Signature highlights
Key public spaces include the Magic Carpet, an externally mounted cantilevered venue; the Rooftop Garden with two cantilevered pools; and Eden, a three-level venue combining lounge, dining, and performance spaces.
Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Ascent is a 3,260-guest Celebrity Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2023. This page lists 36 upcoming departures across 36 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Couples wanting modern premium-ship spaces
✓ Travelers who enjoy varied restaurants and lounges
✓ Suite guests seeking a dedicated retreat area
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Celebrity Ascent at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 87%
A large ship at 141,420 gross tons — #68 of 566 ships we track. 43 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Couples wanting modern premium-ship spaces
- Travelers who enjoy varied restaurants and lounges
- Suite guests seeking a dedicated retreat area
- Families wanting organized children’s programming
- Guests who prefer extensive outdoor pool and garden areas
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking a small intimate ship
- Guests wanting traditional balcony designs throughout
- Passengers avoiding specialty-dining upcharges
- Travelers needing extensive late-night children’s facilities
Live Position ● 22 minutes ago
Heading to: Naples
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Ascent is Celebrity Cruises’ fourth Edge-class ship, built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique and delivered in 2023. The Malta-registered vessel combines a contemporary, resort-style layout with 17 decks and a 3,260-guest double-occupancy capacity. Passenger spaces include the open-air Rooftop Garden, the cantilevered Magic Carpet platform, Eden’s multi-level social venue, and suite-only Retreat areas. Accommodation choices range from inside rooms to Infinite Veranda staterooms, AquaClass rooms, and suites.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Celebrity Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
- Registry / flag
- Malta (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- 9HA5731
- IMO number
- 9838400
- MMSI
- 256191000
- Draft
- 8.2 m
Onboard Experience
For families
Camp at Sea programming is based in The Basement, a dedicated youth space. Family groups can also use the Resort Deck and Rooftop Garden outdoor areas.
Pools, spa & wellness
The Spa and Fitness Center are onboard, while AquaClass accommodations add spa-oriented amenities and access to Blu. AquaClass benefits include access to the SEA Thermal Suite and fitness classes under the line’s published program.
Accessibility
Accessible Edge staterooms are available with wider doors, roll-in showers, grab bars, and related mobility features. Celebrity states that accessible suites are available and that the Retreat Lounge, Luminae, and Retreat Sundeck are accessible.
Environmental features
Celebrity’s Ascent stateroom program includes the voluntary Go Green housekeeping option, which reduces routine housekeeping services to conserve energy and resources. No ship-specific technical environmental specification was verified from the reviewed primary sources.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 17
The Retreat Bar The Retreat Pool The Retreat Sundeck Hot TubDeck 16
Luminae at The Retreat Mast Bar Magic Carpet Jogging Track The Retreat Sundeck Hot Tub Edge VillaDeck 15
Rooftop Garden Grill The Retreat Lounge Sunset Bar The Fitness Center Motion Studio A Motion Studio B Rooftop Garden Jogging Track Edge VillaDeck 14
Oceanview Café The Spa Café & Juice Bar Mast Grill Pool Bar Il Secondo Bacio Main Pool Solarium The Spa Magic Carpet Cabanas Salon SEA Thermal Suites Changing Rooms Barber Hot Tub Relaxation Room Treatment RoomsDeck 6
Eden Concierge Class Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda Edge Single Stateroom with Infinite Veranda Sunset Veranda Deluxe Porthole View with Veranda Panoramic Ocean View Deluxe Ocean View Ocean View Stateroom Deluxe Inside Inside StateroomDeck 5
Blu Fine Cut Steakhouse Raw on 5 Eden Café World Class Bar Eden Bar The Theatre The Club Magic Carpet Art Gallery Boutique Shop The Annex Chocolatier Entrance Boutique Shop Grand Plaza Deluxe Inside Inside StateroomDeck 4
Cosmopolitan Restaurant Cyprus Restaurant Le Voyage Le Grand Bistro Eden Restaurant Café al Bacio Craft Social Bar The Theatre The Club The Casino The Celebrity Shops Photo Studio Shore Excursions The Meeting Place Grand Plaza Future Cruise Vacations Photo Gallery & iLoungeDeck 3
Normandie Restaurant Tuscan Restaurant The Martini Bar The Theatre Camp at Sea Guest Relations Captain’s Club & Concierge Grand Plaza Ocean View Stateroom Deluxe Inside Inside StateroomDeck 2
The Basement Magic Carpet Destination Gateway Medical FacilityView the official Celebrity Ascent deck plans from Celebrity Cruises →
Cabins & suites
Suite 11%
Balcony 66%
Studio (solo) 2%
Oceanview 10%
Inside 10%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iconic SuiteCategory code IC. | Suite | 2 | 1,892 sq ft | 689 sq ft | 6 | 12 |
| Penthouse SuiteCategory code PS. | Suite | 2 | 1,378 sq ft | 197 sq ft | 4 | 12 |
| Edge VillaCategory code EV; two-story suites with split-level accommodation. | Suite | 6 | 739 sq ft | 211 sq ft | 4 | 15, 16 |
| Royal SuiteCategory code RS. | Suite | 6 | 687 sq ft | 72 sq ft | 4 | 12 |
Dining, bars & venues
19 included 11 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Cosmopolitan Restaurant
Included
Main dining restaurant serving new American cuisine with global influences.
