Celebrity Cruises Announces Float Out of New Celebrity Ascent Ship

Celebrity Cruises announced the fourth ship in its Edge Series, Celebrity Ascent, officially touched water for the first time when she was floated out from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.

With the completion of Celebrity Ascent’s hull and exterior superstructure, the ship can now progress to the next phase of construction. The vessel is scheduled to debut in December 2023 and will be the “twin sister” ship in every way to Celebrity Beyond.

Travelers aboard Celebrity Ascent will enjoy signature experiences found exclusively onboard Edge Series ships, including two-story Edge Villa staterooms with direct access to the exclusive suite-only The Retreat Sun Deck, as well as Infinite Veranda staterooms.

“So much more than a ship, Celebrity Ascent will be the embodiment of a relaxed luxury resort at sea, and I can’t imagine a more exciting way to start the new year than by celebrating this important construction milestone,” Celebrity Cruises CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo said.

In addition, the ship will feature awe-inspiring views from the iconic Magic Carpet, a Sunset Bar and a Resort Deck with exclusive cabanas, infinity-edge plunge pools and two-story Martini-shaped hot tubs.

For foodies booking a voyage, the vessel will boast more than 30 food and drink venues, including the Le Petit Chef Dinner Experience, the Eden Restaurant and Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud, featuring the most exquisite cuisine at sea.

“The collaboration between the shipyard and Celebrity teams continues to be extraordinary and I am grateful to all involved for their passion and expertise,” Lutoff-Perlo continued. “Momentum and anticipation are quickly building for this ship and we’ll continue to share her progress and all that awaits our guests onboard this next installation in our groundbreaking, next-generation Edge Series.”

Celebrity Ascent is now mooring in her new location at the French shipyard, where interior work on the ship will begin and continue over the next several months.