- Launched
- April 2020
- Gross tonnage
- 130,818 GT
- Passengers
- 2,910 (double occupancy), 3,375 (max)
- Crew
- ~1,320
- Length
- 306 m
- Home port
- Barcelona / Fort Lauderdale (seasonal)
Celebrity Apex debuted in 2020 as the second Edge-class ship and Celebrity's most consistent Mediterranean and Northern Europe workhorse. She is the ship most European guests will experience the Edge platform on.
Apex refined the Edge template with cleaner flow through the Grand Plaza, a rebuilt Eden with better staging and sightlines, and updated colourways across the Retreat complex. All the class hallmarks are present — Magic Carpet, Infinite Verandas, Luminae, Blu, Eden.
Deployment is a summer-heavy Mediterranean and Northern European programme from Barcelona and Southampton, with a Caribbean winter season from Fort Lauderdale. For European guests wanting a Retreat suite booking on an Edge-class ship, Apex is typically the correct target.
Highlights
Refined Grand Plaza layout
Better circulation and sightlines than the original Edge.
Rebuilt Eden
Improved staging and performance sightlines for the class's signature aft venue.
Strong Mediterranean deployment
Predominantly Europe in summer, Caribbean in winter.
Same class
Sister ships
Launched 2018
Celebrity Edge
The original Edge-class ship — the platform that redefined premium cruise design.
Launched 2022
Celebrity Beyond
The flagship of the class — longer, an extra deck, and the strongest Retreat complex at sea.
Launched 2023
Celebrity Ascent
The newest complete Edge-plus ship — Beyond's platform with Ascent-generation refinements.
Launched 2025
Celebrity Xcel
The fifth and newest Edge-class ship — Celebrity's most technically advanced platform to date.
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Other ships in the fleet
Launched 2008
Celebrity Solstice
The original Solstice-class ship — the class that defined modern Celebrity and pioneered the Lawn Club.
Launched 2009
Celebrity Equinox
The second Solstice-class ship — a proven Caribbean workhorse with the class's refreshed Revolution refit.
Launched 2010
Celebrity Eclipse
The UK-market Solstice-class flagship — Southampton summers, Caribbean winters.
Launched 2011
Celebrity Silhouette
The fourth Solstice-class ship — introduced Lawn Club Grill and outdoor dining alcoves.
Launched 2012
Celebrity Reflection
The largest Solstice-class ship — an extra deck and 200 more berths than her sisters.
Launched 2000
Celebrity Millennium
The original Millennium-class ship — Celebrity's classic mid-size platform, refreshed under Revolution.
Launched 2001
Celebrity Infinity
South America and Pacific Coast specialist — the second Millennium-class ship.
Launched 2001
Celebrity Summit
The Caribbean-focused Millennium-class ship — short cruises from San Juan and Bermuda from New Jersey.
Launched 2002
Celebrity Constellation
The Mediterranean-focused Millennium-class ship — Greek Isles specialist and Grand Voyage regular.
Available on this ship
Onboard experiences
The Retreat
Celebrity's suite-class ship-within-ship — private restaurant, lounge, sundeck, and dedicated concierge.
AquaClass
Celebrity's spa-oriented fare tier — dedicated Blu restaurant access and complimentary spa amenities.
Concierge Class
Celebrity's mid-tier balcony fare — priority services and modest inclusions above standard Veranda.
Blu
Celebrity's spa-inspired restaurant, exclusive to AquaClass and Retreat guests.
Cruise line
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Premium, design-forward mainstream — the modern luxury standard-bearer.
Royal Caribbean Group (parent group)
Royal Caribbean Group is the world's second-largest cruise operator, parent of Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea — three brands spanning contemporary, premium, and ultra-luxury.
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