down my list of ways to spend vacation time and money. That said, I must be in a minority as the industry has exploded (passenger capacity has double in the past 10-15 years) so Disney is probably making a safe bet here.

Cruising is one of those rare things that has growing appeal with both baby boomers and millennials, two outsized and influential demographics.

So it certainly makes sense from that perspective, especially since the preferences of millennial consumers will be the main driver for the travel industry for decades to come.

Thanks, Tom…his was a fascinating read. Pretty savvy move by the Disney brass for sure, and keeping this ship permanently based in SE Asia definitely makes me feel like a casino is a foregone conclusion. I’ve actually been thinking for years that Singapore is probably the next (and possibly last) frontier for adding another castle park to the Disney roster. I feel like this ship will allow the company to gain some footing and build the parks/resorts brand in that market – and in the decades ahead, with new park(s) it could be the first locale that offers true “land and sea” packages that feel like a cohesive vacation.

I really wonder where the next castle park goes, and whether it’s built in my lifetime. Singapore sounds like it would be a great option, but also a “safe” one with less upside as compared to potential alternatives.

I’d hope that Shanghai Disneyland serves as a cautionary tale, but I fear that Disney might be willing to overlook a degree of instability and uncertainty to gain a toehold in an emerging market with a growing middle class audience.

I would absolutely love it if they ever built a Disney park in Singapore, but I suspect the main barrier to this is going to be cost and the amount of land they might be able to have especially given how small Singapore is. Universal Singapore is absolutely tiny compared to Universal Orlando and they don’t have much space for expansion, which is very sad as I would have loved a larger Universal park here.

(Side note – there are rumours and occasional articles written that apparently there was some negotiation between Singapore/Disney in the 1990s to build a Disney park in Singapore. Supposedly this is why there is an inordinately long stretch of distance between two of the MRT stations in Singapore as the space between these two stations was where the Disney park would have been built. But given that the cost of living and the cost of land have risen exponentially in Singapore since the 1990s I feel like a Singapore Disney park is even less likely now than it was then…)

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Notify me of new posts by email.

The Disney Cruise Family Travel Blog

Travel and Fun Things To Do

Disney Cruise Announces Name of its Seventh Ship

Disney Adventure is the name of Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship!

Disney Adventure is the seventh ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, and work is currently underway in Germany. It’ll be the first Disney ship to sail from Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia and feature the Disney service, storytelling and entertainment everyone knows and loves.

The Disney Adventure was purchased in 2022 . The ship was previously known as the Global Dream. It will feature innovative Disney experiences, dazzling entertainment, world-class dining, and legendary guest service that set Disney Cruise Line apart. The exterior will be adorned in the iconic Mickey Mouse-inspired colours of the fleet, complete with signature red funnels.

The 208,000-gross-ton ship is expected to be among the first in the cruise industry to be fueled by green methanol, one of the lowest-emission fuels available. Disney Cruise Line expects the passenger capacity to be approximately 6,000, with around 2,300 crew members.  

Construction will be completed at the former MV Werften shipyard in Wismar, Germany, under the management of Meyer Werft, the Papenburg-based company that built the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish. 

Earlier this week, we learned more about the sixth ship in the Disney Fleet. The Disney Treasure will set sail in December 2024 , and Castaway Club members can start booking on September 12, 2023. The public will be able to begin booking on September 20, 2023

This post may contain affiliate links. Meaning, that if you make a purchase through my links, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support of this site.

Related Posts

Disney Cruise Lines Fall 2025 Itineraries Released

Current Disney Cruise Discounts May 28, 2024

Disney Cruise Line Announces Name of Seventh Ship

Disney Cruise Line revealed the first details about its next ship, the Disney Destiny, as it reached a new construction milestone today with a keel laying ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. With the good luck garnered by this maritime tradition, this ship of legends and lore is beginning to take shape.

The design theme of the Disney Destiny, sister to the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, will be “Heroes and Villains,” drawing on the legacy of beloved Disney stories, characters, and theme park attractions, to forge a cruise vacation that will empower guests to embrace their own calling aboard every unforgettable voyage.

The Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering teams were inspired by the dynamic duality of every great Disney story, where opposing forces of light and dark drive characters to rise to their purpose, when developing the Disney Destiny. Onboard, guests will encounter heroes and villains alike – including those from beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios stories like “The Lion King,” “Hercules” and “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” – within the spaces, experiences and entertainment throughout their voyage.

To embody and embolden the theme, Disney also unveiled brand-new filigree artwork for the bow of the Disney Destiny, continuing a beloved Disney Cruise Line design tradition. The illustration depicts Minnie Mouse striking a valiant pose in a heroic ensemble, her cape waving majestically in the sea breeze as she boldly leads guests toward their vacation destinies.

“The Disney Destiny will celebrate our most legendary Disney stories and characters, bringing them to life in new and exciting ways exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests,” said Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Cruise Line. “As we continue to expand our fleet, the Disney Destiny will further strengthen our position as a leader in family cruising as we offer even more ways for families to experience Disney magic and world-class service at sea.”

The Disney Destiny is scheduled for delivery in 2025 as part of a multi-year expansion of the Disney Cruise Line fleet that includes the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, the Disney Adventure that will homeport in Singapore, and the new island destination in The Bahamas, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact a travel agent.

As always, make sure you’re following ThrillGeek on all of our social media platforms for the latest updates from Disney Cruise Line.

Clint Gamache is the owner of ThrillGeek. He started ThrillGeek to share his love of theme/amusement parks and pop culture with the world. You can find him at Halloween Horror Nights. Also, be sure to follow him on Twitter @iamcg83

Disney's biggest cruise ship will carry 9,000 people on cruises in Asia

Would you travel around the world to sail on Disney Cruise Line 's biggest ship yet?

On Wednesday, Disney Cruise Line announced new details about Disney Adventure , which will become the line's biggest vessel when it debuts in Singapore in 2025. At 208,000 tons, Disney Adventure will be about 44% larger than the line's current biggest cruise ship, Disney Wish .

For cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG's cruise newsletter .

Disney Adventure will also look a little different from the Disney ships you know and love. The vessel was originally ordered for Asia-based Dream Cruises, which collapsed in early 2022. Disney bought it from liquidators for the brand and plans to debut it in 2025.

As a result, the line must work with a preexisting ship layout, a whole new ballgame for Disney. The company has historically controlled the design and construction process of its resorts, both on land and sea, from ideation to completion. The 208,000-ton ship was originally designed to accommodate a whopping 9,000 passengers, plus thousands of crew members. However, Disney plans to reconfigure it to hold 6,700 guests and 2,500 crew members. Still, that could mean more than 9,000 people on board when the ship sails at full capacity.

Cruisers on Disney Adventure will be sharing the ship with far more people than on the line's previous vessels. The five ships in Disney's fleet range from 83,969 tons to 144,000 tons and hold a maximum of about 4,000 passengers. (Disney's oldest and smallest ship, Disney Magic , can accommodate, at most, 2,500 guests.) Another way to put it into perspective — the world's current largest ship, Royal Caribbean's 250,800-ton Icon of the Seas , holds 7,600 passengers.

Related: The ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line ships and itineraries

Despite the differences in size and layout, Disney Adventure will still immerse passengers in the brand's signature style of lively, magical spaces.

The ship will feature new themed areas that showcase Disney's core pillars of storytelling — imagination, discovery, fantasy and adventure.

An open-air performance venue will feature a lush garden and elements reminiscent of an enchanted valley. Dubbed Disney Imagination Garden, the space will draw on the adventures of Disney characters like Mowgli and Moana.

Shopping and dining opportunities within the ship's Disney Discovery Reef area will feature popular aquatic and nautical characters from movies like "The Little Mermaid," "Finding Nemo" and "Lilo & Stitch."

San Fransokyo Street, a family entertainment area and street market, will offer interactive games and activities, shops and cinemas themed around the world of "Big Hero 6."

The ship's pool area, Wayfinder Bay, will feature an open-air poolside retreat with panoramic sea views amid Pacific Islands-themed environs.

Town Square will be the hub for lounges, cafes, restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. Here, passengers can immerse themselves in the world of Disney princesses, such as Cinderella, Snow White and Rapunzel.

Marvel Landing will host new immersive attractions that celebrate the Marvel superheroes. Passengers can also enjoy watery fun in Toy Story Place, a whimsical interactive space featuring water play areas and themed food venues.

Additionally, guests can expect Disney-level service, engaging dining options and top-notch entertainment, all hallmarks of the brand.

Disney also shared that the ship's exterior will reflect the fleet's iconic Mickey Mouse-inspired colors, complete with the line's signature red funnels.

North Americans will have to travel far to set sail on Disney Adventure. Disney's new ship will sail three- and four-night cruises departing from Singapore's Marina Bay Cruise Centre for at least the next five years in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board. The line has yet to reveal specific details of the itineraries. Short cruises out of Singapore will likely draw an international crowd, with many passengers hailing from Asia.

When Disney Adventure begins service, it will be the seventh ship in the Disney fleet. The line currently operates five ships; a sixth, Disney Treasure , is due to debut in December.

Planning a cruise? Start with these stories:

• The 5 most desirable cabin locations on any cruise ship
• A beginners guide to picking a cruise line
• The 8 worst cabin locations on any cruise ship
• The ultimate guide to what to pack for a cruise
• A quick guide to the most popular cruise lines
• 21 tips and tricks that will make your cruise go smoothly
• Top ways cruisers waste money
• The ultimate guide to choosing a cruise ship cabin

More From Forbes

Disney cruise line reveals details about asia-based cruise ship, launching in 2025.

• Share to Facebook
• Share to Twitter
• Share to Linkedin

Rendering of the Disney Adventure

Disney Cruise Line continues to grow at an astonishing pace. The Disney Experiences business segment will launch its first Asia-based cruise ship, the Disney Adventure in 2025. The ship will homeport in Singapore and sail three- and four-night cruises from the Marina Bay Cruise Centre for at least five years. The cruise itineraries are in partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board.

The 208,000 gross-ton Disney Adventure is estimated to carry 6,700 passengers, the most of any Disney cruise ship to date, and 2,500 crew members. While the maiden voyage and inaugural season have yet to be announced, Disney has shared more about the experiences that await guests who choose to set sail on the Asia-based ship.

“We’re bringing the magic of Disney Cruise Line to Asia for the first time ever, and we want to give our guests the cruise relaxation and Disney fun they can only experience aboard one of our ships,” said Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Cruise Line in a press release.

“When they set sail on the Disney Adventure, guests will find incredible, immersive areas that bring the worlds of Disney, Pixar and Marvel to life in ways like never before – and these uniquely Disney experiences will inspire families to reconnect, recharge and make unforgettable memories that they’ll cherish forever,” Siskie continued.

Zones of the Disney Adventure

Disney Adventure Map Rendering

What Time Does ‘The Bear’ Season 3 Come Out On Hulu And Disney+?

‘squad’ rep. jamaal bowman unseated by latimer in pricey new york primary, samsung teases new galaxy z fold 6 with early email.

The ship will be laid out in seven distinct zones, another for Disney Cruise Line . Each zone will be based on a popular Disney intellectual property like Toy Story , Big Hero 6 and Disney Princesses.

Disney Imagination Garden

This zone is the central space of the ship, which will include an open-air performance venue. The space is inspired by The Walt Disney Company’s 100 years of storytelling.

Disney Discovery Reef

Families looking to shop and dine will enjoy Disney Discovery Reef. The space is themed after movies like The Little Mermaid , Lilo & Stitch , Finding Nemo and Luca .

San Fransokyo Street

One of the most dynamic areas of the ship will be San Fransokyo Street, inspired by Big Hero 6 . The family entertainment zone will have places to shop, play games, watch movies and more.

Wayfinder Bay

Wayfinder Bay is the Moana -themed poolside retreat on the Disney Adventure.

