Royal Caribbean announced the name and home port for its third Icon-class ship that is set to inherit the title of world’s largest cruise ship when it debuts in 2026.

The third ship in Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class is set to debut in July of 2026 with a season of far-flung weeklong sailings. It's also sailing under a familiar name. We have the details.

Legend of the Seas, the third ship in Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class, will launch in July 2026 and spend its first summer cruising the Mediterranean. It will then journey to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from where it will sail year-round to the Western and Southern Caribbean, the cruise line announced today.

Royal Caribbean International will welcome the third ship into its Icon Class fleet, with Legend of the Seas setting sail on summer adventures from Barcelona in 2026. Its grand debut is set for November 2026,

Royal Caribbean reveals its third Icon class vessel, 'Legend of the Seas', setting sail starting November 2026.

Royal Caribbean announced the name of its newest Icon Class ship. Legend of the Seas will set sail in August 2026 and will continue the cruise brand's journey to offer epic vacations full of food, beverages,

The ship will debut in the Mediterranean in July 2026 and begin sailing from Fort Lauderdale the following November. Bookings open Feb. 20 to the general public.