Legend, Star, or Icon? Don’t Pick the Wrong Ship
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The Legend of the Seas is finally sailing, which means Royal Caribbean cruisers now have a real Icon Class decision to make. Should you book The Legend of the Seas, Star of the Seas, or Icon of the Seas? In this video, we compare The Legend of the Seas vs Star of the Seas vs Icon of the Seas to help you figure out which ship actually fits the way you cruise. The Legend of the Seas is Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon Class ship. It is sailing Western Mediterranean cruises in summer 2026 before repositioning to Fort Lauderdale for Caribbean sailings later in the year. Like Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas, The Legend of the Seas has eight neighborhoods, seven pools, Category 6 waterpark, Surfside, Central Park, the AquaDome, Chill Island, and more than 40 places to eat and drink. But now that The Legend of the Seas has debuted, the bigger question is not just what is new. It is whether The Legend of the Seas is actually the right ship for your Royal Caribbean cruise, or if Icon of the Seas or Star of the Seas makes more sense based on price, itinerary, homeport, dining, entertainment, family features, and overall cruise style. This is not just a The Legend of the Seas ship tour or a basic Icon Class overview. It is a practical Royal Caribbean booking guide for anyone trying to decide between The Legend of the Seas, Star of the Seas, or Icon of the Seas before putting down a deposit. By the end, you should have a clearer answer to one question: The Legend of the Seas, Star of the Seas, or Icon of the Seas, which Royal Caribbean ship should you actually book? Thank you @RoyalCaribbeanBlog for The Legend of the Seas footage. Additional footage courtesy of Ben & David Additional footage courtesy of @kuffaCruises Time stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:46 Video Roadmap 1:36 Why This Comparison Matters Now 3:00 Icon of the Seas Is the Proven Choice 5:00 Star of the Seas Is the Family Choice 6:57 Is The Legend of the Seas the Latest and Greatest? 10:20 Which Icon Class Ship Should You Actually Book? 12:26 Final Verdict 13:15 Icon Class Ship Tours