RCI-Royal Caribbean International officially named Legend of the Seas during a ceremony held at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on November 11th, 2026. Retired U.S. Air Force General Lori J. Robinson served as the ship’s godmother, overseeing the traditional blessing of the vessel, its crew and future passengers. The event also paid tribute to military veterans, active-duty service members and their families in recognition of Veterans Day.
The ceremony was attended by Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Jason Liberty and Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley. It also acknowledged the contribution of the thousands of people involved in the ship’s construction and entry into service.
Legend of the Seas is the third vessel in Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class, following Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas. The ship features 8 themed neighbourhoods, 28 dining venues, 7 swimming pools and attractions including Crown’s Edge, a combination of skywalk and zip line suspended approximately 154 feet above the ocean. Its entertainment programme includes America’s Got Talent LIVE and a stage production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Following its inaugural Mediterranean season, the vessel is beginning its Caribbean deployment from Fort Lauderdale. Its programme includes 6-night Western Caribbean and 8-night Southern Caribbean itineraries, with calls at Cozumel in Mexico, Aruba, Curaçao and Cabo Rojo in the Dominican Republic. Every sailing also includes a visit to Royal Caribbean’s private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas.
The ship is scheduled to return to the Western Mediterranean for the summer 2027 season, operating 7-night voyages from Barcelona and Civitavecchia between May 9th and October 31st. Transatlantic crossings will position the vessel ahead of and following its European deployment.