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Legend of the Seas
Legend of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship of the Icon class, in service since 2026. She measures 248,663 gross tons and carries 5,610 guests with a crew of 2,350. She sails Caribbean, Mediterranean, Bahamas, Transatlantic itineraries.
About Legend of the Seas
Legend of the Seas is the third Icon-class ship, completed at Meyer Turku in Finland in 2026 and in service since her maiden voyage on 4 July 2026. She shares the class's record tonnage, LNG power and neighborhood layout, with waterparks, surf simulators and pools. The name previously belonged to a 1995 Vision-class ship that Royal Caribbean sold in 2017. After a first summer in the Western Mediterranean, she sails Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale in winter 2026-27 and returns to Barcelona and Civitavecchia for summer 2027.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
Home port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Legend of the Seas sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The airport is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), with 3 lounges to wait in before you board.
All 3 lounges at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Fort Lauderdale, FloridaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Legend of the Seas?
Legend of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International and belongs to its Icon class.
How big is Legend of the Seas?
Legend of the Seas measures 248,663 gross tons and 365 metres in length, with 20 decks.
How crowded does Legend of the Seas feel?
Legend of the Seas has a passenger space ratio of 44.3: 248,663 gross tons for 5,610 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Legend of the Seas feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Legend of the Seas carry?
Legend of the Seas carries 5,610 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 2,350 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).
When did Legend of the Seas enter service?
Legend of the Seas entered service in 2026.
Where does Legend of the Seas sail?
Legend of the Seas sails Caribbean, Mediterranean, Bahamas and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Legend of the Seas?
Legend of the Seas sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Fly into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), which has 3 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Legend of the Seas?
Royal Caribbean International publishes the deck plans for Legend of the Seas; this page links to Deck plans.
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