Summer
Northern Europe & the Norwegian fjords
Apex is a regular in the north — fjords, the Baltic and Iceland. The Rooftop Garden and Solarium make far more sense here than they look on paper.
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Celebrity Cruises · Edge Series · Debuted 2021
Celebrity Apex
Edge's sister, lighter and brighter.
Apex is the second Edge Series ship, and in many ways the one where Celebrity got the light right. The Grand Plaza is airier, the Resort Deck flows better and the Rooftop Garden feels more usable than on the original Edge — but everything that makes the series distinctive is here: the cantilevered Magic Carpet, Infinite Veranda staterooms, Eden at the stern and The Retreat for suite guests. She's also one of the easiest Edge ships for UK guests, spending summers in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. We'll tell you which week, which deck and whether The Retreat earns its place for you.
Watch
Celebrity Apex — a first look.
A ship tour from Celebrity Cruises — the design language, the Magic Carpet and the pace of life on board Apex.
Quick facts
The essentials — checked before we advise.
Fleet details change. These are correct at time of writing; we'll confirm the exact deployment for your dates when we speak.
Class
Edge Series (sister to Edge, Beyond, Ascent and Xcel)
Maiden voyage
2021
Guests
Approximately 2,910 guests at double occupancy
Crew
Around 1,320
Dining
29 restaurants, bars and lounges — including four included main restaurants, Eden, Fine Cut, Raw on 5 and Luminae
Signature features
Magic Carpet, Infinite Veranda staterooms, The Retreat, Rooftop Garden, Resort Deck, Eden
Best for
Couples, celebrating pairs, food-led travellers and experienced cruisers who want design and calm rather than waterslides
Official fact sheet
Every deck, dining venue and stateroom count — the full Celebrity Apex fact sheet (PDF).
Onboard
Standout features, at a glance.
A high-level look. We'll go deeper on any of these — including the shows worth pre-booking — when we speak.
The Magic Carpet
A cantilevered platform that moves up the side of the ship — a tender platform by day, a dinner venue and bar at other moments. Still the most distinctive thing at sea.
Four main restaurants
Rather than one big dining room, Apex has four included restaurants each with its own character and menu. We'll explain how the rotation works before you sail.
The Retreat
Suite guests get the private Retreat Sundeck, Retreat Lounge, Luminae restaurant and dedicated butler service — a genuinely separate ship-within-a-ship.
Resort Deck & Solarium
A resort feel rather than a waterpark — martini glass whirlpools, an adults-only Solarium and a Rooftop Garden that comes into its own on cool northern evenings.
Eden
Three decks of glass at the stern — a lounge, bar and restaurant that shifts in character from morning coffee to late-evening performance.
All Included fares
Most UK Apex fares bundle drinks, Wi-Fi and tips. We'll check honestly whether the included package covers what you'll actually drink, or whether an upgrade pays for itself.
Cabins & where to book
Not all balconies are equal.
On Apex the stateroom decision comes down to three things: whether an Infinite Veranda suits you or you'd rather have a conventional open balcony, whether AquaClass earns its place, and whether The Retreat is worth the step up for your particular week. On a fjords itinerary the answers are different from a Caribbean week — we'll walk you through it honestly rather than pushing you upward.
We'll steer you clear of the obstructed views, the cabins under the pool deck and the noisy connecting doors — and towards the ones that quietly go for the same money.
Best value
Mid-ship Infinite Veranda
Steady, quiet and central to the Grand Plaza and the dining decks. If you prefer a true open-air balcony, we'll flag the categories that give you one.
Spa pick
AquaClass
Unlimited SEA Thermal Suite access plus Blu, the AquaClass-only restaurant. On sea-day-heavy weeks this is often the upgrade that pays for itself.
Upgrade
The Retreat — Sky Suite or above
Private sundeck, Luminae, the Retreat Lounge and butler service. On a celebration sailing it changes the whole week — speak to us before your dates open.
Think twice
Forward cabins on a fjords itinerary
Wonderful views on approach, but more movement in open water and a longer walk aft to the main dining decks than the deck plan suggests.
Where she sails
Popular itineraries for Celebrity Apex.
A general picture of her deployment. Exact dates, ports and pricing shift — we'll confirm live availability for your window.
Summer & shoulder
Mediterranean from Barcelona and Rome
Classic Western and Eastern Med weeks. Easy short-haul flights from the UK, and the Magic Carpet earns its keep in the tender ports.
Winter
Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale
Eastern and Southern Caribbean sailings with a good balance of sea days for the Resort Deck and Retreat.
Why book Celebrity Apex with Valora
A Royal Guru in your corner.
- A certified Celebrity expert — we know the Edge Series ship by ship, not from a brochure.
- Honest advice on Infinite Veranda versus a true balcony, and whether AquaClass or The Retreat suits your week.
- We'll compare Apex against Edge, Beyond, Ascent and Xcel on your dates rather than assuming the newest is best for you.
- Speciality restaurants and Eden book out early — we'll plan your reservations the day your window opens.
- Support before, during and after you sail, from a named adviser who knows your booking.
Ready when you are
Sail Celebrity Apex the right way.
Twenty unhurried minutes with a certified Celebrity expert. Honest advice on cabin, deck and week — no obligation, no hard sell.