MEYER WERFT has completed the delivery of its newest cruise vessel, the Disney Destiny, to DCL-Disney Cruise Line. Measuring 340 metres in length and designed to accommodate 4,000 passengers, the ship was formally handed over on schedule in Eemshaven, the Netherlands. The inaugural voyage with guests is scheduled for November.
During the handover, MEYER WERFT’s Chief Executive Officer, Bernd Eikens, remarked that the completion of the DISNEY DESTINY represented another milestone in the shipyard’s enduring collaboration with Disney Cruise Line. He expressed gratitude to all teams involved in the vessel’s construction. The delivery documents were signed by Eikens and Joe Schott, President of Disney Signature Experiences.
Aboard the DISNEY DESTINY, guests will encounter an array of experiences inspired by the mythological and fantastical worlds of Disney, Pixar, and Marvel. The ship features an exclusive stage production based on Disney’s Hercules, combining larger-than-life characters, lively humour, and music from the celebrated animated film. Entertainment continues on the upper decks, where ten pools and aquatic play areas offer ample recreation.
Dining options on board include several themed venues, among them The Pride Lands, a restaurant presenting a musical retelling of The Lion King performed by singers and dancers during dinner service.
The DISNEY DESTINY joins the Disney Cruise Line fleet as its latest addition and marks the sixth vessel constructed for Disney by MEYER WERFT. The partnership between the shipbuilder and Disney Cruise Line began with the DISNEY DREAM and DISNEY FANTASY, delivered in 2010 and 2012 respectively. The DISNEY WISH, first of the Wish class, followed in 2022. Another sister ship is currently under construction at MEYER WERFT’s Papenburg yard and is scheduled for delivery in autumn 2027.
With this delivery, MEYER WERFT continues to maintain a robust order book, which presently includes eight cruise ships and two offshore converter platforms, extending the company’s workload through to 2031.