Royal Caribbean Group Executives and Celebrity
Cruises Crew on hand to Celebrate Handover from Shipbuilder
Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MIAMI, Nov. 8, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity Ascent has officially joined
Celebrity Cruises' fleet of award-winning ships redefining premium
travel, as company officials took delivery of its newest ship at
the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. The fourth ship in the line's
innovative Edge Series, Celebrity Ascent continues to
shatter preconceived notions of cruising with its forward-thinking
design by the world's leading architects and interior designers;
culinary excellence from Michelin starred chefs; wellness woven
throughout the experience; expansive onboard entertainment and
more. Celebrity Ascent will make her official debut in
Fort Lauderdale on December 3, with a 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing visiting such
popular destinations as St.
Maarten, St. Thomas, and the Dominican Republic.
Welcoming the ship to the Celebrity Cruises family were
Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty, Celebrity Cruises President
Laura Hodges Bethge, and
Laurent Castaing, General Manager,
Chantiers de l'Atlantique. Captains Dimitrios Kafetzis and Tasos Kafetzis, the first brother captains
honored with taking a new ship from the shipyard, were also on-hand
for the celebration, along with 1,400 Celebrity Ascent crew
members.
To mark the moment, they participated in several maritime
traditions including the signing ceremony and the changing of flags
onboard the ship, along with a celebratory toast in the ship's
spectacular three-story Grand Plaza.
"Celebrity Ascent is yet another example of innovation
driving our mission to provide the best vacations responsibly. The
ship continues Celebrity's ambition to redefine premium travel and
take it to new heights," said Liberty. "I want to thank and
congratulate the Chantiers de l'Atlantique team, our Newbuild and
Celebrity Cruises' teams and their partners for the vision,
craftsmanship and passion that went into bringing this spectacular
ship to life."
"Celebrity Ascent features all the innovative and
award-winning Edge Series signature experiences that
launched a new era in cruise ship design, plus a few new
enhancements, and I can't wait to welcome our guests aboard," said
Hodges-Bethge. "It is a true honor to welcome this ship to our
fleet and I am so grateful to everyone involved with all that goes
into launching a new ship."
"I am convinced that Celebrity Ascent will meet the same
success as the other ships in the prestigious Edge Series.
Its fine exterior and interior design and its exceptional
seaworthiness make it an outstanding ship. Celebrity Ascent
embodies the strong bond between the Chantiers de l'Atlantique,
Royal Caribbean Group and Celebrity Cruises teams," said Chantiers
de l'Atlantique General Director Laurent
Castaing."
Vacation Experience Highlights
Celebrity Ascent joins a class of ships without
comparison and is a sister ship to Celebrity Beyond which
debuted to great acclaim last year. Distinctive ship features
and new experiences include:
- The Retreat, an exclusive resort-within-a-resort area for suite
guests, highlighted by a two-story sundeck;
- Accommodations for modern tastes from modern two-story villas
with private plunge pools to staterooms with infinite verandas,
blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living;
- An expanded Rooftop Garden and stunning Resort Deck featuring
unique cantilevered float pools;
- A multi-level, multi-terraced Sunset Bar at the ship's
aft;
- An expanded onboard entertainment program featuring a
transformative nightlife experience on the Resort Deck, six
new live productions, interactive gaming experiences, and
more;
- A redesigned casino floor and brand-new
games;
- A new outdoor dining terrace at Blu, the brand's clean cuisine
restaurant for Aqua Class guests, available for al fresco daytime
dining;
- A newly designed Le Voyage by Chef Daniel Boulud;
- And, the return of the Magic Carpet®, an engineering feat
soaring cantilevered above the sea, offering guests uninterrupted
vistas while sipping cocktails or having dinner.
Setting Sail on Celebrity Ascent
Following Celebrity Ascent's maiden voyage, she will
offer a variety of alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean vacations through late
April, when she then heads to the Mediterranean for sailings from
Barcelona and Rome. Vacation sailing options include:
- The 7-Night Bahamas, Mexico
and Grand Cayman itinerary or the
7-Night San Juan, Tortola and St.
Kitts itinerary from mid-December
2023 to early April 2024;
- The 7-Night Bahamas, Mexico
and Grand Cayman Holiday Cruise
departing on December 24, 2023;
- The New Year's cruise departing on December 31, 2023 for 7 nights and visiting
San Juan, Tortola and St. Kitts;
- Kicking off the summer with the ultimate Mediterranean getaway
on the 9-Night Italian Riviera and France itinerary;
- Or, crossing Rome,
Naples, Mykonos, and Santorini off
a bucket-list during the 12-Night Best of Greece and Italy itinerary.
For more information on all Celebrity Ascent
inaugural 2023-2024 season sailings, visit
https://www.celebritycruises.com/cruise-ships/celebrity-ascent.
For more information on Celebrity Cruises, or to book a
Celebrity cruise, visit www.celebrity.com, call
1-800-CELEBRITY, or contact a trusted travel advisor.
About Celebrity Cruises:
Celebrity Cruises' iconic "X"
is the mark of a fleet of 16 resorts at sea taking guests to the
world's best places on the world's best places. Celebrity
revolutionized the industry with its cool, contemporary design and
accommodation; dining, spa, and entertainment experiences for
modern tastes; and culturally rich and diverse destination
experiences, all complemented by warm, personalized service. Driven
by wanderlust and a passion for opening the world, Celebrity
journeys to all seven continents, visiting nearly 300 destinations
in more than 70 countries. Celebrity Cruises is one of five cruise
brands owned by global cruise company Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE:
RCL). For more information about Celebrity Cruises, please
visit www.celebrity.com.
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