Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Ascent: Relaxing sailings with cutting-edge innovations
Snapshot
The 3,260-passenger Celebrity Ascent, which debuted in December 2023, continues the groundbreaking design and cutting-edge spaces seen in Celebrity Cruises's Edge class.
Guests can sip cocktails, socialize or dine on the Magic Carpet, a floating platform on the starboard side of the ship set five to 13 stories above sea level that allows passengers to feel as if they're levitating above the sea. Unwind in the widest range of staterooms in the Celebrity fleet, from Infinite Verandas to two-story Edge Villas to jaw-dropping Iconic Suites.
Want some private time? Suite guests can head to the Retreat, a spacious outdoor lounge area with a full-size pool and bar, concierge service, a lounge open 24/7 and a dedicated restaurant. The Resort Deck features a large lap pool flanked by sculptural trees and two martini glass-shaped whirlpools that overlook the deck below. Explore the Rooftop Garden by day and especially by night, when the giant LED screen springs to life.
Dining offers a wealth of choices, beginning with four complimentary main restaurants, each with a distinctive design and signature dishes inspired by specific regions of the world, as well as several superb specialty restaurants. New technologies even make an appearance at Le Petit Chef — before your meals arrive, projected 3D animated characters will appear on your table to explain how your meal is prepared.
Ascent is the fourth Edge class ship for Celebrity. Its sister ships are Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Beyond.
Where Celebrity Ascent sails
Home port: Port Everglades (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.)
Celebrity Ascent features week-long cruises from Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades from November to April. The sailings alternate between the Western and Eastern Caribbean and they include stops at top ports and islands such as Aruba, Tortola and St. Kitts.
From April to October, the ship moves to the Mediterranean for visits to the Italian Riviera, France, Malta, Spain, Greece and Turkey.
Highlights on this ship
Magic Carpet
You'll want to check out the ship's distinctive Magic Carpet. The size of a tennis court, this impressive engineering feat scales the 16-deck ship throughout the day and evening, positioning at four of the ship’s decks, transforming into a new experience at each one.
At the summit of the ship on deck 16, the Magic Carpet turns into a specialty restaurant offering an upscale dining experience. When it hugs deck 14, Magic Carpet becomes an open-air expansion of the main pool area. On deck 5, Magic Carpet extends one of the ship’s specialty restaurants into an impressive-looking al fresco venue. And on deck 2, it serves as an embarkation and disembarkation platform when tendering in ports of call.
Resort Deck
Celebrity Edge calls its pool deck the Resort Deck because the pool is only one of the focal points of deck 14. It features two-story windows, with chaise lounges positioned around them facing out to sea. The large pool is flanked by sculptural trees and two "martini glass" Jacuzzis that overlook the deck below. The deck also features six oversized private cabanas for a fee.
Rooftop Garden
The Rooftop Garden is one of many spaces aboard Celebrity Edge that will lure guests out to relax and play. Imagined by celebrated architect Tom Wright, the Rooftop Garden, tended daily by a resident horticulturist, is the perfect place for guests to enjoy games (giant Jenga, ladder ball) and activities throughout the day. At night, it is home to live music and outdoor movie-and-meal pairings.
The Retreat: The ultimate sanctuary
The Retreat, billed as the ultimate sanctuary for world travelers, is the ship's private utopia with a private pool on the sun deck, butler service and an exclusive restaurant, Luminae.
Dining choices on Celebrity Ascent
Guests have four main restaurants to choose from at no extra charge:
- Cosmopolitan Restaurant features cuisine described as new American with global influences.
- Normandie Restaurant features contemporary French cuisine in a modern, upscale, refined atmosphere that evokes the romance of springtime in Paris
- Cyprus Restaurant evokes a Mediterranean palette, with a clean, unfussy decor and seafood dishes inspired by the food and beverages of the region.
- Tuscan Restaurant features dishes inspired by southern Italy cuisine, featuring all homemade pastas prepared with a rustic flare and a modern classical design drawing from Italian culture.
Other complimentary dining options include:
Eden Café: Munch on gourmet sandwiches, soups and other fare, featuring an al fresco dining area with spectacular views
Spa Café and Juice Bar: Tucked into a relaxing corner of the adults-only Solarium, here's an option on the lighter side. Enjoy a light breakfast or lunch in a soothing atmosphere.
Oceanview Café: You'll find multiple stations that offer made-to-order breakfast and lunch, with a rotating international menu taking over for dinner. Mix and match stunning views with a variety of world flavors.