Town Square

Guests looking to get their fill of Disney royalty will want to head to Town Square. The space will be lined with shops, lounges, cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues themed after Disney princess movies like Tangled , Cinderella , Frozen , The Princess and the Frog and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs .

Marvel Landing

Fans of superheroes can venture to Marvel Landing. The space will have new attractions and experiences based on fan-favorite characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Toy Story Place

Toy Story Place is part water play, part interactive play and part dining venues all wrapped up with a fun Toy Story theme.

Building Disney stories on an acquired ship

In November 2022 it was announced that Disney would be acquiring a partially completed vessel, the Global Dream, after the ship’s previous owner fell into bankruptcy. The vessel was meant to hold 9,000 guests, which Disney has reduced to 6,700. Along with the new family-friendly zones, some of which replace the planned onboard casino, Disney will repaint the hull of the ship to its iconic black and gold. The vessel will also feature Mickey Mouse-themed filigree artwork at the bow, and red smoke stacks with the white and blue Disney Cruise Line logo.

• Editorial Standards
• Reprints & Permissions

Join The Conversation

One Community. Many Voices. Create a free account to share your thoughts. 

Forbes Community Guidelines

Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space.

In order to do so, please follow the posting rules in our site's  Terms of Service.   We've summarized some of those key rules below. Simply put, keep it civil.

Your post will be rejected if we notice that it seems to contain:

• False or intentionally out-of-context or misleading information
• Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language or threats of any kind
• Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author
• Content that otherwise violates our site's  terms.

User accounts will be blocked if we notice or believe that users are engaged in:

• Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected
• Racist, sexist, homophobic or other discriminatory comments
• Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk
• Actions that otherwise violate our site's  terms.

So, how can you be a power user?

• Stay on topic and share your insights
• Feel free to be clear and thoughtful to get your point across
• ‘Like’ or ‘Dislike’ to show your point of view.
• Protect your community.
• Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules.

Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Please read the full list of posting rules found in our site's  Terms of Service.

• CruiseMapper
• Cruise news
• Cruise Industry
• DCL-Disney Cruise Line announces 2025 launch of Disney Adventure...

DCL-Disney Cruise Line announces 2025 launch of Disney Adventure from Singapore

The Disney Adventure ship will commence operations from Singapore's Marina Bay Cruise Centre in 2025.

The new ship will offer 3- and 4-night roundtrips from Singapore, as announced by DCL-Disney Cruise Line on June 26th.

This 208,000-GT-ton vessel will accommodate ~6700 passengers and 2500 crew members. The ship will feature 7 themed areas, each highlighting characters from popular Disney movies and series such as Toy Story, Big Hero 6, Moana, Finding Nemo, and Avengers.

One notable area is the Disney Imagination Garden, described as the "emotional heart" of the Disney Adventure, inspired by a century of Disney's heroic and heartwarming stories. Other themed areas include San Fransokyo Street, based on Big Hero 6, where families can engage in interactive games, shop, and watch movies.

The cruise will offer stage shows featuring Disney songs and characters, film screenings, karaoke, and game shows. Dedicated spaces and clubs will be available for children and teenagers, while adults can enjoy premium dining, lounge, and spa experiences. The ship’s staterooms will also be adorned with special Disney-themed decorations.

Although Disney Cruise Line has not disclosed pricing details, it has indicated that further information regarding the vessel’s maiden voyage and onboard experiences will be released at a later date. This initiative is part of a 5-year collaboration between the Singapore Tourism Board and Disney Cruise Line, announced by former Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations S. Iswaran in March 2023.

MS Disney Adventure is anticipated to be the largest cruise ship homeported in Singapore and the largest ship in Disney’s fleet, as stated by the then minister.

New! Disney Cruise Line Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 Itineraries

Advance Booking Open for Pearl, Platinum and Gold Castaway Club Members and Golden Oak Members

Prepare to be swept away on a family adventure at sea brimming with new discoveries. With so many destinations to explore—from the vibrant shores of The Bahamas and the Caribbean to the historic Yucatan Peninsula and the breathtaking Pacific Coast—Disney Cruise Line has the perfect cruise for you and yours. Choose to cross the Atlantic on an epic voyage or immerse yourself in the urban charm of Vancouver and the tropical beauty of Hawaii. Experience the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal, explore our new ports in New Zealand or cruise the South Pacific, either to or from Australia. And through fall 2025, don’t miss out on the holiday magic on board with a spooktacular Halloween on the High Seas or a holly jolly Very Merrytime cruise. Receiving numerous awards recognizing us as the top cruise line for families, Disney Cruise Line will take you on whichever itinerary you choose in style—with all the refined dining, legendary entertainment and award-winning attention to detail you’ve come to expect from us. And with our flexible, pay-over-time option, there’s no better time to start planning your best vacation ever. Browse our New Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Itineraries . Reservations start June 24, 2024.

Surrender to the swaying palm trees, blue-water bliss and endless sunshine of such dreamy locales as Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, St. Thomas, Tortola and our very own private island Disney Castaway Cay on a 5- or 7-night Caribbean cruise from Fort Lauderdale or Port Canaveral, Florida. Or set sail from San Juan, Puerto Rico on a 7-night island-hopping adventure to destinations that might include St. Kitts, Antigua, Aruba, Curaçao, Barbados, Dominica and St. Lucia. Along the way, delight in live shows, action-packed kids clubs and themed restaurants and bars.

Cruises from Galveston, Texas

The Bahamas

Soak up the laid-back pleasures of island life on a 3-, 4-, 5-night cruise departing from Port Canaveral or Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or on a 7-night sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Your magical journey drops anchor in sun-kissed ports of call that may include a stop at Nassau, Disney Castaway Cay or Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. From stingray encounters, fly-fishing and parasailing to celebrating the arts and culture of The Bahamas, there’s something for everyone.

Westbound Transatlantic

Experience the maritime history of Southampton, England before taking off on an epic cross-continental voyage over the Atlantic Ocean to sunny Port Canaveral on a 13-night transatlantic voyage. Along the way, drop anchor in Vigo and La Coruña in Spain, as well as Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal. And with 9 luxurious days at sea, you’ll have ample time to fully enjoy all the magical offerings on board—from sparkling pools, engaging youth clubs and fireworks at sea to Broadway-style shows, world-class dining, relaxing spa treatments and more.

