The newest Disney cruise ship is Disney Adventure, which started sailing from Singapore on March 10, 2026. For US cruisers, the newest Disney ship close to home is Disney Destiny, sailing from Fort Lauderdale since November 2025. The next new Disney cruise ship is Disney Believe, due in December 2027.
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Disney Cruise Line is in the middle of its biggest expansion so far. It had five ships in 2022. It now has eight, and it plans to reach 13 by about 2031. This guide covers every new Disney cruise ship, from the recent arrivals to the ships still being built: what each one offers, where it sails and how to pick the right one for your family.
Disney’s new cruise ships at a glance
Here are the ships that have joined the fleet since late 2024, plus those already announced. Details for future ships can change, so check them when you book.
| Ship | Debut | Class / size | Home port | Typical cruises | Headline features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disney Treasure | December 2024 | Wish class, about 4,000 guests | Port Canaveral, Florida | Mainly 7-night Caribbean | Adventure theme, Plaza de Coco, Haunted Mansion Parlor |
| Disney Destiny | November 20, 2025 | Wish class, about 4,000 guests | Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) | 4- and 5-night Bahamas and Western Caribbean | Heroes and villains theme, Hercules musical, Lion King dinner show |
| Disney Adventure | March 10, 2026 | 208,000 GT, up to 6,700 guests | Singapore | 3- and 4-night cruises with no port stops | Seven themed areas, Marvel Landing, longest roller coaster at sea |
| Disney Believe | December 18, 2027 | Wish class, about 140,000 GT | Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) | 4- and 5-night Bahamas and Caribbean | Moana Grand Hall, Encanto stage show, Frozen family dining |
| Disney Imagination | Spring 2029 | Wish-class sister ship | Tokyo, Japan | Not yet announced | Operated by Oriental Land Co. for Japanese guests |
| New mid-size class (3 ships) | 2029 to about 2031 | Larger than Disney Wonder, smaller than Disney Wish | Not yet announced | Not yet announced | Designed to reach ports the big ships cannot |
The newest Disney cruise ship: Disney Adventure
Disney Adventure is Disney’s newest and biggest ship. At about 208,000 gross tons, with room for up to 6,700 guests, it is roughly half as big again as the Wish-class ships. It started life as Global Dream, a ship ordered by Dream Cruises. Disney bought the unfinished hull in 2022, and Meyer Werft completed it. Disney took delivery in December 2025. A delay moved the debut from December 2025 to March 10, 2026.
The ship is based at Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore. It sails 3- and 4-night round trips with no port stops, so the ship itself is the destination. The layout reflects that. It is split into seven themed areas:
- Disney Imagination Garden, the main entertainment hub, with garden-view staterooms that have verandahs facing inward
- Marvel Landing, home to the Ironcycle Test Run roller coaster, Pym Quantum Racers and Groot Galaxy Spin
- Toy Story Place, Wayfinder Bay (Moana), San Fransokyo Street, Town Square and Disney Discovery Reef
Dining leans towards Asia, with a set of Japanese venues under Mike & Sulley’s – Flavors of Asia. Evening entertainment includes a Broadway-style WALL-E musical. If you are thinking about flying out for it, our Disney Adventure staterooms and suites guide explains the cabin types, including the garden-view rooms you won’t find on any other Disney ship.
Disney Destiny: the newest Disney ship sailing from Florida
Disney Destiny, the third Wish-class ship, made its maiden voyage on November 20, 2025, from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. It sails short Bahamas and Western Caribbean cruises, mostly 4 and 5 nights. Many itineraries stop at Disney’s private islands, Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
Its theme is heroes and villains, and nearly every venue plays on it:
- Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King, a dinner show built around the film
- Hercules, a new Broadway-style musical in the Walt Disney Theatre
- The Sanctum, a Doctor Strange lounge, and De Vil’s, a Cruella-inspired piano bar
- Returning favorites: Worlds of Marvel dining, the Haunted Mansion Parlor and the AquaMouse water attraction
Destiny makes the most sense for US families who want a new ship without a long cruise or a long-haul flight. A 4-night sailing from South Florida is one of the easiest ways to try a new Disney ship.
Disney Treasure: still one of Disney’s new ships
Disney Treasure was “the new Disney cruise ship” when it launched in December 2024, and it still has most of the fleet’s newest ideas. It shares its layout with the Wish but has an adventure theme: Plaza de Coco, a dinner theatre based on Coco; the Haunted Mansion Parlor, which first appeared on this ship; and the Skipper Society lounge, inspired by the Jungle Cruise ride.
Treasure sails from Port Canaveral and has mainly run 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. That makes it the best of the new ships for a full week at sea with more port days. Treasure is also the ship to choose if you want the Coco and Haunted Mansion venues on a longer cruise.
The next new Disney cruise ship: Disney Believe (2027)
Disney Believe is the fourth Wish-class ship. It is under construction at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, and is due to make its maiden voyage on December 18, 2027. It will be about 140,000 gross tons, carry around 2,500 guests at double occupancy and sail 4- and 5-night Bahamas and Caribbean cruises from Port Everglades. Bookings for the opening season opened on October 19, 2026.
