Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship boasts a unique outward-facing design, with ocean views as the main focal point. This revolutionary ship offers an outdoor deck with pools and a rooftop garden, a three-story plaza home to a unique collection of restaurants, bars, and lounges, and accommodations that allow travelers open-air access to the sea with the push of a button. Interior designer Kelly Hoppen concepted the unique staterooms, creating indulgent apartments that celebrate the sea. Revolutionary experiences await you onboard. From the Magic Carpet that reaches heights of 13 stories above sea level to the 20 ft LED wall in The Theatre, the Celebrity Apex cruise ship breaks from traditional ship design.
The Resort Deck is unlike any other outdoor space at sea—or anywhere. You’ll find endless ways to enjoy the outdoors and connect with the sea, including the Rooftop Garden, the adults-only Solarium pool, and the Main Pool—an asymmetrical space surrounded by an outward-facing, terraced pool deck, so while unwinding poolside, the ocean views become the main focal point.
Complimentary dining options include the Eden Cafe, Spa Cafe & Juice Bar, Oceanview Cafe, Mast Grill & 4 main dining restaurants…Normandie, Tuscan, Cosmopolitan, and Cyprus. Every restaurant features the same mouthwatering menu that changes nightly, plus each one offers its own ambiance, along with a selection of exclusive, regionally inspired dishes and drinks. Celebrity has expanded its selection of specialty restaurants. Choose from the Fine Cut Steakhouse, Le Grand Bistro, Le Petit Chef experience at the Bisto, Raw on 5, the Magic Carpet, Rooftop Garden Grill, and Eden Restaurant.
Here, predictability and convention are stripped away, returning luxury sea travel to its very essence: simple, beautiful, imaginative encounters that leave you relaxed, refreshed, and inspired by the world around you. With luxurious, six- to eight-night sailings roundtrip from the historic city of Athens, the new Celebrity Apex visits some of the most idyllic destinations in the Mediterranean in 2021. Step aboard and embark on an island-hopping journey to the most iconic islands and ports in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas.
Explore cultures and customs that are more than 2,500 years old during your extraordinary cruise to the Mediterranean. Visit some of the most sacred sites in the Holy Land, including the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Church of the Nativity. Journey to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, and swim in the rejuvenating waters. Tour ancient Olympia, where the greatest international athletic competition in the world got its start, and view monuments that date back to 776 B.C. Enter the stadium and pose in the marble starting blocks where the first marathoners once stood. Marvel at the ruins of Ephesus, an UNESCO World Heritage site, and its historic buildings, including the Great Theater, The Temple of Hadrian, and The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Stroll through charming Greek villages where you can feast on array of Mediterranean seafood and sample the region’s best wine. Head to one of the stunning beaches nearby and spend the day relaxing in the glorious sunshine.
The WOW Factor – The Retreat….Level up your luxury vacation with The Retreat. The private experience that blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living, boasts a restaurant exclusive to guests of The Retreat, and features a lounge and sundeck to rival any high-end resort. Plus, travelers will also enjoy a long list of amenities like a shore excursion credit, premium drinks, streaming Wi-Fi, and an onboard credit to spend as you wish.
Cruises begin on July 17th with several 7 night Greek Islands & Cyprus Cruise departures: July 24th & July 31st; August 7th, 14th, 21st &28th; September 4th, 11th & 18th. The Europe season ends with an 8 night Greek Isles and Israel cruise on September 25th. The Celebrity Apex returns to the Mediterranean again starting April 24th with an 11 night Western Med cruise.
Bookings are now open for exciting new sailings this summer to the captivating destinations of Greece, Israel and Cyprus. Plus, when you book air travel with Flights by Celebrity Cruises, you’ll enjoy rates as low as $699* from top gateways across the country. Or, book first or business class, and save $200* off your cruise fare. Start planning and save today. Then simply prepare for the luxurious vacation you’ve been waiting for.
If you are planning for 2022, check out the new Celebrity Beyond cruise ship which will begin its inaugural season in Europe in April.
Do You Need a Vaccine to travel to Greece?
No. You can also travel to Greece with just a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours before your arrival, however, you would have to take an escorted Greece tour or book a hotel package on your own. To cruise with Celebrity Cruise Line a vaccine is currently required.
Is Everything Open In Greece?
- Archaeological sites are open to visitors across the country. Up to twenty (20) visitors can enter the sites in groups (this limit does not apply to families). Wearing a face mask and practicing physical distancing are obligatory during the visit.
- The museums and the monuments exhibited indoors welcome their visitors in accordance with the health protocols in place (physical distancing, wearing a face mask, etc).
- Live events (theatre or dance performances, concerts etc.) are held in open-air venues with seated guests only and at 65% – 75% capacity, depending on the size of each venue. Face masks are mandatory.
- Beaches with amenities are open across Greece, provided that arrangements are made for the necessary distancing among visitors. With the exception of families, each umbrella may be used by two individuals only.
- Restaurants, cafés, bars, and nightclubs are open. Tables are set in outdoor spaces ONLY. Customers at the nightclub entrance must show either a vaccination certificate, or a medical document as proof of a Covid-19 infection, issued not sooner than thirty (30) days after the positive test result, or a negative rapid test taken within 48 hrs.
Is there anything else I should know about traveling to Greece?
Travelers are expected to fill in the Passenger Locator Form (PLF – GDPR compliant) one day before they enter the country, providing information on their point of departure, the duration of previous stays in other countries, and the address of their stay in Greece. The PLF must also be filled in – one day before departure – by those Greek residents who plan to travel abroad.
The Passenger Locator Form (PLF) can be found on the:
