The new Legend of the Seas will enter service for Royal Caribbean International earlier than initially planned. The third Icon-class vessel was set to enter service on July 11, 2026, kicking off a seven-night cruise in the Western Mediterranean. Royal Caribbean explained that the newly added departure will serve as the ship’s inaugural sailing, kicking off Legend’s maiden season celebrations. The company is also offering guests who booked the previous maiden cruise an opportunity to move their reservations to the new sailing. Royal Caribbean noted that the original cruise fare will either be protected at the original cruise rate or reduced to the current cruise fare based on what’s lower.