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 is the third cruise ship in Royal Caribbean's Icon Class series, currently under construction in Turku, Finland. It joined Icon of the Seas, which debuted in Miami in January 2024, and Star of the Seas, which will debut in Port Canaveral in August.

Royal Caribbean has revealed plans for its newest Icon series ship, promising more attractions and adventures at sea. Here's when it's slated to launch.

Experience the Legend! Royal Caribbean's Icon Class ship, Legend of the Seas, sets sail in 2026 with Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises!

With norovirus outbreaks reported on multiple cruise ships in recent weeks, it’s no surprise that travelers are questioning sanitation on cruise ships. Since the start of 2025, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported three norovirus outbreaks on Holland America Line cruise ships.

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Image via Shutterstock A popular cruise ship line is being called out online by a lawyer on social media for its allegedly "absolutely horrifying" conditions. The lawyer pointed to an inspection done by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship line.