Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Makes US Debut at...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — The international cruise landscape in South Florida expanded dramatically on 7 November 2026 as Royal Caribbean International’s Legend of the Seas sailed into Port Everglades, marking its official United States arrival and establishing the first Icon Class homeport operation in Broward County. Following an inaugural summer deployment across the Mediterranean and an eight-night transatlantic repositioning crossing from Europe, the 250,800-gross-ton mega-ship berthed at modernized Cruise Terminal 18, preparing to launch a year-round schedule of six-night Western Caribbean and eight-night Southern Caribbean voyages. With an official maritime naming ceremony scheduled for Veterans Day on 11 November—presided over by retired US Air Force General Lori J. Robinson as godmother—the vessel brings a next-generation vacation platform capable of accommodating up to 7,600 guests directly to Fort Lauderdale’s deep-water cruise terminals.

The arrival signals an important strategic shift in how major cruise conglomerates allocate flagship tonnage across Florida’s primary maritime gateways. For decades, the newest and largest prototypes in the Royal Caribbean fleet were traditionally concentrated at PortMiami or Port Canaveral. By basing Legend of the Seas at Port Everglades, Royal Caribbean is distributing its premier hardware across regional air-sea transit hubs, capitalizing on Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport’s (FLL) terminal proximity, newly expanded port parking structures, and consumer demand for six- and eight-night itineraries that bypass conventional seven-night turnarounds.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN LEGEND OF THE SEAS: OFFICIAL US DEBUT BENCHMARKS

Entity / Route	Metrics	Operational Status
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARK	OFFICIAL REPORTED RECORD	STRATEGIC IMPLICATION & ANALYSIS
Official US Arrival Date	Saturday, 7 November 2026	Arrived Port Everglades following crossing
Operating Homeport	Port Everglades, Florida	Cruise Terminal 18; first Icon ship at port
Maiden US Passenger Sail	Sunday, 8 November 2026	3-Night preview getaway to CocoCay
Official Naming Ceremony	11 November 2026 (Wed)	Veterans Day; General Lori J. Robinson
Regular Season Launch	14 November 2026 (Sat)	8-Night Southern Caribbean maiden voyage
Primary Itinerary Cycles	6-Night Western Caribbean	Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Perfect Day CocoCay
Southern Caribbean Cycle	8-Night Southern Route	Aruba, Curaçao, and Perfect Day CocoCay
Guaranteed Destination	Perfect Day at CocoCay	Included on every Fort Lauderdale sailing
Maximum Guest Capacity	Up to ~7,600 Passengers	Standard double-occupancy: ~5,610 guests
Gross Registered Tonnage	~250,800 Gross Tons (GT)	20 Decks, 8 distinct themed neighborhoods
Onboard Dining & Bars	40+ Venues (28 Dining)	Royal Railway – Legend Station & Hollywood

The Transatlantic Transition: From European Summer to South Florida Homeport

While the 7 November arrival in Fort Lauderdale generated widespread international attention, Legend of the Seas is not an unproven vessel. The ship completed a demanding European maiden season that commenced in July 2026, becoming the first Icon Class mega-ship deployed to Mediterranean homeports:

Mediterranean Operational Testing: Operating out of Barcelona and Rome (Civitavecchia), the ship carried tens of thousands of international vacationers across premier western Mediterranean destinations, including Palma de Mallorca, Marseille, Florence, and Naples. This deployment proved that the massive physical scale of the Icon platform could operate seamlessly within historic European passenger terminals.
The Transatlantic Repositioning: In late October 2026, the ship embarked on its transatlantic crossing, sailing west across the open Atlantic Ocean. The repositioning voyage provided shipboard technical teams with uninterrupted sea days to calibrate propulsion systems, test waste-to-energy technologies, and transition onboard food and beverage logistics from European sourcing to North American supply chains.
The US Launch Schedule: Upon docking at Port Everglades, the vessel embarked on an accelerated turnaround schedule. On 8 November, it departed on an introductory three-night short cruise to Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. Returning to Fort Lauderdale on 11 November, the ship hosts its formal naming ceremony alongside a dedicated three-night industry showcase before launching its permanent commercial rotation on 14 November with an eight-night voyage to the Southern Caribbean.

