Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship Celebrity Ascent has successfully completed its first open ocean sailing.
The ship completed a series of maneuverability skills designed to test the ship’s functional and operational capabilities, which she passed with flying colours.
The tests were conducted in the Bay of Biscay near the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France where Celebrity Ascent has been under construction, helmed by captains Demetrios and Tasos Kafetzis.
In addition, nearly 200 crew members were onboard to test the ship’s equipment from bow to stern.
Celebrity Ascent offers guests all the design features and onboard amenities that travellers love on the first three Edge Series ships, Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, and Celebrity Beyond.
The ship “raises the bar” with newly designed restaurants and culinary experiences, reimagined entertainment venues, and more.
Sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Celebrity Ascent offers a special 4-Night Western Caribbean preview voyage on 22 November, 2023, followed by another special 3-Night Bahamas preview getaway on 26 November, 2023.
A celebratory 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Maiden Voyage departs the South Florida port on 3 December, 2023, kicking off the ship’s inaugural Caribbean season featuring 7-night itineraries rotating between Eastern and Western Caribbean destinations.
Then, Celebrity Ascent heads to the Mediterranean for a spectacular 2024 summer season of sailings including a 9-Night Italian Riviera and France itinerary; and the 12-Night Best of Greece and Italy itinerary.
For more details on all Celebrity Ascent offerings and destinations, visit https://www.celebritycruises.com/gb/cruise-ships/celebrity-ascent .
Visit our Celebrity Ascent ship’s page to explore onboard dining, spa, entertainment & accommodations.
Photo Credit: © Tangi Lebigot – Chantiers de l’Atlantique
