Disney Wish to Sail Europe for First Time in Summer 2027

Disney Cruise Line’s summer 2027 program will be led by the Disney Wish sailing in Europe for the first time, making it the first Wish-class ship to operate in the region. The deployment is part of a broader schedule that also keeps multiple ships in Florida for Bahamas and Caribbean cruises, returns two ships to Alaska from Vancouver, and continues sailings from Singapore.

Reservations will open on a staggered timeline beginning Feb. 16, 2027, for Castaway Club and select member groups, with general public bookings opening Feb. 23, 2027.

Disney Wish set for first European season, anchored by Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries

Disney Cruise Line plans to operate the Disney Wish in Europe from April 25 to Sept. 10, 2027, with sailings in both the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Departures are scheduled from Southampton, Barcelona, and Civitavecchia (the main cruise port for Rome), with itineraries ranging from three to 10 nights.

The ship’s move begins with a 13-night transatlantic sailing that departs Port Canaveral on April 25, 2027, and arrives in Barcelona. Ports of call on the crossing include Madeira, Gibraltar, and Cartagena.

After reaching Europe, the Disney Wish is scheduled to operate from Southampton before repositioning to Barcelona in May. The ship then continues with Mediterranean itineraries from Barcelona and Civitavecchia. In mid-July, the Disney Wish returns to Southampton for additional Northern Europe sailings before heading back to North America.

Ports highlighted for the Disney Wish include new calls in Croatia, Italy, and Norway

Disney’s published program for the Disney Wish includes ports that are new to the ship’s itinerary lineup, including Zadar in Croatia, Trieste (near Venice) in Italy, and Hellesylt in Norway. Other destinations named across the Northern Europe and Mediterranean routes include Lisbon, Copenhagen, Kristiansand, Liverpool, Belfast, Edinburgh, Naples, Dubrovnik, and Santorini.

Ship profile: Disney Wish capacity and class details

The Disney Wish entered service in 2022 after being built at Meyer Werft in Germany. The ship is about 140,000 gross tons and is the first vessel in Disney’s Wish class.

Capacity is commonly cited as roughly 2,500 passengers based on double occupancy, with maximum occupancy around 4,000 guests, and the ship operates with a crew of more than 1,500. Disney Cruise Line also has two additional Wish-class ships on order.

Florida deployment reshuffled for summer 2027, with Disney Dream taking over short Bahamas sailings

With the Disney Wish assigned to Europe, the Disney Dream is scheduled to take over the short Bahamas cruises that the Wish typically sails from Port Canaveral. The Disney Dream will operate three- and four-night itineraries to The Bahamas, including visits to Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, and it will also call at Nassau on select sailings.

Other ships are scheduled to cover additional Bahamas and Caribbean options from Florida during the same summer period:

• Disney Fantasy: Four- and five-night itineraries to The Bahamas and select Caribbean ports, plus a 10-night Southern Caribbean voyage.
• Disney Treasure: Seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral.
• Disney Destiny: Sailings from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, including three-, four-, and five-night itineraries to The Bahamas and the Caribbean, plus four seven-night sailings to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. Select voyages include calls at both Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

Disney Magic and Disney Wonder scheduled to return to Alaska from Vancouver

Disney Cruise Line is planning to position the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder in Alaska again for summer 2027, with both ships sailing from Vancouver. Each ship is slated to offer seven-night itineraries, and the Disney Magic will also include a six-night and an eight-night option.

Ports named for the Alaska rotation include Juneau, Skagway, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Icy Strait Point.

Disney Adventure to continue Singapore-based “cruise-to-nowhere” sailings through August 2027

In Southeast Asia, the Disney Adventure is scheduled to remain based in Singapore throughout 2027, offering three- and four-night “cruise-to-nowhere” itineraries that focus on at-sea experiences. The published schedule runs from January through August 2027.

The Disney Adventure is set to begin service in the region on March 5, 2026, and is expected to remain based in Asia for multiple years. Disney has described the ship as the largest in its fleet, with capacity of up to about 6,700 guests.

Booking timeline opens Feb. 16 for eligible groups, followed by general sales on Feb. 23

Disney Cruise Line’s published booking window for summer 2027 sailings begins with a tiered rollout for eligible guests before opening to the general public. The schedule includes:

• Feb. 16, 2027: Castaway Club Pearl members
• Feb. 17, 2027: Castaway Club Platinum members, Golden Oak Club members, and Club 33 members
• Feb. 18, 2027: Castaway Club Gold members
• Feb. 19, 2027: Castaway Club Silver members, Disney Vacation Club members, and Adventures by Disney Insiders
• Feb. 23, 2027: General public bookings open

No direct quotes from Disney Cruise Line executives or port officials were included in the available reports about the deployment and booking timeline.

Marvel Day at Sea and Pixar Day at Sea slated to return in 2027

Disney Cruise Line also plans to bring back Marvel Day at Sea and Pixar Day at Sea beginning in January 2027. Marvel Day at Sea will be offered on itineraries departing from Galveston aboard the Disney Magic and is also scheduled to appear on two seven-night Bahamas sailings. Pixar Day at Sea is slated for select five-night Bahamas cruises aboard the Disney Fantasy from Port Canaveral.

With the Disney Wish operating in Europe from late April through early September and the rest of the fleet covering Florida, Alaska, and Singapore, the next key date for travelers is the start of reservations on Feb. 16, 2027, ahead of general sales on Feb. 23.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When do bookings open for Disney Cruise Line’s summer 2027 itineraries?

Bookings open on a tiered schedule beginning Feb. 16, 2027, for eligible Castaway Club and select member groups, with general public reservations opening Feb. 23, 2027.

When does the Disney Wish sail in Europe in 2027?

The Disney Wish is scheduled to operate in Europe from April 25 through Sept. 10, 2027, including Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries.

Which ship replaces the Disney Wish in Port Canaveral for Bahamas short cruises?

The Disney Dream is scheduled to take over the three- and four-night Bahamas sailings from Port Canaveral during the Disney Wish’s summer 2027 Europe season, including visits to Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

Which Disney ships will sail to Alaska during the summer of 2027?

The Disney Magic and Disney Wonder are both scheduled to sail from Vancouver. Each will offer seven-night Alaska itineraries, and the Disney Magic will also include a six-night and an eight-night option.

What is included in Disney’s Marvel and Pixar-themed sailings in 2027?

Marvel Day at Sea will be offered on sailings departing from Galveston aboard the Disney Magic and is also scheduled for two seven-night Bahamas itineraries. Pixar Day at Sea is slated for select five-night Bahamas cruises aboard the Disney Fantasy from Port Canaveral.