I’ve Sailed on Every Disney Cruise Ship* — Here’s My Honest Favourite
*Excluding Disney Adventure that sets sails 10th March 2026
Sailing with Disney Cruise Line had been a dream of mine for years. What started as a short UK staycation cruise in 2021 quickly turned into something I never expected — sailing on every ship in the entire fleet.
After 12 Disney cruises across multiple ships and itineraries, I’ve experienced everything from short UK sailings to bucket-list adventures in Alaska. Each ship has its own personality, atmosphere and unique highlights.
So, after sailing on every ship in the fleet, here are my honest thoughts.
How My Disney Cruise Journey Began
For years, sailing on a Disney cruise was something I could only dream about. Fast forward a few years and I’ve now sailed with Disney Cruise Line 12 times — with another cruise already booked. It’s a position I genuinely never thought I’d find myself in.
Disney Cruise Line was founded in 1995, but it wasn’t until 1998 that its first ship, the Disney Magic, set sail.
As it happens, the Disney Magic was also the very first cruise I ever took.
Back in July 2021, Disney operated a series of UK “staycation” sailings, and I boarded the Magic with my mum for a two-night cruise departing from Liverpool. Liverpool is my closest cruise port, and everything about that sailing felt special. The weather was beautiful and the sail away from the Liverpool waterfront was absolutely breathtaking.
The moment I stepped off the ship, I knew one thing for certain, I had to get my husband on a Disney cruise.
Later that same year, in September 2021, we travelled down to London to take another staycation cruise, this time sailing from Tilbury. This experience was very different. The weather was cold and wet, and the sail away was nowhere near as picturesque as Liverpool.
I’ll admit I was slightly nervous about whether my husband would enjoy it.
He did… although he still claims he wasn’t completely convinced.
Fast forward to October 2022, and we found ourselves boarding Disney’s newest ship at the time, the Disney Wish, for a four-night Halloween on the High Seas cruise to the Bahamas departing from Port Canaveral.
And that’s when our Disney cruise journey really began.
Every Disney Cruise We’ve Taken
Since that sailing, we’ve continued cruising with Disney Cruise Line whenever we could. Here’s the full list of the cruises we’ve taken so far.
• Disney Magic — July 2021
2-night UK staycation cruise from Liverpool (with my mum)
• Disney Magic — September 2021
2-night UK staycation cruise from Tilbury
• Disney Wish — October 2022
4-night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamas cruise
• Disney Wish — November 2023
3-night Bahamas Very Merrytime cruise
• Disney Dream — August 2024
3-night sailing from Southampton visiting Belgium and a day at sea (with a friend)
• Disney Wonder — September 2024
7-night Alaska cruise — a bucket-list itinerary for me
• Disney Magic — June 2025
5-night Bahamas cruise
• Disney Fantasy — August 2025
3-night cruise to France
• Disney Treasure — November 2025
7-night Eastern Caribbean Very Merrytime cruise
• Disney Destiny — January 2026
5-night Mexico and Bahamas cruise
• Disney Dream — February 2026
3-night Bahamas cruise
• Disney Fantasy — February 2026
4-night Bahamas cruise
Disney Cruise Line Fleet
After sailing on every ship, I’ve realised something interesting: each class of ship offers a different type of cruise experience below is a table of all cruise ships and their class and the year they set sail.
Our Favourite Ship in Each Class
My husband and I have spent a lot of time discussing which ship is actually our favourite. The honest answer? It’s incredibly difficult to choose just one.
So instead, we ranked our favourite ships within each class.
Magic Class Favourite
🥇 Disney Wonder
If someone asks me what my favourite Disney ship is, this is always the one that comes to mind.
Although it’s one of the older ships in the fleet, it sailed one of my favourite itineraries ever — Alaska.
The ship’s design follows an Art Nouveau style, and the grand atrium features a statue of Ariel that immediately sets the tone for its “Under the Sea” aesthetic.
For me, the ship is the perfect size — not too big and not too small — which gives it a relaxed and intimate feel.
I also love the New Orleans influence onboard. The Disney Wonder features Tiana’s Place, inspired by The Princess and the Frog, which brings live music and New Orleans energy to dinner.
Nearby, the French Quarter Lounge feels like stepping into New Orleans itself, with wrought-iron balconies, exposed brick walls and even warm beignets.
Dream Class Favourite
🥇 Disney Fantasy
The Disney Fantasy is part of the Dream Class alongside the Disney Dream.
The ships are very similar, but the Fantasy just edged ahead for us.
And yes… part of the reason is the bars.
The lounge spaces on the Fantasy simply felt more vibrant. During our cruise there seemed to be more live entertainment, fantastic musicians and a great evening atmosphere.
That doesn’t mean the Disney Dream isn’t beautiful — it absolutely is — but personally I would choose it mainly for the itinerary rather than the ship itself.
Wish Class Favourite
🥇 Disney Destiny
This one surprised me.
The Disney Destiny is themed around heroes and villains from Disney, Pixar and Marvel, and I wasn’t sure how much I’d enjoy that theme at first.
However, the ship completely won me over.
The Grand Hall is stunning, featuring a statue of Black Panther. Compared with the atriums on the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, this space feels brighter and more open.
One night during our cruise, the Grand Hall suddenly transformed into a villains-themed light show — something that even the cast members didn’t seem to know exactly when would happen.
Dining was another highlight.
Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King, inspired by The Lion King, was one of the most impressive dining experiences we’ve had at sea. Live musicians perform songs from the film while guests dine, making it feel more like a theatre show than a restaurant.
It also shows how much Disney Cruise Line has evolved immersive dining, building on restaurants like Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure from Frozen and Plaza de Coco inspired by Coco.
For adults, one of my favourite spaces onboard was De Vil’s, a piano lounge inspired by Cruella de Vil. The black-and-white design and live piano music create a stylish and relaxed atmosphere in the evenings.
Final Thoughts
After sailing on every ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, one thing has become clear to me — there isn’t just one perfect Disney ship.
The classic ships like the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder offer charm and intimacy.
The larger ships such as the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy feel lively and energetic.
And the newest ships including the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny push the boundaries of immersive storytelling and dining.
For me, the Disney Wonder will probably always hold a special place in my heart. That Alaska sailing was a true bucket-list experience, and the ship has the classic Disney atmosphere I love.
But every Disney cruise we’ve taken has created unforgettable memories.
When I stepped onboard the Disney Magic for the first time in Liverpool in 2021, I had no idea it would eventually lead to sailing on every ship in the fleet.
And if there’s one thing I’ve learned from sailing with Disney Cruise Line so many times, it’s this:
No matter which ship you choose, there’s always a little bit of Disney magic waiting for you at sea.
Until next time – keep dreaming big, travelling far, and creating memories that last a lifetime.
See you soon, Sarah x