Celebrity Apex makes Southampton home port debut

Author: Kaye Holland

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The 2,910-passenger vessel has become Celebrity Cruises’ first Edge-class ship to homeport in Southampton

Celebrity Apex, the second in the line’s Edge series, will kick off her European season from Southampton with an eight-night Norwegian Fjords cruise. Ports of call include Bruges (Belgium), Geiranger and Kristiansand (Norway).

The season will also see Apex head to the Arctic Circle, the Mediterranean including Ibiza, and the Canary Islands until October 2024. Cruises range in from four to 13 nights in length.

Celebrity Cruises' president aura Hodges Bethge said: “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.

“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.”

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About Kaye Holland

Kaye is a London-based wordsmith who has written for a range of publications including The Times, The Independent, The I, Culture Trip, The Sun, and ABTA among others. In June 2022, Kaye joined the Real Response Media where she looks – together with Lucy Abbott – after the World of Cruising website. Want to get in touch? Kaye can be reached at: [email protected]