The Celebrity Apex cabins to avoid are mainly the deck 3 ocean views tucked under the dining rooms and casino, wake-facing rooms on deck 7 directly above Eden, deck 12 rooms beneath the Oceanview Cafe and pool on deck 14, and the partial-view rooms on deck 6 that look onto lifeboats. The best-value picks are midship Infinite Verandas on decks 8 to 10, which have cabins above and below them. If you want a real step-out balcony, look at aft Sunset Verandas on decks 8 to 11.
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Celebrity Apex is the second ship in Celebrity’s Edge class. She entered service in 2020 (her first passenger sailings were in 2021) and her layout closely matches her sisters. What makes the choice different on Apex is where she sails: Caribbean and Bahamas weeks from Port Canaveral in winter, and Norway, Arctic Circle and Northern Europe sailings from Southampton in summer. Here is how that changes which room you should book.
Celebrity Apex cabins to avoid at a glance
| Location | Why it can be a problem | Who should skip it |
|---|---|---|
| Deck 3 ocean views | Sit on the dining deck below the Cosmopolitan, Cyprus and casino level on deck 4; close to the gangway and tender area on deck 2 | Light sleepers, anyone who naps by day |
| Deck 7 aft (wake-facing) | Directly above Eden, which runs late-evening entertainment | Early sleepers |
| Deck 12 midship and aft | Below the deck 14 pool, Oceanview Cafe and Magic Carpet (there is no deck 13) | Anyone who hates early chair-dragging noise |
| Deck 6 balconies and forward porthole verandas | Views down onto lifeboats or framed by a large porthole opening | Scenery lovers on fjord cruises |
| Forward cabins on low decks | Most motion in rough seas; near the theatre at the front of decks 3 to 5 | Seasickness-prone guests |
| Rooms by elevator lobbies and crew doors | Foot traffic and late-night chatter | Light sleepers |
Always check the current deck plan before booking, since the cruise line can reassign venues or reconfigure spaces during dry docks.
Noisy Celebrity Apex rooms to avoid
Deck 3: the lowest guest cabins
Deck 3 holds a small run of ocean-view staterooms on the same deck as the Tuscan Grille and Normandie restaurants and the base of the three-level theatre. Directly above, deck 4 holds the Cosmopolitan and Cyprus dining rooms, shops and the casino. You get a window at a lower price, but also service traffic and the clatter of a busy dining deck. Deck 2 below is the Destination Gateway, where you board the ship and catch tenders, so port mornings can start early. If you will mostly be ashore, these rooms are fine. If you value quiet afternoons, move up to deck 6 or higher.
Deck 7 aft above Eden
Eden spans the back of decks 4 to 6 and stays busy late into the evening with performances and music. The wake-view rooms on deck 7 sit right on top of it. Some blog guides name specific aft balcony and Sky Suite numbers in the 7110 to 7115 and 7300 ranges. Treat those lists as a starting point, not a rule. The same aft layouts on decks 8, 9 and 10 have cabins above and below them, which is the simple fix.
Deck 12 under the pool deck
Because Apex has no deck 13, the cabins on deck 12 sit directly under the pool deck on deck 14, including the Oceanview Cafe buffet. Crews set up the buffet and arrange loungers early, and guests on owner groups regularly report scraping noise in the aft 12200s. This matters most on Caribbean sea days out of Port Canaveral, when the pool deck is full from breakfast onward. Forward deck 12 is a different story, since that is where most of the Retreat suites sit.
Lifts, stairs and service doors
A cabin two or three doors from the elevator lobby is convenient but busier. Watch for unmarked crew doors and pantries on the deck plan, which can bring trolley noise at odd hours.
Infinite Veranda vs a true veranda on Celebrity Apex
Most Apex rooms are Edge Staterooms with Infinite Veranda. Instead of a separate balcony, the outdoor space is part of the room: bifold doors close off the sitting area, and you press a button to lower the top half of the floor-to-ceiling window. Celebrity’s sizing for the standard version is roughly 200 sq ft of living space plus about 40 sq ft of veranda area. Most Concierge Class and AquaClass rooms on this ship use the same design.
- The good: you get more usable floor space, and the window seat feels comfortable on cool days. On a Norwegian fjords or Arctic Circle sailing from Southampton, you can sit and watch the scenery in shirt sleeves.
- The catch: if you open the window with the bifold doors open, the air conditioning switches off. On a humid Caribbean week, the room warms up quickly, and you cannot step outside into fresh air the way you can on a traditional balcony.
If outdoor time matters to you, the alternatives with a true step-out balcony are the aft Sunset Verandas (about 89 sq ft of outdoor space), the forward Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda rooms (check the view, as the porthole frame can block part of it), and Sky Suites and above. Cruisers who have switched from Infinite Verandas to Sunset Verandas mostly say the aft position, not the price, is the bigger trade-off. That is why it pays to avoid deck 7 aft and choose decks 8 to 11 instead.
