Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
76Top 21% of ships
Dining
92Top 9% of ships
Entertainment
77Top 30% of ships
Activities & Thrills
56Beats 34% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
63Beats 36% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Dining — scores 92/100
Strong Entertainment — scores 77/100
Strong Space & Comfort — scores 76/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineCelebrity
Ship NameApex
Maiden voyage5 April 2020
Physical
Year Built2020
Refurbished Not yet
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique
Gross Tonnage 130,818 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 306 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 39 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipThe Retreat
Total decks 15
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks16
Speed 22 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,320
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.2
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,467
Single Occupancy Cabins Yes
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins22
Passenger Capacity 2,910
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 44.955
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsCosmopolitan, Cyprus, Normandie, Tuscan (main dining); Blu, Luminae at The Retreat (exclusive); Oceanview Cafe, Mast Grill, Grand Plaza Cafe, Spa Cafe & Juice Bar, Cafe Al Bacio, Eden Cafe (included cafes/casual); Eden Restaurant, Fine Cut Steakhouse, Le Grand Bistro, Raw on 5, Magic Carpet, Rooftop Garden Grill (specialty/paid)
Restaurants - Paid6
Restaurants - Included12
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access1
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools2
Indoor Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs6
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only1
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive1
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges10
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
Thermal SuitesFlat fee
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaThe Solarium
Special AmenitiesBeyond the Podium Talk Series, Bingo, Eden Entertainment Space, Outdoor movies, Rooftop Garden
Beyond the Podium Talk SeriesIncluded
BingoA la cart
Eden Entertainment SpaceIncluded
Rooftop GardenIncluded
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $18.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 20%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Soda Price$3.00
Domestic Beer Price$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)$69.00
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants18
Restaurants Price: Included8
Restaurants Price: Premium10
Restaurants Price: Exclusive0
Restaurants Type: Sit down14
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve4
Restaurants Type: Buffet0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 9HA4960
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9838383
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 215105000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Valletta, Malta
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.