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Disney Wish vs Disney Wonder

Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.

Disney Wish cruise ship
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Disney Wish

Disney Cruise Line

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Newer Ship

Disney Wish

Built in 2022

23 years newer

Lower Price Per Day

Disney Wonder

$361 / day

$23 less per day

More Spacious Ship

Disney Wish

35 GT per guest

Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity

Disney Wish vs Disney Wonder: Quick Comparison

Disney Wish is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2022, it is 23 years newer than Disney Wonder, which entered service in 1999. Disney Wish is approximately 71% larger by gross tonnage at 144,000 GT. Disney Wish also carries 791 more passengers. Disney Wish has upcoming sailings in Bahamas, while Disney Wonder has sailings in Alaska. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Disney Wonder 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

Specification comparison of Disney Wish and Disney Wonder
SpecDisney WishDisney Wonder
Year Built2022Newer1999
Gross Tonnage144,000 GT84,130 GT
Passenger Capacity4,1163,325
Space per Passenger35 GT25.3 GT
Length341 m294 m
Decks
Cabins

Key Differences: Disney Wish vs Disney Wonder

Age

Disney Wish was built in 2022, making it 23 years newer than Disney Wonder, which was built in 1999.

Size

At 144,000 GT, Disney Wish is approximately 71% larger by gross tonnage than Disney Wonder at 84,130 GT.

Passenger capacity

Disney Wish carries up to 4,116 passengers compared with 3,325 aboard Disney Wonder, a difference of 791 passengers.

Passenger space

Disney Wish offers more space per passenger: 35 GT per guest, compared with 25.3 aboard Disney Wonder. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.

Itineraries

The upcoming sailings shown for Disney Wish (Bahamas) and Disney Wonder (Alaska) currently cover different regions or departure ports.

Price

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Disney Wonder has the lower average starting price per day at $361 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
  1. Day 1 · Sep 4, 2026Port Canaveral
  2. Day 2 · Sep 5, 2026Nassau
  3. Day 3 · Sep 6, 2026Disney Castaway Cay
  4. Day 4 · Sep 7, 2026Port Canaveral

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Disney Wonder

7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver

Departure Port
Vancouver
Region
Alaska
Nights
7
Round Trip
Yes
  1. Day 1 · Sep 7, 2026Vancouver
  2. Day 2 · Sep 8, 2026Glacier Viewing
  3. Day 3 · Sep 9, 2026Skagway
  4. Day 4 · Sep 10, 2026Juneau
  5. Day 5 · Sep 11, 2026Ketchikan
  6. Day 6 · Sep 12, 2026Vancouver

Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.

Upcoming Cruises & Prices

Disney Wish

Disney Wonder

Prices shown are starting fares and may change.

Which Ship Is Cheaper?

Disney Wish

Average

$384 / day

VS

Disney Wonder

Average

$361 / day

Disney Wonder has the lower price per day among the sailings shown

$361/day vs $384/day

About $23 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.

Choose Disney Wonder if…

  • You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
  • You want to sail in Alaska.
  • Departing from Vancouver works for your plans.
  • The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
  • You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Disney Wish.

Disney Wish vs Disney Wonder: Final Comparison Summary

Newer

Disney Wish

Built in 2022

23 years newer

Bigger

Disney Wish

144,000 GT

71% larger by gross tonnage

Lower Price Per Day

Disney Wonder

$361 / day

About $23 less per day

  • Disney Wish is 23 years newer.
  • Disney Wish is 71% larger by gross tonnage.
  • Disney Wish carries 791 more passengers.
  • Disney Wish offers more space per passenger (35 GT per guest).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is newer, Disney Wish or Disney Wonder?

Disney Wish is newer. It was built in 2022, while Disney Wonder was built in 1999, making Disney Wish 23 years newer.

Which is bigger, Disney Wish or Disney Wonder?

Disney Wish is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 144,000 GT compared with Disney Wonder at 84,130 GT.

Which ship carries more passengers?

Disney Wish has a passenger capacity of approximately 4,116, compared with 3,325 for Disney Wonder.

Which ship is more spacious, Disney Wish or Disney Wonder?

Disney Wish has the higher passenger space ratio at 35 GT per passenger, versus 25.3 for Disney Wonder. 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 Wonder?

Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Disney Wonder has the lower average starting price per day at $361 per day versus $384 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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