Royal Caribbean International has officially announced the name of its third Icon-Class cruise ship, Legend of the Seas. The highly anticipated vessel will make its maiden voyage in the Mediterranean in August 2026, confirming earlier speculation about a European launch.

The world’s largest cruise ship will operate weeklong itineraries from Barcelona, giving European travelers an early opportunity to experience the vessel. Bookings open today, Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Later in fall 2026, Legend of the Seas will embark on its first transatlantic crossing to the United States, where it will homeport in Fort Lauderdale for the 2026-2027 winter season, offering six- and eight-day Caribbean cruises.

Currently taking shape at Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, Legend of the Seas is progressing alongside its sister ship, Star of the Seas, which is set for delivery later this year. Once Star of the Seas sets sail, focus will fully shift to completing Legend of the Seas in time for its 2026 launch. Meanwhile, a fourth Icon Class ship—still unnamed—is expected to begin construction soon and enter service in 2027.

Royal Caribbean is bringing back the Legend of the Seas name for the second time. The original Legend of the Seas sailed for the cruise line from 1995 to 2017. The name joins Icon of the Seas (2024) and Star of the Seas (2025) in Royal Caribbean’s next-generation fleet.

While Royal Caribbean has yet to confirm whether Legend of the Seas will introduce major design changes to the Icon Class, more details about the ship’s features and innovations are expected in the coming months.
Built at Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, this 365-meter-long megaship will offer an unparalleled cruising experience with state-of-the-art amenities and world-class entertainment. With 2,805 guest cabins and suites, the ship will accommodate up to 5,610 guests at double occupancy and a maximum of 7,600 passengers, supported by a crew of 2,350.