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Disney Destiny Floats Out as Fourth Wish-Class Vessel Begins Construction

These milestones drive Disney’s ambition to expand capacity with new themed ships launching through 2027.

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The Disney Destiny cruise ship is floated out into the harbor at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. (Courtesy/Disney Cruise Line)
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Overview

  • On August 9, 2025, the Disney Destiny completed its float-out at Meyer Werft’s Papenburg yard, signifying its first entry into open water ahead of a November 20 maiden voyage.
  • The LNG-powered Destiny will carry about 4,000 guests from Port Everglades on Bahamas and Western Caribbean cruises and includes new attractions such as the Doctor Strange Sanctum Lounge.
  • A steel-cutting ceremony on August 8 at Meyer Werft marked the start of construction on the unnamed fourth Wish-class ship, which will mirror its sisters in size (about 144,000 GT) and guest capacity; it is slated for delivery in 2027.
  • Disney Adventure, the line’s sole Global-class ship acquired from the former Global Dream, will debut in Singapore in December 2025, accelerating the fleet’s international growth.
  • These milestones align with Disney Cruise Line’s $60 billion, 10-year investment plan to introduce four new vessels from 2027 to 2031 while emphasizing LNG propulsion and immersive Disney storytelling.