LEGEND OF THE SEAS: CHRONOLOGICAL US DEPLOYMENT CALENDAR

Category / Entity	Details / Impact
CALENDAR DATE	CONFIRMED MILESTONE & OPERATIONAL SCHEDULE
July–October 2026	Inaugural Mediterranean commercial season; roundtrip Barcelona & Rome
Late October 2026	Transatlantic repositioning voyage from Europe across the Atlantic Ocean
7 November 2026	Official maiden arrival at Port Everglades (Cruise Terminal 18)
8 November 2026	First introductory 3-night Bahamas cruise departs for Perfect Day at CocoCay
11 November 2026	Official naming ceremony in Fort Lauderdale led by General Lori J. Robinson
11 November 2026	Special 3-night commemorative naming cruise departs Fort Lauderdale
14 November 2026	First regular 8-night Southern Caribbean commercial voyage departs
April–October 2028	Confirmed future summer Caribbean deployment from Port Everglades

Port Everglades as an Icon Class Gateway: Infrastructure and Logistics

Port Everglades is one of the world's most active cruise ports, processing more than 4.7 million cruise passengers during the 2025 fiscal year. However, hosting a 250,800-gross-ton mega-ship capable of carrying up to 7,600 passengers requires specialized landside and airside logistics that differ from standard mid-sized vessels.

Broward County and Port Everglades authorities completed multi-million-dollar capital improvements to prepare for Legend of the Seas:

Cruise Terminal 18 Upgrades

Cruise Terminal 18, originally engineered to process Oasis Class vessels, underwent extensive modernization:

Expanded Check-In and Security Infrastructure: High-throughput security screening lanes, biometric facial-recognition boarding gates, and dedicated check-in lounges were reconfigured to process up to 3,800 embarking passengers per hour, cutting average curbside-to-gangway transit times to under 12 minutes.
Parking Capacity Additions: In October 2026, port authorities opened an expanded surface parking complex adjacent to Terminal 18, adding over 850 dedicated spaces and expanding total available cruise parking across Port Everglades garages and lots to 6,386 parking bays.
Automated Baggage Logistics: Upgraded high-speed conveyor systems and digital RFID luggage tracking allow thousands of bags to be sorted, security-screened, and loaded into shipboard luggage containers simultaneously without terminal concourse delays.

Air-Sea Transit Proximity

A decisive competitive advantage for Port Everglades is its geographic proximity to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), situated less than two miles from Cruise Terminal 18. Arriving domestic and international fly-cruise passengers can step off commercial flights, collect luggage, and arrive at the cruise terminal via taxi or rideshare in under ten minutes, bypassing the congested 45-minute highway commutes typical of rival coastal terminals.

PORT EVERGLADES TERMINAL 18 UPGRADES: OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS

FACILITY COMPONENT	SPECIFIC CAPABILITY & PERFORMANCE UPGRADE
Passenger Check-In Area	Dual-level bi-directional processing halls; mobile app check-in
Security Screening Speed	Advanced multi-view CT baggage scanners; biometric exit-entry gates
Dedicated Parking Spaces	Expanded to 6,386 total garage and surface bays (+850 at Terminal 18)
Luggage Handling Systems	High-speed automated sorting conveyors with continuous RFID scanning
Airport Intermodal Link	Under 2 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

The Itinerary Architecture: Six-Night Western and Eight-Night Southern Caribbean

Rather than adhering to standard seven-night Saturday-to-Saturday schedules, Royal Caribbean designed Legend of the Seas around an alternating deployment pattern of six-night Western Caribbean and eight-night Southern Caribbean sailings. This deliberate scheduling structure offers distinct advantages for both consumer vacation planning and vessel yield management.

Six-Night Western Caribbean Escapes

Departing on Sundays, the six-night Western Caribbean program provides an ideal vacation length for travelers seeking a compact, high-energy tropical getaway without burning extensive vacation days:

Cozumel, Mexico: Renowned for world-class scuba diving along the Palancar Reef system, Mayan historical ruins at San Gervasio, and beach clubs along the island's sheltered western shore.
Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico: Situated along the southern Yucatan Peninsula, granting access to the restored Mayan archaeological site of Chacchoben, coastal paddleboarding in Mahahual, and guided lagoon excursions.
Perfect Day at CocoCay: A full-day call providing seamless beach and waterpark recreation before returning to Fort Lauderdale on Saturday morning.

