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Disney Destiny Completes Ems River Transit En Route to Sea Trials

Sea trials in the North Sea precede a Nov. 20 launch from Port Everglades.

Overview

  • The move from Meyer Werft was confirmed via a Hamburg Port Live YouTube stream.
  • The 1,119-foot ship traveled in reverse at roughly 3–5 mph with tug assistance from the inland yard to Eemshaven before trials.
  • Formal handover follows sea trials, with a transatlantic crossing to Florida expected in late October or early November and an inaugural season of 4- and 5-night cruises.
  • The debut will be Disney Cruise Line’s first new-ship launch away from Port Canaveral, with Port Everglades serving as its year-round second Florida home.
  • At about 144,000 gross tons with 1,246 staterooms, the third Wish-class vessel will bring DCL’s fleet to seven ships as the Disney Adventure targets spring 2026.