The trailblazing leader will celebrate the U.S. arrival of the vacation brand's newest Icon Class vacation this November during a Veterans Day naming ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
MIAMI, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of the boldest family vacation's arrival to Fort Lauderdale, Royal Caribbean has named retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson as the official godmother of Legend of the Seas. A pioneering leader, role model for women in service, and dedicated advocate for individuals and families balancing their careers and homes, Gen. Robinson has spent her career breaking barriers as the nation's first female combatant commander and former leader of NORAD and NORTHCOM, inspiring generations through her example. As godmother, she will join a longstanding maritime tradition of bestowing safekeeping upon the ship, its crew and the millions of vacationers who will make memories on Legend for years to come.
Following its debut summer in Europe, Legend of the Seas will arrive in Fort Lauderdale this November, where Royal Caribbean will officially welcome the ship to the U.S. during a Veterans Day naming ceremony with Gen. Robinson, the vacation brand's leaders, crew and vacationers. The celebration on Nov. 11 will mark the ship's next chapter of delivering the world's best family vacation while recognizing Gen. Robinson's groundbreaking leadership and the service of veterans, active-duty service members and military families.
"I am deeply honored to be named godmother of Legend of the Seas and take part in such a special tradition for Royal Caribbean alongside my family," said Gen. Lori J. Robinson, godmother of Legend of the Seas. "Throughout my career, I have seen the importance of bringing people together in pursuit of a shared purpose, and Legend creates those same connections for families and loved ones. Having the ship's naming ceremony on Veterans Day makes this especially meaningful to me, and I look forward to recognizing the generations of men and women who have served."
Built for every type of family and adventurer, Legend delivers the ultimate family vacation with a lineup of unrivaled experiences across thrills, relaxation, dining and entertainment. Vacationers of all ages can experience the most dining at sea with 28 options, including the immersive Royal Railway – Legend Station and multi-course Hollywoodland Supper Club; seven pools; thrills like Crown's Edge – part skywalk, part zip line 154 feet above the ocean – unparalleled entertainment, including America's Got Talent LIVE on Legend of the Seas and Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," and more.
"Gen. Lori J. Robinson embodies courage, determination and a spirit of service that make her a legend in her own right and a remarkable godmother for Legend of the Seas," said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean. "We are honored to celebrate her incredible legacy as a 37-year Air Force commander who has defied all limits, along with the countless stories of military service across our Royal Caribbean family, from the crew who create unforgettable vacations to the guests who sail with us from around the world."
From Fort Lauderdale, Legend will deliver 6-night Western Caribbean getaways and 8-night Southern Caribbean vacations to the beaches of Oranjestad, Aruba, and Willemstad, Curacao. Plus, every vacation on Legend will visit Royal Caribbean's top-rated Perfect Day CocoCay in The Bahamas, featuring crystal-clear waters and white sand beaches, a thrilling waterpark, pools, swim-up bars and more.
Vacations on Legend are open to book on Royal Caribbean's website.
About Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line's game-changing ships and signature destinations revolutionize vacations with industry-leading innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills and ways to chill, to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted "Best Cruise Line Overall" for 23 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including Perfect Day CocoCay in The Bahamas and Royal Beach Clubs in Paradise Island and Santorini, plus Royal Beach Club Lelepa coming soon.
Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and visit www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor.
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN NAMES RETIRED U.S. AIR FORCE GEN. LORI J. ROBINSON GODMOTHER OF LEGEND OF THE SEAS
ROYAL CARIBBEAN NAMES RETIRED U.S. AIR FORCE GEN. LORI J. ROBINSON GODMOTHER OF LEGEND OF THE SEAS
Passer d'un rêve à l'autre — Passing from One Dream to Another
19 September – 13 December 2026
11 venues • 120 artists • nearly 400 works
PARIS, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From Saturday 19 September, the 18th Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art opens its doors to the public. Until 13 December 2026, Passer d'un rêve à l'autre (Passing from One Dream to Another) invites everyone to experience a generous Biennale unfolding across 11 venues in Lyon and its metropolitan area, bringing together 120 artists and nearly 400 works.
Curated by Catherine Nichols, the 18th edition takes visitors on a journey through the city and its wider territory, encompassing major exhibition sites, museums, heritage venues and unexpected spaces.
At the heart of this edition, Les Grandes Locos, the Biennale's main venue, hosts a major part of the exhibition. The journey continues across ten other venues, including the Museum of Contemporary Art Lyon (macLYON), the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, the Musée des Tissus, exceptionally reopening its doors for the Biennale, and the LPA Saint-Antoine car park.
DISCOVER THE BIENNALE UNTIL 13 DECEMBER
For almost three months, visitors are free to create their own itinerary and experience the Biennale at their own pace.
The Biennale Pass provides access to all 11 venues, with one visit to each venue, whenever visitors choose, until 13 December 2026.
Priced from €18 to €25, the Pass makes it possible to explore the entire Biennale and return throughout the autumn to continue the experience.
Admission is free for visitors under 15, students in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and art students. Reduced rates are available for visitors under 26.
Designed to welcome the widest possible audience, the Biennale is accessible from the age of 3 and introduces new accessibility initiatives this year, including easy-to-read exhibition labels.
Visitors wishing to explore the exhibition further can book a guided tour for an additional €3, while an audio guide is available at the three main venues for an additional €3.
ONE PASS, 11 VENUES, UNTIL 13 DECEMBER
With my Pass, I can visit each venue once, whenever I want, until 13 December!
18th Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art
Passer d'un rêve à l'autre — Passing from One Dream to Another
19 September – 13 December 2026
ART AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: REFLECTING ON A CHANGING WORLD
The 18th Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art explores the human connections at the heart of the economy. Curated by art historian and author Catherine Nichols, it extends a line of inquiry informed by her work on creativity and social transformation. It invites us to consider a fundamental question: How can our capacity to create and tell stories open up other ways of living together?
In Lyon, the themes of dreams and passage give new expression to this inquiry: transforming the constraints of the present through imagination and collective action to build a future for which we share responsibility.
This reflection resonates with Dialogue Between a Thinker and AI, by Thierry Ehrmann, founder of Artprice and creator of the Adobe of Chaos. In the face of the anthropological shock of artificial intelligence, the book explores a profoundly humanist third path: grounding our dialogue with technology in free will, the transmission of knowledge, and critical thinking. Art and social sciences play an essential role in this approach, helping us understand the transformations reshaping our societies and economies and illuminating the choices that carry consequences for us all.
The book circulates freely in English as a RAW Typescript at dialoguebetweenathinkerandai.com
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About:
Artprice by Artmarket (Euroclear: 7478 - Bloomberg: PRC - Reuters: ARTF) and La Demeure du Chaos/Abode of Chaos are partnering with the 18th Lyon Biennale, curated by Catherine Nichols and under the artistic direction of Isabelle Bertolotti.
This collaboration brings together two major players in the art world, both deeply rooted in Lyon while maintaining a strong international outlook. For more than forty years, the Lyon Biennale has supported the evolution of contemporary art and helped establish the Lyon metropolitan area as a leading platform for artists, art professionals, and audiences from around the world. Artprice, the global leader in art market information, has for many decades documented the transformations of the international art scene and the careers of the artists who shape it.
Media Contact : Thierry Ehrmann, ir@artmarket.com
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ARTPRICE NEWS: THE 18TH LYON BIENNALE OF CONTEMPORARY ART IS NOW OPEN
ARTPRICE NEWS: THE 18TH LYON BIENNALE OF CONTEMPORARY ART IS NOW OPEN
