Royal Caribbean showcases new cruise ship at Port Everglades
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Royal Caribbean showcased its newest ship to call Port Everglades home on Wednesday and it s no small feat. The Legend of the Seas is one of the world s largest cruise ships and it s ready to set sail to Caribbean getaways. The ship made its debut in Europe over the summer and arrived in South Florida this past weekend. On Wednesday, the cruise line celebrated its official naming ceremony. The Legend of the Seas is Royal Caribbean s third Icon Class ship, and the first of its class to call the Fort Lauderdale port home. 7News was given a sneak peak of what awaits passengers on board. It s impossible to say that there s one thing that s special about this ship, but it really is everything, said Royal Caribbean Chief Marketing Officer Kara Wallace. The floating city has something for everyone, with swimming pools, restaurants and entertainment around every corner. The cruise holds Category Six, the largest waterpark on the ocean. Its six waterslides include