LEGEND OF THE SEAS: Details, rumors, and what's new
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The creator discusses the announcement of Royal Caribbean's third Icon class cruise ship, Legend of the Seas. He notes that the name is being reused from a 1995 Vision class ship, marking the first time the cruise line has brought back a previous name. The new vessel will be significantly larger than the original, with a capacity of approximately 7,000 passengers. The ship is scheduled to debut in July 2026 with a season in the Western Mediterranean sailing from Barcelona. Following the European season, it will move to Fort Lauderdale to offer Western and Southern Caribbean itineraries. The creator anticipates that while specific details regarding entertainment and dining are still being revealed, the ship will likely feature improvements based on guest feedback from previous Icon class vessels. He also mentions that the ship is already under construction. Finally, the creator advises potential passengers to prepare for premium pricing due to high market demand and suggests booking early or using periodic payments to manage the cost of sailing on this new ship.
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Royal Caribbean is bringing back a ship name for the first time ever and it's really appropriate here
Legend of the Seas will be the third icon class cruise ship following up on icon of the Seas and star of the Seas
Legend of the Seas is going to debut in July of 2026 and she'll start offering 7 night Western Mediterranean Cruises from Barcelona
I'm also from a fanboy perspective really proud that Royal Caribbean is reusing a name
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