The Walt Disney Company has confirmed that its fourth Disney-branded cruise liner, Disney Fantasy, will make its maiden voyage in March 2012.

Currently being built at the Meyer shipyard in Germany, the 1,115ft (340m) long ship will have 14 decks and will be able to carry 4,000 passengers.

The ship joins Disney Magic, Disney Wonder and Disney Dream in the company's fleet of cruise liners and will be based at Disney Cruise Line's terminal at Port Canaveral, Florida.

Facilities include a Senses Spa & Salon spread over two decks, boasting 17 treatment rooms and two VIP spa ‘villas’.

Spa amenities include pre- and post-treatment relaxation room and a rainforest-themed thermal suite comprising a hammam, caldarium and laconium.

There will also be a separate Chill Spa for teenagers located within the Senses Spa.