Celebrity Apex is the second Edge-class cruise ship from Celebrity Cruises, delivered in March 2020 from Chantiers de l'Atlantique in France. At 130,818 gross tons and 1,004 feet in length, she carries 2,910 passengers at double occupancy and shares the revolutionary design language of her sister ship Celebrity Edge. Despite launching during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic period, Celebrity Apex eventually demonstrated the enduring appeal of Edge-class innovation. The ship features the signature Magic Carpet cantilevered platform, Eden multi-sensory lounge, and Infinite Veranda staterooms that defined the class. Celebrity Apex's Rooftop Garden provides an open-air retreat with live performances under the stars, while the Resort Deck offers multiple pool areas including a dedicated adults-only solarium. Dining options include the main restaurants Normandie, Cyprus, Cosmopolitan, and Tuscan, along with specialty venues like Le Grand Bistro, Fine Cut Steakhouse, and Raw on 5. The Retreat for suite guests provides exclusive amenities including a private pool, sundeck, lounge, and restaurant. Entertainment spans the two-story main theater, the intimate Eden performances, and live music throughout the ship. Celebrity Apex sails European itineraries during summer, including Mediterranean and Northern Europe voyages, and Caribbean cruises during winter months.
Scarlet Lady is the inaugural ship of Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson's adults-only cruise brand, delivered in February 2020 from Fincantieri in Italy. At 110,000 gross tons and 912 feet long, she carries 2,770 passengers (called Sailors) and disrupted the cruise industry with a radically different approach. Scarlet Lady features no main dining room, buffet, or kids' clubs. Instead, she offers over 20 dining venues all included in the fare, from the Korean BBQ at Gunbae where everyone cooks together, to the test kitchen where Sailors prepare plant-forward dishes, to Pink Agave serving elevated Mexican cuisine, and Razzle Dazzle, a vegetarian-forward restaurant. The ship's Richard's Rooftop is an exclusive sundeck, while the Athletic Club combines gym facilities with a boxing ring, basketball court, and outdoor running track. Squid Ink is a tattoo parlor at sea, reflecting Virgin's rebellious brand identity. Entertainment centers on The Red Room, a transformable performance venue with a variable stage that configures for traditional theater, standing-room concerts, circus performances, and immersive dance parties. The ship features no single-use plastics, uses clean energy technology, and converts waste heat into energy. Scarlet Lady sails Caribbean and Mediterranean itineraries, primarily from PortMiami, with every voyage visiting Virgin's private Beach Club at Bimini in the Bahamas.
Norwegian Viva is the second Prima-class cruise ship from Norwegian Cruise Line, delivered in June 2023 from Fincantieri in Italy. At 142,500 gross tons and 965 feet in length, she accommodates 3,219 passengers at double occupancy and builds upon the acclaimed design innovations of her sister ship Norwegian Prima. Viva features the exhilarating Prima Speedway, a three-story electric go-kart track that winds around the ship's upper decks at speeds up to 30 mph. The signature Ocean Boulevard wraps the entire ship on Deck 8 with the Indulge Food Hall, Oceanwalk glass bridges over the sea, and Infinity Beach pools extending beyond the ship's edge. The Drop slide at the stern sends guests on a freefall experience through a glass enclosure over the ocean. Norwegian Viva's Penrose Atrium provides a striking three-deck social hub, while the Prima Theater & Club transforms between a state-of-the-art performance venue and a late-night dance club. Dining spans over 30 venues including Los Lobos Mexican restaurant, Palomar Mediterranean, and the upscale Le Bistro French restaurant. The Haven by Norwegian, the cruise line's ship-within-a-ship luxury complex, offers exclusive suites, a private pool, sundeck, restaurant, and dedicated concierge. Norwegian Viva sails Mediterranean, Greek Isles, and Caribbean itineraries seasonally.
