Celebrity Ascent itinerary map for December 22, 2025 (11 nights)
Celebrity Ascent itinerary map for December 22, 2025 (11 nights)
11 nights · 7 ports
Round-trip · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Celebrity Ascent
December 22, 2025

11-Night Panama Canal & Perfect Day Holiday aboard Celebrity Ascent · Departing December 22, 2025 from the Port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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This 11-night cruise aboard the Ascent departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Monday, December 22, 2025 and returns on Friday, Jan 2nd. December weather across this route averages 85°/66°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.5 out of 10, averaged across 7 ports. Balcony cabins rose $18 on Dec 22.

Cruise Length
11
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Port Stops
7
Sea Days
5

Cruise Price - Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025

Celebrity Ascent · December 22, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the Celebrity Ascent cruise ship departing December 22, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,655 ($242 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,497 ($228 per night), this represents a recent increase of 6%.

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Inside
$2,655
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Oceanview
$2,912
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Balcony
$3,602
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Suite
$7,148

Price History – Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025

inside cabin
Celebrity Ascent
December 22, 2025
$2,655
6% vs avg: $2,497

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 11 Night Panama Canal & Perfect Day Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Celebrity Ascent · December 22, 2025

The Celebrity Ascent sails on December 22, 2025 for a 11 Night Panama Canal & Perfect Day Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida at 2:30 PM and will return to the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Jan 2nd at 6:00 AM. During the 13-day journey, the Celebrity Ascent will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

11 Night Panama Canal & Perfect Day Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

  • DEC22
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: — - D: 2:30 PM
  • DEC23
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC24
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC25
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Cartagena, Colombia
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • DEC26
    Colon, Panama
    Colon, Panama
    A: 4:00 PM - D: 8:00 PM
  • DEC26
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
    A: 5:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • DEC27
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC28
    Oranjestad, Aruba
    Oranjestad, Aruba
    A: 8:30 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • DEC29
    Willemstad, Curacao
    Willemstad, Curacao
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • DEC30
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • DEC31
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • JAN01
    Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas
    Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas
    A: 6:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • JAN02
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    A: 6:00 AM - D: —
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Celebrity Ascent Cruise Ports

December 22, 2025 · 11 Night Panama Canal & Perfect Day Holiday (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 1 of Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025 cruise
Day 1•Monday, Dec 22

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: —•Departure: 2:30 PM

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, offers docking at Port Everglades. Travelers explore Las Olas Boulevard and Everglades tours. Excursions include airboat rides. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canals and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Fort Lauderdale’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic waterways and natural adventures, making Fort Lauderdale an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 2 at sea — Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025 itinerary
Day 2•Tuesday, Dec 23

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

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

Day 3 at sea — Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025 itinerary
Day 3•Wednesday, Dec 24

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

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

Cartagena, Colombia — Day 4 of Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025 cruise
Day 4•Thursday, Dec 25

Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 PM

Cartagena, Colombia, offers docking at Cartagena Port. Travelers explore San Felipe Castle and Old Town’s colorful streets. Excursions include Rosario Islands snorkeling. Local markets sell arepas. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial walls and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Colombian favorite. Souvenirs, like emerald crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Spanish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cartagena’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Colombian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic islands, making Cartagena an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Colon, Panama — Day 5 of Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025 cruise
Day 5•Friday, Dec 26

Colon, Panama

Arrival: 4:00 PM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Colón, Panama, offers docking at Colón Port. Travelers explore Gatun Locks and Fort San Lorenzo. Excursions include Emberá village tours. Local markets sell sancocho. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canal locks and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con pollo, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kuna history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance jungle walks. Colón’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Panamanian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of canal engineering and indigenous heritage, making Colón an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal) — Day 5 of Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025 cruise
Day 5•Friday, Dec 26

Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)

