Disney Cruise Line
Disney Destiny
- Cruises
- 48
- From
- $973
Ship comparison
Disney Destiny vs Disney Wish
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wish
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $875
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Disney Destiny is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2025. Disney Wish is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Disney Destiny if you want better-rated dining or more of a party: it outscores Disney Wish for dining (6.0 vs 2.0) and party (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Disney Wish does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Disney Destiny | Disney Wish | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Disney Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 2022 |
| Gross tonnage | 144,000 | 144,000 |
| Passengers | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Crew | 1,555 | 1,555 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.0 | 36.0 |
| Cabins | — | 1,254 |
| Decks | 15 | 11 |
| Length | 1,119 ft | 1,119 ft |
| Beam | 135 ft | 128 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 48 | 42 |
| Upcoming sailings | 123 | 142 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–7 nights | 3–13 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $973 | $875 (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 2 of the ten, Disney Wish on 0, with 8 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 Wish
A sailing on Disney Wish isn't your typical Disney cruise. The new ship, which debuted in June 2022, brings the experiences of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar stories along for the ride.
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale, from $875.
Questions
Disney Destiny or Disney Wish?
Which is bigger, Disney Destiny or Disney Wish?
They are the same size, 144,000 gross tons each. Disney Destiny carries 4,000 passengers and Disney Wish carries 4,000.
Which ship is newer, Disney Destiny or Disney Wish?
Disney Destiny is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2022 for Disney Wish.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 36.0 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers.
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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