What Crew Members Say About Celebrity-Apex

On April 29, 2026, the 'Celebrity Apex', a luxury cruise liner traveling from Freeport to Ponta Delgada, made a crucial diversion approximately 400 nautical miles east of Bermuda to aid a sailor in distress. Aboard the sailing catamaran 'Trilli' (MMSI: 268253701), a 55-year-old man was reported to be in cardiac arrest. The highly trained medical staff on the Celebrity Apex quickly responded, providing vital medical assistance to stabilize the sailor before he was subsequently medevaced. This life-saving maneuver showcases the importance of maritime collaboration in emergencies on the open seas.

In a dramatic operation on the morning of December 11, 2023, the U.S. Coast Guard successfully medevaced a 65-year-old man from the cruise ship 'Celebrity Apex', located approximately 24 nautical miles north of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The passenger was in need of urgent medical assistance due to multiple health conditions that necessitated immediate care at a land-based hospital. As the 'Celebrity Apex' was making its journey from St. Kitts towards Port Canaveral, Florida, Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector San Juan received an emergency communication from the ship at 1:37 a.m. They swiftly evaluated the situation, considering the patient's vital signs, medical history, and the urgency of care required. The decision to proceed with the medevac was made after careful assessment of potential risks involved, and the operation was scheduled to take place at sunrise. The Coast Guard launched an MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Borinquen, which promptly headed to rendezvous with the cruise ship. Once the helicopter reached the scene, the skilled aircrew deployed a rescue swimmer to board the 'Celebrity Apex'. After coordinating with the ship’s personnel to prepare for the evacuation, they lowered a rescue litter to the deck and hoisted the patient aboard. Additionally, a rescue basket was utilized to transport the man's wife safely onto the helicopter. Following the successful rescue operation, both the patient and his wife were flown to the Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. There, they were met by Emergency Medical Services and swiftly transported to Centro Medico Hospital for further treatment. For more details, check out the video report from the Coast Guard: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/4357297/coast-guard-medevacs-celebrity-apex-cruise-ship-passenger-north-of-puerto-rico/