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Login Introducing our newest award-winning resort at sea, Celebrity AscentSM, the fourth and most innovative ship in our highly awarded Edge® Series. Celebrity Ascent features 32 distinctive restaurants, bars, and lounges, including the newly designed Le Voyage by Chef Daniel Boulud. Ascent includes all the best of our Edge Series ships, from the inviting multi-deck Sunset Bar designed by Edge Series Travel Ambassador Nate Berkus to the open-air Rooftop Garden where two cantilevered floating pools offer breathtaking views six feet over the ship's edge. World-class accommodations include our spa-inspired AquaClass® staterooms, the revolutionary Infinite Veranda staterooms that take you to the water’s edge, and The Retreat®, featuring a private restaurant, lounge and sundeck for our suite guests. Book now to relax and renew on Celebrity Ascent.
My wife’s and my recent transatlantic crossing (our first) on Celebrity Ascent (our fourth on an Edge-class ship, and seventh with Celebrity) from April 20th to May 4th was one of our most enjoyable and memorable cruises to date. This was our seventh cruise with Celebrity, and once again the consistency of service, hospitality, and attention to detail reaffirmed why Celebrity has become our cruise line of choice. Throughout the ship - from dining venues to bars to The Retreat - the service was exceptional. Every team member we interacted with was warm, professional, and seemed to us to be genuinely committed to making guests feel both welcome and valued. To my wife and me, this culture of hospitality remains one of Celebrity’s defining strengths. Dining Raw on 5, Fine Cut, Eden, and Luminae delivered consistently excellent meals, supported by attentive service that enhanced each experience. The teams in these venues struck the right balance between efficiency and genuine engagement. Bars & Lounges The Martini Bar was a daily highlight. The combination of energy, entertainment, and guest interaction created an atmosphere we looked forward to every day, often being joined by our neighbours from Brisbane, as well as fellow passengers we met during the cruise. The Retreat & Luminae We were fortunate to experience The Retreat and Luminae during this cruise, and both greatly exceeded our expectations. The combination of quiet, well‑designed spaces and attentive service made our cruise even more luxurious, enjoyable, and memorable. Stateroom Experience Our stateroom attendant was among the very best we’ve had during sixteen cruises since 2006 - proactive, meticulous, and consistently thoughtful, enquiring every day if we needed anything special done for us (the cruise was in celebration of my recent retirement). Entertainment "World Class". Just one example, Residency: "Residency" is a high-energy stage production inspired by the legendary long-term "residencies" (think Elvis, Elton John, Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, and The Rat Pack) that have defined the Las Vegas Strip for generations (I saw Frank Sinatra perform live there way back in 1987). Looking Ahead The transatlantic crossing on Ascent reinforced why Celebrity continues to stand out to both my wife and me: exceptional service, a hospitality culture that is both genuine and consistent, and, for us, unbeatable value for money given the overall product. We disembarked with excellent memories and are very much looking forward to our next Celebrity cruise later this year. We fortunately have six future cruises booked with Celebrity. This level of commitment reflects the trust and confidence we have in the brand, and is why we so very highly recommend Celebrity Cruises to our family and friends.
Overall, a wonderful cruise, our best cruise, and the best ship cruised on, to date. Both embarkment and disembarkation was smooth, efficient on time and without any issues or crowding. Spacious and nicely furnished cabin with an extremely comfortable bed. Plenty of space for storage although some of the drawers were a little on the shallow side. Also, the room safe was far too small for even an average side handbag or tablet. Good sized shower cubicle with a powerful shower, although due to a poorly designed shower waterflow handle, it was almost impossible to turn the shower on when hands were soapy, so had to leave the shower running a little, thus wasting water. This handle needs to be re-designed. Large buffet with plenty of food variety and the food was of a high quality. Only negatives were, hard to find a table during busy times and the table staff were very slow in picking up empty plates from tables and many a time we would come back to our table with food, only to see the empty plates still there. Even saw people eating breakfast with a stacked pile of 2 or 3 empty plates next to them. By far the slowest empty plate removal of any cruise line that We have sailed to date. Also, a staff member may pick up the empty plates from one table and then leave ignoring (or not seeing) the empty plates on a neighbouring table. Or pick up an empty plate from a table but leave the empty glass. This is clearly an area where Celebrity needs to improve significantly. The MDR menu was rather limited and even more limited in terms of vegetarian options. Hence, because my wife is a vegetarian, we only had 3 evening meals in the MDR during the 11 nights as there was nothing vegetarian that my wife liked on the other nights. Both the regular menu and vegetarian menu not only need to have more options in general but also more variety from one evening to another. Other than the magic/illusion show, the only show the we truly enjoyed was Smoke & Ivories, not sure why this show was held in The Club and not in the main theatre, as more people could have enjoyed it then. As for the actual theatre shows; Bridges was decent, Awaken was ok and Residency was below average. We skipped all other evening productions as these were mostly vocalist performances. Unlike on other cruise lines/ships, taking photos and videos of the shows was encouraged. Note, needed to turn up almost 30 minutes before the start of the show to be able to get a seat and even then, there were long line ups to get in. This ship doesn't have activities like mini golf, rock climbing wall, etc thus may not be the ship for you if you want these types of activities. Most of the activities were of the seated variety such as quizzes, origami, painting and cooking/pizza making. There were very few children and hardly any teenagers on our cruise, reflecting the limited activities for these age groups. The ship was nicely decorated throughout, however it was hard to find decent places available for quiet reading due to either being too close to a bar or music lounge or poor/too dim lighting. Finally, on this ship there was no pressure from the ship photographers to be photographed.
