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/

On November 2, 2023, the U.S. Coast Guard launched an MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter for a critical medical evacuation of a passenger from the cruise ship 'Celebrity Apex'. The incident occurred in the Atlantic Ocean, roughly 140 nautical miles northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. A 64-year-old woman, a U.S. citizen, was suffering from an abdominal medical emergency that necessitated immediate and advanced medical care on land. The emergency alert was received by the watchstanders at Sector San Juan in the morning, who swiftly coordinated the necessary arrangements for the evacuation. They directed a helicopter from the Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen to proceed to the scene. Once arrival was confirmed, the crew deployed a rescue swimmer to the cruise ship, where the swimmer utilized a rescue basket to hoist the patient, along with her spouse and a cruise ship nurse, into the helicopter. The evacuees were then flown to the Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport in San Juan, where they were met by local emergency medical service personnel. The patient was promptly transported to the Centro Medico Hospital for further treatment. For additional details, view the report with video here: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3982875/coast-guard-medically-evacuates-us-passenger-from-celebrity-apex-cruise-ship-ne/

On April 1, 2024, the cruise liner Celebrity Apex, in the Caribbean Sea between Cuba and Mexico, undertook a humanitarian mission when it rescued seven individuals stranded on a small boat. The crew sprang into action after spotting the vessel adrift, swiftly organizing a rescue operation to ensure the safety of those in distress. Once aboard, the migrants received immediate medical care as the Celebrity Apex’s crew coordinated efforts with the U.S. Coast Guard. The ship had embarked on a week-long voyage from Fort Lauderdale on March 30, making stops at popular destinations including Key West, Belize, Cozumel, and Grand Cayman.

In light of the recent escalation in violence following Hamas' attack on Israel, the cruise ship 'Celebrity Apex' has made significant changes to its scheduled itinerary. Originally set to visit Haifa on October 8 and Ashdod on October 9, the vessel diverted its course to Cyprus to ensure the safety of its passengers and crew. The 'Celebrity Apex' is currently undertaking a 10-night roundtrip from Piraeus, which commenced on October 6, with a day at sea on October 7. The ship is now focusing on an extended stay in Limassol, Cyprus, offering an overnight call on October 8 and 9 instead.