Celebrity Ascent
September 2, 2024

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.

Seville, Spain, offers docking at a Guadalquivir River port. Travelers explore Alcázar’s Moorish palace and Seville Cathedral. Excursions visit Jerez’s sherry bodegas. Local markets sell gazpacho. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gothic spires and Andalusian vistas. Dining onboard includes jamón ibérico, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like flamenco crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Andalusian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Seville’s vibrant charm offers a dynamic Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of Moorish heritage and cultural landmarks, making Seville an engaging destination for exploration.

Gibraltar, U.K., offers docking at Gibraltar Port. Travelers explore Rock of Gibraltar and St. Michael’s Cave. Excursions include dolphin-watching tours. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures limestone cliffs and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes roast beef, a British favorite. Souvenirs, like monkey-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Barbary history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rock hikes. Gibraltar’s unique charm offers a vibrant British stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and scenic straits, making Gibraltar an engaging destination for exploration.

Málaga, Spain, offers docking at Málaga Port. Travelers explore Alcazaba Fortress and Picasso Museum. Excursions visit Ronda’s deep gorges. Local markets sell gazpacho. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Moorish architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes paella, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Andalusian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Málaga’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic coasts, making Málaga an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Costa del Sol.

Nice, France, provides docking at Nice Port. Travelers explore the Promenade des Anglais and Old Town’s colorful markets. Excursions visit Eze’s medieval village. Local markets sell socca. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for Riviera tours. Photography captures Mediterranean coastlines and pastel facades. Dining onboard includes ratatouille, a Provençal favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender sachets, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Riviera history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance town walks. Nice’s vibrant Riviera charm offers a dynamic French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic waterfronts, historic villages, and cultural richness, making Nice an engaging destination for exploring the French Riviera’s elegance and Mediterranean beauty.

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.

Returning to La Spezia — see Day 8 above for port info.

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.

Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy, offers docking at Santa Margherita Port. Travelers explore Portofino’s harbor and San Fruttuoso Abbey. Excursions visit Cinque Terre villages. Local markets sell focaccia. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful villas and Ligurian vistas. Dining onboard includes trofie al pesto, a Ligurian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Riviera history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance village walks. Santa Margherita’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic harbors and Ligurian culture, making Santa Margherita an engaging destination for exploration.

Returning to Barcelona — see Day 1 above for port info.