ROYAL CARIBBEAN PARTNERS WITH ROALD DAHL’S BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN’S SONG | News
Royal Caribbean has announced a new partnership with Roald Dahl’s Marvelous Children’s Charity, ahead of the European debut of Legend of the Seas in July 2026. Featuring Roald Dahl’s hit Broadway musical ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, Legend will bring the partnership to life onboard and provide guests with meaningful ways to support the charity and raise vital funds for specialist Roald Dahl nurses who care for more than 50,000 seriously ill children and their families in the UK Kingdom.
The partnership, which launches ahead of National Children’s Nurses Day on June 30, 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. The on-board donation opportunities and fundraising opportunities during Legend’s first European season will help support the charity’s network of more than 250 specialist nurses working across NHS Trusts, delivering co-ordinated care as well as emotional and financial support to families.
“As a brand focused on creating unforgettable vacations for families, it makes great sense to partner with Roald Dahl’s Marvelous Children’s Charity to support the families who need it most,” said Gerard Nolan, VP & MD, EMEA, at Royal Caribbean. “With Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ headlining Legend of the Seas, partnering with the charity felt like a natural fit as we debuted the latest family vacation in Europe. Roald Dahl’s nurses provide exceptional care to families every day, and we’re proud to champion their work through fundraising initiatives and by welcoming members of the nursing community on board for a well-deserved break.”
To mark the launch of the partnership, Royal Caribbean will host Roald Dahl Nurses during a special four-night preview on Legend, ahead of the ship’s official debut on July 4. Nurses will have the opportunity to experience the family vacation of a lifetime and enjoy the ship’s unparalleled entertainment, dining and relaxation offerings while taking a well-deserved break from their demanding daily duties.
“Our Roald Dahl nurses are making a profound difference to the lives of children with complex, lifelong conditions and their families and communities,” said Louise Griew, Chief Executive of Roald Dahl’s Marvelous Children’s Charity. “We are excited to partner with Royal Caribbean as Legend of the Seas begins its European voyage. This partnership will help raise vital funds to support more families, while also shining a light on the incredible dedication and expertise of our nurses.”
Legend will offer the world’s best family vacation with eight distinct neighborhoods for every mood, more than 40 ways to dine, drink and be entertained, and experiences for vacationers of all ages. Following its first European summer season, the new ship will sail to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in November 2026, taking vacationers on six-night getaways in the Western Caribbean and eight-night adventures in the Southern Caribbean, including visits to the vacation brand’s top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay destination in the Bahamas.