Panama Canal

Embark the ultimate adventure during a 14-night cruise through the Panama Canal, starting in Galveston and ending in San Diego. Along the way, drop anchor in Cartagena, Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas to explore rich culture, delicious food and enchanting cobblestone streets. Each destination promises unforgettable experiences and stories waiting to be told.

Baja California and Mexican Riviera

Cast off from sunny San Diego, California on a 3- or 4-night cruise with stops to Catalina Island and Ensenada, home to beautiful beaches, delicious cuisine and a vibrant culture. Or delight in a 7-night cruise to such balmy locales as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada in Mexico. While sailing the Pacific, enjoy a dazzling array of onboard entertainment, cuisine and amenities—including Character greetings, deck parties, live shows and kids clubs.

Pacific Coast

Delight in the sights and sounds of beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia before setting sail on a fun-filled 4-night cruise to sunny San Diego, California. Voyage along the rugged Pacific Coast while enjoying magical days at sea, complete with spectacular deck parties, Broadway-style shows, themed dining, Character greetings, imaginative kids clubs and more.

Embark on a sun-splashed Hawaiian adventure aboard the Disney Wonder. Cruise from Honolulu to Vancouver or Vancouver to Honolulu on a 10-night sailing with stops in Nawiliwili (Kaua’i), Kahului (Maui) and Hilo (Hawai’i’s Big Island). Marvel at waterfalls at Akaka Falls, explore the lush flora at Liliuokalani Gardens and soak up the sun and surf at Kanaha Beach Park. On board, enjoy fabulous days at sea with dazzling Broadway-style shows, immersive themed dining and fun activities for the whole family.

South Pacific

Bask in the enchantment of breathtaking sunsets at sea when you set out on a 15-night South Pacific cruise from Honolulu to Sydney or a 14-night cruise from Sydney to Honolulu. Sail across the international dateline and drop anchor in dazzling destinations, including Nouméa, New Caledonia; Suva, Fiji; Pago Pago, American Samoa; and the Hawaiian Islands. While at sea, you’ll have ample time to delight in all the magical offerings on board from award-winning entertainment and exciting deck parties to imaginative dining, Character encounters and more.

New Zealand and Australia

Disney Cruise Line is bringing enchantment and cherished Disney friends Down Under for a new season of 3-, 4-, 5- and 10-night cruises sailing from Auckland, New Zealand; and 3- and 5-night sailings from Sydney, Australia; and 3-night sailings from Melbourne, Australia. Depending on your itinerary, stops on New Zealand cruises may include Wellington, Christchurch, Fiordland National Park, Tauranga and Napier, and Australia sailings, Hobart and Eden. While on board, immerse yourself in the magic of Disney storytelling with favorite Characters, imaginative dining, spectacular entertainment and themed events throughout your sailing.

Adventures by Disney Escapes

Discover the perfect getaway when you add on a pre- or post-trip to your Disney Cruise Line vacation. Create a lifetime of family memories when you travel with Disney-trained Adventure guides to beautiful Sydney, Australia or dazzling European cities like London, Rome or Barcelona on 3- or 4-day Escapes. Tour the Sydney Opera House, see London’s Crown Jewels, partake in Barcelona's flamenco artistry or explore Rome's iconic sites like the Spanish Steps, Colosseum, Sistine Chapel and more.

Browse our New Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Itineraries . Reservations start June 24, 2024.

Disney Adventure Cruise Ship Details Revealed Including Marvel & Big Hero 6 Areas

Disney Cruise Line has released more details about the new Disney Adventure cruise ship, which sets sail next year.

The Disney Adventure will sail out of Singapore next year for three- and four-night itineraries. The ship features seven uniquely themed areas.

New Areas Aboard the Disney Adventure

The Disney Imagination Garden is an “imaginative gathering space” with an open-air stage. Guests will “journey through an enchanted valley” inspired by Disney stories like “The Jungle Book” and “Moana.”

Guests visit the ocean floor at Disney Discovery Reef, inspired by “The Little Mermaid,” “Lilo & Stitch,” “Finding Nemo,” and “Luca.” This area features themed shopping and dining options.

Inspired by “Big Hero 6” is San Fransokyo Street, a family entertainment area with interactive games, activities, shops, cinemas, and more.

Wayfinder Bay is a poolside retreat reflecting the Pacific Islands-inspired artistry of “Moana.”

Town Square is a fantastical forest filled with shops, lounges, cafes, restaurants, and entertainment venues inspired by the magical kingdoms of “Tangled,” “Cinderella,” “Frozen,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “The Princess and the Frog,” and more.

Marvel Landing will feature “Avengers-level adventure” with thrilling attractions and new experiences.

Lastly is Toy Story Place, where young guests can play with friends from Andy’s Room in an interactive water play zone. Toy Story Place also includes themed food venues.

Disney Cruise Line revealed concept art for Adventure staterooms . The ship will also feature premium concierge accommodations with exclusive amenities like high-end shopping and dedicated spa and fitness facilities.

The Disney Adventure will have capacity for about 6,700 guests and 2,500 crew members.

The Disney Adventure is currently under construction at the MV Werften shipyard in Wismar, Germany, under the management of Meyer Werft. The Papenburg-based company also built the Disney Dream, Fantasy, and Wish, and is also constructing the Treasure and Destiny .

Watch the new ad for Disney Adventure below.

The Disney Adventure is the ship  previously known as the Global Dream . Disney  purchased the ship back in 2022 as an unfinished, 19-story vessel filled with various amenities and a capacity of approximately 6,000 guests.

If you’re thinking of booking a cruise on one of Disney Cruise Line’s new ships, why not contact our official travel agent , Be Our Guest Vacations , and let them handle the entire booking process for you!

For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on  Twitter ,  Facebook , and  Instagram .

