The debut of Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, Disney Adventure, may not be until December, but excitement is continuing to build for the new Global class vessel, the largest ever in Disney’s fleet.
Now, the cruise line has revealed a fun tradition for the ship, announcing the stern sculpture characters that add a bit of whimsy and fun to every Disney cruise ship.
“Each of our ships features signature Disney characters on the back of the ship, known as the stern. For the first time ever, Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse will grace the Disney Adventure’s stern as they bring the magic of a Disney Cruise vacation to Asia for the first time!” announced Disney Cruise Line via social media.
Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie will both be poised on the ship, balanced on an anchor. Captain Mickey is holding a paint can while Captain Minnie wields a paintbrush to complete the details of the ship’s name on the stern.
Both characters will, appropriately enough, be sporting their officer’s attire, with Captain Mickey in nautical blue and Captain Minnie wearing red.
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Disney Cruise Line has characters on the stern of every ship, each one unique and adding to the magical experience guests have come to expect from their Disney sailings.
The tradition began with Goofy at the stern of Disney Magic (1998), while Donald Duck and Huey are the stern characters for Disney Wonder (1999).
When Disney Dream (2011) debuted, Sorcerer Mickey and his magical brooms appeared on the stern, while Dumbo and Timothy Q. Mouse are the characters bringing up the rear on Disney Fantasy (2012).
The two newest Disney ships already in service, Disney Wish (2022) and Disney Treasure (2024), each feature other iconic duos – Rapunzel and Pascal as well as Peter Pan and Captain Hook, respectively.
When Disney Destiny officially joins the fleet in November, Spider-Man and the Spiderbots will be the characters for that heavily Marvel-themed vessel.
Sailing Adventures Aboard Disney Adventure
Bookings are now open for Disney Adventure. The ship will be homeporting from Singapore, offering primarily 3- and 4-night sailings, though two of her first cruises are 5-night voyages right over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
Unlike most cruises, however, Disney Adventure will not offer any ports of call for her sailings. These cruises to nowhere will strictly focus on the onboard experience, giving guests every possible moment to enjoy all the ship has to offer.
And Disney Adventure is offering a lot! The 208,000-gross ton ship includes theming after some of the company’s most popular films, including “Moana” and “Toy Story” as well as “The Little Mermaid,” “Lilo & Stitch,” “Finding Nemo,” “Frozen,” “Tangled,” and more.
Seven overall regions of the ship will each offer distinctive vibes, all while immersing guests in Disney magic.
For example, Discovery Reef will provide a (virtual) underwater experience for guests, with vibrant coral reef decor as well as spectacular glass canopies to simulate sunlight filtering through the water. Various dining options inspired by “Finding Nemo” and other aquatic characters will have delicious treats for all travelers.
Thrill-seeking guests will also enjoy outstanding adrenaline rushes aboard Disney Adventure with the longest rollercoaster at sea, as well as other thrill rides on the upper deck in the Marvel Landing adventure zone.
Of course, the ship will also have classic cruise ship activities, including pools, lounges, big screen movies, an arcade, iconic Disney makeovers, quieter relaxation spaces, and much more.
With so many adventures ready for guests of all ages, Disney Adventure is sure to debut with great fanfare for everyone setting sail for the most magically adventurous cruise vacation.
