Beginning today, guests can experience an
elevated cruising experience directly from Southampton
LONDON, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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, 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.
"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
until October in 2024. Throughout the summer season, travellers 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 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 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, 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.
For more information on Celebrity Apex offerings and
destinations, and to book a sailing with Celebrity Cruises, please
visit www.celebritycruises.co.uk, contact a trusted travel advisor,
or call Celebrity Cruises on 0800 240 4286.
About Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises delivers an
elevated premium holiday experience across their fleet of ships
traveling to nearly 300 destinations across more than 70 countries
spanning all seven continents. Uniquely offering the intimate feel
and thoughtful service of small ships, with the variety and
excitement of bigger ones – guests can explore the world or get
away from it for a little while. With every detail elevated beyond
expectations, guests will never want to go on holiday any other
way. An industry pioneer for 35 years, each Celebrity holiday
offers experiences you won't find anywhere else aboard ships which
continue to shatter industry expectations with the highly
anticipated Celebrity Xcel arriving Autumn 2025.
Celebrity Cruises is headquartered in Miami and is one of five cruise brands owned
by Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL). Visit
www.celebritycruises.co.uk for more information, and connect with
us on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.
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