Disney Cruise Line Makes History With Its First-Ever Female Captain

Disney Cruise Line Makes History With Its First-Ever Female Captain

Key Aspects: Disney Cruise Line has appointed its first-ever female captain, Maria Gotor. The new captain sat down for a Q&A with Disney Experiences, where she shared how she went from a legal career to a cruise captain. Gotor will helm Disney Wish, currently sailing Bahamas itineraries from Port Canaveral. In a historic move, Disney Cruise Line has promoted Maria Gotor to Captain at the helm of the 144,000 gross ton Disney Wish, becoming the f…

The Disney Cruise Line's Historic First That Took Six Years

In the realm of theme park news, negativity often seems to reign supreme. Each week, headlines abound with incidents that could easily overshadow the joy and magic these experiences are meant to provide. Ride malfunctions leave guests stranded, prompting dramatic headlines and safety concerns. When someone is injured, the situation escalates into a flurry of legal discussions and lawsuits that dominate the narrative. Meanwhile, union disputes th…

From Lawyer to Disney Wish Captain: Maria Gotor Shares Her Story

A new captain has taken the helm of the Disney Wish, Captain Maria – and Disney has shared her story.What's Happening:Captain Maria Gotor, Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship captain, took an unconventional path to the bridge, leaving a six-year career as a lawyer in Spain after a chance meeting with...

Meet Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship Captain Who Changed Careers to Follow Her Dream at Sea

Meet the Captain Behind Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship Disney Cruise Line is making history on the high seas! Disney officially introduced its newest ship captain, Captain Maria Gotor, who recently took command of one of the fleet’s most stunning vessels: the Disney Wish. With her promotion to the bridge, Captain Maria has officially become […]

Maria Gotor becomes Disney Cruise Line's newest captain

Now the master of Disney Wish, she joined the cruise industry in 2009 after working on a Gibraltar ferry.

The Disney Cruise Line First That Took Six Years of Law School to Reach

Here is a Disney story the algorithm did not serve up: an actual milestone, an actual first, and an origin story so good it sounds invented. Captain Maria Gotor has taken the helm of the Disney Wish, becoming the first woman to command a Disney Cruise Line ship. The Spain native spent six years practicing law before a single ferry ride across the Strait of Gibraltar changed the entire direction of her life. She is now responsible for stopping 14…