Disney Cruise Line Reveals First First Look at New Ship Class
Disney Cruise Line has revealed the first details and images of its new ship class, which will be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. With deliveries scheduled for 2029 and 2030, the series of newbuilds will initially include three 105,000-ton vessels.
During the D23 Expo, the company revealed a rendering of the ships, which will feature a look similar to Wish-class vessels. Of note, the ship will feature a three-deck-high glass area amidship, while bringing back the company's traditional look with a black and gold hull and two funnels.
Innovation and Energy Efficiency
In a video, the company also highlighted a few fundamentals of the new class project, noting that it will have an optimized hull design. The class will also feature what Disney called a state-of-the-art lightweight design, which will allow for greater energy efficiency.
According to the company, the new ship was designed to capture the magic of the ocean, with new features and entertainment set to be revealed at a later date.
“From sketches and finished drawings, thinking ahead and creating new attractions for months and years to come, we keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things,” Disney stated.
Slightly smaller than the company's most recent newbuilds, the new vessels are expected to have a capacity of up to 3,000 passengers.
Fleet Expansion and Future Releases
Before welcoming the first of the new ships into its fleet, Disney will introduce the new Disney Believe in 2027. Currently under construction at Meyer Werft, the 140,000-ton vessel will be the fourth ship in the company's Wish-class series.
The series also includes a fifth, yet-unnamed vessel, scheduled for delivery in early 2029. The 2,500-passenger vessel will mark Disney Cruise Line's debut in Japan through a partnership with Oriental Land Company.
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