Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Disney Adventure
Disney Fantasy
Gross Tonnage
Disney Adventure
208,000 GT
Disney Fantasy
129,750 GT
Length
Disney Adventure
353 m
Disney Fantasy
340 m
Beam
Disney Adventure
51 m
Disney Fantasy
37 m
Passengers
Disney Adventure
6,700
Disney Fantasy
4,000
Crew
Disney Adventure
2,500
Disney Fantasy
1,450
Decks
Disney Adventure
—
Disney Fantasy
—
Year Built
Disney Adventure
2,025
Disney Fantasy
2,012
Space Ratio
Disney Adventure
31.0 GT/pax
Disney Fantasy
32.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Disney Adventure
2.68 :1
Disney Fantasy
2.76 :1
| Specification | Disney Adventure | Disney Fantasy |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Class | Adventure Class | Dream Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,025Winner | 2,012 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 208,000 GTWinner | 129,750 GT |
| Length | 353 mWinner | 340 m |
| Beam | 51 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 6,700Winner | 4,000 |
| Crew | 2,500Winner | 1,450 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 31.0 GT/pax | 32.4 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.68:1Winner | 2.76:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9968765 | 9445590 |
Disney Adventure is the significantly larger vessel at 208,000 GT — 60% more than Disney Fantasy's 129,750 GT. Built in 2025, Disney Adventure is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Disney Adventure |
| Capacity | Disney Adventure |
| Modernity | Disney Adventure |
| Service | Disney Adventure |
| Spaciousness | Disney Fantasy |
Bottom line: Disney Adventure wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Disney Adventure
Large 6,700-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
6,700 passengers means tons of activities
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Disney Fantasy
Large 4,000-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
4,000 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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37 m |
| Draft | 9.2 mWinner | 8.7 m |
| Decks | — | — |