Cruise in sleek style onboard this high-tech beauty

The Celebrity APEX is an Edge-class ship and brand-new build that started sailing in Nov 2021.   

I sailed the 2/5/22 Western Caribbean in a Sky Suite in The Retreat, and it was a fabulous experience from start to finish.  And-I didn’t get Covid.

First Impression of the 2,910 passenger APEX:  It’s sleek, modern and stylish with incredible artwork onboard and lots of tech including streaming WiFi.  The Retreat, basically a ship within a ship reserved for suite guests, is worth every penny-has its own concierge lounge, sundeck, pool, hot tub, bar and even restaurant.  

FOODIE Credentials:  29 restaurants and bars!  And famous, acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud is the global culinary ambassador and offers a special Chefs Table.

Who is it for:  Adults and families with older kids who like an upscale environment with a cuisine-focus.   The Retreat is for guests who sail Silversea & Regent but want the variety and amenities of a larger ship 

One dish to rave about:  Lemon-poached lobster with melted leeks, shitake mushrooms, lobster ravioli and beurre blanc sauce. Perfect!  Luminae Restaurant.

Happy Hour Hot Spot:  EDEN, a high-concept, high-design area with bar that is filled with artwork and (real) hanging plants, and has an amazing cocktail curations menu!

Most pleasant surprise: The nightly onboard entertainment was WAY better than I expected!  The high definition, gazillion pixel wrap around screen in the theater and round stage is truly incredible.  The “Rockumentary” show with a live band doing Classic Rock mega hits was really good as was the “Crystalize” high energy show with acrobats.

Most Unique Spa Treatment:  The Hot Mineral Body Boost treatment on the pioneering MLX Amber and Crystal Quartz heated bed. The heated minerals help alleviate muscular pain and remove toxins and serve as a catalyst to warm and deeply relax the body.  Of course I tried it!  Thumbs up!

Stateroom that delivers the most bang for your buck:  The Sky Suites, which are entry level suites but still part of The Retreat and come with premium beverage package, streaming wifi, prepaid grats and $300 per person onboard credit.

Biggest Splurge:  The 2,600+ sq ft Iconic Suite with 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and floor to ceiling windows. Pictured above. WOW.

Being completely honest here-I am not a cruiser at heart BUT this ship is so spectacular I might become one!  

See video clip below of my suite tour, and some ship pics. 

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