Celebrity Cruises revealed first details of what guests can experience on board the line’s newest resort at sea, Celebrity Ascent, when it sets sail this December from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.
The fourth ship in the cruise line’s Edge Series, Ascent will visit many of the Caribbean’s popular destinations like the Bahamas, Grand Cayman, Puerto Rico, and the British Virgin Islands, before departing to Europe for a summer of Mediterranean cruises to Greece, Italy, Turkey, Spain, and France.
On board, guests will enjoy the Edge Class signature experience, including its innovative outward-facing design that maximizes views and outdoor areas allowing guests to connect with the world around them, a robust food and beverage program with more than 30 choices from casual to fine dining, along with spacious and sleek staterooms in a range of accommodation options catering to travelers from solo adventurers and couples, to multi-generational family groups.
It brings back favorite signature experiences, including:
• The Theatre with state-of-the-art technology and experiential, imaginative performances.
• The Rooftop Garden where guests can enjoy live music, movies, infinity float pools, and even al fresco dining at the Rooftop Garden Grill.
• The Spa featuring 120 destination-inspired treatments, the SEA Thermal Suite featuring eight distinctive therapeutic experiences inspired by nature, plus specialty treatment beds, a full-service salon and 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 built for relaxation and complete with pool, hot tub, and loungers.
• The Sunset Bar designed by Nate Berkus where an international beach club ambiance meets fresh sea breezes and boundless views.
• The Magic Carpet, the innovative cantilevered lounge and gathering space that hangs on the edge of the ship, offering a new way to drink, dine and socialise while enjoying unobstructed panoramic views.
• Inventive culinary experiences like 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 featuring an interactive chandelier and jaw-dropping Flair, Flash, Fusion bartender shows.
• Modernized accommodation options such as the Infinite Veranda, which transforms from window to terrace with the push of a button, and the AquaClass staterooms built for wellbeing-seekers that are packed with thoughtful design and exclusive amenities.
Celebrity Ascent will treat guests to a culinary journey that includes new experiences like:
• Redesigned Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud restaurant – First featured on Celebrity Beyond, the brand will continue its partnership with Boulud and introduce his second restaurant at sea. The reimagined space will offer an intimate fine dining experience inspired by the chef’s travels.
• Plant-based tasting menu at Eden Restaurant – Bringing guests closer to the earth through a culinary journey rooted in untouched, fresh and seasonal ingredients.
• Never-before-seen Le Petit Chef dinner featuring an all-new animation and menu.
• 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, aligning with the trend of low-sugar cocktails and fresh, crisp ingredients, including lychee and passion fruit martinis.
• Revitalized main dining experience featuring four complimentary main dining options, each with a signature menu and rotating nightly dishes, Ascent will feature a redesigned Cosmopolitan restaurant inspired by the culture of Champagne.
• Outdoor terrace at Blu – The clean-cuisine restaurant exclusive to AquaClass guests will feature an outdoor terrace with 24-person seating that will be available for daytime dining, from al fresco brunches to lunches.
Enhanced entertainment, art and retail offerings include:
• Nightly entertainment – As the sun sets the Resort Deck becomes the center stage for the ultimate nightlife experience treating guests to an open-air celebration with live performances, live music, and a DJ creating a pulsating dance floor.
• New production shows – Building on Celebrity’s award-winning entertainment, the brand is partnering with industry-leading creatives to introduce three spectacular new productions shows in The Theatre, new interactive digital experiences and shows in The Club, and new engaging immersive shows in the Eden Bar and Restaurant, all featuring world-class dances, vocalists, musicians, and specialty artists.
• Redesigned Casino floor and brand-new games – A first for Celebrity Cruises, Ascent will feature an all-new gaming floor complete with a new layout, new design featuring deep reds and golds, and all new slot machines with the latest technology.
• Redesigned Art Gallery – The new space is thoughtfully reimagined, allowing guests to better experience priceless art pieces, and enjoy exclusive auctions and art events.
• The Sunset Collection by Nate Berkus – A collection of chic travel and home accessories available exclusively onboard Celebrity Ascent.
Options to sail include the seven-night Eastern Caribbean maiden voyage on Dec. 3, 2023. That’s followed by a Caribbean season through April that includes a Bahamas, Mexico and Grand Cayman itinerary or San Juan, Tortola and St. Kitts.
Summer will see it doing a nine-night Italian Riviera and France itinerary; or 12-night Best of Greece and Italy itineraries.