The post Disney Adventure Cruise Ship Details Revealed Including Marvel & Big Hero 6 Areas appeared first on WDW News Today .

Protect Your Trip »

The 26 best new cruise ships for 2024.

Check out these exciting new vessels before booking your next cruise.

The Best New Cruise Ships

Courtesy of Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas will be the world's biggest new cruise ship.

Cruising is one of the fastest growing sectors of tourism, with passenger numbers projected to reach 37.2 million by 2025, according to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). Cruise lines are responding to this growth by building new (and often, larger) vessels with all the bells and whistles, including technological advancements that are more environmentally friendly and create the capability to use alternative fuels.

U.S. News has compiled this roundup of new cruise ships that have just set sail or are scheduled to launch later in 2023 and in 2024, plus a preview of new ships coming in 2025 and beyond. The list includes everything from expedition and luxury yacht-style vessels to reimagined ships and megaships – plus the debut of a brand-new cruise line.

• New ships for 2023
• New ships for 2024
• New ships for 2025 (and beyond)

Oceania Vista: May 2023

Courtesy of Oceania Cruises

Top feature: Luxurious, distinctive spaces

Fares begin around: $2,899 per person (double occupancy) for a 10-night Caribbean cruise

Sails to: Mediterranean, Caribbean

Debuted in May 2023, Oceania Vista is the first ship in Oceania Cruises ' new Allura class and the line's first new ship in 10 years. The 1,200-passenger, all-veranda vessel features a fresh interior design inspired by nature. The elegant new signature spaces include the dramatic Grand Staircase, the reimagined Martinis bar, the clubby Grand Lounge and 180-degree ocean views from the floor-to-ceiling windows at Horizons.

Another highlight of the new ship is the luxurious Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center. Elevated dining concepts on Oceania Vista include the new venue Ember, wellness-inspired cuisine at Aquamar Kitchen and The Bakery at Baristas, which specializes in French and Italian pastries.

Book an  Oceania  cruise on GoToSea, a service of U.S. News.

Carnival Venezia: May 2023

Courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line

Top feature: Italian-style ship

Fares begin around: $419 per person (double occupancy) for an eight-night cruise to the Bahamas

Sails to: Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada and New England, Panama Canal

Originally built for the Chinese cruise market in 2019, Carnival Venezia first sailed throughout Asia under the Costa Cruises brand. It headed to Europe in 2020, then was reintroduced as a Carnival Cruise Line vessel in 2023. The rebranded ship, now homeported in the U.S., features Carnival's "Fun Italian Style" concept, with Venetian-style artwork and the Piazza San Marco atrium – not to mention Italian-inspired beverages and dishes at venues like Frizzante, Amari, Marco Polo, the Canal Grande Restaurant and La Strada Grill.

The 4,090-passenger ship has classic Carnival favorites, too, like Bonsai Teppanyaki, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Piano Bar 88 and the Serenity Bar. Guests will also find Carnival's Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, three kids clubs, the outdoor SportSquare and onboard water park WaterWorks.

Find a  Carnival  cruise on GoToSea.

Resilient Lady: May 2023

Courtesy of Virgin Voyages

Top feature: New and exciting entertainment offerings

Fares begin around: $2,550 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-night cruise to the Greek islands

Sails to: Europe, Middle East, Asia, Australia and South Pacific

Virgin Voyages' third adults-only ship , Resilient Lady , debuted with its MerMaiden voyage sailing the Greek islands in May 2023. The new 2,762-passenger ship offers the same features as its sister ships, including more than 20 dining venues with menus created by Michelin-starred chefs, an impressive fitness and wellness program, and superyacht-inspired cabins.

The immersive entertainment is one highlight on the new Virgin ship, with shows like rock 'n' roll "Persephone," a concept from the Brooklyn nightclub House of Yes produced by Kaleidoscope Immersive. The Supper Club Series featuring Another Rose is a new show by Randy Weiner of theatrical performance "Sleep No More." The evening with the Supper Club includes a dining experience with cabaret and acrobatic performances in a tale of ill-fated love.

Explore  Virgin Voyages  deals on GoToSea.

MSC Euribia: June 2023

Courtesy of MSC Cruises

Top feature: Commitment to sustainable cruising and environmental stewardship

Fares begin around: $219 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-night Northern Europe cruise

Sails to: Northern and Western Europe

The LNG-powered MSC Euribia has several features that exemplify the line's commitment to sustainable cruising , including an advanced onboard wastewater treatment system and energy-saving equipment like smart heating, air conditioning and ventilation. MSC Euribia's hull, decorated with the hashtag #SaveTheSea, was designed by artist Alex Flämig and is also a symbol of MSC Cruises ' dedication to preserving our fragile marine ecosystem.

One of the most striking features on MSC's fifth (and final) Meraviglia-class ship is the two-story Galleria Euribia. The 360-foot-long Mediterranean-style promenade – lined with shops, restaurants and bars – sits beneath the longest LED dome at sea. Another highlight is the Carousel Lounge at the aft of the ship. The new space features floor-to-ceiling windows, indoor and outdoor areas, and Big Band at Sea: a 19-piece in-house group of musicians and entertainers. MSC Euribia can accommodate up to 6,327 passengers.

Compare  MSC Cruises  on GoToSea.

Viking Saturn: June 2023

Courtesy of Viking

Top feature: "Residential design" (found on all Viking ocean vessels)

Fares begin around: $2,799 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-night Mediterranean cruise

Sails to: Mainland Europe, British Isles, Iceland, Mediterranean and India

The 930-passenger Viking Saturn is the ninth ship in the Viking Ocean Cruises fleet and identical in design to its eight sister ships. The all-veranda vessel offers six categories of accommodations ranging from the 270-square-foot Veranda Stateroom to the spacious 1,448-square-foot Owner's Suite. On board, guests will enjoy the sleek, elegant Scandinavian-inspired public spaces and lounges. The line's enrichment program includes lectures with resident historians, TED Talks and sessions with world-renowned guest speakers. There are eight dining venues featuring destination-focused cuisine, the Nordic Spa with its snow grotto, two pools and hot tubs, and a sports deck.

