September 4, 2026
3-Night Bahamas Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$1,366
Price / day
$455
Disney Wish|Disney Dream
Disney Wish vs Disney Dream
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Disney Wish
Built in 2022
12 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Disney Wish
$384 / day
$30 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Disney Wish
35 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Disney Wish vs Disney Dream: Quick Comparison
Disney Wish is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2022, it is 12 years newer than Disney Dream, which entered service in 2010. Disney Wish is approximately 11% larger by gross tonnage at 144,000 GT. Disney Wish also carries 116 more passengers. Disney Wish has upcoming sailings in Bahamas, while Disney Dream has sailings in Europe and Transatlantic. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Disney Wish has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Disney Wish | Disney Dream |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2022Newer | 2010 |
| Gross Tonnage | 144,000 GT | 129,690 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 4,116 | 4,000 |
| Space per Passenger | 35 GT | 32.4 GT |
| Length | 341 m | 339.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Disney Wish vs Disney Dream
Age
Disney Wish was built in 2022, making it 12 years newer than Disney Dream, which was built in 2010.
Size
At 144,000 GT, Disney Wish is approximately 11% larger by gross tonnage than Disney Dream at 129,690 GT.
Passenger capacity
Disney Wish carries up to 4,116 passengers compared with 4,000 aboard Disney Dream, a difference of 116 passengers.
Passenger space
Disney Wish offers more space per passenger: 35 GT per guest, compared with 32.4 aboard Disney Dream. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Disney Wish (Bahamas) and Disney Dream (Europe and Transatlantic) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Disney Wish has the lower average starting price per day at $384 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Disney Wish
3-Night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral
- Departure Port
- Port Canaveral
- Region
- Bahamas
- Nights
- 3
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Port Canaveral
- Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026Nassau
- Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026Disney Castaway Cay
- Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Port Canaveral
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Disney Dream
7-Night British Isles Cruise from Southampton
- Departure Port
- Southampton
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 7, 2026Southampton
- Day 2 · Sep 8, 2026Liverpool
- Day 3 · Sep 9, 2026Greenock
- Day 4 · Sep 10, 2026Cobh
- Day 5 · Sep 11, 2026Portland
- Day 6 · Sep 12, 2026Southampton
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Disney Wish
September 7, 2026
4-Night Bahamas Cruise
Departing from Port Canaveral
From
$1,253
Price / day
$313
Disney Dream
September 7, 2026
7-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Southampton
From
$4,360
Price / day
$623
September 14, 2026
13-Night Transatlantic Cruise
Departing from Southampton
From
$2,651
Price / day
$204
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Disney Wish
Average
$384 / day
VS
Disney Dream
Average
$414 / day
Disney Wish has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$384/day vs $414/day
About $30 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Disney Wish if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Bahamas.
- Departing from Port Canaveral works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose Disney Dream if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Europe and Transatlantic.
- Departing from Southampton works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Disney Wish.
Disney Wish vs Disney Dream: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Disney Wish
Built in 2022
12 years newer
Bigger
Disney Wish
144,000 GT
11% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Disney Wish
$384 / day
About $30 less per day
- Disney Wish is 12 years newer.
- Disney Wish is 11% larger by gross tonnage.
- Disney Wish carries 116 more passengers.
- Disney Wish offers more space per passenger (35 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Disney Wish or Disney Dream?
Disney Wish is newer. It was built in 2022, while Disney Dream was built in 2010, making Disney Wish 12 years newer.
Which is bigger, Disney Wish or Disney Dream?
Disney Wish is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 144,000 GT compared with Disney Dream at 129,690 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Disney Wish has a passenger capacity of approximately 4,116, compared with 4,000 for Disney Dream.
Which ship is more spacious, Disney Wish or Disney Dream?
Disney Wish has the higher passenger space ratio at 35 GT per passenger, versus 32.4 for Disney Dream. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Disney Wish or Disney Dream?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Disney Wish has the lower average starting price per day at $384 per day versus $414 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Disney Wish sail?
The upcoming Disney Wish sailings currently listed cover Bahamas, departing from Port Canaveral.
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