I've sailed on Celebrity many times and the Ascent twice now. There was something to do all day from around 7AM until midnight. Activities galore, entertainment and even ship tours (extra cost excursions) and food. Food in the main dining room was excellent with impeccable service. My wife and I had early seating with set table in one of four dining rooms that the Ascent has. The food was great and don't worry about missing out at other dining rooms. The staff will bring you a menu with what they are serving and you can order that if you wish. The main dining room now has an evening special that isn't on the menu. Most are interesting and my wife tried and loved the swordfish dish they had. Food in the Oceanview Cafe, the buffet, was always good. Breakfast selections were great and lunch had a variety of option with something different from around the world every day. I must admit I never had dinner there. the main dining room was to good. The Eden bar has a light breakfast and lunch available. Don't like crowds Eden might the place to go for lunch. All the bars and clubs were great with activities during the day and entertainment at night. Entertainment!!! Eleven night and a different show in the theatre every night. Singers, dancers, a magician and three stage shows. Shows most night in the Eden Bar, either a real show or a ships singer or dancer. One night the theatre headliner did a late night show there. In the Club one night another main stage singer did a different show. every night there was a dance, silent disco, country and one night is 'Light up the Night' on the pool deck. Dancing and entertainment until late at night. The cruise had destinations of Cartagena, Columbia, Colon, Panama and the islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. There was plenty of time in each with the exception of Colon. Getting back out of Gatun lake, in the new Aqua Clara locks was delayed with a large container ship in front of us. We were three hours late arriving in colon and wound up with 90 minutes to the shopping area at the dock. The ship had to dock to pick up excursion passengers dropped off in Gatun Lake. The rest of the place was great staff is friendly and helpful. Getting both on and off the ship was a breeze. From curb to ship was about 10 minutes and getting off was 15 minutes from ship and out the door.
This was our fifth cruise with Celebrity and our second cruise on a Celebrity Edge-class ship. We booked an aft cabin with a traditional balcony because we didn't like the infinity balcony when we sailed on the Edge. The Ascent is a beautiful ship. We liked the two-level walking track, the rooftop garden, and the beautiful Eden space. However, I would not sail this class of vessel again unless it was the only option for a desired itinerary - we would prefer a traditional balcony mid-ship. Also, same as on our trip on the Edge, the food in the main dining rooms was disappointing; selection was meh and the chicken and fish dishes tended to be dry. The buffet was excellent as far as buffets go. We splurged for some specialty dining, and the food in Eden and the Fine Cuts steakhouse was great. But, given the the cost of the cruise, the main dining should also be excellent. As is usual with Celebrity, the service was excellent in every respect. The musicians in the various venues around the ship were talented and charming, but it's time to retire the Eagles and Harry Chapin and incorporate some 21st century tunes. There were four sea days, and other than the pool deck, the ship never felt overly crowded - you could always find a place to sit and relax. Finally, we learned (too late) that if you prefer the traditional experience of eating at the same table every night and getting to know your servers, you can do that despite the four restaurant concept and still order the food from any of the four - eg you can eat in Normandie every night and get the special entrees from Tuscan or Cyprus.
