Disney Cruise Line Ships Complete Guide

Ready to set sail with Disney Cruise Line? Settle in for a look at everything to know about DCL and why were looking forward to even more new Disney Cruise ships on the way. Because once you start sailing, you’ll soon find your favorite (we’re talking to you Disney Fantasy). And while all the Disney Cruise Ships have their own pros and cons, look and feel, chances are you’ll feel at home on just one. Here’s a breakdown of all the Disney Cruise Line Ships so far, and a list of ones on the way!

Sailing away on a Disney Cruise is always a good idea, but did you know each Disney ship is different? From the restaurants, to the shows, to destinations, to the activities, and decor, part of the fun is finding your favorite Disney Cruise Ship and making a plan. Love Tangled, try the Disney Magic! More of a Marvel fan, try the Disney Destiny. What about Tiana? You’ll find her on the Fantasy. Let’s dive into what you can find on each of the Disney Cruise Line Ships.

Disney Cruise Line Ships

The Disney Cruise Line Fleet includes 8 ships currently, with 5 more on the way, making a total of 13 Disney Cruise Line Ships by 2031. While all of the ships in Disney Cruise Line’s fleet are filled with magic, they are also very different. Each with their own charm. And while you may not base your Disney Port Destination on the ship, it’s important to consider which ships, have what, ahead of time. Here’s the list of Disney Cruise Line Ships, current and future. We’ll do an overview of what you can find  on each in this post. 

• Disney Magic ( 1998)
• Disney Wonder ( 1999)
• Disney Dream ( 2011)
• Disney Fantasy ( 2012)
• Disney Wish ( 2022)
• Disney Treasure (2024) 
• Disney Adventure *NEW* 2025 ( Singapore port)
• Disney Destiny *NEW* 2025 
• 2027 Disney Cruise Ship *NEW* 2027
• 2028 Disney Cruise Ship *NEW* 2028
• 2029 Disney Cruise Ship *NEW* 2029 ( Japanese port)
• 2030 Disney Cruise Ship *NEW* 2030
• 2031 Disney Cruise Ship *NEW* 2031

Differences Between Disney Cruise Line Ships

There are a few differences that make each ship unique. Disney Cruise Ship size, theme, characters, itineraries, restaurants, shows, and attractions onboard distinguish one ship from another. Each has its own design and layout and its own amenities.

Of course, sometimes your focus will be on the itinerary, but with Disney Cruise Line Vacation, it’s also a lot about what you can find on the ship too! For instance, Star Wars fans will naturally want to try out Hyperspace Lounge on the Disney Wish. Whereas Muppets fans may want to head to the Disney Dream, featuring the Muppets Midship Detective Agency Game. Much like Baymax fans would prefer a trip at sea on the Disney Adventure. You see where we’re going with this? Let’s jump into what you can find on each ship. We’ll be adding EVERY New DCL Ship to this post as they arrive, so bookmark or pin this post if you’re a DCL fan. 

Disney Magic Cruise Ship

The Disney Magic is the oldest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. But don’t let that scare you off! The Disney Magic has been reimagined and renovated many times since its inaugural sailing in 1998. It’s also one of the smaller Disney Cruise Line Ships, with 877 staterooms and a capacity of 2700. The Disney Magic is the sister to ship the Disney Wonder, which is just a couple of staterooms smaller. Although these ships are smaller and generally less grand, we love the welcoming, homey atmosphere. And if you’re someone who prefers fewer crowds, either of these ships may be the one for you.

Guests can find Helmsman Captain Mickey as the statue in the atrium, and painter Goofy on the stern. AquaDunk can be found on the Disney Magic for those looking to add some high-speed thrills to their vacation.

Disney Magic Restaurants

Some of the most Unique Disney Cruise experiences can be found in the Restaurants on the Disney Magic. The Disney Magic may be the oldest of the Disney Cruise Ships, but it has one of our favorite dining experiences! Rapunzel’s Royal Table is not only a themed dinner but an interactive show too! Rapunzel’s Royal Table is included in the rotational dining service, along with Animator’s Palate and Lumiere’s. Adult-only fine dining on the Disney Magic includes Palo, which requires a reservation and dress code. 

• Rapunzel’s Royal Table
• Lumieres
• Animator’s Palate

For casual dining options, guests on board the Disney Magic will find Cabanas, Duck In Diner, Pinocchio’s Pizzeria, Cove Cafe, and Frozone Treats. Room Service is also available 24 hours a day, with most items being included in your cruise fare. 

