Similarly, Royal Caribbean has alluded to plans for a smaller class of ships to replace some of its aging vessels. Since 2023, Royal Caribbean's top executives have been suggesting that their team has a smaller class of ships in development called the Discovery class.

Disney announced details about its upcoming new-builds that might surprise you. Discover what the family-friendly cruise line has in store for future cruise ships.

The cruise line has revealed it will be building a fourth Wish-class ship, a sister ship to the Wish, Treasure and Destiny, plus three smaller ships to join the fleet.

Disney Cruise Line announced Friday that three of its future ships in its expansion to a fleet of 13 in the next seven years will be smaller than all but its original two vessels.

Having recently hosted the maiden voyage of its sixth ship, Disney Treasure, the company is intent on building up a 13-strong armada by 2031, including two new ships this year - one of them a 6,700-passenger giant with the longest rollercoaster at sea.

Disney Cruise Line shared new details on a new class of vessel that’s part of its recently announced expansion.

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Disney Cruise Line unveiled new details about its fleet expansion that includes four new ships that joining its lineup between 2027 and 2031. The expansion includes three vessels in a completely new ship class and a fourth addition to the existing Wish class.