Disney Cruise Line Welcomes Disney Destiny: A New Era Begins at Port Everglades
On November 10th, the MS Disney Destiny was officially named at her homeport of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, marking a significant addition to Disney Cruise Line’s expanding WISH-class fleet. This new ship, measuring 39 meters across and with a gross tonnage of 144,000, is designed to carry up to 4,000 passengers, making it the seventh vessel in this class operated by the Walt Disney Company.
The Disney Destiny is the sixth WISH-class ship constructed by Meyer Werft in Germany. The shipbuilder recently announced that another sister vessel is already under construction at their Papenburg yard, with delivery expected in the autumn of 2027. The Disney Destiny’s keel was laid in March of the previous year, and she was handed over to her owners in mid-October. Notably, during that time, her sister ship, Disney Treasure, was also in the building process, while the yard had just completed Disney Wish, which was launched in 2022.
With her christening now complete, Disney Destiny is set for her maiden voyage, scheduled to begin no later than November 20th. Initially, the cruise line had planned for her to enter service in 2026, but the expedited construction has allowed for an earlier launch. In addition to the new WISH-class vessels, Meyer Werft has been responsible for earlier Disney ships, including Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and the Disney Adventure, previously known as Global Dream before being integrated into Disney’s fleet.
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