Disney Cruise Line Ships by Size and Age

Disney Cruise Ships by Age

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Disney runs one of the oldest fleets in the cruise world. The Disney Magic set sail back in 1998, with the Disney Wonder joining the waves just a year later in 1999. These ships carry stories and memories like seasoned sailors, showing how Disney keeps sailing strong through time. If you love history mixed with adventure on the open sea, this is the story that hooks you in.

Though most cruise lines strive to innovate with new cruise ships released yearly, Disney seems to have taken a more traditional route. Their ships strongly focus on classic fun for the whole family, with the familiar splash of Disney magic you expect to find from the “House of Mouse.”

However, that is changing with the addition of Disney Wish in 2022. Wish became the line’s first new cruise ship in ten years. The new vessel introduced many new thrills, including Cinderella’s Castle at Sea, Worlds of Marvel’s cinematic dining experience, Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge, a reimagined kids club, and clever new uses of technology to bring magic to “passengers.”

Below, you’ll find a list of Disney’s cruise ships, from the newest to the oldest:

Disney Cruise Ship Classes

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Disney Cruise Line currently has three ship classes:

Disney Cruise Ships on Order

Disney Cruise Line has several ships in order as part of a massive fleet expansion. These orders include two Triton-class vessels, a mega cruise ship purchased from Genting Hong Kong, and three new ships from a new class.

Disney Destiny

• Maiden Voyage: Scheduled for November 20, 2025.
• Ship Class: Third Triton-class vessel, sharing many of the same amenities as Disney Wish and Disney Treasure.
• Size: I anticipate the vessel to be similar to previous Triton-class vessels, with a size of 144,000 gross tons and accommodations for around 4,000 guests.
• Amenities: The ship features a heroes and villains theme with amenities themed from several Disney-owned properties. We expect Marvel characters to play a central role, including a prominent Black Panther statue in the grand hall.

Disney Adventure

• Launch Date: Set to sail in December 2025.
• Size: At 208,000 gross tons, it’s Disney’s largest ship, with a space for 6,000 guests and 2,300 crew members.
• Amenities: Boasts over 20 dining venues, including themed restaurants with rotational dining, quick-service spots offering diverse cuisines, and adult-exclusive fine dining options. Entertainment highlights feature Marvel character battles and a Moana show.

Fourth Unnamed Wish-Class Vessel

• Expected Delivery: Planned for 2027.
• Ship Class: Another addition to the Wish-class fleet.
• Size: Expected to be similar to its sister ships, around 144,000 gross tons, with approximately 1,250 staterooms.
• Amenities: While specific details are pending, I anticipate that this ship’s features, including themed dining and entertainment, will be comparable to those of other Wish-class ships. Oriental Land Co. will operate the vessel and offer cruise itineraries throughout Asia.

Three Ships of a New Class

• Size: We don’t know much about the new class of ships, but Disney announced that it will be 30% smaller than the Triton class, at around 100,000 gross tons. I expect that the smaller class will accommodate around 3,000 passengers at this size.
• Amenities: While Disney hasn’t announced specific details, you can expect the ships to feature innovative dining, enhanced entertainment options, and modern accommodations for families.
• Delivery Timeline: Scheduled for 2029, 2030, and 2031.