The Disney Cruise Line is growing!

In August, Disney announced that MORE ships are coming to the Disney Cruise Line. The cruise line, which is relatively small compared to other cruise lines, currently has five ships in operation, with one more coming this winter and, two more coming in 2025, and four more in addition to that are on the way. Not all of the cruise ships are the same, but you’re bound to get amazing adventure on any of them. Disney breaks its ships down into classes with different offerings on each of them, so let’s take a look at each class to make your decision easier!

Wish Class

The ships in the Wish Class are Disney’s biggest ships with lots of fun offerings. Currently, the Disney Wish is the only ship active in this class, but the Disney Treasure, which makes its inaugural journey later this year, will also be part of this class along with the Disney Destiny.

The Wish has amazing themed restaurants and adults-only lounges, and the upcoming ships will also incorporate these themed locations (however, with different themes in some cases). Dinner theater is offered at some of the top-tier dining spots that incorporate Marvel, Frozen, and Star Wars. The Disney Treasure will have new Haunted Mansion and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea lounges, while the Disney Destiny will have Villain-themed areas.

The AquaMouse water coasters also set the Wish class apart. These are bigger than the water coasters offered on the Dream Class ships. The Wish also has a reimagined Oceaneers Club for kids 3 to 12, where the kids can enter on a slide! There is also a Marvel Super Hero Academy in the upgraded Oceaneers Club.

As far as rooms, the Disney Wish offers seven ocean-view rooms, which was a first for the Disney Cruise Line. The rooms are spacious and have pull-down and pull-out beds. The ship can fit up to 4,000 passengers when completely filled up. If you want a ship that is an adventure all on its own before even getting to your destination, the Wish Class ships are what you’re looking for.

Dream Class

The Dream Class ships aren’t much smaller than the Wish Class ships and still offer lots of excitement on your cruise. The ships in this class so far are the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy. These ships are geared even more toward families and family experiences.

These ships have kiddie water slides, a kiddie play area, and several pools. There are lots of play areas and family entertainment, as well as some adult-only areas. As with all Disney ships, there are also kid zones for the kids to hang out in.

The rooms on these ships are even more largely catered to families. They offer extra pull-down and pull-out beds, and most cabins offer two bathrooms, which is not common in the world of cruising. Many of the cabins can sleep five comfortably.

The Disney Dream sails from Miami with shorter trips to the Bahamas or the Caribbean, while the Disney Fantasy sails from Port Canaveral with longer trips to the Caribbean. While all Disney cruises are family-oriented, if you’re looking for a very family-focused cruise, the Dream Class ships might be the best fit for you!

Magic Class

The Magic Class is made up of the oldest ships in the fleet, but they have been updated and are still great options! These ships are considerably smaller than the other two classes of ships, and it’s pretty apparent while you’re on board.

Since these ships are significantly smaller, you’ll generally find itineraries that include more time spent at the destinations rather than en route on the ship. You’ll find the AquaDunk on these ships, which are considerably smaller body water slides at 37 feet tall. (The AquaDuck water coaster, in comparison, is 765 feet long.)

There’s a new outdoor kid fun zone called the AquaLab, as well as a French Quarter-themed lounge for adults. Of course, there are lots of fun things to do on the ship, you’ll just find that it’s less so than the other two classes. The capacity is about half of that of the Dream and Wish classes at only 2,713 passengers.

The Disney Magic travels to Europe each summer while the Disney sails to Alaska or Mexico. These itineraries typically include multiple-day visits to these destinations. If you’re hoping to take in more than just some relaxing time on a beach, one of these ships might be for you!

BONUS: Global Class

The Disney Adventure will be the first of its class when it officially sets sail on December 15th, 2025. The Adventure will sail from Singapore, and will the largest ship in the fleet.

This ship will be huge, with an entire roller coaster and other attractions themed to Marvel on board. A new stage show will be offered along with exciting dining options.

There will also be a market where your family can enjoy games, activities, shopping, and a meet-and-greet with Baymax from Big Hero 6!

There will be kid zones and adult zones on board the new ship. We’re still waiting for even more details, but this ship sounds like it will be amazing!

Learn More About the New Disney Adventure

The Disney Cruise Line is a great option for family-focused cruising! There are several options, with more on the way. You’ll experience lots of adventure on board the ships and at each destination. If you’re looking for help planning your next Disney cruise, check out our friends at Small World Vacation to help pick the best ship and itinerary for you!

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