Did Royal Caribbean Go Too Far With Legend of the Seas?

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Legend of the Seas is Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon Class cruise ship, and it might be one of the most exciting family cruise ships ever built. But is Legend of the Seas actually worth booking, or is Royal Caribbean finally building ships that are too big, too busy, and too overwhelming? In this video, we break down Legend of the Seas from a real cruiser’s perspective. This is not just a list of everything onboard. This is a fit test to help you decide if Legend of the Seas is the right Royal Caribbean ship for your vacation. Legend of the Seas has a massive lineup of dining, entertainment, family spaces, pools, slides, shows, bars, lounges, and premium experiences. Royal Caribbean is bringing back the Icon Class formula with neighborhoods like Surfside, Central Park, Royal Promenade, AquaDome, Chill Island, Thrill Island, and more. But more is not always better. We look at what is confirmed onboard Legend of the Seas, including Category 6, Crown’s Edge, FlowRider, Splashaway Bay, Surfside, AquaTheater entertainment, Absolute Zero, Royal Railway: Legend Station, Hollywoodland Supper Club, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, America’s Got Talent LIVE, and the ship’s huge dining lineup. Then we answer the real question: Should you book Legend of the Seas? Legend of the Seas may be perfect for families, multi-generation groups, first-time cruisers, entertainment-focused cruisers, and people who want the ship itself to be the vacation. But if you want a quiet cruise, care more about ports than the ship, hate planning, or are stretching your budget just to get onboard, this may be a ship you need to think twice about. After more than 40 cruises as a family, our rule is simple: do not book the newest cruise ship just because it is new. Book the ship that fits the vacation you actually want. If you are researching Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean Icon Class, family cruises, mega cruise ships, or whether Royal Caribbean’s newest ship is worth it, this video will help you decide if Legend belongs on your list. Watch next: our Icon Class ship tours to see how Royal Caribbean’s biggest ships actually feel once you are onboard. Thank you @RoyalCaribbeanBlog for The Legend of the Seas footage. Additional footage courtesy of Ben & David Icon of the Seas: https://youtu.be/wrTyq65mh7s Star of the Seas:https://youtu.be/08ZC5h1ZZL4 Thanks to KUFFA DRONE for the Legend of the Seas footage! @kuffaCruises Time Stamps: Chapters: 0:00- Intro 0:52- Video Roadmap 01:44- Legend is Built Around Maximum Vacation 03:44- Confirmed Features 06:26- The Hidden Problem 08:32- Who is Legend of the Seas Actually for? 10:39- Who Should Think Twice Before Booking Legend? 13:00- Final Verdict

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