Disney is slated to make a large-scale expansion to its cruise line, with plans to grow its fleet to 13 cruise ships by late 2030 along with a new ship class.
The expansion, announced at a recent showcase event, would represent a fourfold increase in the line's passenger capacity.
Disney currently has seven ships in active service, with an eighth, Disney Believe, planned to be added in 2027. Disney Believe will be the fourth ship in the line's "Wish Class".
A report from The Maritime Executive says three additional ships are planned for 2029, with a fourth in 2030 as part of an accelerated timeline.
Anticipation is also building around a new class of three cruise ships Disney Cruise Line has ordered from Germany’s Meyer Werft, with the details still closely guarded. The first two ships are slated to debut in 2029, with a third following by the end of 2030. A brief teaser video offered the first rendering of the vessels, which will weigh in at roughly 100,000 gross tons — a mid-size class Disney says hits a “sweet spot” that will give the line more flexibility.
“These three ships will introduce an entirely new class to the fleet and occupy a unique place in Disney Cruise Line’s growing lineup,” the company told the audience. The ships are in the middle size-wise between the existing ships, and Disney said, “That gives us some amazing opportunities to visit new places and reach brand new audiences.”
