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 Fantasy
Disney Wish
Gross Tonnage
Disney Fantasy
129,750 GT
Disney Wish
144,000 GT
Length
Disney Fantasy
340 m
Disney Wish
341 m
Beam
Disney Fantasy
37 m
Disney Wish
39 m
Passengers
Disney Fantasy
4,000
Disney Wish
4,000
Crew
Disney Fantasy
1,450
Disney Wish
1,555
Decks
Disney Fantasy
—
Disney Wish
—
Year Built
Disney Fantasy
2,012
Disney Wish
2,022
Space Ratio
Disney Fantasy
32.4 GT/pax
Disney Wish
36.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Disney Fantasy
2.76 :1
Disney Wish
2.57 :1
| Specification | Disney Fantasy | Disney Wish |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Class | Dream Class | Triton Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,012 | 2,022Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 129,750 GT | 144,000 GTWinner |
| Length | 340 m | 341 mWinner |
| Beam | 37 m | 39 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Crew | 1,450 | 1,555Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.4 GT/pax | 36.0 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.76:1 | 2.57:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9445590 | 9834739 |
Disney Wish is the larger vessel at 144,000 GT — 11% more than Disney Fantasy's 129,750 GT. Disney Wish offers more personal space with a space ratio of 36.0 GT per passenger versus 32.4. Built in 2022, Disney Wish is 10 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Disney Wish |
| Capacity | Disney Wish |
| Modernity | Disney Wish |
| Service | Disney Wish |
| Spaciousness | Disney Wish |
Bottom line: Disney Wish wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
Disney Wish
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 4,000-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,000 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.7 mWinner | 8.6 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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