Eight-Night Southern Caribbean Expeditions

Departing on alternate weekends, the eight-night Southern Caribbean program caters to travelers seeking deeper island immersion and extended sea days to enjoy the ship’s onboard amenities.

The inaugural eight-night voyage, departing 14 November 2026, showcases the ABC Islands of the southern Caribbean:

Willemstad, Curaçao: Passengers spend a full day exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic district, characterized by 17th-century Dutch colonial architecture painted in pastel hues along the Queen Emma floating pontoon bridge and St. Anna Bay.
Oranjestad, Aruba: Famous for Eagle Beach and Palm Beach, offering arid desert off-road exploration in Arikok National Park and luxury waterfront shopping.
Multiple Restful Sea Days: With four full sea days built into the itinerary, guests have ample time to experience the ship’s extensive dining, entertainment, and wellness amenities without feeling rushed between ports of call.
Perfect Day at CocoCay: The penultimate port call before returning to South Florida.

INAUGURAL EIGHT-NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN ITINERARY: 14–22 NOVEMBER 2026

Entity / Facility	Delays	Cancellations	Details
DAY	CALENDAR DATE	PORT OF CALL / LOCATION	OPERATIONAL & DESTINATION HIGHLIGHT
Day 1	Saturday, 14 November	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Depart Port Everglades at 16:30 AEDT
Day 2	Sunday, 15 November	Day at Sea	Exploring Thrill Island & Surfside
Day 3	Monday, 16 November	Day at Sea	Relaxation at Chill Island & Hideaway
Day 4	Tuesday, 17 November	Willemstad, Curaçao	Historic Dutch colonial architecture
Day 5	Wednesday, 18 November	Oranjestad, Aruba	White sand beaches & desert safari
Day 6	Thursday, 19 November	Day at Sea	Culinary dining & Broadway theatre
Day 7	Friday, 20 November	Day at Sea	AquaTheater acrobatics & ice skating
Day 8	Saturday, 21 November	Perfect Day at CocoCay	Exclusive private island beach & slides
Day 9	Sunday, 22 November	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Return to Port Everglades; debarkation

The Private Island Anchor: Perfect Day at CocoCay on Every Voyage

A core pillar of Royal Caribbean’s deployment strategy is the inclusion of Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas on every single six-night and eight-night sailing departing from Fort Lauderdale.

Located in the Berry Islands approximately 140 miles east of South Florida, CocoCay represents an exclusive private island destination engineered to provide seamless, controlled recreation without the commercial friction of conventional public cruise ports:

Thrill Waterpark: Anchored by 14 state-of-the-art waterslides, including Daredevil’s Peak—the tallest waterslide in North America at 135 feet—alongside the Caribbean’s largest wave pool and multi-rider raft adventure slides.
Oasis Lagoon: The Caribbean's largest freshwater swimming pool, encompassing over 33,000 square feet of water surface, featuring three distinct coves, in-pool loungers, and a lively swim-up cocktail bar.
Hideaway Beach (Adults-Only): An exclusive oceanfront beach club for guests aged 18 and older, featuring heated infinity pools, dedicated DJ entertainment, private cabanas, and private beach bars.
Breezy Bay and Chill Island: Expansive white-sand beaches equipped with complimentary sun umbrellas, beachside volleyball courts, and open-air beach barbecue buffets included in the cruise fare.

By integrating CocoCay onto every itinerary, Royal Caribbean guarantees that guests experience world-class private beach amenities alongside exotic foreign cultural ports like Curaçao or Cozumel.

