The fourth ship in Celebrity Cruises' Edge series is arriving. Sailing from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale from December 2023 to April 2024, the new ship will take guests to Caribbean destinations including the Bahamas, Grand Cayman, Puerto Rico, and the British Virgin Islands, before heading to Europe for a summer of Mediterranean cruising to Greece, Italy, Turkey, Spain, and France.
On board the Celebrity Ascent, guests will enjoy its outward-facing design, allowing guests to connect with the world around them, a robust food and beverage program with more than 30 choices, spacious and elegant staterooms in a wide range of accommodation options for all travelers.
“I am very excited to introduce the world to Celebrity Ascent and continue the legacy of Celebrity’s Edge series,” says Celebrity Cruises President Laura Hodges Bethge.
Celebrity Ascent will bring back the brand's favorite experiences, including: the Theater, the Rooftop Garden, the Spa, the expansive resort deck, the Sunset Bar, The Magic Carpet®: the world's first cantilevered lounge and meeting space, culinary experiences, the Grand Plaza and the Martini Bar, as well as modernized accommodation options, such as the Infinite Veranda®, which transforms from a window to a terrace at the touch of a button, and AquaClass® staterooms, designed for wellness lovers and featuring thoughtful design and exclusive amenities.
New gastronomic experiences
Celebrity Ascent will delight its guests with a culinary journey that includes new experiences such as:
– Redesigned Le VoyageSM restaurant by Daniel Boulud. The new space, created by KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group, will offer an intimate dining experience inspired by the Chef's travels.
– Plant-based tasting menu at Eden restaurant.
– Exclusive Le Petit Chef dinner.
– Bourbon tastings and special offers.
– More martinis at the Martini Bar.
– Revitalized main dining experience: Ascent will once again offer four complimentary main dining options, each with a signature menu and rotating evening dishes, and will feature a redesigned Cosmopolitan restaurant inspired by champagne culture.
– Outdoor terrace at Blu.
New experiences in entertainment, art and commerce:
On board Ascent, travelers will enjoy an enhanced selection of entertainment, art, and shopping, including:
– Nightly entertainment: As the sun sets, the Resort Deck transforms into the centerpiece of the ultimate nighttime experience, featuring live music and a DJ creating a pulsating dance floor.
– New production shows
– Redesigned Casino Room with all-new games.
– Redesigned Art Gallery, featuring valuable artwork, exclusive auctions, and art events.
– The Sunset Collection by Nate Berkus – a collection of travel and home accessories, available exclusively on board Celebrity Ascent.
The Ascent is scheduled for an exciting winter season in the Caribbean and summer in Europe.
