Tourexpi
Setting
sail today for her debut season from Southampton, Celebrity Cruises®'
award-winning ship, Celebrity Apex®, is turning heads as she becomes the
first ship in the revolutionary Edge® Series to call the United
Kingdom home.
Celebrity
Apex will kick off her European season from Southampton with an
eight-night Norwegian Fjords cruise. This serene sailing will visit idyllic
locations across the region's much-loved destinations, including calls to
Bruges, Belgium, also known as 'the Venice of the North', where
travelers can stroll along canals and romantic cobblestone alleys; Geiranger,
Norway, home to the beautiful Geirangerfjord which boasts dramatic scenery
where waterfalls cascade into deep-blue water and snow-capped mountains
tower around the ship; and Kristiansand, Norway, the waterfront town
nicknamed 'Summer City' with sandy beaches, world-class shopping, and an
exciting cultural scene.
Celebrity
Apex, the second ship in the game-changing Edge Series, modernizes 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.
"We're
bringing one of our most innovative ships, Celebrity Apex, to Southampton,
providing guests the opportunity to sail in style directly from the UK,"
said Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises. "It's an
exciting time as we elevate cruising from the region, enabling our guests to
explore and restore with premium facilities, elevated food and drink
experiences, and exciting activities and entertainment."
With
itineraries covering stunning destinations from Northern Europe to
the Canary Islands, the premium cruise line's state-of-the-art ship will cruise
from Southampton from May through October in 2024. Throughout the
summer season, travelers can experience a variety of exciting four-to-13-night
sailings including the 12-night Norwegian Fjords and Arctic Circle cruise,
where guests will revel in the region's breathtaking natural beauty. Guests can
also take advantage of enhanced destination choices from Southampton. In
addition to exploration across Northern Europe, sailings take in the
breathtaking island of Ibiza where guests are invited to immerse themselves in
delicious cuisine at local foodie hotspots, party at vibrant beach clubs and
bask in the sunshine on the Mediterranean Sea.
Distinctive
features set Celebrity Apex apart, showcasing the contemporary design
elements that are a favorite 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 distinct restaurants, bars, and lounges to explore onboard, Celebrity
Apex boasts a distinct food and beverage journey, 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 flavors 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,
mesmerizing 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.
For
more information on Celebrity Apex offerings and destinations, and to book
a sailing with Celebrity Cruises, please visit www.celebritycruises.com, contact a trusted travel advisor,
or call Celebrity Cruises at 1-888-751-7804.
Image
Credit: © Celebrity Cruises
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