Tag: Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Hits the Water

Chris Cardona
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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Star of the Seas Officially Welcomed Into Fleet at Naming Ceremony

Chris Cardona
Star of the Seas - Naming Ceremony

Royal Caribbean’s new ship, the Star of the Seas, is now officially ready to set sail. The cruise line celebrated with a star-studded naming ceremony in Port Canaveral, Florida, where research astronaut and payload specialist Kellie Gerardi was named the ship’s godmother. In a heartfelt ceremony, Gerardi blessed the ship, its crew, and the millions of families who will create memories on board for years to come. Kellie Gerardi, godmother of Star of the Seas said: Star of the Seas – Naming Ceremony This new ship is the latest in…

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Royal Caribbean’s Star of The Seas Arrives at Port Canaveral

Chris Cardona
Star of the Seas - Port Canaveral Arrival

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, has made its debut at Port Canaveral, arriving this morning to a water cannon escort before docking at the newly renovated Cruise Terminal 1. Star of the Seas – Port Canaveral Arrival (Image Courtesy Port Canaveral) The 248,663-ton Icon Class ship offers a wide array of amenities, including 40 bars and restaurants, and family-friendly attractions like the largest water park at sea, an ice skating rink, and an escape room. The ship has over 2,800 staterooms, with some suites…

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A new era of iconic vacations begins as Royal Caribbean officially welcomes Star of the Seas

Chris Cardona
Star of the Seas Delivery

Royal Caribbean has officially welcomed Star of the Seas, the second groundbreaking Icon Class ship, following its completion at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. With keys now in hand, the ship is set for its highly anticipated August debut from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, promising an elevated family vacation experience. The official handover was celebrated in a ceremony on board the ship’s AquaTheater, bringing together over 1,250 crew members and partners, along with leadership from Royal Caribbean Group and Meyer Turku. This event marked the culmination of immense hard…

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Ultimate Guide to Royal Caribbean Fleet & Ship Classes (2025)

Chris Cardona
Royal Caribbean Fleet Guide

Of the major cruise lines, few offer a more diverse lineup of ship classes than Royal Caribbean. In fact, for the most-part, Royal Caribbean ship classes are quite distinguishable from each other. In this post, we’re highlighting class specific features and giving you the insight to choose the best ship for your next Royal Caribbean cruise. Royal Caribbean has been a leading innovator in the cruising industry for over five decades. From 1996 through 2021, Royal Caribbean introduced a new cruise ship every year in all but six of those…

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