![]() ![]() It’s become more than that, though, and depending on where the Magic Carpet is positioned on the ship, it can serve as an extension of the Raw on 5 restaurant, a cocktail lounge for happy hour or late-night partying, and is also available for exclusive events and parties. This feature was originally designed by British architect, Tom Wright, as a faster tender service and to make tender-loading more accessible for mobility-challenged passengers. One of the most impressive features of the Celebrity Apex is its magic carpet – an orange platform that suspends along the starboard side of the ship, and moves vertically between the 16 decks. Let’s look at some notable venues onboard: The Magic Carpet These enhancements may seem small but are sure to make Apex a favorite with passengers. While the ship is nearly the same, there have been some additional tweaks with additional restaurants, new offerings in beauty and wellness, and a larger fitness center. While Edge is impressive (and hey, it often has Captain Kate and her cat Bug Naked onboard), Apex is bound to see some awards in its future. Its sister ship, Celebrity Edge, has received over 50 awards, including Overall Best New Cruise Ship at Travel Weekly’s 17th Annual Readers Choice Awards, 2020. The Celebrity Apex is the second ship in the cruise lines Edge-class series and features state-of-the-art, luxury amenities across the 1004-foot ship. Staff and passengers were all in high spirits as we got underway, and while this short time at sea cannot provide a substitute for a full personal review, I have tapped into some additional sources to complement the information and experiences I had. This ship has been sailing in Europe on some limited itineraries before crossing the Atlantic for its modified US inaugural sailing. The Apex was originally set to launch in 2020 – and we all know what happened to the cruise industry then. ![]() It was a real treat to have girls’ time at sea. Instead, it was a three-day/two-nights sailing out of Fort Lauderdale and we spent the entire time at sea. ![]() We did not sail on an itinerary that is available to the general public. I traveled with my niece, Audrey, who hadn’t been on a cruise since her daughter was young. The sailing was complimentary for invited media and their guest as a way to explore the Celebrity Apex. This was an industry sailing, with about 1800 employees, travel agents, media, and other travel industry representatives, and their guests. I sailed on the Apex on a mini-cruise in early November. So, what can you expect from a Celebrity Apex Cruise? ![]()
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