16 Royal Caribbean International’s third Icon-class vessel will be called Legend of the Seas and is expected to join the cruise line’s fleet, alongside sister ships, Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas, in July 2026. Legend of the Seas will spend its maiden season sailing a series of sevennight Western Mediterranean itineraries from Barcelona, Spain. The ship’s European cruises will include visits to ports in France, Italy and Spain, and offer excursions to historic sites, local beaches and natural landmarks. After spending the summer in the Mediterranean, Legend of the Seas will move to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in November 2026 where it will offer sixnight Western Caribbean and eight-night Southern Caribbean voyages year-round. Both itineraries will include visits to the cruise line’s private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay, as well as calls in Oranjestad in Aruba, Falmouth in Jamaica, and Willemstad in Curacao. “Legend of the Seas is the next bold step in this exciting era of vacations and the continuation of the Icon-class legacy, MARKETWATCH Royal Caribbean reveals name and itineraries for third Icon ship Legend of the Seas, the latest addition to the world’s largest cruise ship class, will debut in the Mediterranean in July 2026 Legend of the Seas is a sister ship to fellow Icon-class ships Star of the Seas and Icon of the Seas Photo: Royal Caribbean International
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