Celebrity Ascent arrives in Europe to sail first Med summer season

Departing Barcelona on April 27, the ship’s first summer cruise is a nine night Italian Riviera and France itinerary including an overnight stay in La Spezia.

She was built at the St Nazaire shipyard by Chantiers de l’Atlantique and crossed the Atlantic to be named in Port Everglades last December.

‘We’re bringing our latest and greatest Edge Series ship to Europe, enabling guests to discover this diverse region with its stunning coastlines, while enjoying Celebrity Ascent’s premium facilities, elevated food and drink experiences, and wonderful entertainment,’ said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises.  

Like sister ship, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Ascent features 32 restaurants, bars, and lounges including cantilevered multi-purpose venue The Magic Carpet and The Retreat, featuring private dining area, Luminae.

Celebrity Ascent will offer a variety of 7- to 12-night sailings in 2024 departing from ports across Europe including Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), and Athens (Piraeus).