This morning, Disney Cruise Line announced that bookings for the Disney Destiny will open on September 12th! Dates and details about the ship’s maiden voyage and inaugural itineraries have also been revealed, so you can start mapping out your own epic vacations! Follow along below for more.

The Disney Destiny will sail its maiden voyage from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Nov. 20, 2025. Not only will this special four-night cruise be your first opportunity to experience all this ship has to offer, but it will also include stops at both of Disney Cruise Line’s island destinations in The Bahamas – Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point!

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Get ready to set sail on a journey where sunscreen and sunglasses are your best friends! After the grand maiden voyage, we’re kicking off an inaugural season of four- and five-night cruises to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean. Each trip promises a day of fun in the sun, whether it’s at Disney Castaway Cay or Disney Lookout Cay — and if you’re lucky, you might hit the jackpot and visit both! Plus, some of these cruises will treat you to extra sun-soaked shenanigans and warm-weather adventures in Nassau, Bahamas, or Cozumel, Mexico. Get ready to swap your worries for some serious tan lines!

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Ahoy, matey! At Cask and Cannon, you and your fellow scallywags will swap your wildest sea tales in a lounge that’s as cozy as a pirate’s hideout and as eclectic as a treasure chest filled with “borrowed” (let’s be honest, plundered) booty from all corners of the globe.

And what’s a night of pirate mischief without a drink in hand? The grog here isn’t just any old swill — we’re talking rare, specialty, and vintage rums that would make even Blackbeard raise an eyebrow. Plus, there’s a stash of “bootlegged” brews brewed just for this hideaway, served straight from the barrel in proper pirate fashion. Bottoms up, you salty sea dogs!

Word on the high seas is that the sharpest treasure-hunters might just stumble upon a stash of “borrowed” beverages served straight out of a real treasure chest! Forget golden doubloons — this is the real pirate jackpot, savvy? And that’s just the tip of the iceberg, mate! Cask and Cannon is just one of the many new adventures waiting for you aboard our heroes-and-villains-inspired ship. Get ready for a voyage where the line between hero and scoundrel is as thin as a pirate’s patience!

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The Disney Destiny will also debut:

• Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King, a first-of-its-kind dining experience celebrating the music of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Lion King”
• “Disney Hercules,” an all-new, Broadway-style show retelling the popular Disney Animation film
• De Vil’s, a wickedly chic piano lounge celebrating the one and only Cruella de Vil
• Edna Á La Mode Sweets, a one-of-a-kind confectionary inspired by Pixar Animation Studios’ “The Incredibles”
• The Sanctum, Disney Cruise Line’s first lounge inspired by the powerful sorcerers and mystical artifacts of Marvel’s Doctor Strange
• Plus, hero-worthy staterooms and suites featuring custom artwork of some of our most epic Disney stories; a new, villain-packed storyline aboard the AquaMouse water attraction; and iconic tributes to legendary
• Marvel Super Heroes like Black Panther, Spider-Man and Iron Man!

Your epic tale is just getting started… so it’s time to get those plans in shipshape! Castaway Club members, you’ve got the inside scoop and can book your Disney Destiny adventure as early as September 6, 2024. As for the rest of you landlubbers, don’t worry — the booking treasure map opens to everyone on September 12, 2024. Ready to set sail into legend? Contact your Winds in the East Travel Advisor today to book!

Professor Heather

Heather is the proud owner of Theme Park Professor and Winds in the East Travel. For over 10 years, she has been covering everything from the latest merchandise to breaking news for her readers. As a New York native, Heather makes sure to visit the Orlando parks a few times a month, especially during the colder months. After all, what’s the point of having a Walt Disney World Annual Pass if you don’t use it?

Heather is a self-proclaimed Potterhead and also visits the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the rest of Universal Orlando Resort multiple times a month. So, “Wands up!” for all the fellow Potterheads out there!