Disney Parks Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Singapore’s Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, S. Iswaran have revealed that for the first time that magical cruise vacations will be heading to Southeast Asia.
Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board, through a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding, agreed to collaborate to homeport a brand-new Disney cruise ship exclusively in Singapore for at least five years beginning in 2025. More details about the maiden voyage, itineraries, and onboard experiences will be announced at a later date.
“This is a very exciting year for The Walt Disney Company — 2023 marks our 100th anniversary,” D’Amaro said. “As part of this, Disney Cruise Line is currently undergoing an ambitious expansion with new ships and new destinations around the world. We are incredibly excited to make Singapore the home port to our seventh-launched ship, which will sail from here year-round starting in 2025.”
“We look forward to welcoming the magic of Disney Cruise Line to Singapore in 2025,” said Keith Tan, Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board (STB). “This is an important milestone for STB and reflects Disney Cruise Line’s strong confidence in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The new Disney cruise ship will be an attraction itself and is expected to boost the tourism sector in Singapore for many years to come.”
Cruising in Singapore and Southeast Asia
World-class air connectivity and port infrastructure, along with Singapore’s strategic location, make it an ideal cruise hub in Southeast Asia. The addition of a Disney Cruise Line ship in Singapore potentially will add millions of local and foreign cruise passengers across the five-year period, including fly-cruise passengers who arrive in Singapore by air.
New Disney Cruise Ship for Families in Southeast Asia
The new ship will feature dazzling entertainment, world-class dining, and legendary services that set Disney Cruise Line apart. Dedicated spaces for guests of all ages, designed just for them, will help create unforgettable memories. Of course, beloved characters such as Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse, Disney Princesses, Marvel Super Heroes, and more will join in the fun.
Disney Cruise Line estimates the passenger capacity of the 208,000-gross-ton ship to be approximately 6,000 with around 2,300 crew members. It is expected to be among the first in the cruise industry to be fueled by green methanol, one of the lowest-emission fuels available.
Construction is projected to be completed at the MV Werften shipyard in Wismar, Germany, under the management of Meyer Werft, the Papenburg-based company that built the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish and is constructing two additional Wish-class ships.
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