The Disney Treasure, Disney Cruise Line‘s new ship, has sailed into Port Canaveral in Florida for the first time before welcoming its inaugural passengers in December.
The cruise ship’s latest milestone comes after it rescued four people from a sinking catamaran in Bermuda on Sunday (10 November), ABC News reported.
The Disney Treasure was about 80 miles away at the time and launched one of its small boats after a Coast Guard broadcast. The four passengers were recovered safely.
Now in Florida, the Treasure has sailed more than 5,000 nautical miles from Eemshaven in the Netherlands after floating out of Germany’s Meyer Werft shipyard earlier this year.
The cruise ship was welcomed at the Disney Cruise Line terminal at Port Canaveral by Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie, as well as more than 250 Disney cast members.
The Treasure will spend a few days in Port Canaveral before its christening ceremony in New York City on 19 November.
The ship’s maiden voyage is set for 21 December. Guests will enjoy experiences themed to films such as Aladdin, Coco and Zootopia, as well as attractions inspired by Disney parks rides.
New ship sets sail in December
The Treasure “will bring brand-new stories to life, blending one-of-a-kind experiences with the extraordinary entertainment, world-class dining and unparalleled hospitality that make every sailing so memorable”, said Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Cruise Line, earlier this year.
“As we chart a course for adventure, we’re so excited for families to discover the excitement and exploration that awaits onboard the sixth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet.”
The Disney Treasure is part of a huge expansion of Disney Cruise Line’s fleet. This includes the Disney Destiny, the Disney Adventure, a new ship to sail from Japan, and four additional vessels.
Lead image credit: Matt Stroshane