Celebrity Ascent, the fourth in our Edge Series ships, offers the widest range of staterooms and suites in our fleet. From Infinite Verandas, to two-story Edge Villas to breathtaking Iconic Suites, we’ve got you covered.
Rooms so Stunning You Won’t Want to Close Your Eyes
Nothing is more important on a vacation than the place you relax and recharge in between all the exciting experiences you’ll have each day. Our Edge® Series set a new standard in world-class accommodations, but Celebrity AscentSM shows you can even improve on perfection. From our Edge Single Staterooms with Infinite Verandas® designed for the solo traveler—which we’ve doubled in number—to the unparalleled luxury of The Retreat®, featuring expanded and redesigned exclusive spaces, the accommodations on Celebrity Ascent are designed to make you feel even more at home while you travel the world.
No matter which of Celebrity Ascent’s staterooms you choose, you’ll rest easily on eXhale® bedding and CashmereTM mattresses designed exclusively for Celebrity. In fact, nearly every stateroom and suite on Celebrity Ascent features a king-sized bed. We want you fully refreshed and ready to explore every day of your vacation. Plus, in-room automation allows you to adjust everything from your shades to your lighting to your AC with the tap of a screen. As we’ve done throughout our Edge Series, we’ve thought of every comfort and refined every detail. So, welcome home—to Celebrity Ascent.
The Retreat
HERE, THE WORLD REALLY DOES REVOLVE AROUND YOU
You’d think a suite like one of ours would be enough. Not to us. All suites at The Retreat come with a dedicated butler who’s just a message away. You get access to an exclusive sundeck and lounge that make you feel like you have the ship to yourself. Your table awaits at Luminae, your private, suites-only restaurant. And, you’ll enjoy more perks and amenities than ever before. The Retreat isn’t just a suite. It’s the most elevated experience at sea, period.
YOUR HOME OCEANS AWAY FROM HOME
It’s almost impossible to tell which is better—the views outside your suite or the views inside. But who cares? It’s all yours to enjoy. From roomy living areas and oversized verandas to Cashmere mattresses and plush robes, this is living large down to the smallest detail.
The Retreat Sundeck
We’ve elevated relaxing and restoring at your exclusive sundeck. Kick back on a comfy shaded lounger and let your Retreat Attendants bring you anything you need, like towels, drinks, snacks, you name it. Take a dip in the pool or the hot tub. Get together with friends for a round of drinks at the bar. This is your outdoor escape for doing as much—or as little—as you want.
Luminae at The Retreat
This is the kind of restaurant that’s so good, you have to be somebody to get in. Luckily, as a guest of The Retreat, you are somebody. Your private restaurant serves up exclusive menus you won’t find anywhere else on board, including new complimentary signature dishes designed by our Global Culinary Ambassador Daniel Boulud.
The Retreat Lounge
Think of this as your secret clubhouse—all grown up. It’s a place you can drop in anytime for some coffee or drinks on us, a bite to eat, and a spot to curl up with a book or catch up with friends.
The Retreat
The Retreat® isn’t a place. It isn’t an amenity. It isn’t a service. It’s all of this and more. The Retreat includes stunning accommodations, a private restaurant, and exclusive lounge and sundeck that rival any high-end resort. Your dedicated team of attendants, concierges, and butlers will do everything to ensure you never have to lift a finger on vacation.
AquaClass
Our newly enhanced AquaClass stateroom experience is more ahh-inspiring than ever. It starts with your Infinite Veranda stateroom that erases the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. Spa-inspired elements are thoughtfully infused throughout, including pillow menus, our exclusive eXhale bedding, plush cotton robes and slippers, a massaging showerhead, eco-friendly bathroom products, yoga mats, on-demand wellness programming on your stateroom TV, daily bottled water service, and an enhanced air filtration system—which you’ll now find in all our staterooms.
Concierge Class
Our Concierge Class staterooms pair the luxury of your Infinite Veranda stateroom with an array of services and amenities, from an exclusive lunch, a destination seminar and dedicated concierge who’s always just steps away from your stateroom to help with anything you need.
Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda
Enjoy open air access to the sea and bring the outside inside with the touch of a button in our revolutionary Infinite Veranda staterooms. These staterooms feature the latest in design and technology, and they’re 23% larger than our award-winning Solstice® Series veranda staterooms.
