Here’s What To Expect When Disney Cruise Line Sails From Singapore in 2025

The Mouse partners with the Singapore Tourism Board to base Disney cruise ships in Singapore from 2025.

Josh D'Amaro (left), chairman of experiences and products for Disney Parks and Keith Tan, Singapore Tourism Board CEO, at the announcement of Disney Cruise Line's decision to make Singapore the home port of an as-yet unnamed cruise ship,. **PHOTO: CNA**

Disney's First Foray Into Asia

Disney Cruise Line will be coming to Singapore in 2025, as the cruise line has announced a partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board to homeport cruise ships exclusively in the city-state year-round, for around 5 years.

Singapore will be Disney's first foray into the Asia cruise market, following its maiden season into Australia in late-2023.

Southeast Asia: The Caribbean of the East

In a statement by Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations S Iswaran, he mentioned that "Disney Cruise Line's decision to home port in Singapore affirms our position as the region's premier cruise hub and major player in cruise tourism”. He also highlighted that Disney’s choice for a Singapore homeport “speaks volumes of our region's significant potential for cruise tourism, and to become, as some have described it, the Caribbean of the East.”

Disney Cruise Line has also mentioned that Singapore’s strategic location, world-class air connectivity and port infrastructure make it a thriving cruise hub in Southeast Asia. This will be conducive for fly-cruise guests, who can take advantage of Singapore’s air network connectivity.

**The Ship: Former Global Dream From Dream Cruises**

Rendering of the completed *Global Dream* in Disney Cruise Line colours. **PHOTO: DISNEY CRUISE LINE**

Disney has also revealed the ship to sail their inaugural Asia season will be the former Global Dream for Dream Cruises. The cruise line had acquired the ship in 2022, promising to complete the vessel as a member of the Disney fleet. At 208,000 Gross Tons and with room for more than 6,000 guests, the ship will be the largest cruise ship in Asia, and enough to rival some of the world’s largest cruise ships.

The ship is also expected to run on methanol fuel - one of the first in the industry, and demonstrates Singapore's commitment towards greener and sustainable marine fuels.

Work to complete the ship will take place at the MV Werften Shipyard in Wismar, Germany, under the direction of the Meyer Werft Shipyard, which has already delivered 3 ships to Disney, as well as Asian cruise ships Genting Dream and Spectrum of the Seas.

Cruising The Disney Way: What To Expect Onboard A Disney Cruise?

Welcome Aboard

When guests first step aboard, they are first welcomed by Mickey and Minnie, and the crew announces the arrival of your party.

Character Interactions

Guests will have many opportunities to meet their favourite Disney, Pixar and Marvel characters onboard. **PHOTO: DISNEY CRUISE LINE**

Onboard, guests will have plenty of opportunity to meet their favourite Disney characters from Disney’s various franchises. Besides Mickey and Minnie, guests may also have a chance to meet the Disney Princesses and various characters from Pixar and Marvel franchises.

Rotational Dining

Rotational dining Disney Cruise Line’s way of making sure that all guests get to enjoy each of the 3 themed dining venues while on board. Each evening, guests, their tablemates and servers will rotate to a different restaurant. As you rotate, the same wait staff—who know your preferences—will serve you each night while you get to experience the unique atmosphere of each dining venue.

A Space Dedicated To Every Age Group

Disney Cruises aren’t just for kids. They are for the entire family. Onboard a Disney cruise ship, you’ll find spaces dedicated to Kids, Teens and Adults.

Kids of different ages have their own spaces, like the “It’s A Small World” Nursery for infants 6 months to 3 years old, and the Oceaneer Lab for kids aged 3 to 12.

It’s A Small World” Nursery. **PHOTO: DISNEY CRUISE LINE**

Port of Call Ship Simulator in the Oceaneer Lab aboard *Disney Magic*. **PHOTO: DISNEY CRUISE LINE**

Tweens and Teens have their own dedicated space as well, like Edge for guests aged 11 to 14, and Vibe for teens aged 14 to 17.

Edge aboard *Disney Wish*. **PHOTO: DISNEY CRUISE LINE**

Vibe aboard *Disney Wish*. **PHOTO: DISNEY CRUISE LINE**

Adults can also retreat to areas designed specifically for them. Guests aged 18 and up can visit places like Quiet Cove, set away from the hustle of family activities, and dine at Palo — Disney’s Adults-Only restaurant serving exquisite Italian cuisine.

The Quiet Cove Pool on the *Disney Wish*. **PHOTO: DISNEY CRUISE LINE**

Palo onboard *Disney Dream* and *Disney Fantasy*. **PHOTO: DISNEY CRUISE LINE**

Themed Nights; Themed Days

Disney Cruise Line is known for their Themed Days and Themed Nights. Expect to find aboard events such as Pixar Day At Sea, Marvel Day At Sea and the Pirate’s Rockin’ Parlay Party.

Pirate’s Rockin’ Parlay Party. **PHOTO: DISNEY CRUISE LINE**

Pixar Pals Celebration party on Pixar Day At Sea. **PHOTO: DISNEY CRUISE LINE**

Fireworks At Sea

Fireworks display onboard *Disney Dream*. **PHOTO: DISNEY CRUISE LINE**

A signature event not to be missed! Weather-permitting, the ship will put on a Fireworks Display on certain themed-nights and deck parties. An example would be “Buccaneer Blast!” – a pyrotechnic spectacular choreographed to a dramatic score featuring songs from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies.

Disney’s Musical Ship Horns

Disney cruise ships are known for having “Musical Horns”, which play familiar Disney tunes like “When You Wish Upon A Star”, “Be Our Guest” and “It’s A Small World” on the ship’s whistle.

Itineraries and more details will be released at a later date.

DISCLAIMER: While due diligence has been taken to ensure all information presented is accurate and up-to-date, the information is subject to change, and discrepancies in, but not limited to, timings and/or ports-of-call may occur. In the event of such a discrepancy, the cruise line’s itinerary will prevail. You are advised to contact the cruise lines directly for information, or to speak with your preferred travel consultant. Singapore Cruise Society will not be held responsible for any discrepancies found in the information provided.

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