The Disney Wish is one of two Disney ships that sail from Port Canaveral. The company plans to increase its fleet to 13 ships. The wish entered service in June 2022 and can accommodate 4,000 passengers. Photo courtesy of Disney
Aug. 12 (UPI) — Disney Cruise Line plans to expand its fleet to 13 ships with the announcement of the order of four new vessels. Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences, on Saturday unveiled at D23: The Ultimate Fan Event in Anaheim, Calif., that the company has reached an agreement with a German shipbuilder. Advertisement
Disney has five ships in its current fleet with four others being built.
On Monday, Meyer Werft confirmed the ships will be delivered between 2027 and 2031, but did not elaborate on details, including ship size.
Meyer posted on Facebook that the agreement is the highest order value in the company’s history.
The company is a luxury builder of cruise ships, including newly built Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny. Carnival Cruise Line also has purchased ships from the builder.
The current Disney ships are Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy and Wish. They range from a capacity of 2,700 to 4,000 passengers. Magic was the first to enter service in 1998.
Treasure will debut in December from Port Canaveral in Florida, joining the Fantasy and Wish.
Earlier this month, Disney announced the Destiny that will set sail in November 2025, also from Florida. A Broadway-style stage show,
With purchase of 4 new ships, Disney Cruise Line will expand fleet to 13
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