Celebrity Apex Cabins to Avoid

Choosing the right cabin can make all the difference when planning your Celebrity cruise. 

For example, some cabins are more spacious than others, while certain staterooms are more centrally located. If you don't do your research, you may discover just how easy it is to end up with an undesirable cabin. 

There are more stateroom options than ever on Celebrity's newer Edge Class ships, such as Celebrity Apex. From infinite verandas that blur the line between indoor and outdoor living to standard windowless cabins, there's the perfect option for all travelers — you just need to know what rooms to avoid and which ones to prioritize. 

Read more: Celebrity Cruises Cabin Overview

Celebrity Apex Cabins to Avoid

Cabins on Deck 12 underneath the Oceanview Café and pool 

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Deck 12 is a hotspot even on cooler-weather itineraries to places like Norway. While the pool deck might not be as lively as a Caribbean cruise, it's guaranteed that cruisers will flock to the buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The latter two might not be as annoying, as you may be lounging in the Solarium or exploring a new port of call. Breakfast, however, is a different story. Crowds can form early, with guests trying to grab a quick bite to eat before heading off on tours. 

And assuming you are sailing on Celebrity Apex when she's deployed in the Caribbean, you could hear the scraping of lounge chairs as crew members prepare the pool deck for a sea day. As such, staterooms on Deck 12 underneath the buffet and pool deck aren't ideal for light sleepers. 

Aft staterooms on Deck 7 

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While on the topic of noise, you may not want to book a wake-facing cabin on Deck 7, as they're directly above Eden. During the day, Eden is a low-key spot, but it transforms into an entertainment venue at night with live performances. 

Instead of booking balcony cabins 7111, 7113, 7115, 7112, 7110, 7308, or Sky Suites 7309 and 7306, go up a deck or two. The same staterooms are found on Deck 8, 9, and 10. 

These decks are better for those who don't want to be kept awake at night, as they're sandwiched between other stateroom-only decks. This means there is less of a chance of hearing the noise from public spaces. 

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Obstructed-view staterooms 

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Obstructed-view cabins aren't the worst onboard, but they can be disappointing if you aren't expecting it. For instance, #6102 view is partially obstructed by a lifeboat. Though you can still gaze out at the ocean, the top of the lifeboat will limit your view. In fact, many outward-facing rooms on Deck 6 are at least somewhat obstructed because of the lifeboats' location.  

Obstructed view staterooms are found in multiple categories, including Panoramic Ocean View, Single Infinite Veranda, and Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda.

That said, obstructed-view cabins are typically more affordable, making them ideal for those who spend most of their time exploring the ship or ashore. You also might be okay with an obstructed view stateroom on a Caribbean cruise. However, a full panoramic view may be more important on scenic voyages to Northern Europe. 

Infinite Verandas

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Celebrity's Edge Class ships were the first in the world to feature the new infinite veranda concept. Years later, they remain divisive. Some love the versatility of the cabins, as you can turn your stateroom into a balcony with the push of a button. Others, however, miss having a traditional balcony. 

Another con of infinite verandas is the finicky temperature control, with AC that shuts off when you lower the top half of the floor-to-ceiling window. This means that if you're sailing in the warm Caribbean, your cabin will get humid very quickly when the window is lowered. 

Although infinite verandas aren't inherently bad, they should be avoided if you prefer traditional balconies. 

Read more: Are infinite veranda cabins worth it? Pros and cons

Staterooms near elevator banks

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Cabins near elevator banks and stairwells often experience more foot traffic than those further down the hall, as guests are constantly coming and going. 

You may hear noisy adults coming back after one too many drinks or early-morning conversations while passengers wait for an elevator to take them to the buffet or gangway. 

Either way, the extra noise can be disruptive to light sleepers. 

GTY cabins

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Finally, guarantee staterooms should be avoided if you have a preference about where you want your cabin to be located. 

You are guaranteed a cabin in the booked category, such as interior, ocean-view, or veranda, but it could be anywhere on the ship. 

Although the fares are cheaper than those that allow you to choose your specific cabin, you risk being assigned a stateroom in an unfavorable location, such as near an elevator bank, underneath the buffet, or next to a crew-access point.