World’s Largest Cruise Ship Arrives in Florida This Week

The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, will arrive in Florida for the first time later this week.

The 248,663 gross ton cruise ship is currently crossing the Atlantic Ocean and is scheduled to arrive at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

The cruise ship will remain at Port Everglades for one full day to give the crew time to go through customs. On Sunday, the ship will sail its maiden voyage from Florida, a three-night cruise to The Bahamas. The ship debuted this summer and has been sailing in Europe ever since. You can see cruises offered on the ship here.

Cruise Fever will be on the three-night cruise to The Bahamas on Legend of the Seas that departs November 7. We will be posting live photos and videos from the cruise on X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

The ship will be officially christened and named on November 11 by retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson. The ship will then sail one more three-night cruise before starting six- and eight-night cruises to the Caribbean for the winter season.

About Legend of the Seas

Legend of the Seas is the third Icon class ship from Royal Caribbean. Icon class ships are the largest in the world and carry 2,350 crew members and 5,610 guests at double occupancy.

The ship has a total of 28 dining options, with 13 of them being complimentary, including:

• 3-course menu nightly at the Main Dining Room
• 2 all-you-can-eat buffets
• 7 fast-casual food spots
• 5 unique food stands at AquaDome Market
• Endless soft serve at Sprinkles
• Late-night pizza at Sorrento’s
• 24/7 bites and coffee at Pearl Café

New specialty dining options on board include experiences transporting guests to the ancient Silk Routes at the immersive Royal Railway – Legend Station or the golden age at the new Hollywoodland Supper Club.

There are 17 bars and lounges and something for guests of all ages on board.

Legend of the Seas is divided up into eight neighborhoods, including Surfside, a dedicated space for families with young cruisers.

The cruise ship features the largest waterpark at Sea, Category 6. Other activities include a Flowrider surf simulator, a waterpark for kids, a rock climbing wall, mini golf, laser tag, ice skating, a carousel, seven swimming pools, and 10 hot tubs.

Royal Caribbean is also raising the bar when it comes to entertainment on Legend of the Seas. It has Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, America’s Got Talent LIVE, an AquaTheater show, ice skating shows, eight places to listen to live music, trivia and game shows, and over 10 ways to party.

And just like the previous two Icon class ships, the Royal Promenade on Legend of the Seas will feature the jaw-dropping Pearl, the world’s largest kinetic art sculpture.

Central Park is filled with 30,500 real plants and is lined with restaurants, live music, convenient pick-up windows for sushi, champagne, sparkling wine, and more.

Royal Caribbean’s president and CEO, Michael Bayley, said that Legend of the Seas brings to life the most legendary vacation yet since it offers the most adventure-packed experience to date.

Once Legend of the Seas sails two short preview cruises to The Bahamas, it will begin a season of six- and eight-night cruises to the Southern and Western Caribbean for the winter 2026-2027 season.