Royal Caribbean has introduced the identify of its third Icon-class cruise ship: Legend of the Seas.
Starting in July 2026, the ship will function seven-night voyages within the western Mediterranean from Barcelona. Legend of the Seas will then head throughout the Atlantic to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in November 2026, making her year-round dwelling at Port Everglades. From Florida, the ship will sail six-night western Caribbean and eight-night southern Caribbean voyages.
“On the heels of celebrating one year of the record-breaking Icon Class and the memories made by vacationers of all ages on Icon, we are thrilled to announce the name of Royal Caribbean’s third Icon Class vacation,” stated Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “Legend of the Seas is the next bold step in this exciting era of vacations and the continuation of the Icon Class legacy, and we look forward to bringing the revolutionary lineup of experiences to more families and adventurers across Europe, the Caribbean and beyond.”
(Rendering courtesy of Royal Caribbean)
In summer time 2026, vacationers can go to bucket-list European locations in France, Italy, and Spain. In the Caribbean later subsequent yr, passengers can have the chance to discover locations together with Aruba, Jamaica, and Curaçao. Caribbean sailings will even embrace visits to Royal Caribbean’s non-public island within the Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Legend of the Seas is at present beneath building in Turku, Finland. The ship follows the debut of the primary Icon-class ship, Icon of the Seas, which launched in January 2024. It is at present the most important cruise ship on the planet. A second vessel within the class, Star of the Seas, is about to debut in Port Canaveral, Florida this August.
Highlight options of Icon and Star of the Seas that will even be discovered on Legend of the Seas embrace:
Crown’s Edge, an exhilarating attraction that’s half skywalk, half ropes course, and half thrill journey
Category 6, the most important water park at sea
Royal Bay, the most important swimming pool at sea
Swim & Tonic swim-up bar
Adults-only Hideaway neighborhood, that includes a suspended infinity pool
Surfside household neighborhood
Three-story Ultimate Family Townhouse
Category 6 water slides on Icon of the Seas
Legend of the Seas shall be Royal Caribbean’s fourth ship powered by liquefied pure fuel, and have a confirmed lineup of industry-leading environmental applications. The ship will advance Royal Caribbean Group’s journey in direction of introducing a net-zero cruise ship by 2035.
The debut lineup of sailings for Legend of the Seas will quickly open for reserving on Royal Caribbean’s web site. Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members can have particular entry to e book forward of the official opening on Thursday, February twentieth.
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