Book a  Viking Ocean cruise on GoToSea.

Norwegian Viva: August 2023

Courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line

Top feature: Indulge Food Hall

Fares begin around: $629 per person (double occupancy) for an eight-night Greek islands cruise

The line's second Prima-class ship, Norwegian Viva mirrors the elevated design of sister ship Norwegian Prima . The new ship features six complimentary dining venues, including globally inspired dishes at Indulge Food Hall, pub fare at The Local Bar & Grill and 270-degree ocean views at the beautifully redesigned main restaurant, Hudson's.

The Haven on Viva is the most exclusive and spacious private enclave in Norwegian Cruise Line 's fleet; it was designed by one of Italy's leading designers, Piero Lissoni. Guests will also find updated styling at Mandara Spa. There's no shortage of entertainment on Viva; it's home to the first free-fall dry slide in the world, a three-story racetrack, high-tech mini-golf and the musical "Beetlejuice." Viva has the capacity to carry up to 3,099 guests.

Find a  Norwegian Cruise Line  itinerary on GoToSea.

Explora I: August 2023

Courtesy of Explora Journeys

Top feature: Luxury details and design, with a focus on sustainability

Fares begin around: $3,000 per person (double occupancy) for a six-night cruise to the Caribbean and Columbia

Sails to: Mediterranean and Western Europe, Caribbean and Central America, U.S. (including Hawaii) and Canada, Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula

Explora I is the first of six luxury vessels for new cruise line Explora Journeys. Owned by the Aponte family and MSC Group, the elegant 922-guest ship combines Swiss precision with modern European craftsmanship, offering suites and residences that are comfortable and spacious enough to be considered "homes at sea."

Guests can explore 14 decks offering nearly 27,000 square feet of outdoor space. Lounge at four pools (one with a retractable glass roof), book a rejuvenating body treatment at the spa, work out at the fitness center or browse the boutiques. There are also six dining venues, 12 bars and lounges, and a Chef's Kitchen for culinary classes and private dining. Regional wine pairings will accompany the onboard dining experience, which includes Pan-Asian, Mediterranean and French cuisine, as well as classic steakhouse offerings.

Compare  Explora Journeys  cruises on GoToSea.

Silver Nova: August 2023

Courtesy of Silversea Cruises

Top feature: Ship's asymmetrical deck plan, which offers more open spaces and higher ceilings

Fares begin around: $3,850 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-night cruise to Central and South America

Sails to: Caribbean, Central America, South America, U.S. West Coast, Alaska, Canada, Asia, Australia and New Zealand

Silversea Cruises' newest ship is the 728-guest Silver Nova . The 12th vessel in the fleet is ultra-luxurious and offers one of the highest space-to-guest ratios in the industry. Two highlights are the ship's asymmetrical design and aft suites, which have 270-degree views. Silver Nova's nine dining options include S.A.L.T. Kitchen's destination-inspired menus, Silversea 's classic dining experience at Atlantide and French cuisine at La Dame. Silver Nova is also Silversea's most environmentally friendly vessel yet.

Explore  Silversea  cruises on GoToSea.

Seven Seas Grandeur: November 2023

Courtesy of Regent Seven Seas

Top feature: "Journey in Jewels," the first Fabergé egg at sea

Fares begin around: $3,799 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-night cruise to Mexico and Central America

Sails to: Mediterranean, Caribbean and Panama Canal

The 746-passenger Seven Seas Grandeur will be Regent Seven Seas Cruises' third Explorer-class vessel when it launches late this fall. While Grandeur is similar to its two sister ships, Explorer and Splendor , the new vessel features updated lounges, restaurants, spa spaces and suites. The line's signature Regent Suite – coming in at an impressive 4,443 square feet – has also been redesigned by Miami firm Studio DADO.

A few additional standout spaces include the art nouveau design of the Observation Lounge (located at the bow of the ship) and the reimagined Serene Spa. The stunning new Compass Rose is the ship's main dining room. Meanwhile, the onboard art collection is also notable: Seven Seas Grandeur will set sail with the first Fabergé egg at sea.

Compare  Regent Seven Seas  cruises on GoToSea.

Celebrity Ascent: November 2023

Courtesy of Celebrity Cruises

Top feature: 32 restaurants, bars and lounges, including the redesigned Le Voyage by Chef Daniel Boulud

Fares begin around: $756 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-night cruise to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean

Sails to: Europe, Caribbean

The fourth ship in Celebrity Cruises' Edge class, Celebrity Ascent , will accommodate up to 3,260 passengers and offer the same features as other ships in the series. There are 32 bars, lounges and restaurants, including the newly designed Le Voyage by Chef Daniel Boulud.

Other favorites from the Edge-class ships will return on Ascent, such as the multideck Sunset Bar and an open-air Rooftop Garden with floating pools that are cantilevered over the edge of the ship. It's also home to Celebrity's Magic Carpet, a multipurpose 90-ton deck that moves up and down the side of the ship between Decks 2, 5, 14 and 16; it's used for everything from tendering passengers to hosting happy hours and private functions and late-night parties. Guests will also find Celebrity 's innovative Infinite Veranda staterooms and the exclusive ship-within-a ship concept of The Retreat.

Book a  Celebrity Cruises  itinerary on GoToSea.

Carnival Jubilee: December 2023

Top feature: Two new ocean-themed zones, Currents and The Shores

Fares begin around: $669 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise

Sails to: Western Caribbean

Carnival's newest ship in the Excel class, Carnival Jubilee , will offer six zones (fun themed areas) for up to 6,631 passengers. The LNG-powered vessel features two new zones: Currents and The Shores. Currents is an immersive space with innovative technology such as LED windows and a wave-shaped LED Ceiling. Located on Decks 6 and 7, the space offers new venues for imbibing, dining and listening to live music, such as casual bar Inks, Ph.D and stylish lounge The Golden Mermaid. This is also where you'll find Emeril's Bistro 717.