Veranda on Edge
Enjoy the great outdoors—and stunning ocean views—with the luxury of your own private veranda. And, with our state-of-the-art technology, you can precisely adjust nearly every comfort feature of your room. Choose from the Sunset Veranda or the Deluxe Porthole view with Veranda.
Ocean View Stateroom
Our version of a room with a view—these staterooms offer larger living spaces and breathtaking views of scenery that changes daily.
Inside Stateroom
Stylishly designed with ample living space, bigger bathrooms, and more storage space, the Deluxe Inside and Inside Staterooms are a comfortable home away from home where you’ll find it easy to unwind.
Go Green
Go Green is the latest addition to our existing Save the Waves program. Our new housekeeping initiative allows you to earn rewards while reducing your footprint. Opt-in for reduced housekeeping services to conserve energy and resource consumption. You’ll still experience the highest standards of cleanliness, plus the added flexibility of choosing your preferred time of service -all while traveling more responsibly.
Accessible Stateroom
Edge Accessible Staterooms are designed with wider doors, roll-in showers, grab bars, and other special features for guests with mobility issues and other disabilities.
Celebrity’s eXhale bedding featuring the Cashmere Mattress
Our famous eXhale bedding program now includes the luxurious Cashmere Mattress created exclusively for Celebrity Cruises. Sleeping on vacation may not be at the top of your list, but rest assured you’ll do it well with us.
An Unforgettable Culinary Experience
What you eat on vacation is almost as important as where you go, and on every Celebrity vacation, we bring both those things together perfectly. The captivating scents and flavors of your dining experience will transport you to new places—without even leaving your table. On Celebrity AscentSM, you’ll embark on a culinary journey like no other.
Our menus are crafted and are inspired by the amazing regions we visit around the world. Along with our top culinary talent on board who prepare the dishes fresh daily using locally sourced ingredients, you’ll enjoy the best dining experience at sea.
WE’RE PUTTING IT ALL ON THE TABLE
Specialty Dining
We believe that fine dining on vacation is just as important as the places you’ll visit, and on a great vacation, those two things go hand-in-hand. And we take that philosophy even further on Celebrity Ascent by bringing back the mouth-watering specialty restaurants created for Celebrity Edge®.
Extraordinary vacations can transport you to new places by introducing you to new flavours and cuisines you may never had tried before. We believe that fine dining on vacation is just as important as the places you’ll visit, and on a great vacation, those two things go hand-in-hand. And we take that philosophy even further on Celebrity Ascent℠ by bringing back the mouth-watering specialty restaurants created for Celebrity Edge®.
Main Dining
Discover not one but four complimentary main restaurants, each with a distinctive design and signature dishes inspired by specific regions of the world. Now, you’ll find new menus and menu selections across our main restaurants.
On our Celebrity Edge® Series ships, we may have reinvented the main restaurant experience with four different venues, but we haven’t changed the way you plan your dining. With Celebrity Select Dining you can choose early seating at 6:00 P.M., late seating at 8:30 P.M., or dine whenever you want. You’ll be assigned one of the four main restaurants, while having the option to dine in the other three upon request and availability.
Complimentary Dining
In addition to our four main restaurants, you’ll find an array of complimentary dining options. From Eden Café to The Spa Café and Juice Bar, and from our market-place inspired Oceanview Café to our poolside Mast Grill, there’s every opportunity to please your palate morning, noon, and night.
More complimentary dining options on Celebrity Ascent℠ include Eden Café, where you’ll find gourmet sandwiches, soups, and other fare, featuring an alfresco dining area and the gorgeous, three level Eden to find an intimate nook with spectacular views to enjoy your meal. Feel like eating a little lighter? Step up to The Spa Café and Juice Bar—tucked into a relaxing corner of the adults-only Solarium—to enjoy a light breakfast or lunch in the most soothing atmosphere on board. Take a break from your relaxing day by the pool to grab a bite at Mast Grill. With so many options available, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re craving any time of day.
Discover the Timeless Beauty & Culture of the Mediterranean
With history spanning thousands of years, glamorous ports, and dazzling scenery, a Mediterranean cruise is the perfect vacation—and there’s no better way to experience cruises to the Mediterranean than with Celebrity. Bask on the beach in Mykonos one day and watch a fiery sunset over Santorini the next. Sip a cappuccino in glorious Taormina while gazing at snow-capped Mount Etna in the distance, or dig into tapas in a sunlit square in Barcelona. Let us show you Europe’s most beautiful places in style on a cruise to the Mediterranean with Celebrity.
