WHEN ICONS BECOME LEGENDS: ROYAL CARIBBEAN UNVEILS NAME AND LINEUP OF THE THIRD ICON CLASS VACATION
Royal Caribbean has announced its third Icon Class ship, Legend of the Seas, set to debut in July 2026. The vessel will initially offer 7-night Western Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona, followed by year-round Caribbean sailings from Fort Lauderdale starting November 2026.
The ship will feature eight neighborhoods with over 40 dining and drinking venues, including attractions like Crown's Edge (a combination skywalk, ropes course, and thrill ride) and Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea. The vessel will offer seven pools, including Royal Bay (the largest pool at sea), Swim & Tonic swim-up bar, and an adults-only infinity pool.
Legend of the Seas will be the company's fourth LNG-powered vessel, advancing Royal Caribbean's goal of introducing a net-zero cruise ship by 2035. Caribbean itineraries will include 6-night Western Caribbean and 8-night Southern Caribbean voyages, with stops at Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Royal Caribbean ha annunciato la sua terza nave della classe Icon, Legend of the Seas, che debutterà a luglio 2026. La nave offrirà inizialmente crociere di 7 notti nel Mediterraneo occidentale partendo da Barcellona, seguite da navigazioni caraibiche tutto l'anno da Fort Lauderdale a partire da novembre 2026.
La nave presenterà otto quartieri con oltre 40 ristoranti e bar, tra cui attrazioni come Crown's Edge (una combinazione di passerella sospesa, percorso avventura e giostra emozionante) e Category 6, il più grande parco acquatico in mare. La nave avrà sette piscine, inclusa Royal Bay (la piscina più grande in mare), il bar Swim & Tonic con accesso diretto all'acqua, e una piscina a sfioro riservata agli adulti.
Legend of the Seas sarà la quarta nave dell'azienda alimentata a LNG, portando avanti l'obiettivo di Royal Caribbean di introdurre una nave da crociera a emissioni nette zero entro il 2035. Gli itinerari caraibici includeranno crociere di 6 notti nel Caraibico occidentale e crociere di 8 notti nel Caraibico meridionale, con soste a Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Royal Caribbean ha anunciado su tercer barco de la clase Icon, Legend of the Seas, que debutará en julio de 2026. El barco ofrecerá inicialmente cruceros de 7 noches por el Mediterráneo occidental desde Barcelona, seguido de navegaciones por el Caribe durante todo el año desde Fort Lauderdale a partir de noviembre de 2026.
El barco contará con ocho vecindarios con más de 40 opciones de restaurantes y bares, incluyendo atracciones como Crown's Edge (una combinación de pasarela, curso de cuerdas y atracción emocionante) y Category 6, el parque acuático más grande en el mar. El barco tendrá siete piscinas, incluida Royal Bay (la piscina más grande en el mar), el bar Swim & Tonic con acceso desde el agua, y una piscina infinita solo para adultos.
Legend of the Seas será el cuarto barco de la compañía propulsado por LNG, avanzando en el objetivo de Royal Caribbean de introducir un barco de crucero de emisiones netas cero para 2035. Los itinerarios del Caribe incluirán cruceros de 6 noches por el Caribe occidental y cruceros de 8 noches por el Caribe meridional, con paradas en Perfect Day at CocoCay.
로얄 캐리비안이 2026년 7월에 데뷔할 세 번째 아이콘 클래스 선박 레전드 오브 더 시즈를 발표했습니다. 이 선박은 바르셀로나에서 출발하는 7박 서부 지중해 크루즈를 처음으로 제공하며, 2026년 11월부터는 포트 로더데일에서 출발하는 연중 카리브해 항해를 이어갈 예정입니다.
이 선박은 여덟 개의 구역과 40개 이상의 식사 및 음료 장소를 갖추고 있으며, 크라운스 엣지(하늘길, 로프 코스, 스릴 라이드를 결합한 어트랙션)와 카테고리 6(바다에서 가장 큰 워터파크)와 같은 명소를 포함합니다. 선박에는 로얄 베이(바다에서 가장 큰 수영장), 수영 & 토닉 수영장 바, 성인 전용 인피니티 풀을 포함해 총 7개의 수영장이 있습니다.
레전드 오브 더 시즈는 회사의 네 번째 LNG 추진 선박이 될 것이며, 2035년까지 탄소 배출 제로 크루즈 선박을 도입하겠다는 로얄 캐리비안의 목표를 추진하고 있습니다. 카리브해 항해는 6박 서부 카리브해 및 8박 남부 카리브해 여행을 포함하며, 퍼펙트 데이 앳 코코캐이에서 정차할 예정입니다.
Royal Caribbean a annoncé son troisième navire de la classe Icon, Legend of the Seas, qui fera ses débuts en juillet 2026. Le navire proposera initialement des croisières de 7 nuits en Méditerranée occidentale au départ de Barcelone, suivies de croisières dans les Caraïbes toute l'année au départ de Fort Lauderdale à partir de novembre 2026.
