Disney Cruise Line
Disney Destiny
- Cruises
- 48
- From
- $973
Ship comparison
Disney Destiny vs Disney Wonder
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $634
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Disney Destiny is a mega Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 4,000 passengers, in service since 2025. Disney Wonder is a large Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Disney Destiny if you want a more romantic trip, a newer ship or a more active cruise: it outscores Disney Wonder 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 1999).
Choose Disney Wonder if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a lower starting fare or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Disney Destiny for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $634 (vs $973).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Disney Destiny | Disney Wonder | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Disney Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Mega | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 144,000 | 83,000 |
| Passengers | 4,000 | 2,400 |
| Crew | 1,555 | 945 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.0 (better) | 34.6 |
| Decks | 15 | 11 |
| Length | 1,119 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 135 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 21 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 48 | 30 |
| Upcoming sailings | 123 | 124 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–7 nights | 3–7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $973 | $634 (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 Wonder on 2, with 3 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 Wonder
As family cruising goes, it doesn't get much better than a Disney cruise. With an entire deck of youth programming and a family-friendly vibe, it's easy to see why Disney Wonder has earned nods from parents and kids alike.
Highlights
- Enjoy a uniquely different dining experience every night of your cruise with rotational dining.
- Attend live musical stage shows.
- Spend a day exploring Castaway Cay, a private island in the Bahamas.
- Enjoy imaginative children's programs and separate activity areas for adults, teens and kids.
Sailing now
30 cruises on sale, from $634.
Questions
Disney Destiny or Disney Wonder?
Which is bigger, Disney Destiny or Disney Wonder?
Disney Destiny is bigger at 144,000 gross tons, against 83,000 gross tons for Disney Wonder. Disney Destiny carries 4,000 passengers and Disney Wonder carries 2,400.
Which ship is newer, Disney Destiny or Disney Wonder?
Disney Destiny is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 1999 for Disney Wonder.
Which has more space per passenger?
Disney Destiny, with 36.0 gross tons per passenger against 34.6 on Disney Wonder. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Disney Wonder, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Disney Destiny.
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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