DCL-Disney Cruise Line's newest vessel, Disney Treasure (144,256 GT), has completed a key milestone in her construction by making the conveyance from the inland Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany to her ocean berth in Eemshaven, Netherlands. This marks the final phase of the ship’s 2-year construction process.
The conveyance, one of the most intricate stages of shipbuilding, involved the 1119-ft (341 meters) long and 128-ft (39 m) wide vessel being guided by tugs along the winding Ems River. Due to the ship’s size, Meyer Werft opted to navigate the journey stern-first, improving maneuverability through the river’s narrow turns and locks. The vessel, which has a draft of 27.2 ft (8.3 m) and an air draft of 221 ft (67 m), traveled ~16 hours from Papenburg to the Netherlands, arriving on the morning of September 19th. Disney Treasure will remain in Eemshaven for final outfitting and preparation for delivery to Disney Cruise Line.
The next phase for Disney Treasure includes sea trials, during which her speed, maneuverability, and systems will be rigorously tested before handover. She is the second LNG-powered cruise ship for Disney, following the Disney Wish delivered in 2022. A 3rd sistership, Disney Destiny, is currently under construction with delivery planned for 2024. Additionally, a similar vessel is being built for the Oriental Land Company, and Disney has ordered 4 more ships from Meyer Werft, expected to be delivered between 2027 and 2031.
Once trials are complete, Disney Treasure will embark on an Atlantic crossing to Port Canaveral, Florida, where she will begin her service in December. The ship will offer Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries and will accommodate ~4,000 passengers and 1,555 crew members.