WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao is preparing to welcome one of the world's most impressive cruise ships as Royal Caribbean International's Legend of the Seas is scheduled to make its first visit to the island on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
The arrival will mark an important milestone for Curaçao's cruise tourism industry, as Legend of the Seas will become the first vessel from Royal Caribbean's Icon Class to visit the island.
Legend of the Seas
The Icon Class represents a new generation of exceptionally large cruise ships, combining extensive entertainment facilities, restaurants, swimming pools, and family attractions within a single floating resort.
Legend of the Seas is the third vessel in the Icon Class, following Icon of the Seas and Star of the Seas. The ship measures approximately 365 meters in length and has a gross tonnage of around 250,800, placing it among the largest cruise ships ever constructed.
The vessel can accommodate approximately 5,600 passengers at double occupancy, with maximum capacity exceeding 7,000 guests. It also carries a crew of more than 2,000 members.
Its arrival in Willemstad is expected to attract considerable attention from residents, cruise enthusiasts, and visitors interested in seeing the enormous vessel in Curaçao's harbor.
The visit is also significant for the island's tourism sector, which continues to benefit from the presence of international cruise lines and the spending generated by passengers visiting local attractions, restaurants, shops, and tour operators.
Large cruise ships can bring thousands of visitors to Curaçao within a single day, creating opportunities for businesses operating in and around Willemstad.
The historic arrival of an Icon Class vessel also demonstrates Curaçao's continued importance as a destination within Caribbean cruise itineraries.
Royal Caribbean's newest generation of ships offers a wide range of onboard attractions, including expansive water parks, multiple swimming pools, entertainment venues, and numerous dining options.
The ships are designed to accommodate different types of travelers, including families, couples, and groups seeking resort-style vacations at sea.
For Curaçao, welcoming a vessel of this size represents an opportunity to showcase the island's tourism infrastructure and its appeal as a cruise destination.
The scheduled November 17 visit will be particularly noteworthy because it introduces the Icon Class to Curaçao for the first time.
Residents and visitors are expected to have an opportunity to admire the ship as it arrives in Willemstad, although specific arrival and departure times have not yet been announced.
The visit will add another chapter to Curaçao's growing cruise tourism industry as the island continues attracting some of the world's largest and most advanced passenger vessels.