Top New Cruise Ships Arriving in 2026

It’s time for the annual Talking Cruise guide to The Top New Cruise Ships in 2026. This year we’re highlighting our Top 5 picks of the latest and greatest.   The 2026 lineup of new ship builds will offer tons of variety in design, purpose and features and we’re certain you’ll find at least one that you can’t wait to board. Norwegian Luna Norwegian Cruise Line Photo Courtesy: Norwegian Cruise Line Launching: March 2026 Ship Class: 2nd Prima Plus Class Ship Home-Port: Miami, Florida: New York, New York Size: 156,300 Gross…

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First Look at New Experiences Coming to Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas

Legend of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Announces Legend of the Seas: A New Era of Family Adventure Royal Caribbean is rolling out its most ambitious family vacation yet with the Legend of the Seas, debuting in July 2026. This groundbreaking ship promises to deliver an unparalleled mix of adventure and relaxation while sailing to top destinations in Europe and the Southern Caribbean. Michael Bayley, Royal Caribbean’s President and CEO said: The ship is essentially a destination itself, featuring eight distinct neighborhoods and a lineup of experiences that push the boundaries of cruising. Unrivaled Dining…

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Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Hits the Water

Legend of the Seas - First Float Out

Fresh off the launch of their 2nd Icon Class vessel, Star of the Seas, Royal Caribbean next cruise ship, Legend of the Seas, has officially reached a major construction milestone. The vessel, which is the third in the Icon Class lineup, recently floated out at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, marking the next phase of its development ahead of its August 2026 debut. Legend of the Seas – First Float Out To celebrate this moment, the ship’s dry dock was filled with water overnight in a 12-hour process. Once…

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Royal Caribbean Names Third Icon-Class Cruise Ship

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…

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