Royal Caribbean’s Newest Ship, Legend of the Seas, Arrives in the U.S.
Royal Caribbean’s newest and largest cruise ship, Legend of the Seas, has officially made it across the pond! The vessel arrived in the U.S. on Saturday ahead of its first cruise from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.
This past summer, Legend of the Seas was the first Icon-class ship to debut in Europe. It spent the season operating seven-night voyages in the western Mediterranean. For the past two weeks, the ship was on a transatlantic itinerary from Barcelona, visiting Palma de Mallorca, Malaga, and Cadiz, Spain before heading across the ocean.
“We’re proud to welcome Legend of the Seas to Fort Lauderdale today after an incredible inaugural season in Europe,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean. “As the newest Icon Class ship to sail from Florida, alongside Icon and Star of the Seas, Legend gives guests even more ways to experience the unmatched combination of thrills, chill and family memory-making that defines the Icon Class.”
Legend of the Seas will kick off its Caribbean season with a three-night getaway to Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island in the Bahamas. The vessel’s naming ceremony will take place on November 11. Royal Caribbean executives, crew, loyalty guests, government officials, and invited guests will gather with the ship’s godmother — General Lori J. Robinson — to christen the ship and celebrate its arrival.
“We are pleased to welcome Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas to Broward County,” said Mark D. Bogen, Mayor of Broward County. “The arrival of such an awe-inspiring ship on her inaugural visit to the U.S. creates yet another means of strengthening economies, creating jobs, boosting tourism and showcasing our port and County to the world.”
Like the other Icon class and Oasis class ships, Legend of the Seas’ public spaces are divided into what Royal Caribbean calls “neighborhoods.” These include the glass-enclosed AquaDome, the open-air and plant-filled Central Park, the action-packed Thrill Island, the relaxing pool zone Chill Island, the family-centric Surfside, the social hub Royal Promenade, the adults-only Hideaway, and a private enclave for suite guests called the Suite Neighborhood.
Highlights of the ship include:
- A Hollywood-themed supper club
- An immersive train-themed dining experience called Royal Railway – Legend Station
- A production of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
- America’s Got Talent LIVE
- The largest waterpark at sea, Category 6
- A part-skywalk, part-zip line experience called Crown’s Edge
From Port Everglades, Legend of the Seas will operate six-night western Caribbean and eight-night southern Caribbean cruises. A perk of every sailing: they all include a visit to Perfect Day at CocoCay.
