As Disney Cruise Line’s largest ship to date preps to launch in Asia later this year, the cruise line has revealed three of its later ships will be smaller in size. The line currently has an outstanding order for four new ships with German shipbuilder Mayer Werft.
Three of Four Ships on Order Will Be Smaller
Three of these will be a new class of cruise ship, at around 100,000 gross registered tons with capacity for 3,000 guests. One of the four ships to launch will be another Wish-class LNG capable ship accommodating 4,000 passengers.
The ships will be delivered between 2027 and 2031. The new class is smaller than both Dream and Wish-class ships. They won’t use LNG but will have the capability to utilize various fuels, such as methanol and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).
Equipped for Shore Power
As well as being smaller, the ships will be more fuel-efficient, Disney says. They will be among the lightest for their size and have a streamlined hull. The ships will also be equipped to plug into shore power where available. The ships will open up a wider variety of shipboard experiences alongside the classic and Wish-class ships, and visit destinations that prefer to host smaller ships.
According to Philip Gennotte, portfolio project management executive, Walt Disney Imagineering, his team are “dreaming up this new class of ships to be as fuel and energy efficient as possible.”
“Guests will see the difference — from a more hydrodynamic design to lighter materials and energy-efficient technology throughout. We’re proud to continue to support Disney’s broader environmental goals, now and into the future.”
The cruise line currently has a fleet of six ships with Disney Destiny and Disney Adventure joining this year. The latter becomes the first to homeport in Asia (Singapore) and will be able to accommodate over 6,000 guests. By 2031, the Disney Cruise Line fleet will grow to 13 ships.
