Disney Cruise Line Shares Update on New Ships

Back at the D23 Expo, Disney shared that they would be expanding the Disney Cruise Line fleet and that there would be more ships coming! Well, we have now learned exactly what that means and it may not be what you think!
First, Disney will be building a fourth ship that will be part of the Wish class. It will follow the Disney Destiny. In addition, there will also be a new class of ship that will introduced and spoiler alert….it’s going to be a smaller class ship!
New Disney Cruise Line Ship Class
The three vessels in Disney’s new ship class will feature industry-leading technology and design to expand Disney Cruise Line’s reach. These new ships will be able to carry 3,000 Guests and will measuring approximately 100,000 gross tons. They will still be be 20% larger than the Disney Magic class, but they will be smaller than the Disney Dream and Disney Wish classes. The ultimate goal is to allow Disney Cruise Line to access more ports and destinations. The three ships are planned for delivery in 2029, 2030 and 2031.
Among the lightest cruise ships of their size in the industry, the new vessels will save fuel with a streamlined hull, next-generation power and propulsion systems, and numerous other operations optimized for energy efficiency. Also, the ships will be outfitted with energy-efficient systems and a battery system to support and supplement the main engines.
When in port, the new vessels can rely on shore power technology to turn off their engines and “plug in” to a port’s energy grid to run onboard systems. They will also have the capability and flexibility to operate on a variety of fuels, including hydrotreated vegetable oil and renewable methanol fuels, while remaining adaptable to additional fuel options that become available to the cruise industry. The new class will also continue Disney Cruise Line’s long-standing initiatives to minimize waste, conserve water and align with The Walt Disney Company’s 2030 environmental goals.
Fourth Wish Class Ship
In addition to this new class of vessel, Disney Cruise Line will introduce an additional sister ship to the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Destiny. The ship, set for delivery in 2027, will be approximately 144,000 gross tons, accommodate 4,000 Guests.
The four ship names, onboard experiences, itineraries and designs are still in development.
Want to learn more about these new Disney Cruise Line ships? We’ll share the details here at A Disney World After All as we learn them!
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