Shows on the Disney Magic

Another reason Tangled fans will love this ship is the show, Tangled: The Musical can be seen here! Definitely, one of our favorite shows we’ve seen in the Walt Disney Theatre, this show is a must-see.  Along with Tangled: The Musical, Twice Charmed: An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story and Disney Dreams are staples of the entertainment that can be found on Disney Magic. 

Where does the Disney Magic Sail?

Itineraries for the Disney Magic can take you all over the world! The Disney Magic is the only Disney Cruise ship that currently sails in Europe. If you want to take a transatlantic cruise, then plan to board the Disney Magic! Marvel Day at Sea also happens on the Disney Magic, so if you’re a Marvel fan wanting to experience this themed cruise, plan to sail on the Disney Magic.  The Disney Magic also sails in the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Canada, New England, Bermuda, and a variety of destinations in Europe. You can see the full list of itineraries for the Disney Magic here. 

Disney Wonder Cruise Ship

While the Disney Wonder is the same size as the Disney Magic, it has two fewer staterooms for a total of 875. Capacity remains at 2700. By far one of our favorite Disney Cruise Line Ships , the Disney Wonder features beautiful Art Nouveau styling, with a maritime flair. It is the second oldest of the Disney Cruise ships but has been reimagined and refurbished to feel fresh and new.  A gold Ariel statue graces the main atrium and Donald Duck graces the stern. 

Disney Wonder Restaurants

Like Disney Magic, the Restaurants on the Disney Wonder has one of the best dining experiences you can find on a Disney Cruise Ship, in our opinion. Tiana’s Place offers dinner and a show with Tiana herself! Tiana’s Place is part of Disney Cruise Line’s rotational dining onboard the Disney Wonder and is included with the cost of your cruise. Animator’s Palate and Triton’s are also part of the table service, rotational dining restaurants.  Adult-only dining on the Disney Wonder includes Palo, which requires a reservation and comes at an additional charge. 

• Tiana’s Place
• Tritons
• Animator’s Palate

Casual options on the Disney Wonder include Pinocchio’s Pizzeria, Pete’s Boiler Bites, Daisy De-Lites, Cove Cafe, Preludes, and Eye Scream Treats.  Room service is available 24 hours, with most items included in your cruise fare. 

Shows on the Disney Wonder

Frozen fans will be delighted to find out that Frozen: A Musical Spectacular can be viewed onboard the Disney Wonder.  Along with Frozen, guests onboard the Disney Wonder can also see The Golden Mickeys and Disney Dreams in the Walt Disney Theatre. 

Where does the Disney Wonder sail?

Planning a cruise to Alaska? Plan to board the Disney Wonder! The Disney Wonder is the only ship that sails to Alaska! Along with Alaska itineraries, the Disney Wonder also sails the Pacific Coast, Hawaii, Mexico, and the Western Caribbean. You can see all of the current itineraries for the Disney Wonder here. 

Disney Dream Cruise Ship

The Disney Dream is one of the larger Disney Cruise Line Ships . You can see everything we’ve shared so far about the Disney Dream, you’re curious about what it looks like. The Disney Dream is the sister ship to the Disney Fantasy, which means they have a lot of similarities but are still unique in their own way.  Being one of the larger ships in this fleet, the Disney Dream has 1250 rooms and a capacity of 4000 guests. Each of the Disney Cruise Ships has its own unique statue in the main atrium. On the Disney Dream, you will find Admiral Donald Duck!

And each Disney Cruise ship has a special character on the stern, which is a fun little detail we always love looking for. On The Disney Dream, the stern character is Sorcerer Mickey.  For those who are a bit more daring, the Aquaduck onboard the Disney Dream offers a water coaster that extends over the side of the ship! The decor on the Disney Dream is just stunning. With bold colors and an Art Deco aesthetic, this ship is really a wonder to see! 

Disney Dream Restaurants

Restaurants on the Disney Dream are beautiful and honor the Princesses, Walt Disney himself, and even the Gardens of Versailles. Dining on the Disney Dream comes with lots of options. From table service to quick service to adult-only fine dining, there is something for everyone. Onboard the Disney Dream, table service restaurants include Royal Palace, Animator’s Palate, and Enchanted Garden. The Disney Dream also has the benefit of offering both Palo and Remy, which are considered some of the best dining experiences at sea. These are both adult-only, require a reservation, and are available at an extra price. 

