Port Canaveral welcomed Celebrity Apex to its homeported fleet, as the popular Edge-class ship kicks off a winter schedule of seven-night Caribbean and Bahamas cruises from Central Florida.
Celebrity Apex Replaces Sister Ship
Celebrity Apex, the brand’s second Edge-class vessel, replaces Celebrity Equinox, which launched Celebrity Cruises’ first-ever schedule from Port Canaveral last year.
Arrival festivities included a traditional plaque exchange led by Canaveral Port Authority Commissioner Kevin Markey and Celebrity Apex Captain Panagiotis Skylogiannis aboard the ship.
“Celebrity Cruises’ inaugural season from Port Canaveral was hugely successful and we’re thrilled to welcome home the stunning Celebrity Apex to our Port,” said Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO.
“We have a great partnership with Celebrity Cruises and very proud of their success here that continues to contribute economic value to our Port community and beyond.”
Port Canaveral is the world’s second busiest cruise port and one of the most popular drive-to markets. The port offers cruise guests easy access to modern terminals and ample adjacent parking, with approximately 75 percent of passengers driving to their cruise rather than flying.
The convenient Central Florida location provides cruisers with a wide range of ships and sailing options, making it an attractive alternative to Miami and Fort Lauderdale for many passengers.
Caribbean and Bahamas Itineraries
On its week-long sailings from Port Canaveral, Celebrity Apex will visit some of the cruise industry’s most sought-after destinations, including St. Kitts, Bimini, Cozumel, Puerto Plata, and San Juan, among others.
There are currently five Edge-class ships in the Celebrity fleet with a sixth under construction.
