Royal Caribbean’s newest mega ship, Legend of the Seas, is generating huge excitement ahead of its debut.
As the third vessel in the groundbreaking Icon Class, the ship promises bigger attractions, more dining venues, larger entertainment productions, and family-friendly experiences around every corner.
But with cruise fares often climbing higher than travelers expect, many future passengers are asking the same question: What exactly is included in the price?
The answer is actually quite a bit.
While extras like specialty restaurants, drink packages, internet access, spa treatments, and shore excursions can quickly increase the cost of a vacation, guests can still enjoy a large portion of the ship without spending another dollar once they step onboard.
Here’s a closer look at what your base cruise fare includes on Legend of the Seas.
Your Cabin Is More Than Just a Place to Sleep
Every cruise fare includes your stateroom, regardless of whether you choose an Interior cabin, Ocean View room, Balcony stateroom, or one of the ship’s luxury suites.
While cabin sizes and features vary depending on category, every guest receives a private space to relax, store belongings, and recharge after a day of exploring.
Included with every cabin:
- Private stateroom.
- Ensuite bathroom.
- Daily housekeeping service.
- Fresh towels and linens.
- Climate control.
- Television and storage space.
- Room attendant support throughout the voyage.
Guests staying in suites will also enjoy additional perks and enhanced service levels.
Plenty of Food Without Extra Charges
One of the biggest surprises for first-time cruisers is just how much food is already included.
Legend of the Seas features dozens of dining venues, but many of them are completely complimentary and available throughout the cruise.
Whether you’re craving pizza at midnight, burgers by the pool, international cuisine, or a multi-course dinner, there are plenty of options that won’t cost extra.
Complimentary dining venues include:
- Main Dining Room
- Windjammer Marketplace
- AquaDome Market
- Pearl Café (select items)
- Park Café
- Surfside Eatery
- Surfside Bites
- Basecamp
- Sorrento’s Pizza
- El Loco Fresh
- Vitality Café (select items)
- Sprinkles Ice Cream
- Continental room service breakfast
Suite guests also receive access to:
- Coastal Kitchen
- The Grove
This means guests can easily enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, and late-night meals without ever visiting a specialty restaurant.
Entertainment Is Included Too
One of the areas where Royal Caribbean continues to stand out is onboard entertainment.
Legend of the Seas offers productions, shows, live music, and activities that rival many land-based resorts, and most are included in the cruise fare.
Instead of paying for tickets, guests can simply reserve seats and enjoy the performances.
Included entertainment highlights:
- AquaTheater productions
- Ice skating shows
- Live music performances
- Comedy shows
- Dueling piano performances
- Karaoke events
- Game shows
- Family festivals
- Parades and themed events
- Dance parties
- Interactive productions
- Youth programming
Several shows are exclusive to Legend of the Seas, giving guests experiences they won’t find elsewhere in the fleet.
Pools, Water Slides and Family Attractions
The ship itself is a vacation destination.
Guests can spend entire days enjoying attractions without spending anything extra.
Included activities:
- Category 6 Waterpark
- Seven swimming pools
- Ten whirlpools
- Splashaway Bay water playground
- FlowRider surf simulator
- Adrenaline Peak climbing wall
- Mini-golf course
- Sports court
- Playscape family area
- Surfside carousel
- Adults-only Hideaway deck
- Fitness center
- Adventure Ocean kids club
Whether you’re traveling with young children, teenagers, or adults, there are enough included activities to fill every day of the cruise.
Drinks Included in Your Fare
Not every beverage costs extra.
Royal Caribbean includes several basic drinks throughout the voyage at no additional charge.
Complimentary beverages:
- Water
- Hot tea
- Iced tea
- Lemonade
- Regular coffee
- Milk
- Hot chocolate
- Select juices
However, guests should expect additional charges for:
- Alcoholic drinks
- Specialty coffee
- Energy drinks
- Milkshakes
- Fresh juices
- Bottled water
- Soft drinks
- Starbucks beverages
- Mocktails and premium beverages
Travelers who plan to drink frequently often purchase a beverage package before sailing to reduce overall costs.
Transportation Between Destinations
One often overlooked benefit of cruising is transportation itself.
Once onboard, the ship becomes your hotel, restaurant, transportation, and entertainment venue all in one.
Rather than booking multiple flights, hotels, trains, or transfers, guests simply unpack once and wake up in a new destination almost every day.
Legend of the Seas will sail to some of Europe’s most popular ports before later moving to the Caribbean.
Future destinations include:
- Barcelona, Spain
- Marseille, France
- La Spezia, Italy
- Naples, Italy
- Perfect Day at CocoCay
- Caribbean islands throughout the region
Transportation between every port is already included in the cruise fare.
Perfect Day at CocoCay Adds Even More Value
When Legend of the Seas begins Caribbean sailings from Florida, every itinerary will include a stop at Royal Caribbean’s private destination in The Bahamas.
While premium attractions carry additional fees, guests can enjoy much of CocoCay without spending extra money.
Complimentary CocoCay experiences include:
- Multiple beaches
- Oasis Lagoon pool
- Beach chairs
- Umbrellas
- Buffet lunch
- Island transportation
- Live music
- Beach games
For budget-conscious travelers, CocoCay remains one of the easiest private cruise destinations to enjoy without opening your wallet.
What Costs Extra?
While Legend of the Seas includes a tremendous amount in the base fare, there are still optional purchases travelers should budget for.
Typically not included:
- Specialty restaurants
- Alcohol packages
- Soda packages
- Wi-Fi
- Shore excursions
- Spa treatments
- Casino gaming
- Starbucks
- Premium desserts
- Professional photography
- Gratuities (depending on booking type)
These extras can significantly increase the total cost of a cruise if not planned for ahead of time.
The Bottom Line
Legend of the Seas may be one of the most expensive ships Royal Caribbean has ever introduced, but the amount included in the cruise fare is substantial.
Between accommodations, meals, entertainment, pools, water slides, transportation, and private island access, guests can enjoy a complete vacation experience without constantly reaching for their wallet.
For travelers who understand what is included before boarding, it becomes much easier to budget, avoid surprises, and focus on enjoying everything Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon Class ship has to offer.
