has announced that its ship Celebrity Apex will homeport in Southampton for its 2024 season.

The vessel – curated by world-renowned designers including Kelly Hoppen CBE and featuring the unique Magic Carpet as well as 29 culinary venues – will be based in the south coast port from May to November 2024, offering sailings from four to 13 nights.

These include a brand new 12-night Norwegian Fjords and Arctic Circle cruise which takes in Tromsø and Norway’s northernmost city, Honningsvåg. Other new ports of call on cruises from Southampton include the island of Ibiza.

“This truly is an exciting moment for us,” said Lisa Lutoff Perlo, president and CEO of .

“Having one of our award-winning Edge Series ships sailing from Southampton will offer an experience like no other from the UK, connecting guests to the world around them through the innovative outward-facing design and visionary spaces these celebrated ships are known for.”

vice president and managing director EMEA, Jo Rzymowska, added: “The UK has always been integral to the success of our brand, and homeporting Celebrity Apex from Southampton underlines our commitment to this market and is testament to the strength of local consumer demand, supported by our formidable travel partners.

“There is huge appetite from UK guests who share our curiosity for people, places and cultures, and our passion for opening up the world through a love of travel. I’m looking forward to welcoming even more of our guests on board Celebrity Apex when she raises the bar for cruising from Southampton in 2024.”

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