CELEBRITY CRUISES' HIGHLY ANTICIPATED
CELEBRITY ASCENT SET SAIL WITH ELEVATED CRUISE VACATION
EXPERIENCE
OFFICIALLY NAMED BY ITS CO-GODMOTHERS - BRAVO
TV'S CAPTAIN SANDY YAWN AND HER SISTER MICHELLE DUNHAM
FORT
LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 4, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Setting a new standard for modern cruising and
elevating the premium travel experience, Celebrity Cruises
introduced the world to its newest cruise ship - Celebrity
Ascent - in a special naming ceremony.
Headlining the festivities were her inspiring co-Godmothers,
Captain Sandy Yawn, star of Bravo
TV's hit franchise, Below Deck, and her sister Michelle Dunham, founder of the Jacksonville
School for Autism, who officially named the ship in true maritime
tradition with the breaking of a champagne bottle on the ship's
hull. They were joined by Greek brothers Captain Dimitrios Kafetzis and Captain Tasos Kafetzis, who took the helm of the new
ship, after being named Co-Captains of Celebrity Ascent, a
first for the brand and the industry.
The ceremony was fitting for a ship that shatters preconceived
notions of cruising with its forward-thinking design by the world's
leading architects and interior designers; culinary excellence from
Michelin starred chefs; expansive onboard entertainment and
more.
Kicking off its inaugural Caribbean season, Ascent set sail from
Ft. Lauderdale on Dec. 3 on a 7-night Eastern Caribbean sailing, where it will visit
such popular destinations as St.
Maarten, St. Thomas, and the Dominican Republic.
"With each new ship, our ambition is to debut the ultimate
vacation experience and Celebrity Ascent achieves this by
raising the bar for premium travel," said Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal
Caribbean Group. "Her elevated design and new onboard experiences
set her apart from competitors and serve as a new benchmark for the
travel industry."
"Celebrity Ascent has been designed to feed our guests
travel wanderlust and provide unique experiences they will covet
and love," said Laura Hodges Bethge,
President at Celebrity Cruises. "Captain Sandy and her sister
Michelle, co-Godmothering Celebrity Ascent, add another, and
more personal dimension, to this already extraordinary ship. Their
connection, combined with the brotherly bond of the ship's
captains, exemplifies the sense of welcome and warm hospitality we
strive for on every cruise."
Vacation Experience Highlights
Celebrity Ascent joins a series 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 live music
from bow to stern;
- A redesigned casino floor and brand-new
games;
- A new outdoor dining terrace at Blu, the brand's clean
cuisine restaurant, available for al fresco daytime dining;
- An exclusive culinary experience in 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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