Royal Caribbean officially celebrated the naming of Legend of the Seas on November 11, 2026, with a special Veterans Day ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The celebration honored U.S. military veterans and their families while marking an important milestone for Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon Class cruise ship.
The ceremony featured the ship’s godmother, retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson, who participated in the traditional maritime blessing of the ship, its crew and future passengers.
Legend of the Seas Honors Veterans with Special Ceremony
Royal Caribbean chose Veterans Day for the ship’s official naming ceremony, making the occasion particularly meaningful.
Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson, who was named godmother of Legend of the Seas, took part in the celebration alongside her family.
“Being named godmother of Legend of the Seas and taking part in the naming ceremony alongside my family is a tremendous honor,” said Gen. Robinson.
She added that holding the ceremony on Veterans Day made the occasion even more special, recognizing the sacrifices of service members, veterans and military families.
The November 11 event also paid tribute to the thousands of people involved in bringing Legend of the Seas to life, including the ship’s dedicated crew.
What to Expect on Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas
As the newest addition to Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class, Legend of the Seas offers a wide variety of activities, dining options and entertainment for families and cruisers of all ages.
The ship features eight neighborhoods, with highlights including:
- 28 dining options, including the immersive Royal Railway – Legend Station and Hollywoodland Supper Club.
- Seven swimming pools, offering plenty of options for relaxation and family fun.
- Crown’s Edge, a combination skywalk and zip line experience suspended 154 feet above the ocean.
- America’s Got Talent LIVE, bringing the popular entertainment franchise to sea.
- Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, one of the ship’s featured theatrical productions.
With a mix of thrilling attractions, entertainment and relaxation spaces, Legend of the Seas continues the family-focused concept introduced with Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class ships.
Legend of the Seas Caribbean Itineraries
Following its inaugural summer season in the Mediterranean, Legend of the Seas is sailing from Fort Lauderdale on six-night Western Caribbean and eight-night Southern Caribbean cruises.
The itineraries include:
6-Night Western Caribbean Cruises
These sailings feature destinations including Cozumel, Mexico, along with a visit to Royal Caribbean’s private island destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.
8-Night Southern Caribbean Cruises
Longer itineraries include destinations such as:
- Oranjestad, Aruba
- Willemstad, Curaçao
- Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic
- Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas
According to Royal Caribbean, every Legend of the Seas Caribbean sailing will include a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay.
The private island destination features beaches, pools, swim-up bars, an adults-only area and a waterpark with 14 waterslides.
A New Chapter for Royal Caribbean’s Icon Class
The naming ceremony marks another milestone for Royal Caribbean as the cruise line continues expanding its Icon Class fleet.
Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean, said the occasion was an opportunity to celebrate both the crew members who bring the cruise experience to life and the military veterans being recognized on Veterans Day.
With its Caribbean itineraries now underway, Legend of the Seas brings Royal Caribbean’s newest dining, entertainment and family attractions to passengers sailing from Fort Lauderdale.
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Happy cruising!
Ethan