The Launch of Disney Adventure: A Green Methanol-Powered Cruise Ship

Disney Adventure, hailed as the first in the cruise industry to be powered by green methanol, has touched water for the first time as it left the Meyer Wismar construction hall in Germany.

According to the US-based Disney Cruise Line, the soon-to-be 208,000 gross tons cruise ship was floated out of German shipbuilder Meyer Werft’s Wismar yard on April 19, 2025. Now that it has been launched, construction work, including the finishing touches, is set to ensue ahead of sea trials.

The sea trials will reportedly be performed in the Baltic Sea later this summer, after which the newbuilding is expected to embark on a voyage to its home port in Singapore.

Key Features of Disney Adventure

Disney Adventure boasts an overall length of 342 meters, a beam of 46.4 meters, and a draft of 9.5 meters. The ship is projected to be able to board around 6,000 passengers.

The vessel is considered to be the first one in the cruise industry to be fueled by green methanol, one of the cleanest energy sources currently available. Green methanol is produced from renewable sources, leading to a significant reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx).

History and Acquisition

Originally known as Global Dream, Disney Adventure was booked in 2016, with the keel laying ceremony held in September 2018. Disney Cruise Line secured the vessel at a “favorable” price in November 2022 after its previous owner filed for bankruptcy.

The newbuild’s home port will be in Singapore for the first five years starting from 2025. Meyer Werft, the shipbuilder, has a history of working on ships for Disney Cruise Line, including Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish, and Disney Treasure.

Continued Partnership and Innovation

The series of vessels built by Meyer Werft for Disney Cruise Line are powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). Disney Wish, launched in February 2022, was the inaugural LNG-powered unit. The keel laying ceremony for Disney Treasure took place in March 2023, while the welcome bell for Disney Adventure was rung in October 2024.

Disney Adventure represents a new chapter in sustainable cruising, setting a standard for environmentally friendly practices in the industry.