Disney Cruise Line has just officially announced the purchase of the Global Dream.
Disney Cruise Line says the “acquisition of a partially completed ship that will bring the magic of a Disney Cruise Line vacation to new global destinations.”
The new ship will be based outside the U.S. and will “feature innovative Disney experiences along with the dazzling entertainment, world-class dining and legendary guest service that set Disney Cruise Line apart.”
The 208,000-gross-ton ship is expected to be among the first in the cruise industry to be fueled by green methanol, one of the lowest emission fuels available. Disney Cruise Line expects the passenger capacity to be approximately 6,000 with around 2,300 crew members.
Disney says more details about the maiden voyage, itineraries and onboard experiences will be announced at a later date and says the ship will be renamed “with certain features reimagined under the world-renowned expertise of Walt Disney Imagineers and is expected to set sail in 2025.”