Travelbiz E-Zine
11
April
2025

Celebrity Cruises’ award-winning Celebrity Apex returns to Southampton for summer season

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Travellers can experience a variety of exciting four-to-14-night holidays on the state-of-the-art ship, which will cruise from Southampton from April until October.

Back by popular demand for her second summer season from Southampton, Celebrity Cruises®’ award-winning ship, Celebrity Apex® is offering itineraries to stunning destinations in 2025, from Northern Europe to Ibiza and the Canary Islands, including the premium cruise line’s first ever Presidents’ Cruise sailing in the Norwegian Fjords.

“Guests told us how much they loved the amazing itineraries we offered with our Celebrity Apex sailings last year, so we’re excited to homeport this revolutionary ship in Southampton again this summer,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises. “I am excited to join Apex this May for the 2025 President’s Cruise and spend time enjoying the incredible Norwegian Fjords itinerary alongside our guests.”

Sailing out of Southampton from Sunday, 13th April, guests can experience Celebrity Apex’s elevated holiday experience direct from a UK port as the ship kicks off her European season with an 11-night sailing to the Canary Islands and Portugal. A serene and beautiful journey awaits through idyllic locations and much-loved destinations, including calls to Lisbon, Portugal where guests can steep themselves in the city’s history and walk along elaborate, mosaic-tiled sidewalks and Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, famed for its rugged coastline, sandy beaches and variety of natural wonders that have earned it the nickname “The Small Continent.”

Celebrity Apex, the second ship in the game-changing Edge® Series, modernises the way guests see the world, featuring an innovative outward-facing design and visionary spaces that stand apart from anything else at sea. Onboard, Celebrity Apex takes elevated cruising to a whole new level, with enhanced food and drink offerings, sought-after spa and wellness amenities, and high-energy entertainment that rival performances on land.

Departing on 17th May 2025, Celebrity’s much anticipated annual President’s Cruise offers an elevated holiday with a breathtaking week of extraordinary experiences, exciting surprises, and a chance for Captain’s Club℠ members to get to know Celebrity Cruises’ executive team. Among the activities guests will enjoy on the one-of-a-kind sailing are culinary events, hosted by Celebrity Cruises’ chefs, including Celebrity’s global culinary ambassador – renowned chef Daniel Boulud, exclusive entertainment performances and specially curated shore excursions hosted by Celebrity Cruises President, Laura Hodges Bethge.

 

Distinctive features set Celebrity Apex apart, showcasing contemporary design elements that are a favourite of Celebrity’s Edge Series ships. Celebrated experiences include the cantilevered multi-purpose venue, the Magic Carpet®, which invites guests to eat, drink and soar over the sea while discovering the greatest views that Europe has to offer; The Retreat®, complete with a private restaurant, Luminae, lounge area and sundeck exclusive to its guests; dramatically expanded Infinite Veranda® staterooms; soothing escapes at the Rooftop Garden; and, magnificent two-story Edge Villas, each with their own private terrace and plunge pool.

With 29 restaurants, bars, and lounges to explore onboard, Celebrity Apex boasts unforgettable culinary experiences, where guests can try delicious, globally inspired menus. From Fine Cut Steakhouse to Raw on 5 and Eden, guests can discover a range of worldly culinary delights offering mouth-watering flavours in a truly elevated specialty dining experience.

Endless vibrant entertainment offerings can also be found onboard, including three exclusive stage shows in The Theatre. Relive the dramatic performances that have defined entertainment decade after decade with Rockumentary, experience an uplifting journey through the seasons of life and the moments that bring us all together with Tree of Life, and enjoy electrifying pop violin music, mesmerising choreography and aerial acrobatics with Crystallize. The entertainment doesn’t stop there as guests are drawn into an intimate cabaret show in The Club, along with a variety of themed experiences and activities throughout the ship.

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