THE EIGHT NEIGHBOURHOODS OF LEGEND OF THE SEAS: AMENITY MATRIX

Entity / Facility	Delays	Cancellations	Details
NEIGHBOURHOOD	CORE FOCUS	TARGET TRAVELER	SIGNATURE ATTRACTIONS & EXPERIENCES
1. Thrill Island	High-Adrenaline	Teens, Adventurers	Category 6 Waterpark (6 slides),
	Water & Ropes	& Active Families	Crown's Edge (154ft high), FlowRider
2. Chill Island	Poolside Sun &	Couples, Adults &	3-deck pool zone, Swim & Tonic bar,
	Relaxation	Leisure Swimmers	Royal Bay pool (largest at sea)
3. Surfside	Early Childhood	Young Families	Splashaway Bay, Baby Bay waterplay,
	& Kid Enrichment	(Kids Aged 0 to 6)	family carousel, family-first dining
4. AquaDome	Day-to-Night	Arts & Evening	Geodesic glass dome, AquaTheater
	Transformed Views	Entertainment	water acrobatics, high-diving shows
5. Central Park	Lush Open-Air	Couples, Foodies,	Real living trees & plants, Izumi,
	Flora & Dining	Quiet Strollers	Chops Grille, upscale wine bars
6. Royal Promenade	Shopping, Music &	All Ages & Social	Two-deck ocean-view thoroughfare,
	Gathering Heart	Nightlife Seekers	The Pearl, Dueling Pianos, Spotlight
7. The Hideaway	Adults-Only Beach	Adults, Singles &	Suspended infinity pool at sea (135ft
	Club & Day Party	Sophisticates	above ocean), private DJ, daybeds
8. Suite Enclave	Ultra-Luxury Key	High-Net-Worth &	Multi-level private sun deck, private
	Access Sanctuary	Loyalty Elites	pool, Coastal Kitchen, luxury suites

Architectural Mastery: Eight Themed Neighbourhoods

The design philosophy of the Icon Class is anchored in structural zoning. Rather than forcing 7,000 passengers into a single central atrium or monolithic pool deck, Legend of the Seas distributes its attractions across eight distinct themed neighbourhoods, allowing guests to find their personal rhythm:

1. Thrill Island: World-Record Water Adventures

Positioned at the ship's stern, Thrill Island hosts Category 6, recognized as the largest waterpark at sea. The park features six record-setting slides:

Pressure Drop: The first open free-fall slide at sea with a 66-degree incline.
Frightening Bolt: The tallest drop slide at sea reaching 46 feet.
Storm Surge and Hurricane Hunter: The cruise industry’s first family raft slides accommodating four riders per raft.
Crown’s Edge: An exhilarating hybrid challenge combining a skywalk, an aerial ropes course, and a suspended thrill ride that swings guests 154 feet above the open ocean.

2. Chill Island: Multi-Deck Pool Paradise

Spanning four upper decks, Chill Island incorporates four of the ship’s seven pools, including Swim & Tonic (the line's first swim-up cocktail bar at sea) and Royal Bay (containing 40,000 gallons of water, representing the largest swimming pool afloat).

3. Surfside: Designed for Young Families

Engineered specifically for families traveling with children aged six and under, Surfside is an all-inclusive family enclave. Children enjoy the interactive water cannons and slides of Splashaway Bay and Baby Bay, while parents relax in the adjacent Water’s Edge infinity pool with clear sightlines to play zones. The area includes family-friendly eateries, a handcrafted beach-themed carousel, and dedicated family lounges.

4. AquaDome: Architectural and Performance Wonder

Perched at the bow above the ship’s navigation bridge, the AquaDome is an engineering masterpiece enclosed by a massive glass-and-steel geodesic dome. By day, it serves as a tranquil observation sanctuary with floor-to-ceiling ocean vistas and a gourmet food hall. By night, it transforms into an immersive performance arena where the AquaTheater showcases high-divers jumping from 60-foot platforms, synchronized swimmers, aerialists suspended from robotic arms, and a 55-foot artificial waterfall.

5. Central Park: Natural Horticultural Sanctuary

An open-air living park open to the sky, Central Park features thousands of live tropical plants, mature trees, and moss-covered walls. Lined with premier specialty dining establishments—including Chops Grille, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, and intimate wine bars—it offers a serene, romantic atmosphere accompanied by live classical guitar and string duos.

