Celebrity Cruises celebrated the coin ceremony for the Celebrity Ascent, the fourth ship in Celebrity Cruises' innovative Edge class.
Jason Liberty, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, and Laurent Castaing, CEO of Chantiers de l'Atlantique, had the honor of placing the coins during the traditional naval ceremony.
“We celebrate the construction of the incredible Celebrity Ascent, whose name perfectly expresses the rise, progression, and ultimately, the upward trajectory of the Royal Caribbean Group,” said Jason Liberty, Chairman and CEO of the Royal Caribbean Group
“Bringing another stunning Celebrity Edge-class ship to life is an exciting project and a wonderful evolution for our guests on board,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO of Celebrity Cruises. “Celebrity Ascent will offer the very best of the Celebrity universe: cutting-edge design, fine dining, advanced wellness experiences, and our exceptional service, while exploring the world’s most popular destinations.”
To kick off the Caribbean cruise season on December 3, 2023, the Celebrity Ascent will offer seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries departing from Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale.
