Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
74Top 33% of ships
Dining
74Top 20% of ships
Entertainment
77Top 26% of ships
Activities & Thrills
56Beats 34% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
49Beats 40% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Entertainment — scores 77/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Pools & Relaxation is a relative weak point at 49/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineCelebrity
Ship NameAscent
Maiden voyage3 December 2023
Physical
Year Built2023
Refurbished Not yet
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique
Gross Tonnage 140,600 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 327.05 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 39.014 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipThe Retreat
Total decks 16
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks16
Speed 22 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,400
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.3
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,646
Single Occupancy Cabins Yes
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins31
Passenger Capacity 3,260
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 43.129
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
Restaurants18 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 - Paid8
Restaurants - Included8
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools5
- Pools - General Access3
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools2
Indoor Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs6
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges12
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
Thermal SuitesFlat fee
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaThe Solarium
Special AmenitiesBeyond the Podium Talk Series, Bingo, Eden Entertainment Space, Outdoor movies, Rooftop Garden
Beyond the Podium Talk SeriesIncluded
BingoA la cart
Eden Entertainment SpaceIncluded
Rooftop GardenIncluded
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $18.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 20%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Soda Price$3.00
Domestic Beer Price$6.00
Drink Package Price (From..)$69.00
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants19
Restaurants Price: Included8
Restaurants Price: Premium11
Restaurants Price: Exclusive0
Restaurants Type: Sit down15
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve4
Restaurants Type: Buffet0
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign under construction
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
MMSI number under construction
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Malta
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.