Legend of the Seas Delivered to Royal Caribbean, Set for July 2026 Mediterranean Debut
Royal Caribbean marked the official delivery of Legend of the Seas during a ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. The event was attended by Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean President and CEO Michael Bayley, Meyer Turku CEO Casimir Lindholm, and other executives. The delivery follows nearly two years of construction, which began with the first steel cut in 2024 and included the installation of features such as the Pearl and AquaDome.
Legend of the Seas is scheduled to begin service with 7-night Western Mediterranean itineraries starting July 4, 2026, sailing from Barcelona, Spain, and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy. After the summer season in Europe, the ship is planned to reposition to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in November 2026 to operate 6-night Western Caribbean and 8-night Southern Caribbean cruises, including visits to Perfect Day CocoCay.
The ship is the third vessel in Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class and the fourth in the company’s fleet to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). Legend of the Seas includes environmental features such as waste-heat recovery systems and shore power connections. The delivery is part of a long-term framework agreement with Meyer Turku, securing shipbuilding capacity through 2036. The agreement includes the order of Icon 5 for delivery in 2028, as well as sixth and seventh Icon Class ships in 2029 and 2030.
Following delivery, Legend of the Seas will travel from Turku to Cadiz, Spain, for final outfitting before entering service. The ship will feature 28 dining options, including Hollywoodland Supper Club, Royal Railway – Legend Station, and AquaDome Market. Entertainment offerings will include productions such as Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” America’s Got Talent LIVE, AquaTheater’s “Shockwave,” and the ice-skating show “Fusion” at Absolute Zero.
Onboard amenities will include seven pools, water experiences for various age groups, and adults-only areas such as The Hideaway and Swim & Tonic swim-up bar. Activities available will include Crown’s Edge, a skywalk and zip line experience 154 feet above the ocean, mini golf at Lost Dunes, rock climbing at Adrenaline Peak, Category 6 waterpark, and the FlowRider surf simulator. The ship will also feature the Royal Promenade with ocean views, the Pearl kinetic art sculpture, and Central Park with over 30,500 plants.
Accommodation options will range from the Suite Neighborhood to a redesigned three-story Ultimate Family Townhouse.
Legend of the Seas is open for booking on Royal Caribbean’s website.
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