Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of Legend of the Seas, the third ship in its Icon Class, following a ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, ahead of its scheduled debut in July 2026.
The delivery ceremony 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.
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.
Environmental Features and Ship Details
The ship includes environmental features such as waste-heat recovery systems and shore power connections, and is the fourth in the company’s fleet to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The delivery is part of a long-term framework agreement with Meyer Turku, securing shipbuilding capacity through 2036.
This agreement includes the order of Icon 5 for delivery in 2028, as well as sixth and seventh Icon Class ships in 2029 and 2030.
Onboard Amenities and Activities
Legend of the Seas will feature 28 dining options, including Hollywoodland Supper Club, Royal Railway – Legend Station, and AquaDome Market, offering a travel model that focuses on flexibility and variety.
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, providing a unique experience for guests.
Accommodation options will range from the Suite Neighborhood to a redesigned three-story Ultimate Family Townhouse, catering to different types of travelers, including those looking to handle their first hotel stay with confidence.
Legend of the Seas is open for booking on Royal Caribbean’s website, with its maiden voyage set to depart from Barcelona, Spain on July 4, 2026.
The ship will travel from Turku to Cadiz, Spain, for final outfitting before entering service, during which the crew will focus on building customer data tools to enhance the overall experience.
It will offer a range of amenities.