Obstructed views and the Magic Carpet
Deck plan specialists list every outward-facing balcony on deck 6 as looking down on either deck 5 or the lifeboats. They also flag partially obstructed verandas on deck 6 (6128, 6129, 6180, 6182, 6196, 6198) and on deck 11 (including 11122, 11125, 11156, 11158, 11176 and 11182). Celebrity prices some of these as partial-view categories, such as E5 Infinite Verandas and C5 Concierge rooms. They can be good value if you mainly use your cabin to sleep. They are a poor choice for a fjords cruise, where the view is the whole point.
The Magic Carpet is the tennis-court-sized platform that moves up and down the starboard side, serving as a tender gateway on deck 2, a dining extension at Raw on 5, and part of the pool deck on 14. Celebrity has a separate Magic Carpet Sky Suite category for the suites nearest its track. Their side views can be affected depending on where the platform is parked, so ask your agent about the exact sightline before paying suite prices.
Small cabins, connecting rooms and seasickness
- Inside cabins: standard and deluxe insides run from roughly 180 to 200 sq ft. That is decent by industry standards, but tight for three or four people with luggage. Single Infinite Veranda rooms are much smaller, at around 130 to 140 sq ft.
- Connecting rooms: the class has about 178 connecting cabins. They are ideal for families, but the connecting door carries sound more than a solid wall, so couples may want to filter them out.
- Seasickness: choose midship on decks 6 to 8, where most Infinite Verandas sit. Avoid high forward rooms if you are crossing the Bay of Biscay or the North Sea, or taking the spring and autumn transatlantics between Florida and Southampton.
Best cabins on Celebrity Apex by budget
Concierge Class
Concierge rooms are mostly on decks 9 to 12 and add priority embarkation, a welcome lunch, preferred dining times and a concierge desk. From sailings departing after 21 September 2026, Celebrity replaced Concierge Class canapés with free room service. The usual delivery fee is waived, though a 20% gratuity may still apply, and two welcome waters arrive on embarkation day. Avoid Concierge rooms in the aft part of deck 12 if you want quiet mornings, and check whether a cheap fare is actually a C5 partial view.
AquaClass
About 100 AquaClass rooms sit on decks 9 and 10 and include dining at Blu plus spa relaxation access. They are worth it if you will use both; otherwise the premium goes on perks you skip.
The Retreat suites
From Sky Suites upward, guests get The Retreat lounge and sundeck plus Luminae restaurant. The 146 Sky Suites are spread over decks 6 to 12. Aft Sunset Sky Suites have the best wake views, but again, skip the ones on deck 7. Forward on deck 12 sit the Celebrity, Royal and Penthouse Suites and the two Iconic Suites above the bridge, at about 1,890 sq ft with a huge veranda. The six two-level Edge Villas (decks 15 and 16) have plunge pools and open straight onto the Retreat sundeck. They are lovely, but they are not the place for guests who want total seclusion.
Best value overall
A midship Infinite Veranda on decks 8, 9 or 10 is hard to beat: steady motion, cabins above and below, and an easy walk to the lifts. Compare current fares on our 2027 cruise deals roundup before you lock in a category.
How Apex compares with her sisters
Apex shares her hardware with the first ship of the class, so most of the same rules apply on board. Celebrity’s own changes for Apex focused on entertainment, dining and the spa rather than the staterooms. If you are weighing ships, our guides to Celebrity Edge cabins to avoid and Celebrity Xcel cabins to avoid cover the differences that do exist, and the very different itineraries each ship sails.
To see how Apex compares with the rest of the fleet, read every Celebrity cruise ship ranked.
If you are thinking about a suite, see our guide to whether the Celebrity Retreat is worth it.
FAQs
Which cabin on Celebrity Apex is considered the best?
For most couples, a midship Infinite Veranda on decks 8 to 10 is the best balance of price, quiet and stability. For a real balcony, choose an aft Sunset Veranda or Sky Suite on decks 8 to 11. At the top end, the Iconic Suites and Edge Villas are the standouts.
What are the Celebrity Apex rooms to avoid for noise?
Deck 3 ocean views below the dining and casino level, deck 7 aft rooms above Eden, and deck 12 midship and aft rooms under the pool deck and buffet on deck 14.
Are Infinite Verandas a bad choice on Apex?
Not necessarily. They work well on cooler Northern Europe sailings from Southampton. On Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, the air conditioning cutting out when the window is open can make the room humid.
What is the best deck on Celebrity Apex for seasickness?
Low to middle decks midship, roughly decks 6 to 8, where motion is gentlest. Avoid forward and high cabins on rougher routes such as transatlantic crossings.
Is Concierge Class worth it on Celebrity Apex?
It can be if you value priority boarding and the extra service. Since September 2026, free room service delivery replaced the old daily canapés, which many guests see as a better perk.
