Celebrity Apex to begin sailing from Port Canaveral

Celebrity Apex arrived for her debut season in Central Florida on Saturday, November 1, ahead of new seven-night Caribbean itineraries scheduled from November 2025 to April 2026. 

The ship will begin sailing from Port Canaveral, offering Edge Series sailings to the Caribbean.

“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. 

“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.”

From November 2025 through April 2026, Celebrity Apex will operate year-round, round-trip, seven-night Caribbean voyages from Port Canaveral. 

The Magic Carpet — a cantilevered platform on the side of the ship — offers additional dining and lounge space. Infinite Veranda staterooms open directly to the outdoors through a powered window.

Celebrity Apex itineraries include calls 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.

On board, Celebrity Apex features 29 restaurants, bars and lounges. 

Spaces include The Magic Carpet and Eden, both combining dining and entertainment programming with views over the water. 

The Retreat offers a private restaurant (Luminae), lounge and sundeck for suite guests; Edge Villas include two-storey layouts with private terraces and plunge pools. Infinite Veranda staterooms open at the touch of a button. 

Entertainment includes three stage shows in The Theatre, cabaret in The Club and additional scheduled programming across the ship.

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