According to the company’s website, the 6,000-guest vessel will operate a series of three- and four-night cruises during this timeframe.
With no ports of call, the itineraries feature two and three days at sea, respectively, before returning to Singapore.
Nearly 30 new sailings are currently scheduled to take place between October 2026 and January 2027.
Currently under construction at MV Werften in Germany, the Disney Adventure is scheduled to enter service later this year.
As the largest ship ever built for Disney Cruise Line, the 208,000-ton vessel was designed to serve the Asian market.
After departing Germany, the ship is scheduled to deadhead to Singapore ahead of welcoming its first paying guests on December 15, 2025.
During the 2025-26 season, the Disney Adventure will sail from its homeport in Southeast Asia for a series of three- and four-night cruises to nowhere.
The itineraries feature only days at sea and will continue to be offered during the summer of 2026 as well.
Originally ordered as Dream Cruises’ Global Dream, the vessel was acquired by Disney Cruise Line after its operator ceased operations in 2022.
In addition to the Disney Adventure in Singapore, Disney’s 2026-27 season will include itineraries in the Caribbean and on the West Coast.
The deployment is highlighted by capacity increases in Texas and California, with the Disney Wonder and the Disney Magic offering more cruises from San Diego.
In Galveston, the Disney Magic is set to offer an extended season, featuring itineraries to the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
Three ships are scheduled to sail from Port Canaveral during the season: the Disney Treasure, the Disney Wish and the Disney Fantasy.
The Disney Destiny and the Disney Dream will offer cruises from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades.
The 3,400-guest ship is now set to undergo some routine maintenance before kicking off its inaugural cruise from the Galataport on June 28, 2025.
“We’re excited to be bringing Aroya to some of the Mediterranean’s most popular cruise destinations this summer,” said Dr. Joerg Rudolph, president of Aroya Cruises.
“Aroya Cruises first set sail just six months ago, and we’re incredibly proud of all we’ve achieved so far, with passenger numbers in the Red Sea exceeding expectations. We look forward to welcoming our valued guests aboard this season,” he added.
As part of its inaugural season in the region, the Aroya will offer a series of six- and seven-night cruises in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Extending through September, the season includes two itineraries to ports in Turkey, Greece and Egypt, such as Kas, Bodrum, Marmaris, Athens, Mykonos, Rhodes, Alexandria and Souda Bay.
According to Aroya, the product blends iconic destinations with its Arabian-inspired onboard experience.
“The move to the Mediterranean marks a strategic next chapter for Aroya Cruises as it expands its itineraries and brings a taste of Arabian culture and hospitality to Europe,” the company stated in a press release.
Sailing from Jeddah, the company welcomed more than 70,000 guests onboard for sailings that visited Egypt, Jordan and the Saudi Red Sea private island of Jabal AlSabaya for Saba Beach.
Originally in service for Dream Cruises, the Aroya was acquired by the company in late 2023 and underwent a year-long refurbishment before launching service for its new owners.
With 75 per cent of its construction finished, the 208,000-ton vessel remains at the building dock of the former MV Werften in Wismar, Germany. Previously owned by Genting, the shipyard has changed hands recently and is now controlled by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems.
After six months in limbo, the Crystal Endeavor continues to wait for a decision regarding its future.
The 2021-built expedition vessel is currently anchored off Gibraltar and has been recently associated with Silversea Cruises. So far, however, no official announcement has been made by any of the involved parties.
World Dream Previous Brand: Dream Cruises Year Built: 2017 Capacity: 3,400 guests Location: Singapore Anchorage Status: Awaiting decision/buyer
Another ship waiting for a decision regarding its future, the World Dream remains anchored off Singapore.
Crystal Serenity Previous Brand: Crystal Cruises Year Built: 2003 Capacity: 980 guests Location: Enroute to Trieste, Italy Status: Sold to A&K Travel Group
After spending several months arrested in the Bahamas, the Crystal Serenity was auctioned in June and is now sailing to Italy.
Along with its sister ship Crystal Symphony, the 2003-built vessel was acquired by A&K Travel Group. The new owners, who also bought the Crystal Cruises brand and other assets, plan to relaunch the luxury company in 2023.
Crystal Symphony Previous Brand: Crystal Cruises Year Built: 1995 Capacity: 848 guests Location: Enroute to Trieste, Italy Status: Sold to A&K Travel Group
Previously arrested in the Bahamas, the Crystal Symphony is ailing in Italy following a judicial auction.
Explorer Dream Previous Brand: Dream Cruises Year Built: 1999 Capacity: 2,000 guests Location: Port Klang, Malaysia Status: Awaiting decision/buyer
The Explorer Dream is currently anchored off Port Klang, in Malaysia. Formerly operated by Dream Cruises, the 1999-built vessel continues to wait for a decision regarding its future.
After spending most of the pandemic offering domestic cruising in Taiwan, the former SuperStar Virgo arrived in Malaysia in March.
SuperStar Aquarius Previous Brand: Star Cruises Year Built: 1993 Capacity: 1,529 guests Location: Southeast Asia Status: Expected to be scrapped
After being re-flagged and renamed in May, the ex-SuperStar Aquarius is currently named Arius, under St. Kitts and Nevis flag.
Expected to be scrapped along with other former Star Cruises ships, the vessel left Southeast Asia in May for what was believed to be its final trip. Instead of sailing to a ship-breaking yard, however, the 1993-built vessel sailed to Sri Lanka, where, according to the local media, it will stay laid up for the next month.
SuperStar Gemini Previous Brand: Star Cruises Year Built: 1992 Capacity: 1,472 guests Location: Port Klang, Malaysia Status: Expected to be scrapped
Like its sister ship, the former SuperStar Gemini arrived in Sri Lanka recently for a month-long layup.
Also expected to be scrapped, the 30-year-old cruise ship saw a change of name and registry as well, now called Gem under the flag of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Star Pisces Previous Brand: Star Cruises Year Built: 1991 Capacity: 1,384 guests Location: Southeast Asia Status: To be scrapped
The Star Pisces is set to be dismantled in India. After leaving Southeast Asia in late May, the vessel arrived in Alang earlier this month and is expected to be beached soon.
Previously operated by the Star Cruises brand, the former cruise ferry used to offer one-night cruises departing from the port of Hong Kong.
The Taipan Previous Brand: Star Cruises Year Built: 1989 Capacity: 64 guests Location: Penang, Malaysia Status: Sold to OM Ships
Previously Genting’s smallest ship, The Taipan was sold to OM Ships in May. The German religious organization’s famous plans to transform the 1989-built vessel into a missionary ship and floating bookshop.
Before entering service for its new owners, the 32-cabin mega yacht is set to undergo a major transformation in a yet-to-be-named shipyard in Asia.
SuperStar Libra Previous Brand: Star Cruises/MV Werften Year Built: 1988 Capacity: 1,494 guests Location: Aliaga, Turkey Status: Beached for scrapping
The SuperStar Libra is now being dismantled in Turkey after being beached for scrapping at the Aliaga Ship Breaking Yard in May.
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