arrived in the U.S. today ahead of its inaugural sailing from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This summer,
made waves as the first Icon Class ship to debut in Europe and now will make history as the first in the class to homeport at Port Everglades.
“We’re proud to welcome
Legend of the Seas to Fort Lauderdale today after an incredible inaugural season in Europe,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean. “As the newest Icon Class ship to sail from Florida, alongside Icon and
Star of the Seas, Legend gives guests even more ways to experience the unmatched combination of thrills, chill and family memory-making that defines the Icon Class.”
Legend will kick off its Caribbean season with a 3-night getaway to the vacation brand’s award-winning destination
Perfect Day CocoCay in The Bahamas. The excitement continues with an official naming ceremony on November 11, where Royal Caribbean executives, crew, loyalty guests, government officials and the ship’s godmother Gen. Lori J. Robinson will gather to celebrate the ship’s arrival.
“We are pleased to welcome Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas to Broward County,” said Mark D. Bogen, Mayor of Broward County. "The arrival of such an awe-inspiring ship on her inaugural visit to the U.S. creates yet another means of strengthening economies, creating jobs, boosting tourism and showcasing our port and County to the world.”
With eight neighborhoods designed for every type of vacationer, Legend of the Seas delivers the ultimate family vacation. Guests can dine and drink at more than 40 venues onboard, including a multi-course dining experience at Hollywoodland Supper Club or an immersive journey through the Silk Routes at Royal Railway – Legend Station. The adventure continues with legendary productions of Roald Dahl’s "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and America's Got Talent LIVE on Legend of the Seas. Thrill-seekers can take on Thrill Island home to Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea, or conquer Crown’s Edge, part skywalk and part zip line experience 154 feet above the ocean. From Fort Lauderdale, Legend will offer 6-night Western Caribbean and 8-night Southern Caribbean vacations with every adventure visiting Royal Caribbean’s top-rated destination Perfect Day CocoCay.
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About Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line’s game-changing ships and signature destinations revolutionize vacations with industry-leading innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills and ways to chill, to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 23 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including Perfect Day CocoCay in The Bahamas and Royal Beach Clubs in Paradise Island and Santorini, plus Royal Beach Club Lelepa coming soon.
About Port Everglades
Port Everglades offers everything under the sun from Caribbean cruises to world voyages to fast ferry getaways – all from the vacation paradise of Greater Fort Lauderdale. Port Everglades’ enviable location in the heart of South Florida and the neighboring Caribbean, makes it one of the three busiest cruise homeports in the world with more than 5 million cruise guests anticipated this cruise season. Guests enjoy the port’s proximity to three international airports including the rapidly growing Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) less than two miles away. For pre- and post-cruise stays, Port Everglades is a short drive to sweeping beachfronts, a vibrant art scene, world-class restaurants and hotels, craft breweries, entertainment, shopping, casinos, and family-friendly activities – including the area’s namesake, the Florida Everglades. View details on the latest cruise offerings at
PortEverglades.net or contact us by emailing
[email protected].