The Shores, located on Deck 8, features a three-deck-high art installation of a school of fish, a boardwalk, and vibrant colors throughout the indoor and outdoor spaces. Dining and bar venues include Rudi's Seagrill, Cucina del Capitano and Marina Bar. Enjoy other returning Carnival favorites on Jubilee such as the BOLT sea coaster, Waterworks, SportSquare, the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, Guy's Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina.

Tips on Trips and Expert Picks Newsletter

Travel tips, vacation ideas and more to make your next vacation stellar.

Sign up to receive the latest updates from U.S News & World Report and our trusted partners and sponsors. By clicking submit, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy .

Icon of the Seas: January 2024

Top feature: Largest cruise ship in the world, carrying up to 7,600 passengers

Fares begin around: $1,930 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise

Sails to: Eastern and Western Caribbean

Icon of the Seas is the first Icon-class vessel in the Royal Caribbean International fleet – and the first new class of ship since 2014. When the massive vessel debuts in January 2024, it will replace Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas as the largest ship at sea (Icon of the Seas is 6% larger). The ship features eight distinct neighborhoods – including the new Surfside neighborhood, a colorful space geared toward family fun with kids clubs, Splashaway Bay, themed eateries and bars, adjacent staterooms and more.

There are four additional new neighborhoods as well. Thrill Island features Category 6, the largest water park at sea, while Chill Island boasts the line's first swim-up bar and The Hideaway features the first suspended infinity pool at sea. AquaDome, the impressive glass-enclosed space at the top of the ship, is home to the AquaTheater, panoramic ocean views, a waterfall, and bars and restaurants.

Sun Princess: February 2024

Courtesy of Princess Cruises

Top feature: Princess Cruises' largest ship and the first in the line's Sphere class

Fares begin around: $577 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise

Sails to: Caribbean, Mediterranean

Sun Princess will have many new attractions when it launches in early 2024. It has the most balconies on any Princess Cruises ' ship, and you'll find exciting new dining, activity and entertainment offerings. One notable highlight is Park19, a top-deck space with activities for kids of all ages, including the Sea Breeze Rollglider, the first ride of its kind on a cruise ship. This new attraction soars 19 decks high and offers unparalleled views of the ocean below.

Cruisers can enjoy additional spaces like a two-story dome that is a pool during the day and a stage for shows at night; the European-inspired Piazza, which offers ocean vistas from nearly every angle; the Princess Arena, a high-tech performance space; the elegant three-story Horizons Dining Room; and the new Wake View Terrace with an infinity pool. There are also new styles of accommodations and expanded offerings for young children, tweens and teens. Sun Princess can accommodate up to 4,300 passengers.

Queen Anne: May 2024

Courtesy of Cunard Line

Top feature: The Pavilion, a glass-enclosed pool area with a retractable roof

Fares begin around: $1,199 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-night Western Mediterranean cruise

Sails to: Canary Islands, Mediterranean, Northern and Western Europe, Iceland, British Isles, Australia, Asia, Africa and Indian Ocean

When Queen Anne launches in spring 2024, it will be Cunard Line's 249th ship since the company's inception in 1840, and the line's first new vessel in 14 years. The 3,000-passenger ship will feature a fresh, modern design, yet still give a nod to the Cunard's art deco past.

Once on board, guests will discover new entertainment venues like the Bright Lights Society show bar and more wide-open spaces throughout the ship, as well as Cunard 's first two-story theater. New international dining options include Japanese restaurant Aji Wa with sushi and omakase menus, plus Indian cuisine at Aranya. Queen Anne also offers an extensive health and wellness program in collaboration with health group Mareel that features a large thermal suite, a spa pool and a top-deck wellness studio.

Find a  Cunard  cruise on GoToSea.

Utopia of the Seas: July 2024

Top feature: Three- and four-night ultimate weekend getaways

Fares begin around: $471 per person (double occupancy) for a three-night Bahamas cruise

Sails to: Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay (Royal Caribbean's private island)

Utopia of the Seas will be Royal Caribbean's sixth (and final) Oasis-class ship when it debuts in summer 2024. With a capacity of 5,668 passengers, the vessel will join the line's other Oasis- and Icon-class ships as the largest cruise ships sailing on the high seas. The ship will have the same eight neighborhoods as other Oasis-class ships, including Central Park, The Boardwalk and the Pool & Sports Zone.

The 40-plus food and beverage options will include new additions like the Pesky Parrot bar and a themed "mixed reality" dining experience that takes place on a train. A reimagined playscape is another addition, with nets, games, puzzles, slides and climbing walls for junior cruisers. The line's Ultimate Abyss – a dry slide with 10 stories of thrilling twists and turns – will now stretch an additional 43 feet, making it the longest dry slide at sea.

Explora II: August 2024

Top feature: Luxurious cabins

Fares begin around: $4,500 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-night Mediterranean cruise

Sails to: Caribbean and Central America, Mediterranean, Arabian Peninsula and Red Sea, India, Indian Ocean and Africa

As sister ship to Explora I, Explora II will offer the same transformative travel experience for 922 guests. The luxury vessel will feature 461 oceanfront suites with private terraces. Cruisers can take advantage of 11 culinary options across six dining venues, a dozen indoor and outdoor bars and lounges, and a Chef's Kitchen. Guests will also have access to four pools, 64 private cabanas and wellness facilities.

Silver Ray: Summer 2024

Top feature: One of the most spacious ships ever built; extraordinary space-to-guest ratio

Fares begin around: $4,000 per person (double occupancy) for a nine-night cruise to South America

Sails to: Mediterranean, Northern Europe, British Isles, South America, Caribbean and Central America

Silver Ray, Silversea's second Nova-class ship, is scheduled to set sail in summer 2024. The 728-passenger, low-emissions vessel will offer the same advanced hybrid fuel technologies as its sister ship, Silver Nova. It will also have Silver Nova's horizontal layout and asymmetrical design, creating more open public areas and providing suites with 270-degree views. In addition, guests on board the luxury vessel will have their choice of eight dining venues and a wide selection of bars and lounges, including The Marquee, a new alfresco restaurant.

