Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Apex
- Cruises
- 54
- From
- $419
Ship comparison
Celebrity Apex vs Koningsdam
Holland America Line
Koningsdam
- Cruises
- 47
- From
- $399
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Celebrity Apex is a large Celebrity Cruises ship carrying 2,910 passengers, in service since 2021. Koningsdam is a large Holland America Line ship carrying 2,650 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Celebrity Apex if you want a more active cruise, more adventure and nature or more of a party: it outscores Koningsdam for active (8.0 vs 6.0), adventure & nature (7.0 vs 5.0) and party (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Koningsdam if you want better-rated dining: it outscores Celebrity Apex for dining (7.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Celebrity Apex | Koningsdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises | Holland America Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2021 (better) | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 129,500 | 99,500 |
| Passengers | 2,910 | 2,650 |
| Crew | 1,320 | 1,025 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 44.5 (better) | 37.5 |
| Cabins | 1,467 | — |
| Decks | 14 | 12 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 935 ft |
| Beam | 128 ft | 115 ft |
| Speed | — | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 54 | 47 |
| Upcoming sailings | 88 | 101 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–14 nights | 4–35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $419 | $399 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Celebrity Apex leads on 6 of the ten, Koningsdam on 1, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Apex
The 2,910-passenger Celebrity Apex, which debuted in June 2021, offers groundbreaking design and cutting-edge spaces unlike anything else at sea along with its nearly identical sister ship Celebrity Edge.
Highlights
- The reimagined Resort Deck has a sophisticated vibe with a pool and bar that resemble a 5-star resort in Miami Beach
- Fun sea day activities like the tabletop maze in the Club, puzzles in Eden and outdoor options in the Rooftop Garden
- The you'll-have-to-see-it-to-believe-it Magic Carpet
- The SEA Thermal Suite offers 8 unique experiences, from the typical sauna or Turkish baths to the exotic waterfall shower, salt room and float room
Sailing now
54 cruises on sale, from $419.
Holland America Line
Koningsdam
Launched in April 2016, ms Koningsdam from Holland America Line helped usher in the new Pinnacle class of ships for the venerable cruise line. The 2,650-passenger ship is the first in more than a century to bear the name Koningsdam (pronounced CONE-ings-dam, not CON), which honors Willem-Alexander, the first king of the Netherlands.
Highlights
- Billboard Onboard features Top 50 music for passengers
- Hands-on kitchen in the Culinary Arts Center
Sailing now
47 cruises on sale, from $399.
Questions
Celebrity Apex or Koningsdam?
Which is bigger, Celebrity Apex or Koningsdam?
Celebrity Apex is bigger at 129,500 gross tons, against 99,500 gross tons for Koningsdam. Celebrity Apex carries 2,910 passengers and Koningsdam carries 2,650.
Which ship is newer, Celebrity Apex or Koningsdam?
Celebrity Apex is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2021 against 2016 for Koningsdam.
Which has more space per passenger?
Celebrity Apex, with 44.5 gross tons per passenger against 37.5 on Koningsdam. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Celebrity Apex, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.6 on Koningsdam.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10.
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