Why is the Disney Adventure Going to be a One of a Kind Ship?

Why is the Disney Adventure Going to be a One of a Kind Ship?

 

Disney Adventure is the latest ship to join the Disney Fleet. Her Maiden Voyage was March of 2026. She is unique to the Disney Cruise Line. Up until Adventure all of Disney’s ships were purpose build and designed by Disney with the help of the ship builders. Adventure was not originally a Disney Ship and was not purpose built for Disney. She is also bigger than any other Disney ship and carries up to 6,700 passengers.

 

There was a Chinese Cruise Line that ordered the ship. It was being built in Germany. The line was forced to shut down because of financial issues caused by Covid. The shipyard building the ship also went under because they had a 75-80% built ship sitting in their yard with no promise of payment. Shipyards don’t get paid for building the ship until delivery. Disney stepped in and purchased the unfinished ship and redesigned areas of the ship. You would think Disney reimagined the ship so it should be ok and totally “Disney”. It truly is not.

 

Disney Staterooms are an average of 25% larger than industry standard. The Adventure’s staterooms are industry standard. They are smaller than Disney Cruise fans expect. The ship is designed with 7 themed area/neighborhoods with no Grand Hall/Lobby. When you board it is not into the lobby with throngs of people, characters and maybe even a little show going on. I honestly do not see Disney making another one of these ships and I think they were wise to release it where the did. It is not the typical market for Disney Cruise Line and will open the door for more ships there. Adventure is sailing out of Singapore on 3-4-Night Cruises at sea. No ports at all.

I'm not trying to discourage anybody from sailing on the Adventure. She is beautiful and does have a lot to offer but looks more like a Royal Caribbean ship than a Disney ship. She more of a floating amusement park than a cruise ship.