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Tips & tricks for your next Celebrity Apex cruise!

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We are on the January 3rd, 2026 sailing of the Celebrity Apex.

I want to give a shout out to Lumina, which is the sweet retreat restaurant. Best wine somalier ever.

The trick is Diero. Okay? Tip them good the first night you go in there and then tip them throughout the week and one at the end.

If you have a hard time getting around and you are in retreat class, stay closer to the front of the boat.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Tip your waitstaff well the first night and throughout the cruise for better service.
If you have mobility issues, book a room closer to the front of the ship for easier access to suite amenities.
Book excursions through the cruise line to ensure the ship waits for you.
Be polite and kind to spa staff to avoid overselling and ensure they follow through on specials.
Use the retreat class amenities for a more peaceful and private experience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting around the ship with mobility issuesStay closer to the front of the boat if you have a hard time walking.
Ensuring good service in diningTip waitstaff well and be friendly and polite to get better service.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhere should you stay on the boat based on mobility?
QWhat are the best ports and excursions to book?
QHow to avoid issues in the spa?
QHow to ensure great service while aboard?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Portola, Dominican Republic1 Sad Bacon
San Juan, Puerto Rico3½ Happy Bacon
St. Kits in NeAs4 Happy Bacon
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Mike and Angie sailed away on January 3 with Celebrity Apex and, while on the boat, made some helpful notes for future Celebrity cruisers! In this video, they cover where you should stay on the boat (based on your mobility), the best ports to visit and excursions to book, what to avoid in the spa, how to make sure you get GREAT service while aboard, and more. Drop any of your cruise-related questions in the comments! 👩‍❤️‍👨 Meet The Skinners: Join NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Mike Skinner, and his wife, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio host & media personality, Angie Skinner, as they explore the country while living the RV life! Traveling America in their Entegra Coach, this dynamic duo takes you along for the ride with all of their antics and adventures from the road. You never can tell what's going to happen next, but one thing is for sure -- it WON'T be boring. Subscribe ➡️ YouTube.com/SkinnerRoundUp​ 🛒 Partners & Affiliates: Campers Inn RV: https://info.campersinn.com/mobile-service-nascar Entegra: https://www.entegracoach.com/ El Bandido Yankee Tequila: https://elbandidoyankee.com Buzz Bicycles: https://bit.ly/3T24SX9 ↘️ Use discount code “skinners” for 20% off at BuzzBicycles.com! 🖥 Social https://x.com/SkinnerRoundUp http://www.Instagram.com/SkinnerRoundUp http://www.Facebook.com/SkinnerRoundUp 🔗 Websites: http://www.MikeSkinner.com http://www.Skinner5Media.com