by Donald Wood
Last updated: 11:00 AM ET, Fri April 26, 2024
Celebrity Cruises’ flagship vessel, Celebrity
Ascent, is setting sail for the first time in Europe when the ship arrives
in Barcelona on Saturday, April 27.
Celebrity Ascent will start her European adventure with a nine-night
Italian Riviera and France itinerary before serving the region throughout the
summer. The ship will visit destinations in Spain, Greece, Italy, Portugal, and
Turkey.
Onboard, Celebrity Ascent elevates vacations with spaces
imagined by world-class designers including Nate Berkus and Kelly Hoppen CBE,
culinary excellence from a Michelin-starred chef, and expansive onboard
entertainment.
“We’re bringing our latest and greatest Edge Series ship to
Europe, enabling guests to discover this diverse region with its stunning
coastlines, while enjoying Celebrity Ascent’s premium facilities, elevated food
and drink experiences, and wonderful entertainment,” Celebrity President Laura
Hodges Bethge said.
The flagship vessel boasts 32 restaurants, bars, and lounges,
as well as the cantilevered multi-purpose venue “The Magic Carpet,” which
offers a bar, lounge area and al-fresco dining. Celebrity
Ascent will also offer nightlife experiences, including three brand-new production
shows in The Theatre and the Ascent After Dark: ‘Shine the Night’ parties on
the Resort Deck.
The ship will sail a variety of seven- to 12-night escapes
to the rocky coves and sandy beaches of the Mediterranean, ancient history in
the Aegean, and the coast lining the Atlantic, all departing from key ports
across Europe, like Barcelona, Spain; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; and Athens
(Piraeus), Greece.
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