Mast Grill: Keep your sandals on and grab a hot dog, burger or other quick bite at poolside.
Specialty restaurants
The specialty restaurants on board include:
Le Voyage: French restaurateur and Michelin chef Daniel Boulud infused a global vibe into the menu to give guests a taste of the places that inspire him.
Magic Carpet: When positioned on deck 5, Magic Carpet transforms into a casual, open-air restaurant with a menu that features seafood, sushi rolls and cocktails.
Eden Restaurant: This open kitchen offers innovative appetizers, entrées with a Mediterranean focus and desserts, all served in a sprawling three-deck space. Cost is $85 per person.
Fine Cut Steakhouse: The venue offers a wide selection of choice cuts of meat and premium seafood in a warm, inviting setting with rich ruby, amber and gold design elements. Entrees include Grass Fed Lamb Chops, Pan Roasted Maine Lobster Tail with creamy garlic sauce and the Slow Roasted Cornish Game Hen.
Le Grand Bistro: In the mood for French? This venue evokes the sights and scents of a bustling boulangerie-patisserie.
Le Petit Chef and Family: This bit of high concept combined a four-course meal with projected 3D animated characters in the form of a culinary fairytale. The dining experience blends choreography with an elegant menu created by the in-house Michelin Star chef. Cost is $60 per person.
Raw on 5: This whimsically designed venue offers a selection of oysters, crabs, shrimp salad, lobster roll and sushi and sashimi.
Rooftop Garden Grill: The setting is the star here. The wait staff serves gourmet BBQ favorites as you take in the fresh ocean breezes and open sky.
Exclusive restaurants
Two restaurants exclusive to the Retreat and AquaClass guests are Luminae at the Retreat, featuring menus that change daily, and Blu, featuring spa-inspired cuisine complemented by an extensive list of sustainable and bio-dynamic wines. Blu is open for lunch and dinner with outdoor seating to take in the sea views.
Bars & lounges
Bars and cocktail lounges on Celebrity Ascent include:
Craft Social Bar: This bar provides a fun, casual, relaxing atmosphere with a selection of craft beers, wines and cocktails and a TV to catch sports events.
Magic Carpet: Soar 13 decks above sea level on this floating platform can soar while sipping on cocktails and taking in live music performances.
Martini Bar: This watering hole sits smack in the middle of the action in the Grand Plaza.
Mast Bar: Enjoy a refreshing poolside drink at this sun-splashed spot on deck.
Retreat Lounge: Exclusive to guests of the Retreat, the lounge is open around the clock for beverages, gourmet bites and live entertainment.
Retreat Pool Bar: Guests of the Retreat can curl up inside a private cabana or sprawl on a private lounger.
Sunset Bar: Pull up to the u-shaped bar or settle under the cool shade of the plush daybed niches.
Retreat Lounge: Exclusive to Retreat guests, the lounge serves beverages and gourmet bites and offers live entertainment.
World Class Bar: Watch expert mixologists create craft cocktails with fresh ingredients and premium spirits.
Entertainment
Shows: Entertainment is top-notch on Edge Class ships. You'll find impressive stage and music performances in the main theater.
Nightclub: Head to the Club at night for dance music and during the day for game competitions and sporting events.
The Annex: This small space on Deck 5 offers a private, reservation-only area for groups to sing karaoke, watch movies or sporting events, or play virtual sports like golf and dodgeball. Limited to 15 people.
Staterooms
Celebrity Ascent offers the widest range of staterooms and suites in the Celebrity fleet. The ship has 918 Infinite Veranda cabins, with Infinite Balcony cabins designed to blend indoors and outdoors. Solo travelers will love the choice of 16 single cabins with Infinite Veranda — double the number of other ships in the fleet.
Almost all cabins and suites come with king-size beds. The high-quality bedding and mattresses developed exclusively for Celebrity bring comfort to a whole new level. Room automation allows guests to adjust everything from blinds to lighting to air conditioning at the touch of a button on the screen.
For retreat suite guests, the Edge Villas offer outdoor plunge pools and the Iconic Suites offer some of the best views on the ship. Retreat suite guests also get the services of a Personal Retreat Host.
Inside tip
Download the Celebrity Cruises app before you depart; it has everything you need to keep your cruise experience on course. Start with expedited boarding, book dinner reservations and shore excursions, see a daily list of activities, open your stateroom door and control the lighting and temperature of your stateroom — all with just a tap.
Interested in a cruise on this ship?
For pricing, itinerary information and to reserve your spot on Celebrity Ascent, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant by email or by calling 1-877-322-3773.
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