Disney Cruise Lines to sail from New Orleans in 2020

For the first time, Disney Cruise Lines will set sail from New Orleans.

The company announced Thursday that it will embark from the Big Easy to Caribbean and Bahamian destinations starting in 2020.

The first voyage is set for Feb. 14, 2020 -- a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise aboard the 2,700-passenger Disney Wonder. Ports of call include Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Falmouth, Jamaica. The trip also incorporates three days at sea.

Bookings for the cruises from New Orleans will be available starting Thursday, Oct. 4.

Disney's other offerings will include four- and six-night Western Caribbean sailings; a seven-night Bahamian cruise and a 14-night Panama Canal Voyage that will go from Feb. 7-March 6.