• Royal Palace
• Animator’s Palate
• Enchanted Garden

Casual dining options onboard the Disney Dream include Cabanas, Cove Cafe, Preludes, Vista Cafe, Flo’s Cafe, and of course room service, which is available 24 hours a day. For a sweet treat while sailing, EyeScream Treats, Frozone Treats, and Venellope’s Sweets and Treats all offer goodies to satisfy your sweet tooth! And there is a wide variety of bars and lounges on board the Disney Dream as well. 

Shows on the Disney Dream

One of our favorite things on a Disney Cruise is the shows! These shows are incredible. Held in the Walt Disney Theatre, these shows are performed nightly and are a great way to spend your evening onboard a Disney cruise ship. Guests on the Disney Dream can look forward to Beauty and The Beast, The Golden Mickeys, and Believe.  

Where does the Disney Dream sail?

Itineraries and Ports of Call can change from year to year, so it’s always best to check the Disney Cruise Line website first. But the Disney Dream generally sails to The Bahamas, the Caribbean, and Castaway Cay; and sails out of Port Canaveral Miami. You can see all of the current itineraries for the Disney Dream here. 

Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship

Guests on the Disney Fantasy will notice as soon as they enter that this ship is quite grand! The sister ship to the Disney Dream, the Fantasy is the same size, with 1250 staterooms and a capacity of 4000.  In the atrium, you will find Mademoiselle Minnie Mouse, and Dumbo on the stern.  The Disney Fantasy also has the AquaDuck water coaster for those who love a good thrill at sea. 

Disney Fantasy Restaurants 

Restaurants on the Disney Fantasy are similar to that of the Disney Dream. Rotational dining options include Enchanted Garden, Animator’s Palate, and Royal Court. For an adults-only dining experience, Palo and Remy are both available for an extra fee and require reservations. 

• Enchanted Garden
• Animator’s Palate
• Royal Court

For casual dining onboard the Disney Fantasy, Cabanas offers a buffet for breakfast and lunch. And for grab-and-go selections, Preludes, Flo’s Cafe, Cove Cafe, Vista Cafe have you covered. For sweets and treats, Sweet on You, Eye Scream and Frozone Treats will satisfy your sweet cravings.  Room service is also available 24 hours a day and most items are included in your cruise fare. A variety of bars and lounges are also available for adults. 

Disney Fantasy Shows

The Disney Fantasy offers nightly shows in the Walt Disney Theatre. Guests onboard can look forward to seeing Frozen: A Musical Spectacular, Disney’s Believe, and Disney’s Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular. 

Where does the Disney Fantasy sail?

Current itineraries for the Disney Fantasy include Eastern, Western, and Southern Caribbean destinations, along with Bermuda and The Bahamas. The Disney Fantasy is also home to Star Wars Day at Sea.  You can find all of the current Disney Fantasy sailings here. 

Disney Wish Cruise Ship

The Disney Wish is one of the largest Disney Cruise Ships, and you can feel it! Offering 1254 staterooms with a capacity of 4000.  Cinderella will be featured in the atrium and Rapunzel at the stern.  The Disney Wish also has a Disney attraction at sea! The AquaMouse is an immersive water ride and promises to bring a little Disney Parks magic to the cruise. 

Disney Wish Restaurants

There is a great lineup of Restaurants on the Disney Wish. 1923, Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure and Avengers: Quantum Encounter Dining Experience are available for rotational dining at dinner. We enjoyed all of these. Worlds Of Marvel leaves a little to be desired in terms of entertainment, but we still enjoyed the food. And for an adults-only experience, a new reimagined Palo is now available on the Disney Wish as a steakhouse. Enchante is a new adults-only dining option coming to the Disney Wish as well! 

• 1923
• Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure
• Worlds of Marvel: Avengers Quantum Encounter Dining Experience

Marceline Market offers a more casual dining atmosphere, similar to that of Cabanas on the other ships. This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch in separate food stalls around the restaurant. It is not a self-serve buffet, however, so be prepared for long waits during busy times here.  You can still get as much as you’d like here, you just have to take your plate from station to station for a cast member to serve you.,

Mickey and Friends Festival of Foods is the go-to for grab-and-go selections, with offerings like Barbeque, build-your-own tacos, chicken tenders, pizza, and more. Overall we think this is our favorite addition to the Disney Wish, as it really steps up the food game for quick service onboard! This area is also where you’ll find the free ice cream! Soft serve onboard the Disney Wish is no longer self-serve either, and a cast member will serve you. We actually prefer this as it tends to keep the mess down a bit. 

Shows on the Disney Wish

The Disney Wish features three Broadway-style shows. These include The Little Mermaid, which is exclusive to Disney Wish, Aladdin, and Seas the Adventure, which is a Disney original featuring all your favorite Disney pals. Shows are generally about an hour, with the latter being half an hour. 

