Key Aspects:
- Steel was cut for the fourth Wish-class ship at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany on Friday, August 8, 2025.
- The as-yet-unnamed ship is set to debut in 2027, but an exact date has not been confirmed.
- Disney Cruise Line has orders in for seven new ships from Disney Destiny in November 2025 through a brand new class that will debut in 2029, 2030, and 2031.
Disney cruise fans awaiting their destiny who are wishing for a new treasure of a ship to enjoy will be thrilled that steel has now been cut for the cruise line’s next Wish-class vessel.
The momentous event, marking the beginning of the actual physical construction of the ship, took place at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, on Friday, August 8, 2025.
While the ship does not yet have a name, as it is only identified as hull number s723 for shipyard purposes, this will be the fourth Wish-class ship to join Disney Cruise Line.
“Today we celebrate the launch of the fourth Wish-class ship – a significant moment that marks the official start of construction,” the shipyard posted on social media. “We are very happy to start directly with the next project for the Disney Cruise Line.”
Of course, it takes many months to build a 144,000-gross ton cruise ship with 15 decks and the capacity to welcome 4,000 guests.
The keel must be laid, at which time the very special coin ceremony will be held as a good luck tradition as the ship begins to take shape.
Throughout the vessel’s construction, different milestones will be met as the hull is completed, the ship is floated out, the funnels raised, the characters mounted on the stern, and more. With each step, the new ship will look more and more like her fleetmates with her signature Disney Cruise Line colors and profile.
“Delivery is scheduled for 2027 – we’re motivated and ready for the next milestones!” Meyer Werft said.
Of course, the vessel’s name must still be revealed, as well as any theme she may have, what characters will guide her way, where she will homeport, what itineraries she will sail, and more.
A Busy Time for Expansion for Disney Cruise Line
While the new ship will be the fourth Wish-class ship, the third vessel in the class is still under construction. Disney Destiny will debut in November 2025 from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Disney Cruise Line has a new ship coming nearly every year for at least the next six years. In addition to Disney Destiny in just a few months, Disney Adventure, the largest ship ever built for the cruise line, will join the fleet in December from the Port of Singapore.
No new ship is scheduled to debut in 2026, but this fourth Wish-class ship will set sail in 2027. Likewise, there is no new ship scheduled for 2028, but two vessels will join the fleet in 2029.
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The fifth Wish-class ship will be homeported from Tokyo, Japan, beginning in 2029. Three additional new ships in a whole new class are planned for 2029, 2030, and 2031 respectively, but little is known about that project at this time.
With so many new ships planned for Disney Cruise Line, it’s an exciting time to be a Castaway Club member or even to plan a first Disney cruise with so much to look forward to!
How about the new summer 2026 lineup with both Disney Magic and Disney Wonder sailing in Alaska or Disney Dream in Europe?
Each voyage is sure to be a phenomenal getaway with all of Disney’s magic and spectacular service, regardless of which ship, itinerary, or sailing region guests choose.
