First Look at Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas

The countdown is on for the launch of Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas! Making its debut in July 2026, this extraordinary vessel is packed with restaurants, pools, neighborhoods, theaters and even an onboard water park.

The third ship in Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class — the cruise line’s largest and most innovative fleet — Legend of the Seas will join Star of the Seas and Icon of the Seas and officially claim the title of world’s largest cruise ship.

Prior to starting its regular schedule, Legend of the Seas is slated to spend the summer sailing the Mediterranean from Barcelona, with destinations including France, Italy and Spain.

After settling into its homeport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the ship will begin its Caribbean voyages in November 2026. Guests can choose from western and southern Caribbean itineraries, which include a stop at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas.

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Swim, Slide, Surf, Sip

With a 7,000-passenger capacity, Legend of the Seas is designed for luxury, leisure and lots of fun. Passengers can go for a dip in seven different pools, including Royal Bay, the biggest pool at sea, while the FlowRider surf simulator delivers nonstop wave-riding excitement. Adventure awaits at Category 6, the world’s largest water park at sea, featuring six exhilarating slides, including the first open freefall waterslide on a cruise ship.

Thrill seekers can try the ship’s Crown’s Edge challenge, described by Royal Caribbean as “part skywalk, part ropes course and part thrill ride.”

There are also 40 different dining options, from casual bites and cocktail bars to a luxury multicourse supper club with drink pairings.

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For a vacation that delights everyone, check into Surfside, a neighborhood designed with families in mind, featuring family-friendly activities and accommodations, including the three-story Ultimate Family Townhouse with unique spaces.

When grown-ups need time, they can head for the adults-only neighborhood Hideaway, to sip cocktails and relax in an infinity pool suspended over the ocean.

Guests can feel good about relaxing on a ship designed with the environment in mind. Powered by liquefied natural gas and outfitted with other environmentally friendly features, including waste heat recovery systems and shore power connection capabilities, Legend of the Seas fits in with Royal Caribbean’s goal of launching a net-zero cruise ship by 2035.

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If this sounds like the perfect vacation, don’t wait — reservations are now open for 2026 and 2027. Book your cruise with a AAA travel advisor and get a $100 onboard credit per stateroom, as well as welcome chocolates and sparkling wine, exclusive for AAA members.

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Ellen R. Delisio

Ellen is a content producer for AAA Northeast, covering automotive, finance, public affairs and electric vehicle news. She is a former newspaper reporter with experience writing for print and online publications about everything from higher education to sustainability. She recently returned to her native Long Island after living in Connecticut for 20-plus years, and has never met a beach she didn’t like.