6. The Hideaway: Adults-Only Suspended Beach Club

Positioned 135 feet above the water at the stern, The Hideaway delivers the atmosphere of an international beach club. The centrepiece is the first suspended infinity pool at sea, featuring clear acrylic walls that create the sensation of floating over the ship’s wake, complemented by tiered daybeds, an outdoor bar, and a resident DJ.

Revolutionary Culinary and Entertainment Concepts

Legend of the Seas elevates shipboard hospitality with more than 40 dining and drinking venues, encompassing 28 distinct culinary options that blend immersive storytelling with Michelin-standard culinary execution:

Royal Railway – Legend Station

The defining culinary innovation aboard Legend of the Seas is Royal Railway – Legend Station. This fully immersive multi-sensory dining experience recreates the grandeur of vintage luxury rail journeys:

Guests enter a dining car styled after classic 19th-century railway carriages, complete with polished brass fittings, velvet banquettes, and personal table lamps.
Side "windows" are ultra-high-definition digital displays that simulate cinematic railway scenery traversing the ancient Silk Routes, taking diners on a virtual culinary voyage through India, Persia, China, Turkey, and Italy.
Each course served by specialized dining hosts corresponds to the geographic region visible through the virtual windows, synchronizing authentic regional spices, aromas, atmospheric floor vibrations, and ambient soundscapes.

Hollywoodland Supper Club

Transporting guests to the golden age of American cinema, the Hollywoodland Supper Club combines an opulent multi-course tasting menu with live theatrical jazz, swing, and vocal performances in a private, reservations-only dining room.

Broadway Stage Productions: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

The vessel’s main two-deck Royal Theater features a full Broadway stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, featuring elaborate set designs, special effects, and a live orchestra. Concurrently, the ship introduces America’s Got Talent LIVE, bringing performers from the international television franchise to high-seas audiences, alongside championship ice-skating spectacles inside the Absolute Zero circular ice arena.

SPECIALTY DINING & ENTERTAINMENT COMPARISON: LEGEND OF THE SEAS

Entity / Facility	Delays	Cancellations	Details
VENUE / PRODUCTION	CATEGORY & STYLE	LOCATION DECK	SIGNATURE CULINARY OR ARTISTIC HOOK
Royal Railway –	Immersive Virtual	Deck 5	Multi-sensory Silk Road train journey
Legend Station	Themed Dining	Royal Promenade	synchronized with regional courses
Hollywoodland	Golden Age Dinner	Deck 8	Multi-course luxury tasting menu with
Supper Club	& Live Jazz Club	Central Park	live theatrical swing & jazz revue
Charlie and the	Full-Scale Royal	Decks 4 & 5	Award-winning Broadway adaptation of
Chocolate Factory	Broadway Musical	Royal Theater	Roald Dahl's classic children's tale
AquaTheater Shows	High-Diving &	Deck 15	60-foot high-dive platform drops,
(AquaDome Arena)	Aerial Acrobatics	Forward AquaDome	synchronized swimming & 55ft waterfall
Absolute Zero	Figure Skating &	Deck 5	High-energy precision ice-skating and
Ice Arena	Digital Projection	Royal Promenade	open free-skating hours for guests

The Official Naming Ceremony: General Lori J. Robinson as Godmother

A cherished tradition of global maritime culture is the formal naming and blessing of a new vessel. For Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean appointed retired United States Air Force General Lori J. Robinson as the official godmother.

The ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, 11 November 2026, carries profound symbolic resonance:

Veterans Day Dedication: Holding the ceremony on Veterans Day honors the service and sacrifice of military veterans across the United States and international allied armed forces.
Historic Leadership: General Robinson broke historic military barriers, serving as the first female officer in American history to command a major unified combatant command when she assumed leadership of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM).
Ceremonial Blessing: In accordance with centuries-old maritime custom, General Robinson will bestow a formal maritime blessing upon the ship, its crew, and the millions of guests who will sail aboard her, releasing the traditional ceremonial bottle of champagne against the vessel’s bulbous bow.

