Edge class · Celebrity · In service since 2020
Celebrity Apex
Celebrity Apex is an Edge class cruise ship operated by Celebrity, in service since 2020. At about 130,818 gross tons, it carries roughly 2,910 guests and ranks #4 by size in the 15-ship Celebrity fleet we cover.
- 130,818 gross tons
- 2,910 guests
- 1,004 ft long
Photo: Wolfgang Fricke, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ship facts
- Cruise line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Ship class
- Edge class
- Entered service
- 2020 (6 years ago)
- Gross tonnage
- 130,818
- Guests
- 2,910
- Length
- 1,004 ft (306 m)
- Beam (width)
- 164 ft (50 m)
- Builder
- Chantiers de l'Atlantique
- IMO number
- 9838383
About Celebrity Apex
Celebrity Apex, completed in 2020, is the second Edge-class ship and a near twin of Celebrity Edge, though the pandemic delayed its first passenger sailings until 2021. It shares the Edge design that changed Celebrity’s look: the Magic Carpet on the starboard side, Eden at the stern, a Rooftop Garden for casual dining and Infinite Veranda cabins with glass walls that drop down to turn the room into a balcony. The Retreat offers suite guests a private lounge, sundeck and restaurant. It has sailed both Europe and the Caribbean.
Best for: Couples and design-conscious travelers who want a modern, premium ship for Europe or the Caribbean.
Celebrity Apex highlights
- Magic Carpet, a platform that moves between decks
- Eden, a glass-walled venue at the stern
- Infinite Veranda cabins
- Rooftop Garden for casual dining and outdoor movies
- The Retreat suite-class lounge and sundeck
How Celebrity Apex compares in size
- Celebrity Xcel141,420
- Celebrity Ascent141,420
- Celebrity Beyond141,420
- Celebrity Apex130,818
- Celebrity Edge130,818
- Celebrity Reflection125,366
- Celebrity Silhouette122,210
- Celebrity Eclipse121,878
- Celebrity Equinox121,878
- Celebrity Solstice121,878
- Celebrity Constellation91,000
- Celebrity Millennium90,963
- Celebrity Summit90,940
- Celebrity Infinity90,940
- Celebrity Flora5,922
Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.
Edge class sister ships
Sailing with Celebrity
Celebrity Cruises is a premium line with sleek, design-led ships, strong food, cocktail bars and spa-style cabins, aimed at couples and grown-up travelers who want a step up from mainstream cruising without luxury prices. Its Edge-class ships, with the cantilevered Magic Carpet, are among the most stylish at sea. It suits food lovers and couples, less so families seeking water parks or budget fares.
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Celebrity Apex FAQs
How big is Celebrity Apex?
Celebrity Apex measures about 130,818 gross tons and is about 1,004 feet (306 m) long. That makes it #4 of 15 Celebrity ships we cover by tonnage, and #81 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.
How many passengers does Celebrity Apex carry?
About 2,910 guests, according to Wikidata's record for the ship. Cruise lines usually quote capacity at two guests per cabin; with third and fourth berths filled, the maximum is higher.
When was Celebrity Apex built?
Celebrity Apex entered service in 2020 and was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique.
What class of ship is Celebrity Apex?
Celebrity Apex belongs to Celebrity's Edge class, alongside Celebrity Xcel, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Edge. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.
Is Celebrity Apex good for families?
Camp at Sea offers supervised activities for children 3 to 12 in age groups, with teen spaces and activities for older kids. Programs are good but smaller in scale than on Royal Caribbean or Disney, and kids are most common in summer and on holiday sailings. Facilities vary by ship, so check what Celebrity Apex offers for your kids' ages.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: Wikidata, Wikipedia, Celebrity official site.