Disney Cruise Line Floats Out 144,000-Ton Disney Destiny at Germany Shipyard

The Disney Destiny, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, was floated out at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, marking a major milestone ahead of its maiden voyage scheduled for November 20, 2025, from Port Everglades, Florida. This 144,000-ton, 4,000-passenger LNG-fueled ship embraces a “Heroes and Villains” theme, featuring prominent Marvel characters such as Spider-Man on the stern and a Black Panther statue in the Grand Hall, along with new entertainment including a Broadway-style show based on "Hercules" and themed venues like the Doctor Strange parlor and a Cruella de Vil lounge. The float-out ceremony included a colorful display with Spider-Man and his Spider-Bots leading the ship’s exit from the dry dock, greeted by Minnie Mouse in a superhero outfit. Disney Destiny will offer 4- and 5-night cruises to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean, including stops at Disney’s exclusive island destinations, Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay. It will be the seventh ship in the fleet, joining sister ships Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, and marks the first Disney ship debuting from Port Everglades instead of Port Canaveral.