Celebrity Ascent itinerary map for May 6, 2024 (12 nights)
Celebrity Ascent itinerary map for May 6, 2024 (12 nights)
12 nights · 10 ports
Round-trip · Barcelona, Spain
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Celebrity Ascent
May 6, 2024

12-Night Best Of Greece & Italy aboard Celebrity Ascent · Departing May 6, 2024 from the Port of Barcelona, Spain.

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This 12-night cruise aboard the Ascent departs from Barcelona, Spain on Monday, May 6, 2024 and returns on Saturday, May 18th. May weather across this route averages 88°/48°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.3 out of 10, averaged across 10 ports. Suite cabins dropped $700 on May 3.

Cruise Length
12
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Barcelona
Spain
Port Stops
10
Sea Days
3

Cruise Price - Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024

Celebrity Ascent · May 6, 2024

The graph below tracks historic price of the Celebrity Ascent cruise ship departing May 6, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,399 ($117 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,855 ($155 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 25%.

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Inside
$1,399
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Oceanview
$2,999
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Balcony
$2,399
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Suite
$6,838

Price History – Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024

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Celebrity Ascent
May 6, 2024
$1,399
25% vs avg: $1,855

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 12 Night Best Of Greece & Italy (Barcelona To Athens)

Celebrity Ascent · May 6, 2024

The Celebrity Ascent sails on May 6, 2024 for a 12 Night Best Of Greece & Italy (Barcelona To Athens). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece on May 18th at 5:00 AM. During the 13-day journey, the Celebrity Ascent will visit 9 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

12 Night Best Of Greece & Italy (Barcelona To Athens)

  • MAY06
    Barcelona, Spain
    Barcelona, Spain
    A: — - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY07
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY08
    Villefranche-Sur-Mer, France
    Villefranche-Sur-Mer, France
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY09
    La Spezia, Italy
    La Spezia, Italy
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • MAY10
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • MAY11
    Naples, Italy
    Naples, Italy
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY12
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY13
    Mykonos, Greece
    Mykonos, Greece
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 9:00 PM
  • MAY14
    Rhodes, Greece
    Rhodes, Greece
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY15
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • MAY16
    Santorini, Greece
    Santorini, Greece
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 10:00 PM
  • MAY17
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY18
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    A: 5:00 AM - D: —
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Celebrity Ascent Cruise Ports

May 6, 2024 · 12 Night Best Of Greece & Italy (Barcelona To Athens)

Barcelona, Spain — Day 1 of Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024 cruise
Day 1•Monday, May 6

Barcelona, Spain

Arrival: —•Departure: 5:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region.

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Day 2 at sea — Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024 itinerary
Day 2•Tuesday, May 7

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Ascent — featuring Eden Cafe, The Casino, The Club & Shore Excursions.

Villefranche-Sur-Mer, France — Day 3 of Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024 cruise
Day 3•Wednesday, May 8

Villefranche-Sur-Mer, France

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, offers docking at Villefranche Port. Travelers explore Citadelle Saint-Elme and Villa Ephrussi. Excursions visit Nice’s Promenade des Anglais. Local markets sell socca. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful villas and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes salade niçoise, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Provençal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance seaside walks. Villefranche’s coastal charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic Riviera, making Villefranche an engaging destination.

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La Spezia, Italy — Day 4 of Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024 cruise
Day 4•Thursday, May 9

La Spezia, Italy

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

La Spezia, Italy, offers docking at La Spezia Port. Travelers explore Cinque Terre villages and Porto Venere. Excursions visit Pisa’s Leaning Tower. Local markets sell focaccia. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful villages and Ligurian vistas. Dining onboard includes pesto pasta, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ligurian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance village hikes. La Spezia’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO villages and scenic coasts, making La Spezia an engaging destination.

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Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy — Day 5 of Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024 cruise
Day 5•Friday, May 10

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Naples, Italy — Day 6 of Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024 cruise
Day 6•Saturday, May 11

Naples, Italy

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Naples, Italy, offers docking at Naples Port. Travelers explore Pompeii ruins and Royal Palace. Excursions visit Capri’s Blue Grotto. Local markets sell margherita pizza. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes spaghetti alle vongole, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like cameo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Naples’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic islands, making Naples an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 7 at sea — Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024 itinerary
Day 7•Sunday, May 12

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Ascent — featuring Eden Cafe, The Casino, The Club & Shore Excursions.

