There's a new Disney cruise ship on the way. Where will it sail and what will it include?

Disney is expanding its cruising fleet in Japan.

A brand-new cruise ship, scheduled to begin sailing in early 2029, will be based in Japan year-round, Disney officials announced Tuesday. This will be the second Asia-based Disney cruise ship.

“The addition of a locally based Disney cruise ship will offer fun and relaxation for Japanese Disney fans and visitors from around the world during magical voyages filled with the incredible entertainment, world-class dining and exceptional guest service that set Disney cruises apart,” a statement from Disney read. “We are so excited to see this new Disney vacation experience come to life!”

What will the new Japan-based Disney cruise ship include?

This will be a sister ship to the Disney Wish, which debuted in 2023 and sails out of Port Canaveral in Florida. Walt Disney Imagineering is designing the ship to include many guest-favorite venues and experiences from the Wish, but with modifications specifically with Japanese guests in mind.

Details on what those may be, as well as a sailing itinerary, have not yet been revealed.  

The new unnamed Japan-based ship will have about 1,250 staterooms. If it's like the Disney Wish, it should hold about 4,000 passengers.

It will be built at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany and operated in agreement with Oriental Land Co., OLC has a 40-year relationship with Disney as it owns and operates Tokyo Disney Resort.

This will be the second Asia-based Disney cruise ship

The Disney Adventure is scheduled to sail from Singapore in 2025.

Three- and four-day sailings will be offered on the Disney Adventure. The ship will include some new offerings.

• Disney Imagination Garden – Described as the “emotional heart of the Disney Adventure,” this is an open-air performance venue. It’s inspiration ranges from Moana to Mowgli.
• San Fransokyo Street – This family entertainment area will feature interactive games, activities, shops and cinemas. It’s inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Big Hero 6.”
• Town Square – A “fantastical forest” that includes shops, lounges and cafes with nods to Disney’s princesses.
• Marvel Landing – This all-new experience will offer guests all of ages fun interactions with Marvel characters.
• Toy Story Place – Cruisers will get to explore a whimsical, interactive play land themed to the beloved Toy Story franchise.

What is the average cost for a Disney cruise?

The range varies greatly depending on the ship, the time of year and the length of the sailing.

For example, a verandah cabin aboard a 4-night sailing aboard the Disney Wish in the beginning of November goes for $3,645 per person. Four-nights aboard the fleet’s oldest ship, the Disney Magic, in a verandah cabin at the beginning of December is about $2,490 per person.

What is included in a Disney cruise?

Nearly all food and non-alcoholic beverages are included.

That includes room service, buffets, pool-side dining and rotational dinner dining, made popular by Disney. Each night guests dine in a different themed restaurant and the same serving staff moves with them to each restaurant.

Shows, character interactions and many onboard activities are included.

Some specialty beverages, dessert shops and adult restaurants are an extra fee. There’s also an additional charge for spa services, excursions and some onboard sporting activities.

Disney Cruise Line currently has five ships

Disney first entered the cruising market in 1998 with the Disney Magic. It was followed shortly by a sister ship, the Disney Wonder.

These are the smallest Disney ships accommodating about 2,700 passengers.

The Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy joined the fleet in 2011 and 2012 respectively. They can hold about 4,000 guests.

Disney’s newest ship, the Disney Wish set sail in 2022. It also can hold about 4,000 guests, but it’s the largest of the ships with 14 decks.

A new ship, the Disney Treasure, is scheduled to debut this December.

Spitzer is a Trending Reporter. She can be reached at MSpitzer@Floridatoday.com