Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity

Celebrity Ascent

81
SCORE
Dining 90Entertainment 79Pools & Relaxation 77Space & Comfort 74Activities & Thrills 56Value / Cost 38
Line
Celebrity
Built
2023
Guests
3,260
Tonnage
140,600 tons
Length
327.05 m
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What We Like
+Strong Dining — scores 90/100
+Strong Entertainment — scores 79/100
+Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 77/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Celebrity
Ship Name
Ascent
Maiden voyage
3 December 2023

Physical

Year Built
2023
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
Not yet
Builder
Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
140,600 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
327.05 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
39.014 m
Ship Within a Ship
The Retreat
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
16
Passenger Decks
16
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,400
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.314
Total Cabins
1,646
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
31
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
3,260487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
43.1292128

Amenities

Restaurants
18 restaurants total: 4 complimentary main dining (Cosmopolitan, Cyprus, Normandie, Tuscan), 4 complimentary casual venues (Eden Cafe, Spa Cafe & Juice Bar, Oceanview Cafe, Mast Grill), 8 specialty/paid restaurants (Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud, Fine Cut Steakhouse, Le Grand Bistro/Le Petit Chef, Raw on 5, Rooftop Garden Grill, Eden Restaurant, Chef's Table, Magic Carpet dining), plus 2 stateroom-category-exclusive restaurants (Blu for AquaClass, Luminae for Suite Class/The Retreat)
Restaurants - Paid
8
Restaurants - Included
8
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
5
- Pools - General Access
3
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
2
Indoor Pools
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
No
Total Hot Tubs
6
- Hot Tubs - General Access
2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
2
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
12
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
Yes
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Thermal Suites
Flat fee
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
No
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
The Solarium
Special Amenities
Beyond the Podium Talk Series, Bingo, Eden Entertainment Space, Outdoor movies, Rooftop Garden
Beyond the Podium Talk Series
Included
Bingo
A la cart
Eden Entertainment Space
Included
Rooftop Garden
Included

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$18.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
20%
Soda Price
$3.00
Domestic Beer Price
$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)
$69.00
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants
19
Restaurants Price: Included
8
Restaurants Price: Premium
11
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
0
Restaurants Type: Sit down
15
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
4
Restaurants Type: Buffet
0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
under construction
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
under construction
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Malta
81.1
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Dining 90
Entertainment 79
Pools & Relaxation 77
Space & Comfort 74
Activities & Thrills 56
Value / Cost 38