Some of the Best Destinations You’ll Visit Are Right on Board
One of the most exciting parts of any vacation is discovering new places. Places that awaken a sense of wonder within you. Places that spark your imagination and curiosity. Places that change the way you see the world. On Celebrity Ascent℠, you’ll discover places that do exactly that. Places we’ve designed to entertain you, to amaze you, and to transport you and change the way you experience the world. To do this, we’ve enlisted the help of some of the most dynamic architects, interior designers, and creative teams in the world. Together, we create the places you long to discover on vacation. Welcome to a place where your vacation dreams come true.
Refresh Your Point of View
Whether you want handcrafted martinis, ice-cold craft brews, or delicious specialty coffees to perk you up, the bars and lounges aboard Celebrity Ascent offer something for every mood. Kick back at tried-and-true favourites, like Café al Bacio, the Pool Bar, our ever-popular Sunset Bar, and the stunning Martini Bar—and discover a brand-new favourite at Craft Social Bar, featuring beer, wine, and cocktails. They’re all here waiting to serve up unforgettable experiences on our newest ship Celebrity Ascent.
Spa & Fitness
Whether you want to clear your mind, fine-tune your body, reinvigorate your spirit—or all of the above—The Spa and Fitness Center is an indulgent escape where you can do it all.
Rise or Rest to Rejuvenate.
There’s no better way to find your ultimate state of wellbeing than with the ocean as your backdrop. Start your holistic wellness journey with an incredible night’s rest on our exclusive eXhale® bedding, made with cashmere. Get your endorphins flowing with first-at-sea fitness programs. Escape to The Spa and discover more than 120 rejuvenating treatments, including Destination Inspired Treatments as unique as the places we visit. At the heart of The Spa, our SEA Thermal Suite and Persian Garden are playgrounds for the senses—and complimentary for guests of our AquaClass® staterooms and Aqua Sky Suites. We’ve thought of everything you need to nourish your mind, body, and spirit—miles at sea.
From fun activities on board to adventurous excursions on land, our award-winning cruises offer unforgettable experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Kids, parents, and grandparents will find plenty of opportunities to spend quality time together and create memories that will remain long after your vacation ends.
Gather everyone for a movie night under the stars. Enjoy theatre shows and live music. Splash with your kids on the beach or go on thrilling shore excursions with adventurous teens. There’s something for everyone to love on our fun-filled family cruises.
Kids and Teen Programs
The fun starts at Camp At Sea, our onboard entertainment centre and program designed exclusively for kids ages 3 to 12. Open every day from 9:00am - 10:00pm, Camp at Sea offers kids the opportunity to participate in a number of entertaining activities, including treasure hunts, arts and crafts, sports, and theme parties, all under the supervision of our experienced youth staff. For our teen cruisers, the Teen Club is the place to be. At the Teen Club, they can make new friends and participate in events like video game competitions, teen parties, and culinary classes. Activities are overseen by our team of teen counsellors and offered throughout the day, allowing teens to come and go as they please.
Entertainment On Board
There’s no shortage of entertaining venues on board. Spend the day swimming in the pool with the kids, then watch the sunset while relaxing in one of our elevated hot tubs. Gather on board for movie night under the stars, silent disco parties, hot glass classes, and archery tournaments —so many activities to share. Don’t miss the views from the Lawn Club or the Resort Deck, which provides the ultimate backdrop for a picture-perfect family photo.
Family Friendly Excursions
One of the top reasons we’re one of the best cruise lines for families is because we offer an array of family-friendly shore excursions at over 300 port destinations. With activities varying from cultural tours to thrilling water sports, families will have no trouble finding a number of exciting excursions such as swimming with dolphins, hiking up volcanoes or glaciers, and strolling through ancient Mayan ruins.
Fun, Engaging and Enriching Family Cruise Experiences. Never the Same Camp Twice.
Our cruises offer unforgettable experiences for kids of all ages. With fun games, outdoor activities, video game tournaments, and slumber parties all on the agenda, your kids will have the time of their life during their family vacation on board.
Camp at Sea is the only fully customisable kids cruise program in the industry. With over 500 activities to participate in, our schedule changes every sailing depending on the interests of our young cruisers. From arts and recreation to science and technology, we cover all types of subjects and hobbies, making sure every kid (no matter their interests), feels entertained and engaged during their family cruise.
