Royal Caribbean’s third Icon-class ship, The Legend of the Seas, arrived in the U.S. on November 7 ahead of its inaugural sailing from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

After debuting in July, the Legend sailed its inaugural season in Europe, after which it embarked on a 13-day transatlantic crossing in late October.

Now that it’s in the U.S., it will be the first in the Icon class to homeport at Port Everglades, offering six-night Western Caribbean and eight-night Southern Caribbean itineraries.

“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.”

The Legend will kick off its Caribbean season with a three-night getaway to Perfect Day CocoCay in The Bahamas, Royal Caribbean’s exclusive destination in The Bahamas, which will be featured on every itinerary from Fort Lauderdale.

This will be followed by an official naming ceremony on November 11, with Royal Caribbean executives, crew, loyalty guests, government officials and the ship’s godmother Gen. Lori J. Robinson attending the event.

“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.”

As recently announced, the Legend will be one of the four Icon-class ships operating Royal Caribbean’s Caribbean and Mexico itineraries for 2028, sailing from Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico and the Northeast, from April 2028 through October 2028.