Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruise Line
Celebrity Ascent is one of Celebrity's 16 active ships and first entered service in 2023. In terms of size, it comes in at 140,600 gross tons, 1,073 feet in length, and 10 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,950 guests and approximately 1,400 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $900 million and is flagged in Malta.
Celebrity Ascent
Ship Stats
Year Built
2023
Tonnage
140,600 GT
Length
1,073 ft
Capacity
3,950
Crew
1,400
Cost
$900 million
Decks
10
Edge Class
Edge Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Celebrity. The first ship introduced in this class was Celebrity Edge (2018), followed by Celebrity Apex (2020), Celebrity Beyond (2022), Celebrity Ascent (2023), Celebrity XCel (2025), and Celebrity Xcite (2028).
Celebrity Ascent Ship Age
Celebrity Ascent entered service in 2023. Across Celebrity's active fleet, the average build year is 2013 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 3 of 16 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Celebrity Ascent
Current ship
Celebrity Ascent Renovations
Renovation details
The Celebrity Ascent has not yet experienced refurbishment efforts. No dry dock is currently necessary as the ship is relatively new. The Celebrity Ascent was built in 2023.
Celebrity Ascent Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Celebrity's fleet
Celebrity Ascent measures 1,073 feet (327 m) (vs Celebrity fleet average of 980 ft) and has gross tonnage of 140,600 GT (vs fleet average of 112,986 GT). It ranks 1 of 16 by length and 2 of 16 by tonnage in Celebrity's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Celebrity Ascent vs Celebrity fleet averages
Celebrity Ascent carries 3,950 passengers (vs Celebrity average of 2,338) and has 1,400 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,007). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.82:1 compared with Celebrity's overall 2.32:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,950
passengers
Crew Members
1,400
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.82 : 1
Celebrity Avg
2.32 : 1
Celebrity Ascent
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Ascent.
Deck 14buffetOceanview Cafe
Deck 4cafeCafe Al Bacio
Deck 5cafeEden Cafe
Deck 14cafeIl Secondo Bacio
Deck 4main dining roomCosmopolitan Restaurant
Deck 4main dining roomCyprus Restaurant
Deck 3main dining roomNormandie Restaurant
Deck 3main dining roomTuscan Restaurant
Deck 14quick eatsMast Grill
Deck 5specialtyBlu
Deck 4specialtyEden Restaurant
Deck 5specialtyFine Cut Steakhouse
Deck 4specialtyLe Grand Bistro
Deck 4specialtyLe Voyage
Deck 16specialtyLuminae
Deck 5specialtyRaw On 5
Deck 15specialtyRooftop Garden Grill
Deck 5sweetsChocolatier
Deck Plans
The Celebrity Ascent has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 2. The highest passenger deck is Deck 17. Click below to access deck plans for the Celebrity Ascent. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Deck 2 of 15
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Frequently Asked Questions
Celebrity Ascent quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Celebrity Ascent Casino on Deck 4 of the ship.
You will find the Celebrity Ascent buffet on Deck 14 of the ship.
The Celebrity Ascent has not yet experienced refurbishment efforts. No dry dock is currently necessary as the ship is relatively new. The Celebrity Ascent was built in 2023.
The ship belongs to the Celebrity class of ships known as the Edge class.
The ship features 18 restaurants, 14 bars, 30 activities, 0 shows and 8 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
The Celebrity Ascent has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 2. The upper most passenger deck is Level 17.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Celebrity Ascent. The ship's capacity is 3,950. When comparing the occupancy to the average Celebrity passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 2,781 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Celebrity ships.
The Celebrity Ascent was built in 2023. Celebrity includes 16 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 2000 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Celebrity ship is 13 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2012
Each of Celebrity's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Celebrity Ascent is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Celebrity Ascent length equals 1,073 feet (327 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 16 active vessels in Celebrity fleet, measuring 980 feet (299 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.