Viking Vela: December 2024

Top feature: Larger than Viking's other ocean vessels, carrying up to 998 passengers

Fares begin around: $4,999 per person (double occupancy) for a 12-night northern lights cruise

Sails to: Scandinavia, British Isles, Iceland

Measuring 748 feet long and 101 feet wide, Viking Vela will be the line's largest ship when it debuts at the end of 2024. It will accommodate 68 more passengers than its sister ships, but feature Viking's signature veranda staterooms, public spaces, amenities and dining venues. Seasoned Viking cruisers can look forward to favorites like The Nordic Spa, the Wintergarden, Mamsen's, the Explorers' Lounge, the Sports Deck, Manfredi's Italian Restaurant and The Chef's Table.

Disney Treasure: December 2024

Courtesy of Disney Cruise Line

Top feature: Debut of new Disney Parks-inspired onboard venues

Fares begin around: $4,028 per person (double occupancy) for a seven-night Caribbean cruise

Sails to: Eastern and Western Caribbean, Castaway Cay (Disney Cruise Line's private island)

Fans of Disney Cruise Line will find many familiar venues, attractions and restaurants on the new Disney Treasure, sister ship of Disney Wish . However, there will also be plenty of new features, including the theme of the ship: adventure. The Grand Hall, inspired by the movie "Aladdin," is designed with dark shades of blue, turquoise and gold and features a golden statue of a magic carpet with Aladdin and Jasmine.

Plaza de Coco replaces Disney Wish's "Frozen" dining experience with a two-night Mexican, "Coco"-themed theatrical dinner show. Meanwhile, "Disney The Tale of Moana" – a Broadway-style production based on the film "Moana" – will be exclusive to Disney Treasure. Adults will also find new lounges, such as the Jungle Cruise-themed Skipper Society and the Periscope Pub, which is inspired by "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." Disney Treasure can carry up to 4,000 passengers.

Explore  Disney Cruise Line  deals on GoToSea.

MSC World America: Spring 2025

MSC's new futuristic ship – and sister ship to MSC World Europa – will be based in Miami and sail the Caribbean. The LNG-powered, 6,762-passenger ship will offer more than 420,000 square feet of public space and many of the attractions found on World Europa, such as the MSC Luna Park Arena and World Galleria. There will also be more than 30 dining venues, bars and lounges, as well as the line's private enclave, MSC Yacht Club.

Oceania Allura: June 2025

Oceania Allura will be the eighth ship in Oceania's fleet, the second vessel of the line's Allura class and the sister ship to Oceania Vista. The 1,200-passenger Allura will offer the same upscale amenities as Vista, as well as a new Chef's Studio and one of the highest space-to-guest and staff-to-guest ratios in the cruise industry. Allura is scheduled to debut in June 2025.

Star Princess: August 2025

Star Princess is scheduled to set sail in 2025 as the sister ship to Sun Princess. The 4,300-passenger, LNG-powered ship will offer the same features as Sun Princess, including the Dome, the Piazza and the line's Signature Collection Suites. The vessel will also have 29-plus restaurants and bars.

Star of the Seas: Summer 2025

Royal Caribbean plans to introduce Star of the Seas – the second Icon-class vessel and sister to Icon of the Seas – in summer 2025.

Disney Cruise Line: 2025

Disney purchased the former Global Dream from Genting's Dream Cruises in 2022, when it was still being built at the German shipyard MV Werften. Disney plans to base the ship in Singapore for at least five years, offering Disney vacations to the Southeast Asian market. When it launches in 2025, the vessel will be the line's seventh ship and is expected to carry 6,000 passengers. Another newly built, currently unnamed Disney ship is planned to debut in 2025, as well.

Norwegian Cruise Line: 2025 and beyond

The third Prima-class ship is expected to be approximately 10% larger than the first ship in the class, Norwegian Prima (143,535 gross tons). The following ships for the line are anticipated to be even larger, with the fifth and sixth Prima-class vessels (debuting in 2027 and 2028) weighing as much as 171,000 gross tons.

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity's fifth Edge-class ship will be more eco-friendly, thanks to the addition of a new tri-fueled engine model and the capacity to store three different kinds of fuel, including methanol. The effort toward net-zero emissions and more sustainable cruising is a partnership between Royal Caribbean, the French shipyard Chantiers de L'Atlantique and the technology firm Wärtsilä. A debut date for this ship has not yet been announced.

Why Trust U.S. News Travel

Gwen Pratesi has been an avid cruiser since her early 20s. She has sailed to destinations around the globe on nearly every type of cruise ship built, including the newest megaships, luxury yachts, expedition vessels and traditional masted sailing ships. She used her extensive experience with cruises to write this article. Pratesi covers the travel and culinary industries for major publications, including U.S. News & World Report.

You might also be interested in:

• The Newest Royal Caribbean Ships
• The Best Cruise Lines
• Cruise Packing List: Essentials for Your Cruise
• The Best Gay Cruises
• The Best Transatlantic Cruises

Tags: Travel , Cruises

World's Best Places To Visit

• # 1 South Island, New Zealand
• # 4 Bora Bora

If you make a purchase from our site, we may earn a commission. This does not affect the quality or independence of our editorial content.

You May Also Like

Amazon prime day luggage deals.

Amanda Norcross June 25, 2024

Sun Princess Review

Holly Johnson June 25, 2024

The 7 Best Key West Snorkeling Tours

Gwen Pratesi June 21, 2024

The Best San Diego Whale Watching

John Rodwan June 21, 2024

6 Top Boston Harbor Cruises

Brittany Chrusciel and Marisa Méndez June 21, 2024

Fun Things to Do in Oklahoma

Ben Luthi and Justine Harrington June 20, 2024

Fun Things to Do in Pennsylvania

Amanda Norcross June 20, 2024

Carry-on Luggage Sizes by Airline

Amanda Norcross June 18, 2024

What to Bring to a Water Park

Top Things to Do in New Hampshire

Timothy J. Forster and Mariya Greeley June 14, 2024