Mykonos, Greece — Day 8 of Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024 cruise
Day 8•Monday, May 13

Mykonos, Greece

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 9:00 PM

Mykonos, Greece, offers docking at Mykonos Port. Travelers explore Little Venice and Mykonos Windmills. Excursions include Delos Island ruins. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures whitewashed streets and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cycladic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance island walks. Mykonos’ picturesque charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ruins and scenic beaches, making Mykonos an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Cyclades.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Rhodes, Greece — Day 9 of Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024 cruise
Day 9•Tuesday, May 14

Rhodes, Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Rhodes, Greece, offers docking at Rhodes Port. Travelers explore Medieval City and Lindos Acropolis. Excursions include snorkeling at Kallithea Springs. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Knights’ Street and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dodecanese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Rhodes’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic beaches, making Rhodes an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey — Day 10 of Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024 cruise
Day 10•Wednesday, May 15

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, offers docking at Kusadasi Port with excursions to Ephesus. Travelers explore Ephesus ruins and Artemis Temple. Excursions visit Virgin Mary’s House. Local markets sell baklava. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes kebabs, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenistic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Kusadasi’s historic charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic coasts, making Kusadasi an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Santorini, Greece — Day 11 of Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024 cruise
Day 11•Thursday, May 16

Santorini, Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 10:00 PM

Santorini, Greece, offers docking at Fira Port with tenders to shore. Travelers explore Oia’s blue-domed churches and Thera ruins. Excursions include sailing to Nea Kameni. Local markets sell fava beans. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures caldera views and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like volcanic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance cliff walks. Santorini’s iconic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of stunning views and ancient ruins, making Santorini an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 12 at sea — Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024 itinerary
Day 12•Friday, May 17

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Ascent — featuring Eden Cafe, The Casino, The Club & Shore Excursions.

Piraeus (Athens), Greece — Day 13 of Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024 cruise
Day 13•Saturday, May 18

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: 5:00 AM•Departure: —

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

Celebrity Ascent - May 6, 2024 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Barcelona, Spain

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May

Typical Weather

90°F

Average High

38°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.06in

Daily average

1.9 in monthly total

Celebrity Ascent Shore Excursions

Explore the most popular excursion options at each port.

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
73 / 100
safer than 73% of all cruises
73
7
/ 10
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona
Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.
8
/ 10
Villefranche-Sur-Mer, France
Villefranche
Villefranche-sur-Mer is a safe destination for travelers, but they should remain vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas.
8
/ 10
La Spezia, Italy
La Spezia
La Spezia is generally safe for travelers, but they should remain vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas.
7
/ 10
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams in crowded areas and near attractions.
6
/ 10
Naples, Italy
Naples
Travelers in Naples should stay vigilant against petty crime and be cautious of traffic while exploring the city.
8
/ 10
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos
Travelers in Mykonos should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams, especially in crowded areas during peak season.
8
/ 10
Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes
Rhodes is generally safe for travelers, but staying vigilant in crowded areas is advised to avoid pickpocketing and minor scams.
7
/ 10
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Kusadasi
Kusadasi is generally safe for travelers, but they should remain vigilant against petty crime and safeguard personal belongings.
9
/ 10
Santorini, Greece
Santorini
Santorini is safe for travelers, but they should stay vigilant in crowded areas for pickpocketing and be cautious of traffic hazards.
7
/ 10
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Piraeus
Piraeus is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised at night and in crowded areas due to petty theft and potential disruptions.

Cruise Ship

Celebrity Ascent

⚓ Tonnage

140,600

vs avg 112,986

🛠️ Year Built

2,023

vs avg 2,013

📏 Length (ft)

1,073

vs avg 980

👥 Passenger Count

3,950

vs avg 2,781

The Ascent has a construction date of 2023 and a total size of 140,600 gross tons. The ship measures 1,073 feet in length. Celebrity Ascent is included in Celebrity’s Edge class. At full capacity, the Celebrity Ascent holds 3,950 passengers. That includes 2,550 cruise vacationers and 1,400 staff members. The Ascent total number of staterooms is 1,631.

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Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024 FAQ

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What's the weather like on the Celebrity Ascent May 6, 2024 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 12-night route, May averages 88°F highs and 48°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the May 6, 2024 Celebrity Ascent itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.3 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 10 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the Celebrity Ascent sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The Celebrity Ascent departs Barcelona, Spain on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM and returns on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at 5:00 AM. Total duration: 12 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the Celebrity Ascent sailing on May 6, 2024?▾

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