Celebrity Cruises’ new UK boss Giles Hawke says the lobbying process to try and persuade the line’s leadership team to base two ships in Southampton is “constant and ongoing”.
Celebrity Apex, Giles Hawke said, is in 'a really good position' in terms of how well sold it is (Credit: Celebrity Cruises)
However, Hawke admitted the UK and Irish market needed to attain certain sales and revenue levels before Celebrity based a second vessel here.
Celebrity this week announced it will bring Celebrity Apex back to Southampton in 2025 after its maiden UK season next year. Bookings opened on Thursday (16 November).
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