Disney Reveals Sailing Schedule, Pricing, and Launch Date for Newest Cruise Ship

Disney just revealed a ton of details about their newest cruise ship, including a new Snow White lounge, Frozen dinner show, and Little Mermaid bar, plus other revelations this week. Along with this reveal of the experiences onboard, we also learned more information about when the cruise ship will set sail.

Now we also have the details for the first sailing schedule, including dates, when to book, plus which itineraries to expect for the new Disney Believe. Keep reading for all the details. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including the overlooked best part of Disneyland and the new Disneyland President’s picks for the best food at the resort.

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Disney Believe Maiden Voyage Pricing Revealed

Disney Believe
Photo via Disney

Disney Believe is joining the Wish class, which currently includes Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and Disney Destiny. Another Wish class ship will sail from Tokyo in the future, which will bring the total number of ships in this class to five, including the new Disney Believe.

The pricing for the maiden voyage of the Disney Believe has been revealed, which will start at $6,444 (click here to book!). This is a higher price point than the later sailings, but this is because it’s offering the opportunity to be on the first sailing.

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The maiden voyage will take place December 18-23 and visit Lookout Cay, Castaway Cay, and Nassau. All of the Disney Believe sailings for 2027 will depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Disney shared that the cruise is going on sale on October 19. We highly recommend booking your cruise vacation with our travel partner, Get Away Today. Mickey Visit readers get onboard credit when they book. CLICK HERE!

More Disney Believe Sailing Dates Revealed

Encanto Disney Ship
Photo via Disney. The ship will have the world’s first Encanto stage musical production.

We also have the details of other sailings for the Disney Believe past the maiden voyage with prices ranging from $2,683 to $6,444 for two guests in an inside stateroom. The holiday sailings are among the most expensive options, along with the maiden voyage. 

Disney also just revealed a look at all the state rooms that will be onboard the new ship. See some concept artwork and all themes here.

Disney Believe
Photo via Disney

Read the full schedule below.

4-Night Cruises- Nassau and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point

  • January 20–24, 2028
  • February 3–7, 2028
  • February 17–21, 2028
  • March 2–6, 2028
  • March 16–20, 2028
  • April 13–17, 2028
  • April 27–May 1, 2028

4-Night Cruises- Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point

  • December 27–31, 2027
  • March 30–April 3, 2028

4-Night Cruises- Disney Castaway Cay and Nassau

  • December 23–27, 2027

5-Night Cruises- Disney Castaway Cay, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, and Nassau

  • December 18–23, 2027 (maiden voyage)
  • January 10–15, 2028
  • January 24–29, 2028
  • February 7–12, 2028
  • February 21–26, 2028
  • March 6–11, 2028
  • March 20–25, 2028
  • April 3–8, 2028
  • April 17–22, 2028
  • April 22–27, 2028
  • May 1–6, 2028

5-Night Cruises- Western Caribbean: Cozumel, Mexico, and Disney Castaway Cay

  • December 31, 2027–January 5, 2028
  • January 15–20, 2028
  • January 29–February 3, 2028
  • February 12–17, 2028
  • February 26–March 2, 2028
  • March 11–16, 2028
  • March 25–30, 2028
  • April 8–13, 2028

Overall, there are 29 sailings between December 18, 2027, and May 6, 2028 with six different itinerary options.

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