Celebrity Ascent - 9/18/2026
The September 18, 2026 cruise on the Celebrity Ascent departs from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy. On this 10 Night Italy Greece & Croatia (Rome Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Celebrity Ascent sets sail on Friday, Sep 18th and returns on Monday, Sep 28th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Celebrity Ascent cruise ship departing September 18, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,754 ($276 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,597 ($260 per night), this represents a recent increase of 6%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Celebrity Ascent - September 18, 2026 - 10 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 18th | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy |
| 2 | Sep 19th | Messina, Sicily |
| 3 | Sep 20th | At Sea |
| 4 | Sep 21st | Katakolon (Olympia), Greece |
| 5 | Sep 22nd | Corfu, Greece |
| 6 | Sep 23rd | Dubrovnik, Croatia |
| 7 | Sep 24th | Split, Croatia |
| 8 | Sep 25th | Bar, Montenegro |
| 9 | Sep 26th | At Sea |
| 10 | Sep 27th | Naples, Italy |
| 11 | Sep 28th | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy |
The Celebrity Ascent sails on September 18, 2026 for a 10 Night Italy Greece & Croatia (Rome Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on Sep 28th at 5:00 AM. During the 11-day journey, the Celebrity Ascent will visit 7 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
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. (126 words)
Messina, Sicily, offers docking at Messina Port. Travelers explore Messina Cathedral and Taormina’s Greek Theatre. Excursions visit Mount Etna. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures volcanic landscapes and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes pasta alla norma, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance volcano hikes. Messina’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic volcanoes, making Messina an engaging destination for exploration. (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!
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece, offers docking at Katakolon Port with excursions to Olympia. Travelers explore Ancient Olympia and Archaeological Museum. Excursions visit Kourouta Beach. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient stadiums and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peloponnesian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Katakolon’s historic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic beaches, making Katakolon an engaging destination. (126 words)
Corfu, Greece, offers docking at Corfu Port. Travelers explore Old Fortress and Achilleion Palace. Excursions include Paleokastritsa’s beaches. Local markets sell kumquat liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Venetian architecture and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes pastitsada, a Corfiot favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ionian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Corfu’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic beaches, making Corfu an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Ionian Islands. (126 words)
Dubrovnik, Croatia, offers docking at Gruž Port. Travelers explore Old Town walls and Lokrum Island. Excursions include kayaking along Adriatic shores. Local markets sell travarica. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval ramparts and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance wall walks. Dubrovnik’s historic charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic coasts, making Dubrovnik an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Split, Croatia, offers docking at Split Port. Travelers explore Diocletian’s Palace and Marjan Hill. Excursions visit Trogir’s historic center. Local markets sell soparnik. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Roman ruins and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance palace walks. Split’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic hills, making Split an engaging destination for exploring Croatia’s Adriatic coast. (126 words)
Bar, Montenegro, docks at the port, 1 kilometer from Old Bar, with taxis for 10-minute rides. The city, population 42,000, features the 11th-century Stari Bar fortress. Travelers stroll the Aqueduct, a 16th-century Ottoman structure. Local markets sell rakija brandy. Excursions to Lake Skadar, 30 minutes north, offer boat tours. Peak season June to September; taxis 5-10 EUR. Dining includes cevapi at seaside cafes. Souvenirs feature olive oil.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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. (126 words)
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. (126 words)