Royal Caribbean Names Legend of the Seas at Port Everglades; Caribbean Season Starts November 14

November 12, 2026

Royal Caribbean formally named Legend of the Seas, its third Icon Class ship, in a Veterans Day ceremony at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on November 11. Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson, the first woman to lead a U.S. unified combatant command, is the ship’s godmother.

The ship and its schedule

Legend of the Seas is 248,663 gross tons and carries 5,610 guests. It entered service July 4, 2026 and spent its first season in Europe.
After the ceremony, the ship sailed a special 3-night “Legend Naming Cruise” to Perfect Day at CocoCay.
Its regular Caribbean program starts November 14, alternating 6-night Western Caribbean and 8-night Southern Caribbean voyages from Fort Lauderdale. Every sailing calls at CocoCay.

What it means for airline travelers

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is about 10 minutes from Port Everglades; Miami (MIA) is the backup with far more flights. Flying in a day early is the safe play, especially on standby.
Saturday and Sunday turnaround days at Port Everglades fill Florida flights. Avoid listing on embarkation morning.