Where does the Disney Wish sail?

The Disney Wish sails primarily to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay. The Disney Wish currently only offers 3- and 4-night itineraries. And with how large the ship is, we highly recommend a 4-night if you can manage it! You can find all of the current itineraries for the Disney Wish here.

Disney Treasure Cruise Ship

The Disney Treasure is another of the Triton class ships, alongside the Wish and Destiny, housing 1246 staterooms with a capacity of 4000. Featuring Aladdin and Jasmine in the Grand Hall Atrium, and Peter Pan and Hook on the stern, this ship is all about adventure. It also features a new story for the AquaMouse attraction an array of Disney character and film elements onboard. 

Disney Treasure Restaurants

The Restaurants on the Disney Treasure include 3 main dining locations, plus adult-only dining and even more lounges and bars. Featuring 1923, Worlds of Marvel: Guardians of the Galaxy Experience and Plaza de Coco Restaurant, which is exclusive to the Treasure. Featuring dinner and music inspired by Pixar’s Coco. These are the three restaurants available for rotational dining at dinner. And for an adults-only experience, you can get signature dining, for an extra cost at Enchante or Palo.

• 1923
• Worlds of Marvel: Guardians of the Galaxy Experience
• Plaza de Coco Restaurant

Marceline Market offers a more casual dining atmosphere serving breakfast and lunch in separate food stalls around the restaurant. It is not a self-serve buffet, however, so be prepared for long waits during busy times here.  You can still get as much as you’d like here, you just have to take your plate from station to station for a cast member to serve you.,

Located on the pool deck of all the Disney Cruise Ships, you can see an array of counter service options. Mickey and Friends Festival of Foods is the go-to for grab-and-go selections, with offerings like Barbeque, build-your-own tacos, chicken tenders, pizza, and more. Overall we think this is our favorite addition to the Disney ships as of late, as it really steps up the food game for quick service onboard! This area is also where you’ll find the free ice cream! Soft serve onboard the Disney Treasure is served by a cast member, but you only need get in line to have unlimited cones. 

Shows on the Disney Treasure

The Disney Treasure features three Broadway-style shows. These include The Tale of Moana, exclusive to the Treasure, Beauty and the Beast, and Seas the Adventure, which is a Disney original featuring all your favorite Disney pals. Shows are generally about an hour, with the latter being half an hour. 

Where does the Disney Treasure sail?

The Disney Treasure sails to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay.  You can find all of the current itineraries for the Disney Treasure here.

Disney Destiny Cruise Ship

The Disney Destiny features themes around heroes and villains and you can see all of that onboard. Able to fit about 4000 people, this is a big ship. It’s also heavily leaning toward the Marvel crowd. Black Panther is featured in the Grand Hall Atrium and Spider Man can be found on the stern. Things like the AquaMouse, and a variety of kid’s clubs are all part of the magic on board this one. You can even find themed coffee shops and a Cruella de Vil bar onboard.

Disney Destiny Restaurants

The Disney Destiny has three rotational dining restaurants including 1923, Worlds of Marvel: Guardians of the Galaxy Experience and Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King. For an adults-only experience, you can get signature dining, for an extra cost at Enchante or Palo. 

• 1923
• Worlds of Marvel: Guardians of the Galaxy Experience
• Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King

Marceline Market offers a more casual dining atmosphere serving breakfast and lunch in separate food stalls around the restaurant. It is not a self-serve buffet, however, so be prepared for long waits during busy times here.  You can still get as much as you’d like here, you just have to take your plate from station to station for a cast member to serve you.

On the pool deck you can see an array of counter service options. Mickey and Friends Festival of Foods is the go-to for grab-and-go selections, with offerings like Barbeque, build-your-own tacos, chicken tenders, pizza, and more.

Shows on the Disney Destiny

The Disney Destiny  features three Broadway-style shows. These include Hercules, which is exclusive to the Disney Destiny, Frozen: A Musical Spectacular, and Seas the Adventure, which is a Disney original featuring all your favorite Disney pals. Shows are generally about an hour, with the latter being half an hour. 

Where does the Disney Destiny sail?

Just like most of the Disney Cruise Ships, the Disney Destiny sails to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay.  You can find all of the current itineraries for the Disney Destiny here.

