Celebrity Ascent - 7/26/2025
The July 26, 2025 cruise on the Celebrity Ascent departs from Piraeus (Athens), Greece. On this 7 Night Greece Malta & Turkey (Athens To Barcelona) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Celebrity Ascent sets sail on Saturday, Jul 26th and returns on Saturday, Aug 2nd.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Celebrity Ascent cruise ship departing July 26, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,537 ($220 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,502 ($215 per night), this represents a recent increase of 2%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Celebrity Ascent - July 26, 2025 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 26th | Piraeus (Athens), Greece |
| 2 | Jul 27th | Santorini, Greece |
| 3 | Jul 28th | Mykonos, Greece |
| 4 | Jul 29th | Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey |
| 5 | Jul 30th | At Sea |
| 6 | Jul 31st | Valletta, Malta |
| 7 | Aug 1st | At Sea |
| 8 | Aug 2nd | Barcelona, Spain |
The Celebrity Ascent sails on July 26, 2025 for a 7 Night Greece Malta & Turkey (Athens To Barcelona). The ship will depart the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Barcelona, Spain on Aug 2nd at 5:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Celebrity Ascent will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
Based on my 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.
Cruise Ship
Celebrity Ascent
CELEBRITY ASCENT SIZE
The Ascent has a construction date of 2023 and a total size of 140,600 gross tons. The ship measures 1,073 feet (327 meters) in length. Celebrity Ascent is included in Celebrity’s Edge Class. At full capacity, the Celebrity Ascent holds 5,350 passengers. That includes 3,950 cruise vacationers and 1,400 staff members. The Ascent total number of staterooms is 1,631.
Celebrity Ascent Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:140,600 GT
- Length:1,073 ft (327 m)
- Beam:128 ft (39 m)
- Draft:28 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
- Year Built:2023
- Years Served:2023 - Present
- Capacity:3,950
- Crew Members:1,400
- Total on Board:5,350
- Total Staterooms:1,631
- Flagged Country:Malta
- Ship Cost:900 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Celebrity Ascent age and stats vs all Celebrity ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
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Cruise Ports
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. (126 words)
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. (126 words)
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. (126 words)
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. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Valletta, Malta, offers docking at Valletta Port. Travelers explore St. John’s Co-Cathedral and Upper Barrakka Gardens. Excursions visit Mdina’s medieval walls. Local markets sell pastizzi. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Baroque architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes rabbit stew, a Maltese favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Knights of Malta history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Valletta’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Maltese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic harbors, making Valletta an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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. (126 words)