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Celebrity Apex: ship guide

Edge Series design with the Magic Carpet, Eden and the first Craft Social Bar.

Best for: Guests who want the Edge Series from Southampton without flying, or a seven-night Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral that pairs easily with an Orlando theme park stay. Sails from Southampton, Port Canaveral (Orlando) in 2026 and 2027.

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Celebrity Apex
Celebrity Apex
130,818gross tons
2,910guests at double occupancy
1,320crew
15decks
2021entered service
1,004 ftlong
1,467staterooms

About Celebrity Apex

Celebrity Apex is the second ship in the Edge Series, delivered in 2020 and sailing its first guests from Athens in June 2021. At 130,818 gross tons and 1,004 feet it is a near twin of Celebrity Edge, carrying 2,910 guests at double occupancy with a crew of about 1,320. It keeps everything that defines the series, including the Magic Carpet, Infinite Veranda staterooms, the Rooftop Garden and Eden, and added the Craft Social Bar, a first for the fleet.

Apex works well for couples, friends and families who want a contemporary ship with 29 restaurants, bars and lounges and a calmer feel than a mega-ship. Four included main restaurants, Blu for AquaClass guests and Luminae for suite guests cover the included dining, while Fine Cut Steakhouse, Raw on 5, Le Petit Chef and Eden Restaurant handle specialty nights. Camp at Sea and the Teen Club run on every sailing.

For 2026 and 2027 Celebrity Apex is Celebrity’s ship for Britain and Florida’s Space Coast. Summer 2026 is round trips from Southampton to the Norwegian Fjords, the Arctic Circle, Iceland and the Canary Islands, followed by an October 2026 transatlantic. From late October 2026 to mid-April 2027 it sails seven-night Caribbean and Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral near Orlando, then returns to Southampton for the 2027 season.

  • Magic Carpet, the cantilevered deck that moves between decks 2 and 16 as a bar, restaurant and tender platform
  • Infinite Veranda staterooms with floor-to-ceiling windows that open the whole room to the sea
  • Rooftop Garden with live trees, the Rooftop Garden Grill, Garden Cinema and a rooftop concert series
  • Eden, the three-deck glass-walled lounge, bar and restaurant at the stern
  • Craft Social Bar, the first in the Celebrity fleet, with craft beers, cocktails and small bites
  • Resort Deck with a 25-meter lap pool, martini-glass hot tubs and an adults-only Solarium
  • The Theatre spanning three decks with seven stages
  • The Retreat: suite-only Luminae restaurant, Retreat Lounge and Retreat Sundeck with its own pool

Staterooms and suites

Inside

Inside staterooms run 181 to 202 sq ft with a king-size bed, a larger bathroom and more storage than earlier Celebrity ships. A sensible choice for guests who spend their days in the Rooftop Garden, Eden and the Solarium.

Ocean View

Ocean View staterooms measure 200 to 242 sq ft with large picture windows; forward-facing Deluxe Ocean View rooms are among the roomiest standard categories. Edge Single Staterooms with Infinite Veranda (184 sq ft total) are built for solo travelers.

Veranda

Traditional Veranda staterooms are 202 to 228 sq ft inside with 40 to 89 sq ft balconies, including Sunset Verandas at the stern and Deluxe Porthole rooms with a veranda at the bow.

Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda

The signature Edge room: 243 sq ft of total living space including a 42 sq ft veranda zone where the window lowers at the touch of a button. Concierge Class adds priority embarkation and a dedicated lunch; AquaClass adds dining in Blu and spa-style amenities.

The Retreat Suites

Sky Suites, Aqua Sky Suites, Celebrity Suites, Royal Suites, Penthouse Suites, two-story Edge Villas with plunge pools and the two Iconic Suites above the bridge. All include Luminae restaurant, the Retreat Lounge, the Retreat Sundeck and pool, a dedicated suite attendant and premium drinks and Wi-Fi.

Celebrity Apex deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 16 plan

Deck 16

Magic Carpet, Hot Tub, Jogging Track, The Retreat Pool Bar, The Retreat Pool, The Retreat Sun Deck, Staterooms.

EV Edge Villa Suite
  • The Retreat SundeckExclusive for guests of The Retreat. The luxurious outdoor area rivals any high-end resort, featuring a spacious lounge area, plush, stylish furniture, and an inviting pool and hot tub.
  • The Retreat Pool BarSuite Class guests enjoy exclusive access to the indulgent, inviting Pool Bar with private cabanas and plush loungers.
  • Magic CarpetThe size of a tennis court, and reaching heights of 13 stories above sea level, it is the world’s first cantilevered, floating platform. Majestically situated on the starboard side of our Edge Class ships, it is designed with comfortable seating, a full bar, and space for live music performances – so it truly is a destination itself.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Celebrity Apex

Watch Shops
Watch Shops
Tuscan Restaurant
Tuscan Restaurant
Treatment Rooms
Treatment Rooms
To The Edge
To The Edge
Tiffany
Tiffany
The Sunset bar
The Sunset bar
The Retreat Sundeck
The Retreat Sundeck
The Retreat Pool Bar
The Retreat Pool Bar
The Retreat Lounge
The Retreat Lounge
The Pool Bar
The Pool Bar
The Persian Garden
The Persian Garden
The Gem
The Gem

Dining on Celebrity Apex

Cosmopolitan, Cyprus, Normandie and TuscanIncluded

Four included main restaurants, each with a shared core menu plus its own regional dishes: global, Greek, French and Italian.