Disney Adventure Cruise Ship

The Disney Adventure Cruise Ship is Disney Cruise Line’s largest ship. Featuring a variety of rooms, the theme of the Adventure centers around Marvel and Pixar. Featuring 7 themed areas across the boat, you can get completely immersed in your favorite Disney films. San Fransokyo Street with Baymax, the Imagination Garden, Toy Story Place, Marvel Landing, Discovery Reef, Wayfinder Bay honoring Moana, Town Square. As a ship that will spend every day at sea, there are more shows, entertainment, restaurants, and activities onboard the Adventure. 

Disney Adventure Restaurants

Among the many places to eat onboard the Adventure, you’ll find classic Rotational Dining at the Hollywood Spotlight Club, Navigators Club, and Animator’s Palate, as well as meal offerings at Animators Table, Pixar Market Restaurant, and the Enchanted Summer Restaurant. Mike and Sullys, Palo Trattoria, and the Buccaneer Bar also offer themed dining options. Check out all the lounges and restaurants on the Disney Adventure. 

Shows on the Disney Adventure

Featuring Disney Seas the Adventure as the Broadway Show on ship, there are days worth of entertainment onboard. The Duffy and The Friend Ship Show, Captain Jack Sparrow and the Siren Queen and Avengers Assemble bring all adventure you need onboard the ship. You can also see Moana Call of the Sea, and a Coco show called Remember on deck as part of the live show  lineup. 

Where does the Disney Adventure sail?

Offering a 3, 4 or 5 night cruise, Disney Adventure doesn’t sail to port destinations, but instead offers all days at sea, sailing out of it’s home port of Singapore. Check out all the details on the Disney Adventure Singapore Port.

Disney Cruise Line Ships FAQ

In addition to all the things to know about the ships, there are other things onboard like special events, as well as staple destination stops that affect your ship experience. Here are the Disney Cruise Line FAQ we’ve rounded up so far. 

Do all of the Disney Cruise ships have Pirate Night?

No! Disney Cruise Line Pirate Night is generally tied to the itinerary rather than to the ship itself. If you’re sailing any itinerary to the Caribbean Sea, then you have a Pirate Night. Once you have checked in and have access to your ship’s full itinerary, you’ll be able to see what night Pirate Night will be held on your ship, and things like specialty characters and special menus, will be happening to.

Which Disney Cruise Line Ships Have Specialty Cruises

Whether you’re looking for a Halloween on the High Seas Cruise, A Very Merrytime Cruise, a Star Wars Day at Sea, Pixar Day at Sea or Marvel Day at Sea, Disney Cruise Line has you covered. Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises are offered on all of the Disney Cruise Ships.

Star Wars Day at Sea and Pixar Day at Sea are offered on the Disney Fantasy and Marvel Day at Sea cruises can be experienced on the Disney Magic. 

• Marvel Day at Sea- Disney Magic
• Star Wars Day at Sea- Disney Fantasy
• Pixar Day at Sea- Disney Fantasy
• Halloween on the High Seas- All Ships
• Very Merrytime Christmas Cruise- All Ships

Which Disney Cruise Ships sail to Castaway Cay?

All of the U.S port Disney Cruise ships sail to Castaway Cay, but only for Caribbean Sea Itineraries. Just like Pirate Night, a stop at Castaway Cay is tied to the itinerary rather than the ship itself. You can see which ports of call each itinerary visits when you search for your cruise. Check out everything we’ve rounded up for your Castaway Cay Day so far! 

Which Disney Cruise Ships sail to Lookout Cay?

The Disney Cruise Ships that go to Lookout Cay are the Disney Wish, Disney Magic, Disney Dream, and Disney Fantasy all include stops at Lookout Cay as part of select itineraries. As part of the Disney Cruise Line expansion of services, Disney’s newest beach acquisition in the Bahamas, Disney’s Lookout Cay, offers even more Bahamian culture to enjoy during your beach day. Check out the current Disney Lighthouse Point Itineraries here. 

Disney Cruise Line Vacation Tips

We know planning a Disney Cruise Line Vacation can be a little intimidating! We’ve compiled all of our Disney Cruise Vacation Planning posts in one place. Whether you’re not sure what to pack for a Disney Cruise, which Disney Cruise Excursions to Book, or how Disney Cruise Embarkation Day works we hope our little corner of the internet makes it a little easier for you. And if this is your first Disney Cruise, be sure to read up on our Most Important Disney Cruise Tips for Beginners. 

Each of the Disney Cruise Line ships has something unique to offer! We love that each is different while still feeling familiar. No matter which Disney Cruise Ships you sail on, you can count on delicious food, quality entertainment, and the best service in the industry. Hopefully this post has helped you to choose your next favorite. Happy Sailing!