Disney Wish arrives at Port Canaveral. First test sailing canceled, reports say
The Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Line’s newest cruise ship, arrived before dawn at Port Canaveral on June 20 after an 11-night transatlantic crossing. But the rest test sailing that was scheduled for today is being delayed.
The ship docked at its new home on Monday escorted by a flotilla of Port-based tugboats and the Port Canaveral Fire Rescue Fireboat 2 providing the traditional water cannon salute.
“We have anticipated this homecoming of the Disney Wish for some time and know that our entire Port community is excited to have her sailing from our Port,” Port CEO Capt. John Murray, said in a news release. “We are proud of the longstanding partnership we have with Disney Cruise Line, and the arrival of the Disney Wish adds to the growing number of impressive cruise ships providing high quality guest experiences from our Port.”
(Photo: Canaveral Port Authority)
The Disney Wish is powered by LNG (liquefied natural gas) and will be homeported at Port Canaveral—the only cruise port in North America to support LNG fueling of vessels.
The Disney Wish will offer three- and four-night itineraries to The Bahamas with stops at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. The first sailing for paid customers is scheduled or July 14.
Prior to the opening for the public the ship is expected to do a few test sailings and a media preview sailing. At this point the first test sailing of cast members was supposed to take place today, but has been canceled, according to social media reports. No announcement has been made as to the reason for the delay.
(Photo: Canaveral Port Authority)
(Photo: Canaveral Port Authority)
This ship, which is the first of three new ships joining the Disney Cruise Line fleet through 2025, was constructed as the COVID pandemic hit the world, delaying its debut. It is unknown how supply chain delays might have impacted the testings leading up up the debut.
The 144,000 gross ton ship with 1,250 guest staterooms, it is slightly larger than the Disney Fantasy, which is also homeported at Port Canaveral.
Disney will livestream the debut and christening of Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship – the Disney Wish – on June 29, 2022 at 11 a.m. on the Disney Parks Blog or on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and TikTok!
Live from Port Canaveral, Florida, this celebration will showcase the world’s first look inside the new ship and feature special guests, musical performances and characters from your favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars adventures.
