Disney Cruise Line
Disney Destiny
- Cruises
- 48
- From
- $973
Ship comparison
Disney Destiny vs Disney Dream
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Dream
- Cruises
- 41
- From
- $689
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Disney Destiny is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2025. Disney Dream is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2010.
Choose Disney Destiny if you want a more romantic trip, a newer ship or a more active cruise: it outscores Disney Dream for romantic (6.0 vs 3.0) and active (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2025 (vs 2010).
Choose Disney Dream if you want better-rated staterooms, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated dining: it outscores Disney Destiny for staterooms (9.0 vs 6.0), spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) and dining (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Disney Destiny | Disney Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Disney Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 2010 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2020 |
| Gross tonnage | 144,000 | 128,000 |
| Passengers | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Crew | 1,555 | 1,458 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.0 (better) | 32.0 |
| Decks | 15 | 16 |
| Length | 1,119 ft | 1,115 ft |
| Beam | 135 ft | 137 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 29 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 48 | 41 |
| Upcoming sailings | 123 | 156 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–7 nights | 3–7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $973 | $689 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Disney Destiny leads on 5 of the ten, Disney Dream on 4, with 1 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Destiny
Disney Destiny, the heroes-and-villains-themed Wish-class ship from Disney Cruise Line, launched in November 2025, sailing from Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale).
Sailing now
48 cruises on sale, from $973.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Dream
As the third ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, Disney Dream boasts 14 towering decks of high-octane fun for the whole family. The ship, which resembles an ocean liner from the past (the signature red funnel is a giveaway) is 1,115 feet long and measures 128,000 gross registered tons.
Highlights
- The Disney Dream is approximately 40% larger than the Disney Magic or the Disney Wonder
- Entertainment galore includes Broadway-style Disney live shows held in the the Walt Disney Theater
- Date night! Book a table for two at Palo, an Italian specialty restaurant
- Take a walk on the wildside and ride AquaDuck, the very first water coaster at sea
Sailing now
41 cruises on sale, from $689.
Questions
Disney Destiny or Disney Dream?
Which is bigger, Disney Destiny or Disney Dream?
Disney Destiny is bigger at 144,000 gross tons, against 128,000 gross tons for Disney Dream. Disney Destiny carries 4,000 passengers and Disney Dream carries 4,000.
Which ship is newer, Disney Destiny or Disney Dream?
Disney Destiny is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2010 for Disney Dream.
Which has more space per passenger?
Disney Destiny, with 36.0 gross tons per passenger against 32.0 on Disney Dream. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Disney Destiny, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Disney Dream.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10.
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