--- title: "Celebrity Apex: 7 nights from Port Canaveral, 16 Dec 2028" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/trade-wind-tides-amber-cove-st-thomas-sint-maarten~CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7 description: "7-night Celebrity Cruises cruise on Celebrity Apex from Port Canaveral on 16 Dec 2028, visiting Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), St. Thomas, Philipsburg." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/77afac3302404a97.jpg --- # Trade Wind Tides – Amber Cove, St. Thomas & Sint Maarten ![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Port Canaveral on Celebrity Apex](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/77afac3302404a97.jpg) ## About this cruise A 7-night round trip from Port Canaveral, sailing on the afternoon of 16 December. After a day at sea it calls at Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), St. Thomas and Philipsburg on three consecutive port days. The stops are in the Dominican Republic, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Netherlands, and calls last 7 to 9 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 28°C (82°F) at every stop. After two more days at sea you're back in Port Canaveral on the morning of 23 December. Celebrity Apex (2020) carries up to 2,910 guests on 16 decks and has 14 restaurants, 8 of them included in the fare. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Celebrity Apex](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises/celebrity-apex.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2028-12-16 - **Return:** 2028-12-23 - **From:** [Port Canaveral, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/port-canaveral.md) - **Price:** from €772 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Port Canaveral](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/port-canaveral.md) | US | Sat, Dec 16, 2028 | | 3:30 PM | Embark | 17–22°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Sun, Dec 17 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | [Puerto Plata (Amber Cove)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-plata-amber-cove.md) | DO | Mon, Dec 18 | 9:00 AM | 3:30 PM | Port day | 24–28°C | | 4 | [St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-thomas.md) | VI | Tue, Dec 19 | 11:30 AM | 7:00 PM | Port day | 23–29°C | | 5 | [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md) | NL | Wed, Dec 20 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Port day | 25–27°C | | 6 | Sea day | | Thu, Dec 21 | | | Sea day | | | 7 | Sea day | | Fri, Dec 22 | | | Sea day | | | 8 | [Port Canaveral](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/port-canaveral.md) | US | Sat, Dec 23 | 7:00 AM | | Disembark | 17–22°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 14 restaurants cost extra. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### EUR #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €1,551 | €1,551 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=87bb833e-82d1-4d5f-8df7-223098ec1b1a) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,065 | €2,065 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=0af2cc1f-367d-4e5c-bfcd-5130f8ac7740) | | Balcony | Edge Single Stateroom with Infinite Veranda | €2,154 | €2,154 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=2399cf8b-48e5-4d2f-8165-db29373c1732) | | Suite | Concierge Class | €2,826 | €2,826 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=cceafdb4-f517-43b4-9bde-f4ef6673d05c) | | Suite | AquaClass | €3,547 | €3,547 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=1b2ec3bc-d137-47d8-ad6d-054cadc5ecd7) | | Suite | The Retreat | €7,712 | €7,712 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=7504cce3-4c0b-4b4c-831b-fb51d324b5f8) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €1,544 | €772 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=7c7c2bbe-ac62-437b-a161-e128dc41ecad) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,010 | €1,005 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=a50d9a3e-909c-41ea-aa25-be4d614c4a2c) | | Balcony | Veranda | €2,437 | €1,219 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=72fbdbb4-0fee-41e6-a92c-398897a047f1) | | Suite | Concierge Class | €2,587 | €1,294 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=cfd63a44-a3e1-4b38-b405-6f861473b7d6) | | Suite | AquaClass | €3,212 | €1,606 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=f043ad51-e749-49e0-a2d6-c0ecd3452343) | | Suite | The Retreat | €7,857 | €3,929 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=ed0b0b98-849a-499a-9175-312196a46c05) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €2,157 | €719 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=4ded123e-27e1-4ea5-8ed1-21ee8df4acf0) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €2,652 | €884 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=d11530dc-579f-471f-b780-65e9112ec1b6) | | Balcony | Veranda | €3,128 | €1,043 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=d86c725e-14ed-4672-966d-32eec1b5bfd3) | | Suite | Concierge Class | €3,427 | €1,142 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=9ad452e6-585d-451f-aa53-63943c32ef24) | | Suite | The Retreat | €8,965 | €2,988 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=3ab51a73-7ed3-46a4-b068-b77be5f526ff) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | €2,585 | €646 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=b3631ecd-bdfb-4b35-bc1a-fc18c4f7956f) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | €3,094 | €774 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=8654ac26-3639-4ea8-b134-d307a0f40eda) | | Balcony | Veranda | €3,576 | €894 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=11a78c86-7bba-44c3-b79c-b70f0bde077b) | | Suite | Concierge Class | €3,883 | €971 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=ef6724a6-1ebc-4010-8257-cb875ff05b53) | | Suite | The Retreat | €9,921 | €2,480 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=6928e9d6-9123-45ab-98bc-400e19c84b34) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. ### USD #### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $1,562 | $1,562 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=1cc9efbd-76fd-4711-9e5e-13d7cee4f60d) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $2,153 | $2,153 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=d278def2-a54c-46a7-80e7-78c2eb34833f) | | Balcony | Veranda | $2,491 | $2,491 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=1aecb470-cb0e-492e-85e4-2c7ba5849bd0) | | Suite | Concierge Class | $2,825 | $2,825 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=b9416f68-59bb-43b1-ba69-1ae84bdcd836) | | Suite | AquaClass | $3,652 | $3,652 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=a53ebcbf-1e20-420c-ae6b-a094853af727) | | Suite | The Retreat | $7,835 | $7,835 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=80b82aa2-0514-43b3-826c-a5fa0a858465) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. #### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $1,548 | $774 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=c7422875-5110-4d78-afb0-007b40ff4aeb) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $2,083 | $1,041 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=bcdb7f7d-f61a-4813-a3a1-387b3754dc15) | | Balcony | Veranda | $2,372 | $1,186 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=4d079a60-d2d3-49f5-b7f4-2b56c108cf19) | | Suite | Concierge Class | $2,545 | $1,272 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=4186e246-c7b4-4fc8-b0ce-297ae2a3cbdc) | | Suite | AquaClass | $3,262 | $1,631 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=9888b7d5-5ca1-4487-ac63-4e84ed9cd316) | | Suite | The Retreat | $7,995 | $3,997 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=82997cea-041c-4bcc-8407-8b389421896d) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. #### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $2,227 | $742 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=5e6853d1-83e7-47c9-92a4-596057542c93) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $2,794 | $931 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=55e097fa-f2fc-4617-abed-ef034fbe2c84) | | Balcony | Veranda | $3,140 | $1,047 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=ceda52d7-c812-47e3-b4de-e90caf903e32) | | Suite | Concierge Class | $3,483 | $1,161 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=6f3deba7-8293-462b-9a33-a7a9328a8898) | | Suite | The Retreat | $9,226 | $3,075 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=fa519660-ee21-4ab2-a360-f2e5c588aaed) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. #### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | $2,694 | $674 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=b567ea1e-b976-467e-b6b7-16feb65e954b) | | Oceanview | Ocean View | $3,276 | $819 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=48df73dd-73d2-4abf-a4fd-20dc56bc588d) | | Balcony | Veranda | $3,630 | $908 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=a9477372-321a-4fae-9b4e-30f782e34dc7) | | Suite | Concierge Class | $3,982 | $996 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=2300db32-66c2-4dc6-a4a2-d855760426b8) | | Suite | The Retreat | $10,285 | $2,571 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7.md?pid=3e713fe0-d799-40bb-ad8a-e887dfb07a3f) | Also available to buy on board: Excursions. **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. ## View on official site - [celebritycruises.