Le navire comportera huit quartiers avec plus de 40 restaurants et bars, y compris des attractions telles que Crown's Edge (une combinaison de passerelle suspendue, parcours de cordes et manège à sensations) et Category 6, le plus grand parc aquatique en mer. Le navire offrira sept piscines, y compris Royal Bay (la plus grande piscine en mer), le bar Swim & Tonic avec accès direct à l'eau, et une piscine à débordement réservée aux adultes.
Legend of the Seas sera le quatrième navire de l'entreprise propulsé au LNG, avançant l'objectif de Royal Caribbean d'introduire un navire de croisière à zéro émission nette d'ici 2035. Les itinéraires dans les Caraïbes incluront des croisières de 6 nuits dans les Caraïbes occidentales et des croisières de 8 nuits dans les Caraïbes du Sud, avec des escales à Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Royal Caribbean hat sein drittes Schiff der Icon-Klasse, Legend of the Seas, angekündigt, das im Juli 2026 seine Premiere feiern wird. Das Schiff wird zunächst 7-Nächte-Kreuzfahrten im westlichen Mittelmeer ab Barcelona anbieten, gefolgt von ganzjährigen Karibikfahrten ab Fort Lauderdale ab November 2026.
Das Schiff wird acht Viertel mit über 40 Gastronomie- und Trinkmöglichkeiten bieten, darunter Attraktionen wie Crown's Edge (eine Kombination aus Skywalk, Seilpark und Nervenkitzel-Fahrt) und Category 6, den größten Wasserpark auf See. Das Schiff wird sieben Pools anbieten, darunter Royal Bay (der größte Pool auf See), die Swim & Tonic Swim-up-Bar und einen Infinity-Pool nur für Erwachsene.
Legend of the Seas wird das vierte LNG-betriebene Schiff des Unternehmens sein, das das Ziel von Royal Caribbean vorantreibt, bis 2035 ein emissionsfreies Kreuzfahrtschiff einzuführen. Die Karibik-Routen umfassen 6-Nächte-Kreuzfahrten im westlichen Karibik und 8-Nächte-Kreuzfahrten in der südlichen Karibik, mit Stopps am Perfect Day at CocoCay.
- Expansion of successful Icon Class fleet with third vessel
- Year-round operations from Fort Lauderdale starting November 2026
- Diverse revenue streams from 40+ dining and drinking venues
- Advanced environmental features with LNG power system
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The announcement of Legend of the Seas marks a pivotal expansion in Royal Caribbean's premium segment strategy, with significant implications for the company's market position and financial outlook. This third Icon Class vessel represents approximately $2 billion in capital investment, based on typical Icon Class construction costs, and will contribute to fleet capacity growth in high-yield Mediterranean and Caribbean markets.
The deployment strategy is particularly noteworthy. By launching in the Mediterranean during peak summer season before transitioning to year-round Caribbean operations, RCL is optimizing revenue potential across premium markets. The Mediterranean deployment allows for higher-yield European pricing during the important summer season, while the subsequent Caribbean positioning ensures steady year-round occupancy in a market with proven demand.
The Icon Class's premium positioning, evidenced by features like the Ultimate Family Townhouse and Category 6 waterpark, enables higher per-diems compared to older vessel classes. This strategic focus on premium experiences aligns with post-pandemic consumer preferences for high-quality vacation products, potentially supporting stronger yield management.
From an operational perspective, the LNG propulsion system and environmental technologies represent both a competitive advantage and a hedge against future regulatory requirements. While LNG operations typically carry 15-20% higher fuel costs compared to conventional marine fuel, they provide better environmental compliance and reduced exposure to potential carbon taxation.
The timing of Legend's debut in 2026 is strategically significant, as it coincides with projected strong demand in the cruise sector and allows for the absorption of new capacity without significant cannibalization of existing operations. This measured capacity expansion, approximately 24-30 months after Icon of the Seas and 12 months after Star of the Seas, suggests careful planning to maintain pricing power while capturing market growth.
Legend of the Seas will triple the world's best family vacation count in July 2026
"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," said 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
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Adventurers have in store a lineup of Icon Class highlights on Legend from thrills like Crown's Edge – part skywalk, part ropes course and part thrill ride – to the largest waterpark at sea, Category 6. Sun-seekers can kick back and choose from seven pools for every vibe and mood, including the largest pool at sea, Royal Bay; swim-up bar Swim & Tonic and the adults-only Hideaway, featuring a one-of-a-kind infinity pool suspended above the ocean. Plus, families of all ages can spend time together or chart their own adventures at
Legend will also be the vacation company's fourth ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and feature a proven lineup of industry-leading environmental programs. With applications ranging from waste heat recovery systems to shore power connection, Legend will advance Royal Caribbean Group's journey toward introducing a net-zero cruise ship by 2035.
More details about what's in store on Legend will be revealed at a later date, and fans can be the first to learn more on Royal Caribbean's website.
*NOTE TO EDITOR:
Media can find assets of Legend of the Seas at www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com/legend/.
About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line's game-changing ships and private destinations revolutionize vacations with innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted "Best Cruise Line Overall" for 22 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including the line's top-rated private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The
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