Arrival: 5:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 PM

Panama Canal (Cruise into Canal), Panama, offers partial transit cruising. Travelers view Miraflores Locks and Gatun Lake from the ship. Excursions include canal history tours. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for canal cruising. Photography captures engineering feats and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con pollo, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover canal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while binoculars enhance lock viewing. Panama Canal’s industrial allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of engineering marvels and scenic waterways, making the Panama Canal an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 6 at sea — Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025 itinerary
Day 6•Saturday, Dec 27

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

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

Oranjestad, Aruba — Day 7 of Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025 cruise
Day 7•Sunday, Dec 28

Oranjestad, Aruba

Arrival: 8:30 AM•Departure: 8:00 PM

Oranjestad, Aruba, offers docking at Oranjestad Port. Travelers explore Arikok National Park and California Lighthouse. Excursions include snorkeling at Baby Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cacti landscapes and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes funchi, an Aruban favorite. Souvenirs, like aloe crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Oranjestad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Aruban stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural parks and scenic beaches, making Oranjestad an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Willemstad, Curacao — Day 8 of Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025 cruise
Day 8•Monday, Dec 29

Willemstad, Curacao

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Willemstad, Curaçao, offers docking at Willemstad Port. Travelers explore Queen Emma Bridge and Punda’s colorful buildings. Excursions include snorkeling at Tugboat Beach. Local markets sell keshi yena. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Dutch architecture and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes stobá, a Curaçaoan favorite. Souvenirs, like blue curaçao crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Antillean history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Willemstad’s vibrant charm offers a lively Curaçaoan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of colonial heritage and marine adventures, making Willemstad an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 9 at sea — Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025 itinerary
Day 9•Tuesday, Dec 30

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

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

Day 10 at sea — Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025 itinerary
Day 10•Wednesday, Dec 31

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

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

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas — Day 11 of Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025 cruise
Day 11•Thursday, Jan 1

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas (Private Island), offers docking at a private port. Travelers explore Thrill Waterpark and Chill Island. Excursions include jet skiing and snorkeling. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures water slides and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. CocoCay’s resort allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of thrilling activities and serene beaches, making CocoCay an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — Day 12 of Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025 cruise
Day 12•Friday, Jan 2

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: 6:00 AM•Departure: —

Returning to Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida — see Day 1 above for port info.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

Celebrity Ascent - December 22, 2025 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

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December

Typical Weather

82°F

Average High

45°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.06in

Daily average

2.0 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
75 / 100
safer than 75% of all cruises
75
7
/ 10
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's cruise port is secure, but travelers should stay vigilant and cautious in neighborhoods with higher crime rates.
6
/ 10
Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena
Travelers in Cartagena should stay vigilant, avoid displaying valuables, and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime.
5
/ 10
Colon, Panama
Colon
Travelers in Colon, Panama, should stay vigilant against crime, avoid less populated areas, and consider organized tours for safety.
10
/ 10
Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
Panama Canal
Cruise travelers at the Panama Canal can enjoy a safe experience aboard their ship, with low crime rates and strong security measures.
8
/ 10
Oranjestad, Aruba
Oranjestad
Oranjestad is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft.
8
/ 10
Willemstad, Curacao
Willemstad
Willemstad is generally safe for tourists, but they should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft and opportunistic crime.
9
/ 10
Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas
Perfect Day
The private island in the Bahamas offers a secure environment with strict access control and comprehensive security for cruise travelers.

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 December 22, 2025 FAQ

What's the cheapest cabin on the Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025 cruise?▾

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What's the weather like on the Celebrity Ascent December 22, 2025 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 11-night route, December averages 85°F highs and 66°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the December 22, 2025 Celebrity Ascent itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.5 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 7 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 Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM and returns on Friday, Jan 2nd, 2026 at 6:00 AM. Total duration: 11 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the Celebrity Ascent sailing on December 22, 2025?▾

Cruise director assignment for this sail date is not currently confirmed in our records.

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Last Updated: May 22, 2026