Celebrity Ascent Set To Launch This December

Celebrity Cruises has unveiled details and itineraries for its fourth Edge Series ship, Celebrity Ascent, launching this December.

Cruising out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale from December 2023 to April 2024, the ship will sail to the Caribbean including the Bahamas, Grand Cayman, Puerto Rico, and the British Virgin Islands.

She will then depart to Europe for a series of Mediterranean cruises in Greece, Italy, Turkey, Spain and France.

Features onboard Celebrity Ascent include:

• Industry-first outward-facing design that maximizes views and outdoor areas
• A robust food and beverage program with 30 plus choices from casual to fine dining to satisfy all palates
• Spacious and sleek staterooms in a breadth of accommodation options from solo adventurers and couples, to multi-generational family groups.

Celebrity Cruises’ President, Laura Hodges Bethge, said:

“I am so excited to introduce the world to Celebrity Ascent and continue the legacy of Celebrity’s Edge Series.

“First launched in 2018, the Edge Series transformed what cruising could be and its ships like Edge, Apex and Beyond quickly became consumer favourites.

“Continuously striving to offer travellers a better way to enjoy travel and reach the world around them, we are so proud of what we have built and look forward to welcoming both seasoned and new cruisers alike.”

Edge Series Favourites

Celebrity Ascent will bring back favoured signature experiences, like:

• The Theatre – state-of-the-art technology and experiential, imaginative performances.
• The Rooftop Garden – the ultimate outdoor haven with live music, movies, infinity float pools, and al fresco dining at the Rooftop Garden Grill.
• The Spa – featuring 120 destination-inspired treatments, and the SEA Thermal Suite featuring eight distinctive therapeutic experiences, speciality treatment beds, a full-service salon and a barber.
• The Resort Deck – featuring a main pool lined with cabanas, two-story martini-glass-shaped hot tubs, and The Solarium, an adults-only, tranquil spa-inspired retreat with pool, hot tub and loungers.
• The Sunset Bar designed by Nate Berkus – where an international beach club ambience meets fresh sea breezes and boundless views.
• The Magic Carpet® – the world’s first cantilevered lounge and gathering space at sea sits on the edge of the ship.
• Inventive culinary experiences – including the three-story Eden Bar and Restaurant featuring floor-to-ceiling views, or the fully immersive and animated Le Petit Chef dinner.
• The Grand Plaza and Martini Bar – with an interactive chandelier and jaw-dropping Flair, Flash, and Fusion bartender shows.
• Modernised accommodation options – including the Infinite Veranda® that transforms from window to terrace, and the AquaClass® staterooms that are packed with thoughtful design and exclusive amenities.

New Food and Beverage Experiences

Celebrity Ascent will treat guests to a culinary journey that includes new experiences like:

• Redesigned Le Voyage^SM by Daniel Boulud restaurant – an intimate fine dining experience inspired by Chef’s travels.
• Plant-based tasting menu at Eden Restaurant – a culinary journey rooted in untouched, fresh and seasonal ingredients.
• Never-before-seen Le Petit Chef dinner – the crowd favourite dinner will feature an all-new animation and menu to match.
• Bourbon offerings and tastings – expanding on existing whiskey tastings, Craft Social will now offer high-end bourbons and new tasting seminars.
• More Martinis at the Martini Bar – f low-sugar cocktails and fresh, crisp ingredients, with brand-new creations and an expanded menu including lychee and passion fruit martinis.
• Revitalised Main Dining Experience – featuring four complimentary main dining options, each with a signature menu and rotating nightly dishes
• The outdoor terrace at Blu – a clean-cuisine restaurant featuring an outdoor terrace with 24-person seating for daytime dining, from al fresco brunches to lunches.

New Entertainment, Art and Retail Experiences

On board Ascent, travellers will enjoy enhanced entertainment, art and retail offerings like nightly entertainment, new production shows, a casino with brand-new games, and an art gallery.

How to Set Sail on Celebrity Ascent

Ascent is slated for an exciting winter Caribbean and summer Europe season. Options to sail include:

• The 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Maiden Voyage on December 3, 2023.
• Caribbean sailings from mid-December 2023 to early April 2024, like the 7-Night Bahamas, Mexico and Grand Cayman itinerary or the 7-Night San Juan, Tortola and St. Kitts.
• The 7-Night Bahamas, Mexico and Grand Cayman Holiday Cruise departing on 24^th December 2023, or ring in the New Year on the 7-Night San Juan, Tortola, and St. Kitts cruise departing on 31^st December 2023.
• The ultimate Mediterranean getaway on the 9-Night Italian Riviera and France itinerary; or cross Rome, Naples, Mykonos, and Santorini off your bucket list during the 12-Night Best of Greece and Italy itinerary.

For more information and to book a sailing with Celebrity Cruises, visit http://www.celebritycruises.co.uk

Click here for more exciting trade updates or browse Travel Pursuit UK for the latest travel news from your favourite travel brands!