Celebrity Apex was delivered in 2020, but the pandemic delayed her debut, and her first sailing with guests left Athens on June 19, 2021. She is the same size as Celebrity Edge: 130,818 gross tons and 2,910 guests at double occupancy.
Celebrity markets Apex on Europe and Caribbean itineraries. Edge-class signatures on board include the Magic Carpet, Eden, the three-story Grand Plaza, the Normandie restaurant and Infinite Veranda staterooms.
Highlights
Magic Carpet
An orange cantilevered platform that moves up and down the side of the ship.
Eden
A three-deck aft venue for dining, cocktails and evening performances.
Grand Plaza
A three-story open atrium at the heart of the ship.
Infinite Veranda staterooms
Balcony cabins where the outdoor space is part of the room behind a lowering window.
Best for
- Couples
- Premium Europe cruises
- Travelers who want design-forward spaces
Good to know before you book
- We list 2021 as the entered-service year because that is when she first carried guests; she was delivered in 2020.
- The 14-deck figure counts passenger decks.
- Infinite Verandas are not traditional balconies; the window wall lowers to open the space.
Where Celebrity Apex sails
Deployments change by season and year. Recent and announced itineraries include:
Regions: Caribbean
Celebrity Apex questions
When did Celebrity Apex first sail?
Celebrity Apex was delivered in 2020, but her first guest sailing departed Athens on June 19, 2021.
What is an Infinite Veranda?
It is a stateroom where the balcony area is part of the room and a large window lowers to open it to the sea air.
How big is Celebrity Apex?
She measures 130,818 gross tons, is about 1,004 feet long and carries 2,910 guests at double occupancy.
Sources and fact-checking (last checked October 14, 2026)
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