ITTN’s Shane Cullen, along with members of the Irish travel trade, attended the Royal Caribbean Ireland trade dinner in the plush Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa in County Wicklow.
Jennifer Callister and John Booty were joined by Aaron Langford (Royal Caribbean International’s Senior Sales Director | UK & Ireland) to host the intimate dinner and overnight stay.
Aaron Langford – Senior Sales Director for the UK and Ireland
Aaron Langford has been in the role of Senior Sales Director for the UK and Ireland for the last 18 months, where he leads a dynamic and high-performing team. Aaron and his team are focused on further strengthening Royal Caribbean’s position as the holiday brand of choice for Irish and UK travellers.
Aaron is not new to the Royal Caribbean family, with a 17-year journey at Royal Caribbean Group behind him. He has held senior roles across the company, including four years at the company’s global headquarters in Miami as Director of Commercial Strategy, an experience he describes as a ‘higher education’ in the brand and business.
Royal Beach Club in the Bahamas & Santorini with & More to Follow
A new feature in the Royal Caribbean world is the Royal Beach Club. The first is expected to open this month (December 2025) and is located in Nassau, Bahamas. This is similar to an excursion. This allows guests to have a “beach day” in a very luxurious way. Once guests pay the cover charge, they can enjoy the setting & amenities available.
In Europe, Royal Beach Club Santorini will welcome vacationers from Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises in summer 2026. This setting will combine the breathtaking volcanic beaches of this iconic Greek island with the company’s signature experiences alongside the vibrant local spirit and culture.
The beach club will be part of an Ultimate Santorini Day that will include a day of exploring the island, iconic white-washed architecture, local shops, cafes and art galleries before enjoying the Mediterranean vibes of the beach club.
Pipeline of Land-Based Vacation Offerings
Alongside Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas and Labadee in Haiti, the pipeline of other land-based vacation offerings includes the Southernmost Hotel on Earth, The Cormorant at 55 South in Chile (2026), Royal Beach Club Cozumel in Mexico (2026), Perfect Day Mexico (2027), and Royal Beach Club Lelepa (2027).
Legend of the Seas set to Launch in Europe in Summer 2026
Royal Caribbean’s newest Icon Class ship, Legend of the Seas, is set to launch in Europe in summer 2026 with 7-night Western Mediterranean adventures from Barcelona, Spain, and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy. Her European debut will be in Rome with her first sailing on 11th July. This is ahead of its grand Caribbean debut from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in November 2026. The Legend of the Seas will have 20 decks with 2,350 crew caring for 5,610 guests across 2,805 staterooms.
Legend of the Seas will deliver a lineup of unrivalled experiences, including thrills and chill, the most dining at sea with 28 options, all-new nightlife and entertainment, and more ways for families and guests to make lifelong memories.
In July 2026, guests can go all in on the action across Legend’s eight neighbourhoods, destinations in themselves. From day to night, vacationers on Legend can dive into a variety of experiences.
Legendary Flavours
With 28 dining options, rounding out the most dining at sea:
- Royal Railway – Legend Station – The immersive dining spot first introduced on Utopia of the Seas will take diners on Legend to new destinations along the ancient Silk Routes by train, combining entertainment, food and technology. Guests will follow the travels of Marco Polo on a five-course expedition of flavours and history through China, India, Italy and more.
- Hollywoodland Supper Club – Vacationers are in for an evening of glitz and glamour with a new supper club concept inspired by the golden age of Hollywood. Complete with sultry jazz, gourmet bites and cocktails, the multi-course dinner experience takes guests through a journey of cinema from 1910 to the 1950s.
- AquaDome Market – The Icon Class favourite food hall sets the table with a reimagined selection of global cuisines with five new all-day food stands, along with a brand-new juice and smoothie bar serving freshly squeezed refreshments.
- The all-encompassing dining lineup also includes everything from family experiences at Surfside Eatery and Basecamp in Thrill Island to favorites like premium cuts at Chops Grille, hibachi at Izumi and fresh catches at Hooked Seafood.
Legendary Nights
It’s the ultimate night out every night with new entertainment across stage, air, water and ice; live music spots and more than 20 bars and lounges.
- Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” hit Broadway musical makes its debut at sea
- Deck-defying entertainment takes centre stage at the AquaDome and at Absolute Zero, the largest ice arena at sea.
- There are over 20 bars, lounges and live music spots, including Lou’s for jazz tunes and more, singalong face-offs at Dueling Pianos, uniquely crafted cocktails at 1400 Lobby Bar, and more.
Legendary Adventures
- Thrills – Legend has six waterslides at Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea; Crown’s Edge – part skywalk, part zip line experience 154 feet above the ocean; and a new spin on mini golf at Lost Dunes, the Adrenaline Peak rock-climbing wall and more.
- Chills – Seven pools and vibes, including pools for adults at The Hideaway infinity pool and Swim & Tonic swim-up bar; a pool for kids and tots at Splashaway Bay and grownups nearby at the Water’s Edge pool; the largest pool at sea at Royal Bay, and more, along with 10 whirlpools and private casitas.
- There are plenty of reimagined family favourites, including a new carousel concept in Surfside and a redesigned Playscape for youngsters.
Fourth Icon Class & Seventh Oasis Class Ships Set to Sail in 2027 & 2028, respectively
In terms of ships, the 4th Icon Class ship is under construction and is expected in 2027 with the 7th Oasis Class ship launching in 2028.
Stay tuned to ITTN for an exclusive interview with Aaron Langford – Senior Sales Director for the UK and Ireland!