Destiny has a single theme. Believe instead mixes venues from different films:
- A Grand Hall themed to Moana, with a chandelier that includes the Heart of Te Fiti
- The first stage production of Encanto
- Oaken’s Table: A Frozen Family Feast, a dining show set in Arendelle
- Sea Notes, an adults-only piano lounge inspired by The Little Mermaid, plus the Snow White-themed Wishing Well lounge
- Gazelle, a Zootopia club that is open to families by day and adults only at night
- A two-story Tower Suite inspired by Magic Kingdom, plus spaces themed to Monsters, Inc. and Inside Out
For more on how Disney revealed the ship, read our report on the new details for Disney Believe.
Disney’s new ships after 2027: Disney Imagination and a new class
Disney Imagination (Japan, spring 2029)
Disney Imagination will be the first Disney cruise ship based in Japan. It is due in spring 2029 and will sail from Tokyo. Oriental Land Co., the company that runs Tokyo Disney Resort, will operate it under the Disney Cruise Line Japan brand. The ship is a Wish-class sister. Ariel and Sebastian from The Little Mermaid will appear on the stern, and the entertainment, dining and kids’ clubs will be adapted for Japanese guests. Itineraries and booking dates have not been announced.
A new mid-size class (2029 to 2031)
At D23 in August 2026, Disney gave a first look at a new class of three ships. The first is expected in 2029. They will be larger than the 2,700-guest Disney Wonder but smaller than the 4,000-guest Disney Wish. Disney executives say the smaller size should let the ships reach ports that the biggest ships cannot. Names, home ports and itineraries are still to come. Together with Believe and Imagination, these ships take the fleet to 13 by late 2030, which falls in Disney’s 2031 fiscal year.
How to choose a new Disney cruise ship
Every new Disney ship has Disney’s high service standards and rotational dining. The bigger differences are where the ship sails and how long the cruise lasts:
- Pick your departure point first. Destiny and Believe sail from Fort Lauderdale. Treasure sails from Port Canaveral, near Orlando. Adventure means flying to Singapore.
- Match the cruise length to your family. For a first Disney cruise with young children, 4 or 5 nights on Destiny or Believe is usually plenty. For a week with more islands, choose Treasure.
- Decide whether you want ports. Adventure has no port stops at all, which suits families who mainly want the ship. If you love beach days, choose one of the Florida-based ships with private-island stops.
- Think about the theme. Fans of Marvel and Disney villains will like Destiny. Coco and Haunted Mansion fans will like Treasure. Believe suits families who love Moana, Frozen and Encanto.
- Weigh the price. New ships usually cost more than older ones on similar itineraries, especially in the first season. Compare a few sailings on the same dates before deciding.
If your real question is which Disney ship is best overall, including the older Magic, Wonder, Dream and Fantasy, see our full ranking of Disney cruise ships from newest to oldest.
Is a new Disney ship worth paying more for?
Often, yes, but not every time. The new Disney ships have the newest attractions, such as the AquaMouse and Adventure’s roller coaster, as well as newer stateroom designs and more venues. In their first seasons, they also tend to sell out and are rarely discounted. Here are some practical points to consider:
- Inaugural sailings cost the most. Prices often ease after the first few months, once the novelty fades.
- Book early for family rooms. Cabins that sleep four or five go first on new Disney ships. Castaway Club members usually get earlier booking windows than the general public.
- Older ships can be better value. A Bahamas cruise on Disney Dream from the same port can cost much less and still includes the private island.
- Check final payment terms. Disney typically asks for full payment months before sailing, and cancellation penalties rise after that date. Check the dates on the Disney Cruise Line website or with your agent before you commit.
For a closer look at the Heroes and Villains ship, including its Lion King dinner show and 2027 move to Port Canaveral, read our full Disney Destiny guide.
FAQs
What is the newest Disney cruise ship?
Disney Adventure is the newest Disney cruise ship in service. It began sailing from Singapore on March 10, 2026. The newest Disney ship based in the US is Disney Destiny, which debuted from Fort Lauderdale in November 2025.
What new Disney cruise ship is coming in 2027?
Disney Believe, the fourth Wish-class ship, is due to make its maiden voyage on December 18, 2027. It will sail 4- and 5-night Bahamas and Caribbean cruises from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. Bookings opened on October 19, 2026.
What is the theme of the Disney Believe cruise ship?
Disney has not given Disney Believe a single theme the way it did with Destiny’s heroes and villains. Its venues draw on films including Moana (the Grand Hall), Frozen (Oaken’s Table), Encanto (the first stage version of the film), The Little Mermaid, Zootopia and Snow White.
How many ships will Disney Cruise Line have?
Disney currently has eight ships. With Disney Believe, Disney Imagination in Japan and three ships of a new mid-size class, the fleet is set to reach 13 ships by around 2031.
Is Disney Dream or Disney Wish better?
Disney Wish and its Wish-class sisters have more modern venues, the AquaMouse water attraction and newer stateroom designs. Disney Dream is an older ship and often costs less, which makes it good value for short Bahamas cruises. For a full ship-by-ship verdict, see our ranking of Disney cruise ships from newest to oldest.