Cyprus Restaurant
Included
Main dining restaurant focused on Greek and Mediterranean dishes.
Normandie Restaurant
Included
Main dining restaurant serving contemporary French cuisine.
Tuscan Restaurant
Included
Main dining restaurant serving Italian-inspired cuisine.
Luminae at The Retreat
Varies
Suite-only restaurant for guests of The Retreat.
Blu
Varies
AquaClass guest restaurant serving wellness-focused cuisine.
Le Voyage
Extra cost
Specialty restaurant created with chef Daniel Boulud.
Fine Cut Steakhouse
Extra cost
Specialty steakhouse.
Le Grand Bistro
Extra cost
French-style specialty restaurant and patisserie.
Raw on 5
Extra cost
Specialty seafood restaurant serving shellfish and other fresh seafood.
Eden Restaurant
Extra cost
Specialty restaurant with an open-air kitchen and experiential menu.
Rooftop Garden Grill
Extra cost
Open-air grill serving barbecue-style food.
Oceanview Café
Included
Buffet restaurant serving international dishes throughout the day.
Eden Café
Included
Casual café serving breakfast beverages and light food.
The Spa Café & Juice Bar
Included
Café serving fresh, spa-oriented food and drinks.
Mast Grill
Included
Poolside venue serving casual grill food.
Bars & lounges
Café al Bacio
Varies
Café serving specialty coffee, baked snacks and desserts.
Craft Social Bar
Varies
Pub-style venue serving craft beer, wine, cocktails and bar food.
World Class Bar
Varies
Cocktail bar focused on freshly prepared mixed drinks.
The Martini Bar
Varies
Central bar serving martinis and other cocktails.
Eden Bar
Varies
Cocktail bar within the Eden complex.
Mast Bar
Varies
Poolside bar serving alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.
Pool Bar
Varies
Bar beside the main pool.
The Retreat Lounge
Varies
Suite-only lounge serving drinks, snacks and entertainment.
The Retreat Bar
Varies
Bar serving guests at The Retreat Pool.
The Retreat Pool Bar
Varies
Suite-area pool bar serving drinks in The Retreat complex.
Sunset Bar
Varies
Aft outdoor bar and lounge overlooking the ship's wake.
Il Secondo Bacio
Varies
Coffee and juice station within Oceanview Café.
