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Celebrity Ascent

Celebrity Ascent

activeBuilt 2022
Celebrity CruisesEdgeActive🇲🇹 Malta
GRT
140 600
Guests
3276
Crew
1400
Crew:Guest
1:2.3
Length
327m
Space Ratio
42.9
Current position
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History
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Celebrity Ascent is an Edge-class cruise ship operated by Celebrity Cruises as part of a sister ship fleet that includes Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex, and Celebrity Beyond. Built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, the vessel's name derives from the cruise line's company slogan and entered service in late 2023.

Vessel Timeline
17 Nov 2021
Keel Laid
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
2023
Launched
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
31 Dec 2022
Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises
At a Glance
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Godmother
Captain Sandy Yawn
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Christened
2023
Maiden Voyage
December 3, 2023
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Built By
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
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Build Country
France
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Class Society
DNV
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Identity
IMO Number9838400
MMSI256191000
Call Sign9HA5731
Flag State🇲🇹 Malta
Port of RegistryValletta
Former NamesSTX FRANCE M34
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Construction
ShipyardChantiers de l’Atlantique
Build Country🇫🇷 France
Keel LaidNovember 17, 2021
Float Out2023
DeliveredDecember 31, 2022
Yard NumberM34
ClassificationDNV
GodmotherCaptain Sandy Yawn
Christening2023
Maiden VoyageDecember 3, 2023
Est. price (CIN)$900M
Price per berth$274 725
Price per GT$6401
In 2026 dollars$1002M
Per berth (2026$)$305 861
Per GT (2026$)$7127
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Dimensions
327m
Length
39m
Beam
8.5m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)140 600
Length BP326.5 m
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Capacity
3276
Guests
1400
Crew
1646
Cabins
Guests (max)3950
Space Ratio42.9
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.3
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Propulsion
22.6kts
Max Speed
55 000kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila
Propulsion TypeAzipod
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Onboard
16
Decks
18
Restaurants
3
Pools
Bars8
Hot Tubs2
Theaters3
Onboard Highlights
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Celebrity Ascent has a passenger capacity of 3,276 on a lower berth basis and is served by a crew of 1,400. The ship has 16 decks and 1,646 total cabins. She is powered by Wartsila engines and operates at a service speed of 22 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
4.1/ 5.0
149 reviews
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
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