The Long-Term Horizon: Four Icon Class Ships Across the Caribbean by 2028

The arrival of Legend of the Seas at Port Everglades forms part of a multi-billion-dollar strategic expansion by Royal Caribbean Group. On 5 November 2026, the cruise corporation unveiled its ambitious Caribbean deployment strategy for the 2028 season, committing eleven ships across Caribbean and Mexican homeports, including four Icon Class mega-ships:

Icon of the Seas: Continuing deployment from PortMiami.
Star of the Seas: Anchoring Port Canaveral’s Space Coast market.
Legend of the Seas: Retaining its dedicated year-round homeport at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.
Fourth Icon Class Vessel: Scheduled to enter service in 2027–2028, expanding the fleet’s deployment into the Gulf of Mexico via Galveston, Texas.

This multi-port architecture ensures that vacationers across North America can access the world's most advanced mega-cruise ships from four distinct drive-to and fly-in homeports, cementing Royal Caribbean's market leadership across the Caribbean basin.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN ICON CLASS FLEET DEPLOYMENT PROJECTIONS (2026–2028)

Entity / Route	Metrics	Operational Status
ICON CLASS VESSEL	DESIGNATED US HOMEPORT	SIGNATURE ITINERARY DEPLOYMENT PATTERN
Icon of the Seas	PortMiami, Florida	7-Night Eastern & Western Caribbean Shuttles
(Delivered 2024)	Terminal A (Crown)	High-frequency weekly turnaround cycles
Star of the Seas	Port Canaveral, FL	7-Night Caribbean Deployments; Space Coast
(Delivered 2025)	Cruise Terminal 1	Multi-generational family theme-park pairing
Legend of the Seas	Port Everglades, FL	Alternating 6-Night Western & 8-Night Southern
(US Debut Nov 2026)	Cruise Terminal 18	Caribbean Rotations with Perfect Day at CocoCay
Icon IV (Upcoming)	Port of Galveston, TX	Western Caribbean & Mexican Riviera Expeditions;
(Entering 2027/28)	Texas Cruise Terminal	Primary central US drive-to market capture

Essential Traveler Advisory: Maximizing a Legend of the Seas Vacation

For vacationers planning a cruise aboard Legend of the Seas out of Fort Lauderdale, adhering to several practical strategies will ensure an effortless, memorable holiday:

1. Terminal Arrival Protocols and Ground Transfers

Passengers must strictly adhere to their assigned check-in arrival window selected through the Royal Caribbean mobile app. Arriving early can create unnecessary terminal concourse congestion. Arriving fly-cruise guests landing at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) can utilize official port transfer motorcoaches or hail local rideshare services for the quick six-minute transit to Terminal 18.

2. Strategic Pre-Cruise Bookings

High-demand specialty venues—particularly Royal Railway – Legend Station, the Hollywoodland Supper Club, and cabanas at CocoCay’s Thrill Waterpark—frequently book to maximum capacity months before sailing. Travelers should utilize the Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner online portal to reserve dining times, beverage packages, and shore excursions prior to embarkation.

3. Entertainment Reservations

While all headline Broadway and AquaTheater productions are included in the base cruise fare, reservations are required to guarantee seating during high-density evening showtimes. Bookings open via the shipboard mobile app as soon as guests connect to the complimentary onboard Wi-Fi network upon boarding.

4. Navigating the Ship via Stateroom Selection

With eight neighborhoods distributed across 20 decks, choosing the right stateroom location is essential for personal comfort:

Families with young toddlers should consider Surfside Family Suites, which open directly onto the Surfside children’s neighborhood.
Couples seeking tranquility should consider ocean-view balcony cabins overlooking Central Park or suites in the exclusive Suite Neighborhood.
Guests prioritizing rapid access to sundecks and water slides should book mid-ship accommodations on upper decks near Chill and Thrill Islands.

The arrival of Legend of the Seas at Port Everglades marks a magnificent new chapter for American cruise tourism. By combining cutting-edge engineering, record-breaking family attractions, and exceptional Caribbean itineraries with the operational efficiency of Fort Lauderdale, Royal Caribbean has launched a floating vacation marvel that will redefine ocean travel for millions of global holidaymakers.

Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Makes US Debut at Port Everglades: Icon Class Mega-Ship Launches Fort Lauderdale Caribbean Season