Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Apex
Quiet, design-forward, adults-leaning — one of the more architecturally distinctive ships at sea.
- Class
- Edge Class
- Launched
- 2020
- Guests
- ~2,918
- Typically sails
- Northern Europe
Best for
- Couples
- Foodies
- Quiet-ship seekers
Less ideal for
- Waterpark seekers
What makes it different
Why choose this ship
Magic Carpet is a cantilevered platform reaching 13 stories above sea level
Infinite Veranda staterooms bring outside air in at the touch of a button
Grand Plaza is an open three-story venue modelled on Italian piazzas
29 restaurants, bars and lounges, including French-focused Normandie Restaurant
Worth knowing
Watch outs
Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.
- Solarium opens to children 5pm to 7pm on select itineraries
- Magic Carpet is open-air, which matters on cool northern itineraries
- Infinite Veranda's 42 sq ft veranda counts within total living space
- No major water attractions
Facilities and activities
On board
Entertainment
- Eden entertainment venue
- Rooftop garden events
Family facilities
- Kids' club (limited, adults-leaning ship)
Adults-only areas
- Solarium adults-only pool
Spa & wellness
- Thermal spa suite
- AquaClass spa cabins
Notable facilities
- Rooftop garden
- 5 specialty restaurants
Choosing a room
Cabins
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- Single staterooms are offered for solo travellers
- 178 possible connecting stateroom combinations, some sleeping up to ten guests
- AquaClass includes SEA Thermal Suite access and dining at Blu
- Infinite Veranda is 243 sq ft including a 42 sq ft veranda
Climate suitability
Indoor & outdoor
What is under cover and what is open to the weather — worth reading for Alaska and northern Europe.
- Adults-only Solarium pool area sits on the Resort Deck
- Magic Carpet and Rooftop Garden are open-air Resort Deck spaces
- Resort Deck concentrates outdoor space around a terraced, asymmetrical main pool
Dining at a glance
Food & Dining
Food Strength
VERY GOOD
One of this ship's strengths.
Exceptional specialty dining; a consistent top choice for food.
Specialty Dining
Exceptional
Why It Stands Out
- • Michelin-caliber specialty restaurants across the Edge-class fleet, led by renowned chefs
Recommended Dining
LuminaeFine dining · Included
The Retreat suite guests only
Menus by Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud, included for Retreat/suite guests fleet-wide.
Best For Food
Specialty dining
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader Celebrity Cruises patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
Reviews & Traveler Perspective
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Where it goes
Routes on this ship
The route profiles Galythia holds for Celebrity Apex.
Indicative only
Reference price
US$3,923 pp
13-night Northern Europe
Planning reference · Not a live fare
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Where this ship information comes from ▾
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