Karl WP Beyer November 4, 2025 – The Celebrity Apex will be the first ship in Celebrity Cruises' award-winning Edge class to set sail from Port Canaveral. Weekly Caribbean cruises are scheduled through April 2026 – ideal for guests who want to combine a Florida trip with island hopping or visit the nearby Kennedy Space Center.
For the first time, a Celebrity Cruises Edge-class ship is sailing from Port Canaveral near Orlando. The Celebrity Apex began its inaugural season on Florida's Space Coast this past weekend. Until April 2026, the itinerary includes one-week Caribbean cruises to destinations such as Grand Turk, San Juan, Basseterre, George Town, Puerto Plata, Cozumel, Key West, and Bimini.
The centerpiece of the onboard concept is the Magic Carpet, the free-floating platform on the starboard side, as well as the Infinite Veranda cabins. Culinary delights await with 29 restaurants, bars, and lounges. The Retreat offers suite guests a private restaurant, lounge, and sun deck; in addition, there are two-story Edge Villas. Entertainment includes three exclusive shows in The Theatre, cabaret in The Club, and other programs.
Celebrity Apex - the Magic Carpet
The Celebrity Apex replaces the Ccelebrity Equinox, which will soon be available in South America from Buenos Aires embarks on journeys to Patagonia and Antarctica.
The main attraction of the region around the launch site is the world-famous Kennedy Space Center, financed entirely by visitor fees. The adjacent spaceport has been the launch site for all manned US spaceflights since 1961. Unmanned rockets carrying satellites launch into space from the neighboring Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Visit to the Kennedy Space Center We report on an organized excursion to the huge exhibition grounds – about 25 kilometers away from the berths of the cruise ships.
Cape Canavarel - Rocket Garden