Oceanview CaféIncluded

Marketplace-style buffet with cooking stations, open from early breakfast through late evening.

Mast Grill and Eden CaféIncluded

Poolside burgers at Mast Grill and casual all-day bites in Eden Café, both included.

BluIncluded

Clean-cuisine restaurant reserved for AquaClass guests, with biodynamic and sustainable wines.

Luminae at The RetreatIncluded

Private restaurant for suite guests with menus that change daily and dishes developed with Chef Daniel Boulud.

Fine Cut SteakhouseSpecialty

Prime aged beef, seafood and classic sides overlooking the Grand Plaza.

Raw on 5Specialty

Sushi, sashimi, oysters and a raw bar on deck 5.

Rooftop Garden GrillSpecialty

Open-air grill on the Rooftop Garden serving smoked meats and grilled seafood under the stars.

Le Petit Chef at Le Grand BistroSpecialty

3D-animated tabletop dinner show where tiny chefs appear to prepare each course before it is served.

Eden Restaurant and Dinner on the EdgeSpecialty

Chef-led tasting menus in Eden, and the Magic Carpet set up as an al fresco restaurant on select evenings.

Entertainment and activities

  • Production shows in the three-deck Theatre and after-dark programming in Eden
  • Magic Carpet live music and sunset cocktails suspended over the side of the ship
  • Rooftop Garden concert series, Garden Cinema and pickleball courts
  • Resort Deck lap pool with cabanas, two-deck-high martini-glass hot tubs and the adults-only Solarium
  • The Spa with thermal suite, salon and Spa Café and Juice Bar
  • The Club: daytime activities, silent disco and Undercover at The Club late-night parties
  • Fortune’s Casino, Grand Plaza Martini Bar with flair bartenders, Craft Social Bar and Sunset Bar
  • Jogging track, multi-sport court and real-grass Lawn Deck

Families and who it suits

Camp at Sea runs for ages 3 to 12 in three groups (Shipmates 3 to 5, Cadets 6 to 9, Captains 10 to 12) with 500-plus activities, and the Teen Club serves ages 13 to 17; both are in The Basement on deck 3 and included in the fare.

Best for: Guests who want the Edge Series from Southampton without flying, or a seven-night Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral that pairs easily with an Orlando theme park stay.

Sails from: Southampton, Port Canaveral (Orlando) · Regions: Norwegian Fjords and Arctic Circle, Iceland and British Isles, Canary Islands and Portugal, Caribbean, Bahamas, Transatlantic

Celebrity Apex questions we answer every day

How big is Celebrity Apex?
Celebrity Apex is 130,818 gross tons and 1,004 feet long, with 2,910 guests at double occupancy, 1,467 staterooms and a crew of about 1,320. It is a sister to Celebrity Edge and slightly smaller than Beyond, Ascent and Xcel, which are about 70 feet longer. The ship has 29 restaurants, bars and lounges and 15 guest decks.
Who is Celebrity Apex best for?
Apex suits couples, friends and families who want a modern, design-led ship with good food and a relaxed pace. From Southampton it is popular with British guests who prefer not to fly; from Port Canaveral it works for Florida families combining a cruise with Orlando. Camp at Sea and the Teen Club run on every sailing, and The Retreat offers a private suite enclave.
What is the best stateroom on Celebrity Apex?
The Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda is the room most guests should look at first: 243 sq ft of living space where the window lowers to turn the whole cabin into a balcony. If you want a real open balcony, choose a Sunset Veranda at the stern. At the top end, the two-story Edge Villas have private plunge pools and the Iconic Suites sit above the bridge.
What is included in the fare on Celebrity Apex?
Your fare covers accommodation, the four main restaurants, Oceanview Café, Mast Grill, Eden Café, the Theatre and Eden shows, pools, fitness center, Camp at Sea and the Teen Club. Specialty restaurants, drinks packages, Wi-Fi and spa treatments are extra unless your fare or suite includes them. The Retreat suites include Luminae, premium drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Celebrity allows it, not available booking direct.
Where does Celebrity Apex sail in 2026 and 2027?
Through October 2026 Apex sails round trip from Southampton to the Norwegian Fjords, the Arctic Circle, Iceland and the Canary Islands and Portugal, then crosses the Atlantic. From late October 2026 to mid-April 2027 it is based at Port Canaveral for seven-night Caribbean and Bahamas cruises to ports such as Key West, Bimini, Grand Turk, Puerto Plata and St. Kitts. It returns to Southampton for the May to October 2027 season.
What is different about Celebrity Apex compared with Celebrity Edge?
The two ships share the same hull, deck plan and signature spaces: Magic Carpet, Eden, Rooftop Garden, Infinite Verandas and The Retreat. Apex added the Craft Social Bar, which was the first in the fleet, and refined some venues based on what Celebrity learned on Edge. Day to day the experience is very similar, so choose between them by itinerary and homeport rather than by ship.

Facts checked against Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Edge Series staterooms, Celebrity Cruises: Camp at Sea on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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