Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Christened in Fort Lauderdale
Royal Caribbean’s newest mega ship Legend of the Seas is officially officially part of the cruise line’s family! The vessel was christened during a Veterans Day ceremony last night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Joined by Legend of the Seas’ godmother, retired U.S. Air Force General Lori J. Robinson, Royal Caribbean honored the service and sacrifice of U.S. veterans while carrying out the time-honored maritime tradition of bestowing safekeeping upon the ship, its crew, and all the guests who will sail aboard her.
“Being named godmother of Legend of the Seas and taking part in the naming ceremony alongside my family is a tremendous honor,” said General Robinson. “At its heart, Legend is about bringing people together and creating meaningful moments with those we love most. Holding this ceremony on Veterans Day makes the occasion even more special as we recognize the service members, veterans and military families whose commitment and sacrifice help protect those precious moments with loved ones.”
Beyond officially naming the ship, the event paid tribute to the thousands of people whose work made Legend of the Seas possible. It also included a special tribute to veterans, active-duty service members, and military families across the globe.
“The naming of Legend of the Seas marks an important milestone for Royal Caribbean Group as we continue to advance our mission of delivering the best vacations in the world,” said Jason Liberty, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group.
“Legend represents the innovation, imagination and unwavering commitment to excellence that define the unforgettable experiences we create for millions of vacationers. We are especially honored to welcome Gen. Lori J. Robinson as godmother whose service embodies courage, integrity and dedication.”
Following its inaugural season this past summer in the Mediterranean, the ship now begins a schedule of six and eight-night cruises to the Caribbean.
Six-night voyages head to Mexico and the Bahamas, stopping in Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Royal Caribbean’s private island Perfect Day at CocoCay. Eight-night itineraries visit the southern Caribbean and Bahamas, stopping in Curaçao, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, and Perfect Day at CocoCay.
