VIDEO: Disney Destiny Sets Sail and Leaves Shipyard Home
Disney magic is coming soon! The newest ship in Disney Cruise Line’s expanding fleet has officially left its shipyard home.
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On Friday, September 19th, the Disney Destiny began its slow 20-mile journey down the Ems River from Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.
The latest ship from DCL is heading to the North Sea for upcoming sea trials.
Disney Destiny Leaves Shipyard
The 1,119-foot-long, 128-foot-wide vessel will debut from Port Everglades later this year, with its maiden voyage scheduled for November 20th.
The voyage kicks off an inaugural season of 4- and 5-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean.
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The Disney Destiny left the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, and is assisted by tugboats.
The 1,119-foot-long ship traveled in reverse at just 3–5 mph, a shipyard tradition broadcast live on Hamburg Port Live’s YouTube channel. See the video below:
The vessel is first stopping in Eemshaven, Netherlands, before heading out for sea trials in the North Sea.
These tests will confirm seaworthiness before the ship is officially delivered to Disney Cruise Line!
Disney Destiny
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Disney Destiny is the third in the Wish-class, following Disney Wish and Disney Treasure. The ship is 144,000 gross tons with 1,246 staterooms and one of Disney’s largest ships.
Once trials are complete, Destiny will cross the Atlantic and arrive in Florida in late October or early November preapred for its maiden voyage on November 20.
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Sailing out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, this is Disney Cruise Line’s new year-round Florida home.
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