Oriental Land, the operator of the Tokyo Disney Resort, announced Tuesday that it will launch Disney Cruises in Japan in the fiscal year beginning April 2028, featuring a variety of Disney activities and entertainment on board.
The cruise will travel mainly short distances, departing from and arriving at ports around the Tokyo metropolitan area. Packages ranging from two to four nights cost ¥100,000 ($620) to ¥300,000 per person for the full trip.
“This is another opportunity to add another unique, immersive Disney experience that will create lifelong memories for families,” Oriental Land said in a statement after signing a licensing agreement with Disney Enterprises earlier in the day.
Disney Cruises, which began operations in the United States in 1998, currently operates five ships, with three more expected to join the fleet in the coming years, including the new ship in Japan.
The 140,000-ton ship will entail an investment of around ¥330 billion. It is expected to have around 1,250 guest rooms, accommodating around 4,000 passengers and 1,500 crew members.
Shipbuilding is expected to begin in fiscal 2025.
