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Celebrity Apex Southampton: terminal, sailings and parking
Celebrity Apex usually sails from the Horizon Cruise Terminal. Here are its upcoming Southampton dates, departure times where published, and the best parking for that terminal.
Quick answer
- Terminal
- Horizon Cruise Terminal (Berth 102)
- Entrance
- Dock Gate 10
- Next sailing
- Wed 7 Oct 2026, departs 16:00
- Sailings in the next year
- 16
- Parking from
- £97.95 for 7 nights
Terminals can change between sailings. Always check your cruise documents. First time? Read what happens at the terminal.
Best parking for this ship
ABP's own Horizon long-stay car park is next to the terminal for Celebrity, Disney, MSC, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and some Fred Olsen sailings. The terminal is about a 12-minute walk from Southampton Central station.
The official option for Celebrity Cruises is ABParking (£129 for 7 nights in January 2027).
Compare Horizon Terminal parkingAbout Celebrity Apex
Ship facts
- Entered service
- 2021
- Guests
- 2,910 (double occupancy)
- Crew
- 1,320
- Size
- 130,818 gross tons
- Length
- 306 m
- Passenger decks
- 14
- Who it's for
- Families welcome (kids' club: Camp at Sea)
What it has
- Magic Carpet: an orange platform cantilevered out from the ship's starboard side.
- Infinite Veranda staterooms, plus two-storey Edge Villas and Iconic Suites.
- Eden: a three-deck venue at the stern combining dining, drinks and performances.
- Camp at Sea kids' club for ages 3-12, plus teen programming for 13-17.
- Rooftop Garden on the top deck; 29 restaurants, bars and lounges in total.
Places to eat
- Eden Restaurant
- Le Grand Bistro
- Fine Cut Steakhouse
- Raw on 5
- Oceanview Café
- Luminae at The Retreat
Ship facts from Wikipedia, celebritycruises.com, celebritycruises.com, celebritycruises.com, checked early October 2026. Cruise lines change venues and facilities, so check Celebrity Cruises' website before you sail.
Upcoming Celebrity Apex sailings from Southampton
Terminals and departure times come from the port's provisional schedule (published up to Fri 29 Jan 2027); later dates show the usual terminal. Length is worked out from the ship's next Southampton call. 12 of these sailings are on busy days, with 3 or more cruise ships in port. The next is Sat 15 May 2027, with 4 ships in. Allow 1–2 hours to board on those days. What to expect on the day
| Date | Terminal | Departs | Next Southampton call | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 7 Oct 2026 | Horizon Cruise Terminal · Berth 102 | 16:00 | Sun 18 Oct 2026 | 11 nights |
| Sun 18 Oct 2026 | Horizon Cruise Terminal · Berth 102 | — | Fri 7 May 2027 | Long voyage |
| Fri 7 May 2027 | Usually Horizon Terminal | — | Sat 15 May 2027 | 8 nights |
| Sat 15 May 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | Usually Horizon Terminal | — | Fri 28 May 2027 | 13 nights |
| Fri 28 May 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Usually Horizon Terminal | — | Sat 5 Jun 2027 | 8 nights |
| Sat 5 Jun 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Usually Horizon Terminal | — | Sat 19 Jun 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 19 Jun 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | Usually Horizon Terminal | — | Mon 28 Jun 2027 | 9 nights |
| Mon 28 Jun 2027 | Usually Horizon Terminal | — | Sat 10 Jul 2027 | 12 nights |
| Sat 10 Jul 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | Usually Horizon Terminal | — | Sat 24 Jul 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 24 Jul 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | Usually Horizon Terminal | — | Sat 31 Jul 2027 | 7 nights |
| Sat 31 Jul 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Usually Horizon Terminal | — | Sat 14 Aug 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 14 Aug 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Usually Horizon Terminal | — | Sat 21 Aug 2027 | 7 nights |
| Sat 21 Aug 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | Usually Horizon Terminal | — | Sat 28 Aug 2027 | 7 nights |
| Sat 28 Aug 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | Usually Horizon Terminal | — | Sat 11 Sep 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 11 Sep 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | Usually Horizon Terminal | — | Sat 25 Sep 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 25 Sep 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | Usually Horizon Terminal | — | — | — |
Celebrity Apex: ship and parking questions
Which terminal does Celebrity Apex use in Southampton?
Celebrity Apex usually sails from the Horizon Cruise Terminal (Berth 102, Western Docks, Dock Gate 10).
What is Celebrity Apex like?
Magic Carpet: an orange platform cantilevered out from the ship's starboard side. Infinite Veranda staterooms, plus two-storey Edge Villas and Iconic Suites. Eden: a three-deck venue at the stern combining dining, drinks and performances. Camp at Sea kids' club for ages 3-12, plus teen programming for 13-17.
How many passengers does Celebrity Apex carry?
Celebrity Apex carries about 2,910 guests (double occupancy) and about 1,320 crew.
How big is Celebrity Apex and when was it built?
Celebrity Apex is 130,818 gross tons and 306 metres long; it entered service in 2021.
Is Celebrity Apex good for children?
Yes. Celebrity Apex has a kids' club (Camp at Sea). Check Celebrity Cruises' website for age groups and opening times.
What restaurants are on Celebrity Apex?
Places to eat include Eden Restaurant, Le Grand Bistro, Fine Cut Steakhouse, Raw on 5, Oceanview Café and Luminae at The Retreat. Some may cost extra.
What time does Celebrity Apex leave Southampton?
On Wed 7 Oct 2026, Celebrity Apex is scheduled to depart at 16:00, according to the port's provisional schedule. Your boarding time is on your cruise documents.
Where can I park for a Celebrity Apex cruise?
ABP's own Horizon long-stay car park is next to the terminal for Celebrity, Disney, MSC, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and some Fred Olsen sailings. The terminal is about a 12-minute walk from Southampton Central station. The official option for Celebrity Cruises is ABParking (£129 for 7 nights in January 2027). Compare Horizon Terminal parking →