On Board Legend of the Seas: Our First-Hand Experience

First Impressions

Jack: The staterooms were amazing. I stayed in a beautiful Infinity Ocean View Cabin, while some of my colleagues experienced balcony cabins. If you're travelling as a family though, the Ultimate Family Townhouse completely stole the show. With slides inside the room, hidden play spaces and plenty of room for everyone to spread out, it really does take family cruising to another level.

Hannah: I stayed in a spacious, beautifully designed balcony cabin, which quickly became one of my favourite places on the ship. Having those incredible sea views right outside the door was especially lovely first thing in the morning, when we woke up to a stunning sunrise.

Jack: On the first evening, I made it my mission to see as much of the ship as possible. Even now, I still can't quite comprehend just how enormous it is. Spanning 17 decks, every corner seemed to reveal something new. Whether it was grabbing my daily Starbucks, discovering another entertainment venue or stumbling across another place to eat, there was always something happening.

Hannah: I was just as impressed by the choice of places to eat. There were plenty of complimentary options for a quick bite, while the speciality restaurants added something extra to the experience. Izumi was an easy 10/10, and I couldn't resist the bubble waffle cones filled with ice cream either. There are also immersive dining experiences, including the train-inspired Legend Station, where a five-course meal is paired with an incredible themed experience.

Jack: Day two was all about exploring the family spaces so we could capture content for Hays Travel's social media channels. I spent time discovering Surfside, the neighbourhood designed especially for young families, before heading over to Adventure Ocean to see the brilliant children's facilities.

Hannah: I took part in a scavenger hunt, which turned out to be a brilliant way to discover the ship and uncover some of the spaces I might otherwise have missed, including a tour of the spa. Families are particularly spoilt for choice, with everything from kids' clubs and splash parks to the sweet shop, ice rink and spectacular Charlie and the Chocolate Factory show.

Jack: Of course, I couldn't resist a look around the spa too before heading to Thrill Island and Chill Island. Between FlowRider, Crown's Edge, The Hideaway, and the Swim & Tonic bar, there was something for every mood, whether you wanted to turn up the adrenaline or simply switch off.

Hannah: I also made the most of the fitness facilities, visiting the gym and running track before grabbing a Starbucks to kick-start the day. It was a great way to start the morning before getting back to exploring everything else Legend of the Seas has to offer.