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Sister vessel to Disney Wish set to enter service in 2029
Under a new Disney-branded cruise business in Japan a sister ship to Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wish is to be built with modifications specially designed for Japanese passengers.
The new vessel, to be constructed at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, is expected to be 140,000 gross tons in size with around 1,250 cabins.
Local firm Oriental Land Co (OLC), which owns and operates Tokyo Disney Resort, will build and operate the ship. The collaboration was described as the latest evolution in a 40-year relationship between Disney and OLC.
Powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), it is expected to begin sailing by early 2029.
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Disney Experiences Chair Josh D’Amaro said: “Disney Cruise Line has ambitious plans to bring family vacations and Disney storytelling to more guests around the world than ever before. We are thrilled to continue the success of this expansion as we collaborate with Oriental Land Co. to introduce another distinctly Disney vacation experience to families and fans in Japan.”
Chief Executive Yumiko Takano added: “I am sincerely proud that Disney and Oriental Land will be able to work together to create a world-class cruise business in Japan. Oriental Land will use their know-how from the theme park business to continue pushing boundaries and provide family entertainment cruise experiences filled with inspiration and surprise.”
The move comes ahead of Disney Cruise Line plans to start year-round sailings from Singapore in 2025 as the five-ship line aims to adds three more vessels by the end of next year.
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