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Celebrity Apex Arrives for Port Canaveral Debut

Image: Celebrity Cruises' Edge-series ship, Celebrity Apex. (Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises)
Image: Celebrity Cruises' Edge-series ship, Celebrity Apex. (Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 12:10 PM ET, Mon November 3, 2025

Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex made her Central Florida debut on November 1, 2025 at one of the country’s busiest cruise ports – Port Canaveral.

The Edge Series vessel offers seven-night roundtrip journeys to the Caribbean from November 2025 to April 2026. Itineraries include port stops in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis; George Town, Grand Cayman; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Cozumel, Mexico; Key West, Florida; and Bimini, The Bahamas. 

“Our cutting-edge Edge Series ships have transformed the premium vacation experience, and we’re thrilled to bring this elevated style of cruising to guests sailing from Port Canaveral,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises in a statement.

She added, “Celebrity Cruises’ fleet offers guests the chance to unwind and explore the globe with world-class amenities, exceptional culinary offerings, and dynamic entertainment and activities.” 

Celebrity Apex features include:

  • 29 distinct restaurants, bars, and lounges offering delightful food and beverage journeys for any taste. From Fine Cut Steakhouse to Raw on 5, guests can explore globally inspired menus offering mouth-watering flavors in an elevated specialty dining experience. 
  • Unique spaces, including The Magic Carpet – the world’s first cantilevered, floating platform, soaring above the sea – and Eden – three levels of sensory experiences wrapped in glass, both offering a mix of culinary and entertainment options with panoramic views. 
  • The Retreat, complete with a private restaurant, Luminae and sundeck exclusive to suite guests along with two-story Edge Villas, each with their own private terrace and plunge pool. 
  • Infinite Veranda staterooms, which bring the outside in at the touch of a button. 
  • Endless vibrant entertainment offerings, including three exclusive stage shows in The Theatre that rival Broadway and West End productions, intimate cabaret shows in The Club, and a variety of themed experiences and activities throughout the ship. 


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