Royal Caribbean unveils the Legend of the Seas, launching in 2026. Discover exciting itineraries, luxurious accommodations, and thrilling onboard adventures across Europe and the Caribbean.
Royal Caribbean is one of the most popular cruise lines globally with a considerable fleet of expansive and luxurious ships. The cruise line has categorized its ships into various classes based on ship size. Among them is the ICON class, featuring the largest vessels in terms of both passenger capacity and volume. This class includes Icon of the Seas, which set sail in January 2024, and Star of the Seas, scheduled to debut in August 2025. In February 2025, Royal Caribbean announced that the third ship in this prestigious class would be named Legend of the Seas. Set to embark on its first voyages in 2026, this ship will sail across Europe and the Caribbean during its inaugural seasons. Read on to discover its launch dates and itineraries.
Launching in Europe in July 2026, Legend of the Seas will feature 3-night, 7-night, and 13-night Mediterranean cruises departing from Barcelona, with additional embarkation options from Rome. In November 2026, the ship will relocate to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving as its homeport and offering 6-night Western Caribbean and 8-night Southern Caribbean voyages. This marks the first time an Icon Class ship will sail in both Europe and the Southern Caribbean during its inaugural season. Here’s a closer look at its European sailings for 2026:
| Sail Date | Destination | Ports of call | Cruise Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 02, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Palma de Mallorca, Spain Florence, Italy Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy Capri, Italy | 7 nights |
| August 09, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Palma de Mallorca, Spain Florence, Italy Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy Capri, Italy | 7 nights |
| August 16, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Palma de Mallorca, Spain Florence, Italy Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy Capri, Italy | 7 nights |
| August 23, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Palma de Mallorca, Spain Florence, Italy Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy Capri, Italy | 7 nights |
| August 30, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Palma de Mallorca, Spain Provence, Marseille, France Florence, Italy Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy Capri, Italy | 7 nights |
| September 06, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Palma de Mallorca, Spain Provence, Marseille, France Florence, Italy Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy Capri, Italy | 7 nights |
| September 13, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Palma de Mallorca, Spain Provence, Marseille, France Florence, Italy Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy Capri, Italy | 7 nights |
| September 20, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Palma de Mallorca, Spain Provence, Marseille, France Florence, Italy Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy Capri, Italy | 7 nights |
| September 27, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Palma de Mallorca, Spain Provence, Marseille, France Florence, Italy Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy Capri, Italy | 7 nights |
| October 04, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Palma de Mallorca, Spain Provence, Marseille, France Florence, Italy Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy Capri, Italy | 7 nights |
| October 11, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Palma de Mallorca, Spain Provence, Marseille, France Florence, Italy Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy Capri, Italy | 7 nights |
| October 18, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Palma de Mallorca, Spain Provence, Marseille, France Florence, Italy Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy Capri, Italy | 7 nights |
| October 25, 2026 | Spanish transatlantic cruise | Alicante, Spain Mlaga, SpainSeville, Spain Fort Lauderdale | 13 nights |
| Sail Date | Destination | Ports of call | Cruise Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Capri, Italy Barcelona, Spain Palma de Mallorca, Spain Florence, Italy | 7 nights |
| August 27, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Capri, Italy Barcelona, Spain Palma de Mallorca, Spain Provence, Marseille, France Florence, Italy | 7 nights |
| September 03, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Capri, Italy Barcelona, Spain Palma de Mallorca, Spain Provence, Marseille, France Florence, Italy | 7 nights |
| September 10, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Capri, Italy Barcelona, Spain Palma de Mallorca, Spain Provence, Marseille, France Florence, Italy | 7 nights |
| September 17, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Capri, Italy Barcelona, Spain Palma de Mallorca, Spain Provence, Marseille, France Florence, Italy | 7 nights |
| September 24, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Capri, Italy Barcelona, Spain Palma de Mallorca, Spain Provence, Marseille, France Florence, Italy | 7 nights |
| October 01, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Capri, Italy Barcelona, Spain Palma de Mallorca, Spain Provence, Marseille, France Florence, Italy | 7 nights |
| October 08, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Capri, Italy Barcelona, Spain Palma de Mallorca, Spain Provence, Marseille, France Florence, Italy | 7 nights |
| October 22, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Capri, Italy Barcelona, Spain | 3 nights |
| October 24, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Capri, Italy Barcelona, Spain Palma de Mallorca, Spain Provence, Marseille, France Florence, Italy | 7 nights |
| Sail Date | Destination | Ports of call | Cruise Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2026 | Bahamas | Perfect Day and CocoCay | 3 nights |
| November 14, 2026 | Southern Caribbean | Willemstad, Curaçao Oranjestad, Aruba Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas | 8 nights |
| November 22, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas Falmouth, Jamaica Labadee, Haiti | 6 nights |
| November 28, 2026 | Southern Caribbean | Willemstad, Curaçao Oranjestad, Aruba Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas | 8 nights |
| December 06, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas Falmouth, Jamaica Labadee, Haiti | 6 nights |
| December 12, 2026 | Southern Caribbean | Willemstad, Curaçao Oranjestad, Aruba Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas | 8 nights |
| December 20, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas Falmouth, Jamaica Labadee, Haiti | 6 nights |
| December 26, 2026 | Southern Caribbean | Oranjestad, Aruba Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas | 8 nights |
| January 03, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas Falmouth, Jamaica Labadee, Haiti | 6 nights |
| January 09, 2026 | Southern Caribbean | Willemstad, Curaçao Oranjestad, Aruba Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas | 8 nights |
| January 17, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas Falmouth, Jamaica Labadee, Haiti | 6 nights |
| January 23, 2026 | Southern Caribbean | Willemstad, Curaçao Oranjestad, Aruba Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas | 8 nights |
| January 31, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas Falmouth, Jamaica Labadee, Haiti | 6 nights |
| February 06, 2026 | Southern Caribbean | Willemstad, Curaçao Oranjestad, Aruba Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas | 8 nights |
| February 14, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas Falmouth, Jamaica Labadee, Haiti | 6 nights |
| February 20, 2026 | Southern Caribbean | Willemstad, Curaçao Oranjestad, Aruba Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas | 8 nights |
| February 28, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas Falmouth, Jamaica Labadee, Haiti | 6 nights |
| March 06, 2026 | Southern Caribbean | Willemstad, Curaçao Oranjestad, Aruba Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas | 8 nights |
| March 14, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas Falmouth, Jamaica Labadee, Haiti | 6 nights |
| March 20, 2026 | Southern Caribbean | Southern Caribbean Willemstad, Curaçao Oranjestad, Aruba Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas | 8 nights |
| March 28, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas Falmouth, Jamaica Labadee, Haiti | 6 nights |
| April 03, 2026 | Southern Caribbean | Willemstad, Curaçao Oranjestad, Aruba Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas | 8 nights |
| April 11, 2026 | Western Mediterranean | Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas Falmouth, Jamaica | 6 nights |
| April 17, 2026 | Southern Caribbean | Willemstad, Curaçao Oranjestad, Aruba Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic Perfect Day and CocoCay, Bahamas | 7 nights |
With its highly anticipated debut in 2026, Legend of the Seas is set to offer an extraordinary cruising experience across Europe and the Caribbean. As the latest addition to Royal Caribbean's Icon Class, the ship will provide travelers with diverse itineraries, luxurious accommodations, and unforgettable destinations. Whether exploring the cultural wonders of the Mediterranean or indulging in the tropical beauty of the Caribbean, passengers can look forward to an unparalleled voyage. As bookings open, excitement continues to build for what promises to be an iconic sailing adventure aboard Legend of the Seas.
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