Cruise Frog guide
Disney Cruise Line vs TUI Cruises
Disney Cruise Line rates higher than TUI Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.2 to 4.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. Disney Cruise Line leads on cabins, entertainment, service and pools & decks; TUI Cruises on value. Pick Disney Cruise Line for multigenerational groups and first-time cruisers; TUI Cruises for couples and food lovers.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Disney Cruise Line | TUI Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Premium | Premium |
| Best for | Families, Multigenerational groups, First-time cruisers | Couples, Families, Food lovers |
| Fleet rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Cabins | 5.0 | 4.3 |
| Dining | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Value | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 8 | 9 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | — |
| Largest ship | Disney Adventure (208,108 GT) | Mein Schiff Relax (160,000 GT) |
| Newest ship | Disney Adventure (2026) | Mein Schiff Flow (2026) |
| Guests per ship, average | 2,649 | 2,970 |
| Usually sails | Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska, Mexican Riviera | Caribbean, Canary Islands, Northern Europe, Mediterranean |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| Single supplement | Disney's terms state that single-occupancy fares are 200% of the double-occupancy package price, so a solo guest pays for two. No… | — |
| Loyalty program | Castaway Club | — |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company (Disney Signature Experiences) | TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Group (50/50 joint venture) |
| Headquarters | Celebration, Florida, United States | Hamburg, Germany |
| Founded | 1996 | 2007 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Disney Cruise Line or TUI Cruises?
Disney Cruise Line rates higher than TUI Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.2 to 4.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. Disney Cruise Line leads on cabins, entertainment, service and pools & decks; TUI Cruises on value.
Is Disney Cruise Line or TUI Cruises better value?
TUI Cruises scores higher for value, 4.0 to 2.0 out of 5 (what you get for the fare, extras included).
Is Disney Cruise Line or TUI Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Disney Cruise Line or TUI Cruises better for entertainment?
Disney Cruise Line scores higher for entertainment, 5.0 to 4.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Disney Cruise Line or TUI Cruises better for cabins?
Disney Cruise Line scores higher for cabins, 5.0 to 4.3 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Which has bigger ships, Disney Cruise Line or TUI Cruises?
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship, Disney Adventure, measures 208,108 gross tons, against 160,000 for Mein Schiff Relax, TUI Cruises's largest. An average Disney Cruise Line ship carries 2,649 guests, a TUI Cruises ship 2,970.
How many ships do Disney Cruise Line and TUI Cruises have?
Disney Cruise Line has 8 ships in service and 1 on the way; TUI Cruises has 9 ships in service.
Are Disney Cruise Line and TUI Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Disney Cruise Line is part of The Walt Disney Company (Disney Signature Experiences); TUI Cruises is part of TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Group (50/50 joint venture).