Ship reference
Disney Dream
Ship specifications and sources.
Quick facts
- Cruise line
- Disney Cruise Line
- Class
- Disney-Dream-Class
- Entered service
- 2011
- Status
- In service
About us Disney Dream
Disney Dream was handed over by Meyer Werft on 9 December 2010 at Bremerhaven, before starting its passenger programme on 26 January 2011. Its permanent IMO number is 9434254. These dates separate the completed build from the maiden voyage. Gard's present record labels the build year 2011, conflicting with the builder's dated handover evidence, so the structured construction year remains unresolved rather than concealing the discrepancy.
Dream introduced a substantially larger Disney platform than Magic and Wonder. Meyer identifies the production series as Disney-Dream-Class, with 1,250 passenger cabins, 339.5 metres overall length and 37 metres moulded beam. The builder's total of eighteen decks describes the physical ship; the operator's guest deck labels do not need to enumerate every technical level. Its current insurer tonnage also conflicts with the rounded builder figure and requires separate reconciliation.
AquaDuck is a distinctive water-coaster installation, different from Magic's AquaDunk and the later AquaMouse. Inside accommodation uses virtual portholes displaying exterior views with Disney character appearances. These design features broaden the choice beyond balcony accommodation, but travellers should still compare individual room plans, occupancy and accessibility rather than selecting solely by a category name.
The operator's present deck directory confirms the Dream Tower Suite in the forward funnel. It was announced among the autumn 2024 changes, alongside youth-space and concierge-area updates. The current listing confirms the facility exists; a complete independently reconciled date for the latest major refurbishment remains open. The suite is a particular premium accommodation, not a shared lounge available with every room booking.
Adult dining includes Palo and Remy, with reservations and additional charges. The general dining rotation and family entertainment form a different part of the included programme. English is the main operating language for advertised onboard activities, and prices use US dollars. Programme-specific inclusions and optional experiences should be read before comparing total fares.
Use the actual departure for embarkation port, destinations and time ashore. The ship has operated different regional programmes over its career; an introductory Bahamas itinerary from 2011 is not a current location guarantee. Its engineering and accommodation history help explain the vessel, while today's room, fare and itinerary determine the practical holiday.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Year built | — |
| Entered service | 2011 |
| Gross tonnage (GT) | — |
| Guests at double occupancy | — |
| Maximum guests | 4,000 |
| Crew | — |
| Cabins | 1,250 |
| Decks (total) | 18 |
| Length (m) | 339.5 |
| Beam (m) | 37 |
| Last verified refurbishment year | — |
| Maximum speed (knots) | — |
| IMO | 9434254 |
| Shipyard | Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany |
| Flag | Bahamas |
| Propulsion / fuel description | — |
A dash means no independently verified value is available. Guest counts at double occupancy and maximum capacity are different measures. GT measures enclosed volume, not weight.
Other ships in the same recorded class
Shared class does not guarantee identical cabins, venues or deck layouts.
| Disney Fantasy | Disney-Dream-Class | 2012 | 129,750 |
|---|
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Sources
- Disney — current individual product and facilities — Accessed
- Meyer Werft — individual ship reference — Accessed
Physical18decks, not guest-labelled14. Cabin total1250 agrees operator inventory.
- Meyer Werft — actual handover — Accessed
Actual handover9December2010 /9February2012; up to4000 guests.
- Gard — current individual vessel record — Accessed
DreamGT/buildyear conflicts remain unresolved; Fantasy129750 confirmed.
- Disney — maiden voyage fleet table — Accessed
26January2011 /31March2012 actual historical voyage dates.
- Disney — extra-charge Palo and Remy — Accessed
- Disney — programme language — Accessed
- Disney — USD accounts — Accessed
- Disney — original autumn2024 changes announcement — Accessed
Announcement only; present deck directory separately confirms TowerSuite.