We were very honoured to be invited to participate in the Pre-Inaugural sailing about the Celebrity Apex. The dates offered were October 31 - November 2, 2021.
We decided to do a 3 day getaway prior to that sailing, also aboard the Celebrity Apex, and so glad we did so that we could experience this beautiful ship, as our guests would.
I just have a few additional comments:
1) If you plan to travel a lot through the US, invest in a Nexus card. I did not have one, and the line/wait leaving Canada was close to 3 hours to just move through all the different customs and lines.
2) Ensure that you check ALL your paperwork, for correct spelling of name, dates, etc. When I showed up at the port/terminal, I was denied boarding because my Covid Antigen test had the wrong date (the date before it was actually done). It took a quick call to the pharmacy in question for them to make the change and email it back to me.
Below, we have put together a few photos and notes to share with you.
We were very happy to board and realize that we did not need to wear masks at all when on board.
Also, have a look at this short video on the Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda.
Next few pictures are during our tour of the ship.
Top left is the martini bar. Top right is a very unique sitting area. Bottom left is the beautiful Rooftop Garden (it also has a grill/bar). You could take in an outdoor movie here or live entertainment. Bottom right is the (closed in) Solarium/quiet pool.
In closing, I have a new appreciation for the Celebrity Cruises brand, and would not hesitate to recommend.
In fact, we are currently promoting an amazing deal with the BRAND NEW Celebrity Beyond (another in Celebrity's Edge Series) for next November 2022. Have a look and let me know if you'd like to join !