Disney Cruise Line
Disney Destiny
- Cruises
- 48
- From
- $973
Ship comparison
Disney Destiny vs Disney Fantasy
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Fantasy
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $964
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Disney Destiny is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2025. Disney Fantasy is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2012.
Choose Disney Destiny if you want a more romantic trip, a newer ship or a more active cruise: it outscores Disney Fantasy for romantic (6.0 vs 2.0) and active (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2025 (vs 2012).
Choose Disney Fantasy if you want a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated dining: it outscores Disney Destiny for 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 Fantasy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Disney Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 2012 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 144,000 | 128,000 |
| Passengers | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Crew | 1,555 | 1,450 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 (better) | 2.8 |
| 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 | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 48 | 50 |
| Upcoming sailings | 123 | 122 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–7 nights | 3–10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $973 | $964 (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 6 of the ten, Disney Fantasy on 3, 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 Fantasy
Building on the classic style of her sister ships, Disney Fantasy is the fourth cruise ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Disney Fantasy is designed to reflect the glamor of the golden age of cruising during the 1930s.
Highlights
- The Disney Fantasy is approximately 40% larger than the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.
- The centerpiece of the 3-deck atrium lobby is a bronze sculpture of Mademoiselle Minnie Mouse.
- Original paintings, statues and woodwork that lend to the Art Nouveau ambiance.
- Enjoy Disney-themed kids clubs, areas and immersive interactive programs and activities.
Sailing now
50 cruises on sale, from $964.
Questions
Disney Destiny or Disney Fantasy?
Which is bigger, Disney Destiny or Disney Fantasy?
Disney Destiny is bigger at 144,000 gross tons, against 128,000 gross tons for Disney Fantasy. Disney Destiny carries 4,000 passengers and Disney Fantasy carries 4,000.
Which ship is newer, Disney Destiny or Disney Fantasy?
Disney Destiny is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2012 for Disney Fantasy.
Which has more space per passenger?
Disney Destiny, with 36.0 gross tons per passenger against 32.0 on Disney Fantasy. 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 2.8 on Disney Fantasy.
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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