History & sister ships
Other Edge class ships
Where Celebrity Ascent sails, month by month
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| Mediterranean | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $78 | $121 | $226 | $147 | $795 | 0 | $96 | $168 | $195 | $177 | $195 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $1,949 · $195/night
Ports of CallRome (Civitavecchia), Italy, Sicily (Messina), Italy, Olympia (Katakolon), Greece, Corfu, Greece +4 more
Next: Aug 6, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,249 · $225/night
Ports of CallRome (Civitavecchia), Italy, Sicily (Messina), Italy, Olympia (Katakolon), Greece, Corfu, Greece +4 more
Next: May 14, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,049 · $205/night
Ports of CallNext: Jul 16, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,065 · $207/night
Ports of CallNext: Aug 4, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $2,064 · $206/night
Ports of CallNext: Jun 2, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $2,253 · $225/night
Ports of CallRome (Civitavecchia), Italy, Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, Sicily (Palermo), Italy, Split, Croatia +4 more
Next: May 12, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $7,950 · $795/night
Ports of CallFort Lauderdale, Florida, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Castries, St. Lucia, St. George's, Grenada +2 more
Next: Feb 5, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,214 · $121/night
Ports of CallFort Lauderdale, Florida, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Castries, St. Lucia, St. George's, Grenada +2 more
Next: Nov 13, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $1,688 · $169/night
Ports of CallFort Lauderdale, Florida, Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Fort-De-France, Martinique, Castries, St. Lucia +2 more
Next: Jan 14, 2028
1 upcoming departure
All 36 itineraries and their departure dates
- 10 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 6 Aug 2027
- 10 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 14 May 2027
- 10 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 16 Jul 2027
- 10 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 4 Aug 2028
- 10 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 2 Jun 2028
- 10 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 12 May 2028
- 10 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 5 Feb 2027
- 10 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 13 Nov 2026
- 10 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 14 Jan 2028
- 10 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 12 Nov 2027
- 10 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 4 Feb 2028
- 10 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 13 Dec 2027
- 10-Night Mediterranean from Rome via Sicily, Olympia, Corfu & Split 4 Jun 2027
- 11 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 14 Jun 2027
- 11 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 26 Jul 2027
- 11 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 3 May 2027
- 11 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 5 Jul 2027
- 11 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 18 Oct 2027
- 11 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 24 May 2027
- 11 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 1 May 2028
- 11 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 22 May 2028
- 11 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 3 Jul 2028
- 11 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 12 Jun 2028
- 11 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 4 Sep 2028
- 11 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 14 Aug 2028
- 11 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 23 Nov 2026
- 11 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 27 Mar 2028
- 11 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 14 Feb 2028
- 11 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 22 Nov 2027
- 11 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 4 Jan 2027
- 11 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 23 Dec 2027
- 11 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 24 Jan 2028
- 11 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 24 Dec 2026
- 14 Nights Transatlantic Cruise 30 Oct 2026
- 14 Nights Transatlantic Cruise 19 Apr 2027
- 14 Nights Transatlantic Cruise 29 Oct 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Celebrity Ascent FAQ
What flag does Celebrity Ascent sail under?
Celebrity Ascent is registered in Malta.
How many passengers does Celebrity Ascent hold?
Celebrity Ascent carries about 3,260 guests.
How old is Celebrity Ascent?
Celebrity Ascent entered service in 2023.
How big is Celebrity Ascent?
At 141,420 gross tons and 327 m long, Celebrity Ascent is a large ship — larger than 87% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Celebrity Ascent?
Smart Casual attire is required in the main restaurants, specialty restaurants and The Theatre. Most itineraries also include one or two Evening Chic nights; Smart Casual remains acceptable for guests who do not participate.
Which dining venues are included on Celebrity Ascent?
The four main restaurants, Oceanview Café, Eden Café, The Spa Café & Juice Bar and Mast Grill are complimentary. Specialty restaurants and many premium drinks have additional charges, while Luminae and Blu are included for eligible suite and AquaClass guests.
Are gratuities and Wi-Fi included?
Inclusions depend on the fare selected. Celebrity's All Included option includes Basic Wi-Fi and beverage-package gratuities; cruise-only fares do not automatically include every Wi-Fi, beverage or gratuity benefit.
Is Celebrity Ascent accessible?
Accessible staterooms include wider doors, roll-in showers and grab bars. The ship also has accessible public areas, but passengers with specific mobility or medical requirements should confirm arrangements with Celebrity before sailing.
What facilities are available for children and teenagers?
Camp at Sea provides children's activities, while The Basement is a dedicated teen-focused venue. Programming and operating hours can vary by sailing.
Is Celebrity Ascent suitable for solo travelers?
Yes. The ship has Edge Single Staterooms with Infinite Verandas, designed for one guest and offering 184 square feet of interior living space plus a 42-square-foot Infinite Veranda.