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 Dream
Disney Wonder
Gross Tonnage
Disney Dream
129,750 GT
Disney Wonder
84,000 GT
Length
Disney Dream
340 m
Disney Wonder
294 m
Beam
Disney Dream
37 m
Disney Wonder
32 m
Passengers
Disney Dream
4,000
Disney Wonder
2,713
Crew
Disney Dream
1,450
Disney Wonder
950
Decks
Disney Dream
—
Disney Wonder
—
Year Built
Disney Dream
2,011
Disney Wonder
1,999
Space Ratio
Disney Dream
32.4 GT/pax
Disney Wonder
31.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Disney Dream
2.76 :1
Disney Wonder
2.86 :1
| Specification | Disney Dream | Disney Wonder |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Class | Dream Class | Magic Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011Winner | 1,999 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 129,750 GTWinner | 84,000 GT |
| Length | 340 mWinner | 294 m |
| Beam | 37 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,000Winner | 2,713 |
| Crew | 1,450Winner | 950 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.4 GT/paxWinner | 31.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.76:1Winner | 2.86:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9434254 | 9126807 |
Disney Dream is the significantly larger vessel at 129,750 GT — 54% more than Disney Wonder's 84,000 GT. Built in 2011, Disney Dream is 12 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Disney Dream edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.8:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Disney Dream |
| Capacity | Disney Dream |
| Modernity | Disney Dream |
| Service | Disney Dream |
| Spaciousness | Disney Dream |
Bottom line: Disney Dream wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Disney Dream
Large 4,000-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
4,000 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Disney Wonder
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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32 m |
| Draft | 8.6 mWinner | 8.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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