What do We Know about Disney Cruise Line’s Next Ship, Disney Believe

 What do We Know about Disney Cruise Line’s

Next Ship, Disney Believe

Disney Cruise Line had ordered two what is now called the Wish-Class ships. Then they added two more and quickly added one more for a total of five Wish-Class ships! Of those ships three are already in service and the fourth is in the process of being built. The first three ships are Disney Wish, Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny.

 

The fourth Wish-Class ship was named Disney Believe, March 18^th, 2026. Construction started August 8^th, 2025, on Disney Believe with the Steel Cutting Carmony. March 28^th, 2026, one Funnel and the LNG tank were delivered to the Meyer Werft Shipyard where construction is under way.

 

We know Believe will have the same floor plan as the other Wish-Class ships. Like the other Wish-Class ships she will also have a theme. The theme of Disney Believe will be promise and possibilities.

 

Believe will share powerful tales of characters who believe in themselves. From the mystical worlds of Encanto and Frozen, to the wishing wells of Snow White, to the depths of the sea with Moana and The Little Mermaid there are endless stories waiting to be discovered and now chapters ready to unfold.

 

DCL has not announced the date of the Maiden Voyage at this time. Believe is expected to join the fleet in late 2027.

 

What we don’t know yet:

• Date of Maiden Voyage (LATE 2027 could be any time August-December 2027)
• When will booking open
• Homeport
• Cruise Length (3-4-Night or 7-Night)
• Where she will sail to
• Main Dining Restaurants (We can assume 1923 & World of Marvel will return but what will be the 3^rd restaurant?)
• Grand Hall Theme
• Grand Hall Statue
• Theme of the Adult Show Area off of Grand Hall
• Bow Art
• Stern Characters
• Live Stage Shows

 

As an addendum I’ll add these two tidbits:

The fifth Wish-Class ships was ordered for the company that owns/runs Disneyland Tokyo. Construction has not started yet but could start in the next four months or so. It should be completed by late 2028 and will sail out of Tokyo beginning early 2029.

 

There are 3 more ships ordered that will be built by Meyer Werft. They will be completed in 2029, 2030 and 2031. Construction of the first one should start sometime in 2027. We know they will be larger than the Magic/Classic-Class and carry about 400 more guests than those ships. They will be smaller than the Dream-Class and carry around 1,000 few guests than those ships.

Meet the Disney Believe, the Next Disney Cruise Line Ship

Meet the Disney Believe, the Next Disney Cruise Line Ship

By: Disney Destinations

March 18, 2026

For more than 100 years, Disney storytelling has inspired families around the world – through films, experiences, products and vacations – to believe in their dreams and pursue them boldly. Today, we are thrilled to announce the next Disney Cruise ship will be a tribute to those dreamers and doers who dare to pursue their own happily ever after.

 

The Disney Believe is the fourth ship in the groundbreaking Wish class, where beloved stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars surround families from the moment they step on board. From incredible entertainment to thoughtfully designed spaces, every detail is crafted to bring storytelling to life at sea.

 

But what makes the Wish class truly special is that each ship features its own unique design theme that shapes those stories, from the venues and experiences to the décor and entertainment. Like its sister ships – the enchantment-themed Disney Wish, adventure-themed Disney Treasure, and the heroes and villains-themed Disney Destiny – the Disney Believe will have its own unique motif: one of promise and possibilities.

 

Onboard the Disney Believe, powerful tales of characters who believe in themselves and their dreams will come to life in exciting new ways. Fom mystical worlds of Encanto and Frozen, to wishing wells of Snow White, to the depths of the sea with Moana and The Little Mermaid, there are endless stories waiting to be discovered and new chapters ready to unfold onboard.

 

The Disney Believe is expected to debut in late 2027, and we can’t wait to share more information with you in the coming months. But the best news of all? You don’t have to wait to experience the magic of a Disney Cruise! With a growing fleet and a wide variety of itineraries, there are countless ways to make memories right now.