Celebrity Apex - 5/16/2026
The May 16, 2026 cruise on the Celebrity Apex departs from Southampton (London), England. On this 13 Night Best Of Scandinavia (Southampton Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Celebrity Apex sets sail on Saturday, May 16th and returns on Friday, May 29th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Celebrity Apex cruise ship departing May 16, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $4,498 ($346 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $3,288 ($253 per night), this represents a recent increase of 37%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Celebrity Apex - May 16, 2026 - 13 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 16th | Southampton (London), England |
| 2 | May 17th | At Sea |
| 3 | May 18th | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 4 | May 16th | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 5 | May 20th | At Sea |
| 6 | May 21st | Helsinki, Finland |
| 7 | May 22nd | Tallinn, Estonia |
| 8 | May 23rd | Stockholm, Sweden |
| 9 | May 24th | Visby, Sweden |
| 10 | May 25th | At Sea |
| 11 | May 26th | Oslo, Norway |
| 12 | May 27th | Kristiansand, Norway |
| 13 | May 28th | At Sea |
| 14 | May 29th | Southampton (London), England |
The Celebrity Apex sails on May 16, 2026 for a 13 Night Best Of Scandinavia (Southampton Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Southampton (London), England at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Southampton (London), England on May 29th at 6:30 AM. During the 14-day journey, the Celebrity Apex will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
Based on my comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.
Cruise Ship
Celebrity Apex
CELEBRITY APEX SIZE
The Apex has a construction date of 2020 and a total size of 130,818 gross tons. The ship measures 1,004 feet (306 meters) in length. Celebrity Apex is included in Celebrity’s Edge Class. At full capacity, the Celebrity Apex holds 4,725 passengers. That includes 3,405 cruise vacationers and 1,320 staff members. The Apex total number of staterooms is 1,473.
Celebrity Apex Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:130,818 GT
- Length:1,004 ft (306 m)
- Beam:128 ft (39 m)
- Draft:28 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
- Year Built:2020
- Years Served:2020 - Present
- Capacity:3,405
- Crew Members:1,320
- Total on Board:4,725
- Total Staterooms:1,473
- Flagged Country:Malta
- Ship Cost:900 Million
- Status:active
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Cruise Ports
Southampton (London), England, offers docking at Southampton Port with excursions to London. Travelers explore Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Excursions visit Stonehenge. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures historic landmarks and Solent vistas. Dining onboard includes roast beef, an English favorite. Souvenirs, like tea crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Anglo-Saxon history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Southampton’s urban gateway offers a vibrant English stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and historic sites, making Southampton an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Copenhagen, Denmark, offers docking at Copenhagen Port. Travelers explore Nyhavn and Tivoli Gardens. Excursions visit Kronborg Castle. Local markets sell smørrebrød. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures colorful harbors and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes frikadeller, a Danish favorite. Souvenirs, like Viking crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Danish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Copenhagen’s urban charm offers a vibrant Danish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic castles and scenic canals, making Copenhagen an engaging destination for exploring Denmark’s capital. (126 words)
Copenhagen, Denmark, offers docking at Copenhagen Port. Travelers explore Nyhavn and Tivoli Gardens. Excursions visit Kronborg Castle. Local markets sell smørrebrød. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures colorful harbors and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes frikadeller, a Danish favorite. Souvenirs, like Viking crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Danish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Copenhagen’s urban charm offers a vibrant Danish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic castles and scenic canals, making Copenhagen an engaging destination for exploring Denmark’s capital. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Helsinki, Finland, offers docking at Helsinki Port. Travelers explore Suomenlinna Fortress and Helsinki Cathedral. Excursions visit Porvoo’s old town. Local markets sell lohikeitto. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures maritime forts and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes karjalanpiirakka, a Finnish favorite. Souvenirs, like reindeer crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kalevala history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Helsinki’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Finnish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic harbors, making Helsinki an engaging destination for exploring Finland’s capital. (126 words)
Tallinn, Estonia, offers docking at Tallinn Port. Travelers explore Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Old Town walls. Excursions visit Kadriorg Palace. Local markets sell kama porridge. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures medieval streets and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes mulgipuder, an Estonian favorite. Souvenirs, like amber crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hanseatic history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance cobblestone walks. Tallinn’s historic charm offers a vibrant Estonian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic harbors, making Tallinn an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Stockholm, Sweden, offers docking at Stockholm Port. Travelers explore Gamla Stan and Vasa Museum. Excursions visit Drottningholm Palace. Local markets sell gravlax. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval streets and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes meatballs, a Swedish favorite. Souvenirs, like Dala horse crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Stockholm’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Swedish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic archipelagos, making Stockholm an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Visby, Sweden, offers docking at Visby Port. Travelers explore medieval walls and St. Mary’s Cathedral. Excursions visit Gotland Museum. Local markets sell saffranspannkaka. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cobblestone streets and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes gravlax, a Swedish favorite. Souvenirs, like Viking crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hanseatic history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Visby’s medieval charm offers a vibrant Swedish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO walls and scenic harbors, making Visby an engaging destination for exploring Sweden’s Gotland Island.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Oslo, Norway, offers docking at Oslo Port. Travelers explore Vigeland Sculpture Park and Akershus Fortress. Excursions visit Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Local markets sell brunost. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for city tours. Photography captures fjord views and Oslofjord vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like Viking crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norse history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Oslo’s urban charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern sculptures and historic fortresses, making Oslo an engaging destination for exploring Norway’s capital. (126 words)
Kristiansand, Norway, has docking at Kristiansand Port. Travelers explore the old town and Kristiansand Cathedral. Excursions visit Setesdal’s folk museums. Local markets sell smoked mackerel. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather. Photography captures coastal vistas and wooden houses. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian lamb stew. Souvenirs, like Viking crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norwegian history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the cool climate. Comfortable shoes enhance town walks. Kristiansand’s coastal charm offers a serene Norwegian stop, blending heritage with scenic beauty.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Southampton (London), England, offers docking at Southampton Port with excursions to London. Travelers explore Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Excursions visit Stonehenge. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures historic landmarks and Solent vistas. Dining onboard includes roast beef, an English favorite. Souvenirs, like tea crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Anglo-Saxon history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Southampton’s urban gateway offers a vibrant English stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and historic sites, making Southampton an engaging destination. (126 words)