Western Mediterranean Cruise with Celebrity Apex

The Celebrity fleet, marked by an X on the chimney, combines the best aspects of elegant cruises with a modern lifestyle on their ships. The great routes around the world and the international atmosphere are particularly interesting for experienced cruisers. Although it is casual and relaxed during the day, the dress code Smart Casual is expected at the so-called Chic Evenings. Most of the ships in the Celebrity fleet impress in their classic style. The Edge class, on the other hand, also impresses trend-conscious audiences with its innovative design.

• Built in oder Inaugural cruise: 2023
• Home port: tba
• Length: 306 m 
• Tonnage: 129,500 GRT
• Speed: 24 knots
• Decks: 16
• Passengers: 2,910
• Language: English
• Currency: US-$
• Internet: wi-fi (for a fee) 
• Smoking: Allowed in designated areas

Almost 90 % of the staterooms have a balcony. All staterooms are spacious and very cozy and comfortable. There are also two new suite categories. On the one hand, the Iconic Suites, which are approx. 241 sqm in size, with a 270-degree view from the veranda above the ship's bridge, and on the other hand, the Edge Villas, which extend over two decks and have a private plunge pool. Another highlight for all suite guests is the exclusive access to The Retreat, which includes a restaurant, an outdoor area with a pool, a bar and a lounge.

Guests of all ages feel at home on this elegant ship. The age group of 45 to 65 year olds is most strongly represented. This varies depending on the area of ​​travel. The Celebrity Apex is an international ship with mostly American, English and French passengers.

The excellent cuisine is one of the shipping company's quality features. The luxurious main restaurant offers multi-course menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But you can also enjoy a special culinary experience in the specialty restaurants. Do you like to keep things casual? No problem - some cafés and bistros also have a great selection for you to choose from.

The following restaurants are already included in the price:

• Cosmopolitan Restaurant
• Normandie Restaurant
• Cyprus Restaurant
• Tuscan Restaurant
• Mast Grill
• Eden Café
• Spa Café
• Oceanview Café
• Luminae (exclusively for suite guests)
• Blu (exclusively for AquaClass guests)

In the following restaurants you pay a surcharge:

• Fine Cut Steakhouse
• Le Grand Bistro
• Le Petit Chef
• Raw on 5
• Magic Carpet
• Rooftop Garden Grill
• Eden Restaurant

In the various lounges and bars (not included) you can use your drinks packages, enjoy drinks and make new contacts. Enjoy your drinks in the Martini Bar, the Café al Bacio, the Magic Carpet, the Club, the Il Secondo Bacio, the Eden Bar, the Sunset Bar, the Pool Bar, the Craft Social Bar or the Casino Bar. Retreat guests also have access to the special Retreat Lounge and the Retreat Pool Bar.

Whether you prefer it quiet or want to party in the disco, all tastes are catered for on board Celebrity Apex. Among the bars (Martini Bar, the Café al Bacio and the new Grand Plaza Café - to name but a few) and lounges, the Sunset Bar is a particular highlight. Here, every evening can be brought to a close with a good drink and a fabulous view. Another special feature is the many interesting lectures about the ports of call. The spa offers numerous pampering and beauty treatments for a fee. A highlight for sports lovers is the jogging track with a fascinating view of the sea. The large pool area with a length of more than 22 metres as well as several whirlpools on the resort deck invites you to swim and bathe afterwards. The new retreats on the pool deck, affectionately called cabanas, offer a wonderful sea view in a private atmosphere. You'll also find the Rooftop Garden, Jogging Track and Adult Winter Garden. The new trend sport "pickleball" is also offered on board. The ship has been equipped with the appropriate court for this. You can play individually or take part in smaller tournaments.

With the best local experts, you can make your Celebrity Cruise extra special. With culinary discovery tours, private tours that become a very exclusive experience and even multi-day excursions, Celebrity can offer you everything you could wish for. You can book your shore excursion online or directly on board before the cruise begins.

The Celebrity Apex is a luxurious ship with very attractive conditions. It convinces with courteous service and fascinating cuisine. The additional costs on board (tips, drinks, treatments in the Aqua Spa, etc.) are, as usual on American ships, higher than on many German ships. The audience is international. Overall, you can expect a very good quality, professionally organized cruise experience.