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WATCH: Passenger Hospitalized Aboard Celebrity Apex Cruise Ship Bound for Port Canaveral

By  //  December 11, 2025

Port Canaveral Welcomed Celebrity Apex as Newest Addition to Homeported Fleet in November

ABOVE VIDEO: A Dramatic Medevac of A Passenger from Port Canaveral Homeported Ship Celebrity Apex

BREVARD COUNTY • PORT CANAVERAL, FLORIDA – A Coast Guard crew carried out a medical evacuation of a Celebrity Apex cruise ship passenger, approximately 24 nautical miles north of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, while the ship was bound for Port Canaveral.

Officials say a 65-year-old man suffered from multiple medical conditions, which required the patient to receive a higher level of care at a land-based hospital. At the time of the medical emergency, the Celebrity Apex was transiting from St. Kitts to Port Canaveral, Florida.

“I’m proud of the teamwork that resulted in a successful patient transport from the Celebrity Apex to a higher level of care,” said Lt. Alberto Raymond, Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk aircraft co-pilot for the case.

“Thank you to the crews of the Celebrity Apex, our team in San Juan, and Air Station Borinquen. All our training is for moments like this, and I’m grateful we could help save a life.”

Coast Guard watchstanders at Sector San Juan received a communication from the Celebrity Apex cruise ship on Thursday, requesting a medevac for the patient.

Coast Guard watchstanders directed the launch of a Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Borinquen, which rendezvoused with the Celebrity Apex cruise ship. Once overhead, the aircrew deployed their rescue swimmer aboard the cruise ship to assess the situation and work with cruise ship personnel to prepare for the medevac.

The Coast Guard aircrew lowered a rescue litter to the cruise ship deck that was utilized to hoist the patient, and they also used a rescue basket to hoist the patient’s wife onboard the aircraft.

The patient and his wife were transported to the Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where they were received by awaiting Emergency Medical Service personnel and transported to the Centro Medico Hospital in San Juan.

Port Canaveral Welcomes Celebrity Apex as Newest Addition to Homeported Fleet

Port Canaveral added yet another exciting option to its homeported fleet with the arrival today of Celebrity Cruises’ highly popular Edge Class, Celebrity Apex, which kicks off a winter schedule of seven-night sailings to The Bahamas and Caribbean. Celebrity Apex, the brand’s second Edge Class vessel, replaces Celebrity Equinox, which launched the cruise line’s first-ever schedule from Port Canaveral last year. (Port Canaveral Image)

Port Canaveral added yet another exciting option to its homeported fleet with the arrival today of Celebrity Cruises’ highly popular Edge Class, Celebrity Apex, which kicks off a winter schedule of seven-night sailings to The Bahamas and Caribbean.

Celebrity Apex, the brand’s second Edge Class vessel, replaces Celebrity Equinox, which launched the cruise line’s first-ever schedule from Port Canaveral last year.

The arrival festivities included a traditional plaque exchange led by Canaveral Port Authority Commissioner Kevin Markey and Celebrity Apex Captain Panagiotis Skylogiannis on board.

Port Canaveral added yet another exciting option to its homeported fleet with the arrival today of Celebrity Cruises’ highly popular Edge Class, Celebrity Apex, which kicks off a winter schedule of seven-night sailings to The Bahamas and Caribbean. Celebrity Apex, the brand’s second Edge Class vessel, replaces Celebrity Equinox, which launched the cruise line’s first-ever schedule from Port Canaveral last year. (Port Canaveral Image)

“Celebrity Cruises’ inaugural season from Port Canaveral was hugely successful, and we’re thrilled to welcome home the stunning Celebrity Apex to our Port,” said Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO.

“We have a great partnership with Celebrity Cruises and are very proud of their success here that continues to contribute economic value to our Port community and beyond.”

Port Canaveral added yet another exciting option to its homeported fleet with the arrival today of Celebrity Cruises’ highly popular Edge Class, Celebrity Apex, which kicks off a winter schedule of seven-night sailings to The Bahamas and Caribbean. Celebrity Apex, the brand’s second Edge Class vessel, replaces Celebrity Equinox, which launched the cruise line’s first-ever schedule from Port Canaveral last year. (Port Canaveral Image)

Port Canaveral is the world’s second-busiest cruise port and one of the most popular drive-to markets, offering cruise guests a wide range of ships and sailing options, along with easy access to and from modern terminals and ample adjacent parking.

Approximately 75 percent of guests sailing from Port Canaveral drive to their cruise.

On its week-long sailings from Port Canaveral, Celebrity Apex will visit some of the cruise industry’s most beautiful and popular destinations, including St. Kitts, Bimini, Cozumel, Puerto Plata, and San Juan, among others.

Built in 2019 and accommodating 3,405 guests, Celebrity Apex offers signature features like the “magic carpet,” a cantilevered floating platform that extends over the ocean and serves as a restaurant and event space, a rooftop garden, and a variety of dining and beverage options.

Port Canaveral added yet another exciting option to its homeported fleet with the arrival today of Celebrity Cruises’ highly popular Edge Class, Celebrity Apex, which kicks off a winter schedule of seven-night sailings to The Bahamas and Caribbean. Celebrity Apex, the brand’s second Edge Class vessel, replaces Celebrity Equinox, which launched the cruise line’s first-ever schedule from Port Canaveral last year. (Port Canaveral Image)
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