Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery of Legend of the Seas

There’s officially a new vessel in the Royal Caribbean fleet! The cruise line welcomed its third Icon-class ship, Legend of the Seas, to the family during a handover ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland on Wednesday.

Over 1,200 crew members and partners were in attendance for the event, led by Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean President and CEO Michael Bayley, and Meyer Turku CEO Casimir Lindholm. During the ceremony, the team recognized the work of thousands of engineers, designers, architects, and crew members who brought the ship to life.

legend of the seas delivery — (Credit: Royal Caribbean)

The delivery is part of a long-term agreement between Royal Caribbean and Meyer Turku. The shipbuilder is currently constructing the fourth vessel in the massive Icon-class, Hero of the Seas, with a fifth to be delivered in 2028. Two additional Icon-class ships are also set to be built by Meyer Turku with scheduled 2029 and 2030 deliveries.

Legend of the Seas is the fourth ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet to be powered by liquefied natural gas. It also features other industry-leading environmental programs, including applications ranging from waste heat recovery systems to shore power connectivity capabilities.

Legend of the Seas Highlights

Highlights include:

28 dining options, including Hollywoodland Supper Club, Royal Railway – Legend Station, and the AquaDome Market food hall featuring a new juice and smoothie bar
Entertainment including Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and America’s Got Talent LIVE
Seven pools and dedicated water experiences, including the largest pool at sea Royal Bay, Splashaway Bay and Baby Bay for young cruisers, and The Hideaway for adults
Thrills including Crown’s Edge skywalk/zip line, Adrenaline Peak rock climbing wall, Category 6 water park, and the FlowRider surfing simulator
The open-air Central Park neighborhood lined with over 30,500 real plants, restaurants, live music, and pick-up windows for sushi and champagne
The three-story Ultimate Family Townhouse suite, featuring a slide, dedicated entertainment spaces, and its own hot tub

legend of the seas playground — (Credit: Royal Caribbean)

Cruise Schedule

Legend will soon sail to Cadiz, Spain, where finishing touches will be added before welcoming the first guests on board. It will spend the summer and early fall operating seven-night western Mediterranean itineraries from Barcelona and Civitavecchia (the port for Rome). In November, the vessel will begin sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offering six and eight-night southern Caribbean cruises.