Completion of early sea trials at the beginning of February marked a major milestone in the road to delivery of Celebrity Cruises’ second Edge-class ship, Celebrity Apex.
The ship is pictured top of page returning to the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France, following a very successful first sea trial, far surpassing performance expectations.
The trial, between 4 and 8 February in the Bay of Biscay, was overseen by more than 50 crew members, including engineers and nautical experts.
Despite strong winds and waves, the second-in-series ship showcased a superior level of comfort and fuel efficiency thanks to the revolutionary design of the Parabolic Ultrabow.
“The purpose of a sea trial is to test the functionality of the ship, but this wasn’t just any sea trial – and Celebrity Apex isn’t just any ship,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO, Celebrity Cruises.
“In typical Edge Series-fashion, the ship absolutely exceeded our expectations, performing perfectly in line with our above-and-beyond operating standards.”
“It was an absolute honour to stand at the helm of Celebrity Apex for her highly successful first sea trial,” said Celebrity Apex Captain Dimitris Kafetzis. “Celebrity Apex is truly a beautiful and highly advanced vessel.”
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