We are so excited that Disney Cruise Line is creating new initiatives that are not princess related.  Their latest program is to inspire the next generation of female leaders in the maritime industry. The debut of Captain Minnie Mouse, along with a new nautical youth program and scholarships are designed to empower girls and young women to pursue careers in the cruise industry and chart a course for success.  Captain Minnie Mouse will make her rounds on ships and also visit local children while in port.  She will appear in an all-new youth activity where young captain hopefuls practice STEM skills in a fun maritime-themed activity with a series of engaging and hands-on activities.  The cruise line will also sponsor four scholarships at the LJM Maritime Academy in The Bahamas for female cadets who aspire to be ship captains and shipboard leaders. The scholarships, one for each of the ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, include two years of study at the academy and one year of service aboard a Disney ship.