Legend of the Seas REVEALED! Royal Caribbean's newest megaship

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The creator provides details regarding the upcoming debut of the Legend of the Seas, a new Icon class ship from Royal Caribbean. Based on a discussion with Chief Marketing Officer Carol Wallace, the vessel is scheduled to launch in July 2026. The ship will initially operate seven night Western Mediterranean cruises departing from Barcelona. This deployment marks a significant shift for the cruise line, as it brings an Icon class ship to the European market to meet specific customer demand. Following the European summer season, the ship will relocate to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in November 2026. Operating from Port Everglades, the ship will offer both six night Western Caribbean and eight night Southern Caribbean itineraries. The creator notes that this provides variety compared to other Icon class ships that sail from Miami or Port Canaveral. The video concludes by noting that booking for the new ship will open shortly, with Crown and Anchor members receiving a twenty four hour head start before the general public.
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Legend of the Seas is going to debut in July of 2026 and she'll start offering 7 night Western Mediterranean Cruises from Barcelona
this is the first time in a while that you're getting an icon class cruise ship in Europe
Royal Caribbean heard from its customers that Europeans wanted to have an icon class cruise ship in Europe and they're finally going to get it
Legend will move to her new home port in Fort Lauderdale Florida she'll be selling from Port Everglades beginning in November of 2026
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