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7?via=markdown&site=EUR&guests=2) (EUR) ## What's included in this price ### In this price - **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 6 of this ship's 14 restaurants cost extra if you want them. - **Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra. ### On top of this price - **Tips:** Celebrity charges a daily gratuity to your onboard account unless you booked an All Included fare, which covers it. Check which fare you are on at booking. ### Available on board Excursions ## Price History (2 guests) ### EUR | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-11-03 | €1,544 | €2,010 | €2,349 | €2,499 | | 2026-11-04 | €1,544 | €2,010 | €2,349 | €2,499 | | 2026-11-05 | €1,544 | €2,010 | €2,349 | €2,499 | | 2026-11-06 | €1,544 | €2,010 | €2,437 | €2,587 | | 2026-11-07 | €1,544 | €2,010 | €2,437 | €2,587 | | 2026-11-08 | €1,544 | €2,010 | €2,437 | €2,587 | | 2026-11-09 | €1,544 | €2,010 | €2,437 | €2,587 | | 2026-11-10 | €1,544 | €2,010 | €2,437 | €2,587 | ### USD | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-11-03 | $1,598 | $2,133 | $2,372 | $2,545 | | 2026-11-04 | $1,598 | $2,133 | $2,372 | $2,545 | | 2026-11-05 | $1,598 | $2,133 | $2,372 | $2,545 | | 2026-11-06 | $1,748 | $2,283 | $2,772 | $2,945 | | 2026-11-07 | $1,548 | $2,083 | $2,372 | $2,545 | | 2026-11-08 | $1,548 | $2,083 | $2,372 | $2,545 | | 2026-11-09 | $1,548 | $2,083 | $2,372 | $2,545 | | 2026-11-10 | $1,548 | $2,083 | $2,372 | $2,545 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2020 - **Passengers:** 2,910 - **Crew:** 1,320 - **Gross Tonnage:** 130,818 GT - **Decks:** 16 - **Length:** 306 m - **Beam:** 39m - **Dining (total):** 14 - **Dining (included):** 8 - **Dining (surcharge):** 6 ## Port Details ### [Port Canaveral](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/port-canaveral.md) *United States* > Rocket launches and sun-soaked shores Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 17–22°C - Currency: US Dollar - Languages: English - Timezone: America/New_York ### [Puerto Plata (Amber Cove)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-plata-amber-cove.md) *Dominican Republic* > Dominican amber and Atlantic waves Avg dock time: 8.2h · Weather: 24–28°C - Currency: DOP - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo ### [St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-thomas.md) *US Virgin Islands* > Duty-free shopping in the US Virgin Islands Avg dock time: 8.7h · Weather: 23–29°C - Currency: US Dollar - Timezone: America/St_Thomas ### [Philipsburg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg.md) *Sint Maarten* > Two nations, one island, infinite beaches Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 25–27°C - Currency: Netherlands Antillean Guilder - Languages: Dutch - Timezone: America/Lower_Princes [Celebrity Apex sails this route on 12 more dates. Compare all dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises/celebrity-apex/7-nights-from-port-canaveral-philipsburg-puerto-plata-amber-cove-st-thomas.md) ## Adjacent sailings on Celebrity Apex | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Cobalt Cays – Amber Cove & Tortola](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-cays-amber-cove-tortola~CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281209-7.md) | Dec 9 – 16, 2028 | 7 nights | Port Canaveral | from €772 pp (€772 / $774) | | Next sailing | [Turquoise Shallows – Tortola & Amber Cove](https://cruisello.com/cruises/turquoise-shallows-tortola-amber-cove~CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281223-7.md) | Dec 23 – 30, 2028 | 7 nights | Port Canaveral | from €1,199 pp (€1,199 / $1,263) | ## Make it a longer trip ### Switch ships - [Dec 16 – 30, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7,CCL-FIRENZE-20281223-7&guests=2) · 14 nights (+7) · Port Canaveral → Port Canaveral · Change to Carnival Firenze in Port Canaveral · from €1,582 pp · €3 more per night - [Dec 16 – 29, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7,CCL-GLORY-20281226-3&guests=2) · 10 nights (+3) · Port Canaveral → Port Canaveral · 3 days in Port Canaveral, then Carnival Glory · from €1,067 pp · €4 less per night - [Dec 16 – 30, 2028](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises/build?chain=CEL-CELEBRITY_APEX-20281216-7,CCL-MARDI_GRAS-20281226-4&guests=2) · 11 nights (+4) · Port Canaveral → Port Canaveral · 3 days in Port Canaveral, then Carnival Mardi Gras · from €1,375 pp · €15 more per night [See all back-to-back cruises](https://cruisello.com/back-to-back-cruises) ## Explore more - [More Celebrity Apex cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises/celebrity-apex.md) - [Visit Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Cruises from Port Canaveral](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=port-canaveral) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)