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Video: Celebrity Cruises reveals first look of new ship Apex

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Celebrity Cruises has revealed a first-look video of its new ship Celebrity Apex.

The 2,900-passenger Edge-class ship was due to have its naming ceremony in Southampton this week, but due to the coronavirus crisis and Royal Caribbean Group (which owns Celebrity Cruises) having to extend its global suspension of cruising, this was cancelled.

The line’s global sailings – including Apex’s – have been suspended until 11 May.

The first-look footage of new ship Celebrity Apex has been posted on the cruise line’s YouTube channel.

The timelapse video shows clips of the making of the ship and an inside look at the new spaces she will feature, from the Grand Plaza and The Club to Eden Restaurant, Craft Social Bar and The Solarium.

The video also shows footage of Apex’s virtual delivery ceremony, said to be the first of its kind, including clips of speeches from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. chairman and CEO Richard Fain and Celebrity Cruises’ president and chief executive Lisa Lutoff-Perlo.

Speaking at the virtual delivery ceremony this week, Lutoff-Perlo had every confidence that the ship will embark on her first sailing out of Barcelona on 20 May.

“Every delivery is unique just as every ship is unique. While the circumstances are quite unique right now, it’s fitting that such an innovative ship as Celebrity Apex would have a digital-age delivery,” she said.

“The day is every bit as meaningful because I know the dedication and commitment from the shipyard team, the onboard crew and our Celebrity shoreside team that went in to bringing this ship to life.

Celebrity Apex is a magnificent ship and I am so proud to welcome her into our family.”

Lutoff-Perlo also added: “I look forward to calmer waters when we can welcome guests aboard the newest addition to our beautiful fleet. I have great anticipation for her first sailing out of Barcelona on May 20.”

For the latest coronavirus cruise and travel advice, visit gov.uk.

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