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Legend of the Seas at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland ahead of her 2026 debut
Royal Caribbean · Icon Class

Legend of the Seas

Royal Caribbean's fourth Icon-class ship — a Mediterranean debut before settling into Fort Lauderdale.

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Launched
2026
Gross Tonnage
250,800 GT
Passengers
5,610
Decks
20
Home Port
Fort Lauderdale, Florida (maiden season sails from Rome/Civitavecchia)
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Legend of the Seas is the fourth ship in Royal Caribbean's record-breaking Icon class, built at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland and entering service in July 2026. She opens with an inaugural Mediterranean season sailing from Rome (Civitavecchia), then repositions to Fort Lauderdale in November 2026 for 6-night Western Caribbean and 8-night Southern Caribbean itineraries, both of which include a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay on every sailing. She shares Icon of the Seas' seven-neighbourhood layout and headline scale, with a redesigned waterpark as her signature addition over her sister ships.

✦ The standout feature

Category 6 — a reimagined waterpark that's among the largest ever built at sea, expanding on the Thrill Island concept from Icon and Star of the Seas with new slide configurations.

What’s Onboard

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Dining

  • 40+ restaurants, bars and dining venues
  • Giovanni's Italian Kitchen
  • Izumi Ramen & Hibachi
  • Swim & Tonic swim-up bar
  • Surfside Eatery family buffet
  • El Loco Fresh Mexican grill
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Pools & Recreation

  • Category 6 waterpark — one of the largest ever built at sea
  • 7 pools, including a suspended infinity pool
  • Absolute Zero ice skating rink
  • FlowRider surf simulator
  • Rock climbing wall & mini golf
  • Crown's Edge sky walk & bar
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Entertainment

  • AquaDome glass-dome performance venue
  • Royal Theatre productions
  • The Pearl art installation on the Promenade
  • Comedy club & karaoke
  • Casino Royale
  • Live music across multiple venues
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Cabins

  • Interior, Oceanview, Balcony, Suite & Panoramic Suite
  • Swim-up staterooms with direct pool access
  • Surfside Family Cabins
  • Star Class suites with Royal Genie butler service
  • Sky Class & Sea Class suite complexes
  • 2,805 staterooms across all categories
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Family & Kids

  • Surfside neighbourhood built for families
  • Splashaway Bay kids' waterpark
  • Adventure Ocean kids' clubs (6 months–17 years)
  • Category 6 family waterpark zones
  • Baby Zone for under-3s
  • Dedicated family pools & dining

Video Tour

Legend of the Seas — Full Ship Walkthrough Tour

✓ Best for
  • Families wanting the newest Icon-class waterpark
  • First European sailings on an Icon-class ship
  • Adventure seekers
  • Groups travelling together
✗ Not the right fit for

Anyone seeking a quiet, intimate, or boutique cruise experience. At over 5,600 passengers, Legend is a destination in itself, not a floating retreat.

Typical pricing

7-night Caribbean from ~$1,300/pp (interior) to $4,000+/pp (suite)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Legend of the Seas the newest Royal Caribbean ship?
Yes. Legend of the Seas entered service in July 2026 as the fourth ship in the Icon class, following Icon of the Seas (2024), Star of the Seas (2025), and joined by Utopia and other recent launches — she's among Royal Caribbean's newest and largest ships.
What makes Legend of the Seas different from Icon of the Seas?
The two ships share the same Icon-class hull, tonnage, and seven-neighbourhood layout. Legend's main differentiator is Category 6, a reworked waterpark with new slide configurations that goes beyond Icon's original Thrill Island.
Where does Legend of the Seas sail?
She opened with an inaugural Mediterranean season from Rome (Civitavecchia) in mid-2026, then repositions to Fort Lauderdale from November 2026 for Western and Southern Caribbean itineraries, both including Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Does Legend of the Seas stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay?
Yes — every Caribbean sailing from Fort Lauderdale, both the 6-night Western and 8-night Southern itineraries, includes a stop at Royal Caribbean's private Bahamas destination.
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