WHEN ICONS BECOME LEGENDS: ROYAL CARIBBEAN UNVEILS NAME AND LINEUP OF THE THIRD ICON CLASS VACATION

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Royal Caribbean has announced its third Icon Class ship, Legend of the Seas, set to debut in July 2026. The vessel will initially offer 7-night Western Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona, followed by year-round Caribbean sailings from Fort Lauderdale starting November 2026.

The ship will feature eight neighborhoods with over 40 dining and drinking venues, including attractions like Crown's Edge (a combination skywalk, ropes course, and thrill ride) and Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea. The vessel will offer seven pools, including Royal Bay (the largest pool at sea), Swim & Tonic swim-up bar, and an adults-only infinity pool.

Legend of the Seas will be the company's fourth LNG-powered vessel, advancing Royal Caribbean's goal of introducing a net-zero cruise ship by 2035. Caribbean itineraries will include 6-night Western Caribbean and 8-night Southern Caribbean voyages, with stops at Perfect Day at CocoCay.

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• Expansion of successful Icon Class fleet with third vessel
• Year-round operations from Fort Lauderdale starting November 2026
• Diverse revenue streams from 40+ dining and drinking venues
• Advanced environmental features with LNG power system

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• None.

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Legend of the Seas will triple the world's best family vacation count in July 2026

MIAMI, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- She's an icon, she's a legend, and she's changing the game. Royal Caribbean has once again set a new standard for vacations and revealed the name and debut lineup of the third Icon Class vacation – Legend of the Seas*. The unmatched combination of experiences that define the revolutionary Icon Class will sail year-round from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, starting in November 2026 on 6-night Western Caribbean and 8-night Southern Caribbean vacations, including visits to Royal Caribbean's award-winning Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. Prior to her Caribbean debut, Legend will offer summer adventures in Europe with 7-night Western Mediterranean vacations from Barcelona beginning July 2026. Legend's debut lineup will soon open on Royal Caribbean's website, and Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members will have special access to book ahead of the official opening on Thursday, Feb. 20.

"On the heels of celebrating one year of the record-breaking Icon Class and the memories made by vacationers of all ages on Icon, we are thrilled to announce the name of Royal Caribbean's third Icon Class vacation," said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. "Legend of the Seas is the next bold step in this exciting era of vacations and the continuation of the Icon Class legacy, and we look forward to bringing the revolutionary lineup of experiences to more families and adventurers across Europe, the Caribbean and beyond."

In the summer, vacationers can Euro-hop to bucket-list destinations like France, Italy and Spain, filled with historic sites, stunning landscapes and sun-soaked beaches. Legend's grand Caribbean debut in the winter will take vacationers to the region's most magnificent destinations in the Western and Southern Caribbean, including visits to the vacation brand's one-of-a-kind private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay, on every getaway. More adventures are in store across picture-perfect spots and next-level activities to match the views, from snorkeling in Oranjestad, Aruba, to lounging on the beaches of Falmouth, Jamaica, and exploring the cultural Willemstad, Curacao.

A legend in the making, the vacation currently under construction in Turku, Finland, is set to be the next chapter of the world's best family vacation. The third combination of the best of every vacation will bring more of the unparalleled experiences introduced by Icon of the Seas and doubled by Star of the Seas, the next in the lineup debuting in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, in August 2025. There's something for every type of family and vacationer across eight neighborhoods with more than 40 ways to dine and drink, adrenaline-pumping thrills, unrivaled ways to chill, and plenty of ways for vacationers to make memories together and on their own, without compromise.

Adventurers have in store a lineup of Icon Class highlights on Legend from thrills like Crown's Edge – part skywalk, part ropes course and part thrill ride – to the largest waterpark at sea, Category 6. Sun-seekers can kick back and choose from seven pools for every vibe and mood, including the largest pool at sea, Royal Bay; swim-up bar Swim & Tonic and the adults-only Hideaway, featuring a one-of-a-kind infinity pool suspended above the ocean. Plus, families of all ages can spend time together or chart their own adventures at Surfside, the neighborhood designed for young families, and with a lineup of activities and ways to stay, including the three-story Ultimate Family Townhouse with reimagined spaces for the whole family.

Legend will also be the vacation company's fourth ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and feature a proven lineup of industry-leading environmental programs. With applications ranging from waste heat recovery systems to shore power connection, Legend will advance Royal Caribbean Group's journey toward introducing a net-zero cruise ship by 2035.

More details about what's in store on Legend will be revealed at a later date, and fans can be the first to learn more on Royal Caribbean's website.

*NOTE TO EDITOR:
Media can find assets of Legend of the Seas at www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com/legend/.

About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line's game-changing ships and private destinations revolutionize vacations with innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted "Best Cruise Line Overall" for 22 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 the line's top-rated private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.

Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and visit www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor.

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FAQ

When will Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas (RCL) begin operations?

Legend of the Seas will begin operations in July 2026 with Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona, before starting Caribbean sailings from Fort Lauderdale in November 2026.

What are the main itineraries planned for Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas (RCL)?

The ship will offer 7-night Western Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona in Summer 2026, followed by 6-night Western Caribbean and 8-night Southern Caribbean voyages from Fort Lauderdale.

How many dining and entertainment venues will Legend of the Seas (RCL) feature?

Legend of the Seas will feature over 40 dining and drinking venues spread across eight neighborhoods.

What environmental features will Legend of the Seas (RCL) incorporate?

The ship will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and include waste heat recovery systems and shore power connection capabilities.

What are the main attractions on Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas (RCL)?

Key attractions include Crown's Edge (skywalk/ropes course), Category 6 waterpark, seven pools including Royal Bay (largest pool at sea), Swim & Tonic swim-up bar, and an adults-only infinity pool.