Disney Cruise Lines has announced the appointment of Captain Maria, Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship captain, who has recently taken the helm of the Disney Wish.
The company said in a statement that Gotor is originally from Spain and studied law before a chance visit to a ferry boat’s wheelhouse sparked an interest in a career at sea.
After years sailing around the world, Gotor joined Disney Cruise Line in 2024.
In a published interview on the company’s website, Gotor said: “Serving as Captain of the Disney Wish is both deeply personal and professionally meaningful. Representing my home country of Spain on a ship like this makes it even more special.”
“Guiding a cruise ship requires constant focus, judgment and precision. I love the challenge of monitoring changing conditions at sea or preparing to bring the ship safely into port. On the Disney Wish, there’s 144,000 tons of steel that you have to stop without brakes. It’s challenging, and it’s rewarding,” added Gotor.
“Beyond my role on the bridge, I enjoy walking the ship and spending time with fellow officers and meeting our guests. And I quickly learned that the happiness I feel onboard extends to our fantastic crew. I’ll never forget when they celebrated and cheered me on during my first ship-wide announcement as Captain of the vessel. That was a special moment for me.”
