Royal Caribbean announced a new partnership with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity ahead of the July 2026 European debut of Legend of the Seas. Featuring the hit Broadway musical Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Legend will bring the partnership to life onboard, offering guests meaningful ways to support the charity and raise vital funds for specialist Roald Dahl Nurses caring for more than 50,000 seriously ill children and their families across the UK.

Launching ahead of National Children’s Nurses Day on 30 June, the partnership aims to shine a light on the charity’s specialist Roald Dahl Nurses, who provide expert care and practical support to thousands of children with lifelong, complex conditions. Onboard donation opportunities and fundraising moments across Legend’s inaugural European season will help support the charity’s network of more than 250 specialist nurses working across NHS Trusts, delivering coordinated care alongside emotional and financial support to families.  

To mark the launch of the partnership, Royal Caribbean will host Roald Dahl Nurses on a special 4-night preview sailing on Legend ahead of the ship’s official debut on 4 July. Nurses will have the opportunity to experience the family holiday of a lifetime and enjoy the ship’s unrivalled lineup of entertainment, dining and relaxation while taking a well-deserved break from their demanding day-to-day roles.  

Legend will deliver the world’s best family holiday with eight distinct neighborhoods for every mood, more than 40 ways to dine, drink and be entertained, and experiences for vacationers of all ages. After its inaugural European summer season, the new ship will head to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in November 2026 and take vacationers on 6-night Western Caribbean getaways and 8-night Southern Caribbean adventures, including visits to the vacation brand’s top-rated destination at Perfect Day CocoCay in The Bahamas.