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Disney Destiny Floats Out at Meyer Werft as Next Wish-Class Ship Enters Construction

The heroes-and-villains-themed vessel enters interior fit-out ahead of sea trials en route to its November maiden voyage.

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Overview

  • Disney Destiny’s hull touched water at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg on August 9, marking its float-out milestone and transition to dock-side completion.
  • Weeks of interior installations and outfitting will precede LNG-powered sea trials for the 144,000-gross-tonne ship designed to carry about 4,000 guests.
  • Steel-cutting for Disney Cruise Line’s fourth Wish-class liner began at the same German yard, kicking off fabrication of the vessel scheduled for delivery in 2027.
  • Bookings are open for Destiny’s November 20, 2025 maiden voyage from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.
  • Disney Cruise Line aims to grow to a 13-ship fleet by 2031 with another Wish-class ship for Japan in 2028 and three smaller vessels arriving between 2029 and 2031.