The vessel intended to become Japan's first Disney cruise ship has been named Disney Imagination. An overview of its expected launch date, size and investment is provided.
The name of Disney Imagination, a new Disney cruise ship to be based at Tokyo Port, has been decided, it was announced. The ship is planned to operate under the Japanese flag, with the aim of launching Disney's first cruise routes in Japan.
The ship's basic specifications are approximately 140,000 gross tons, 1,250 guest rooms, capacity for approximately 4,000 passengers and a crew of approximately 1,500. It is scheduled to enter service in the second half of fiscal 2028, or spring 2029, with short itineraries departing from and returning to ports in the Tokyo metropolitan area expected to form the core of its operations. The investment is reported to be approximately ¥330 billion.
The Disney cruise business based in Japan is being developed under a licensing agreement through cooperation between Oriental Land Co., Ltd. and Oriental Land Cruise Inc. Further information is awaited on the launch date and formal operating conditions.
With the name of the ship scheduled to enter service now confirmed, interest in the expansion of the cruise business in Japan has been renewed. Attention is expected to focus on future developments, including the actual launch date and the announcement of specific itineraries.