What ports does the Celebrity Ascent visit on March 8th, 2027?

This itinerary visits the following ports: 1. Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida, 2. Cartagena, Colombia, 3. Colon, Panama, 4. Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal), 5. Oranjestad, Aruba, 6. Willemstad, Curacao, 7. Kralendijk, Bonaire.

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11 Night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean on Celebrity Celebrity Ascent

March 8, 2027

Celebrity Ascent March 8, 2027

The Celebrity Ascent March 8, 2027 cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 11 Night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) sailing, the Celebrity Ascent will visit a total of 7 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Monday, Mar 8th and returns on Friday, Mar 19th, 2027.

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Departure Port

Fort Lauderdale

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Celebrity Ascent · March 8, 2027

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Celebrity Ascent · March 8, 2027

The Celebrity Ascent sails on March 8, 2027 for a 11 Night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean (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 Mar 19th at 7:00 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 & Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

MAR08
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
A: — - D: 2:30 PM
MAR09
At Sea
A: — - D: —
MAR10
At Sea
A: — - D: —
MAR11
Cartagena, Colombia
A: 6:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
MAR12
Colon, Panama
A: 4:00 PM - D: 8:00 PM
MAR12
Panama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
A: 5:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
MAR13
At Sea
A: — - D: —
MAR14
Oranjestad, Aruba
A: 9:00 AM - D: 11:00 PM
MAR15
Willemstad, Curacao
A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
MAR16
Kralendijk, Bonaire
A: 8:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
MAR17
At Sea
A: — - D: —
MAR18
At Sea
A: — - D: —
MAR19
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
A: 7:00 AM - D: —

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Cruise Ports

March 8, 2027 · 11 Night Panama Canal & Southern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Day 1•Monday, Mar 8

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.

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Day 2•Tuesday, Mar 9

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Day 3•Wednesday, Mar 10

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Day 4•Thursday, Mar 11

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.

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Day 5•Friday, Mar 12

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.

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Day 5•Friday, Mar 12

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.

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Day 6•Saturday, Mar 13

At Sea

Arrival: 11:00 PM•Departure: 10:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Day 7•Sunday, Mar 14

Oranjestad, Aruba

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 11:00 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.

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Day 8•Monday, Mar 15

Willemstad, Curacao

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 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.

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Day 9•Tuesday, Mar 16

Kralendijk, Bonaire

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Kralendijk, Bonaire, offers docking at Kralendijk Port. Travelers explore Washington Slagbaai Park and Klein Bonaire. Excursions include snorkeling at Bari Reef. Local markets sell kadushi soup. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures flamingos and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes keshi yena, a Bonairean favorite. Souvenirs, like salt 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. Kralendijk’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Bonairean stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of marine biodiversity and scenic islands, making Kralendijk an engaging destination for exploration.

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Day 10•Wednesday, Mar 17

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Day 11•Thursday, Mar 18

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Day 12•Friday, Mar 19

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

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Weather Forecast

Celebrity Ascent - March 8, 2027 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

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March

Typical Weather

85°F

Average High

52°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.07in

Daily average

2.2 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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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

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Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale's cruise port is secure, but travelers should stay vigilant and cautious in neighborhoods with higher crime rates.

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Cartagena

Travelers in Cartagena should stay vigilant, avoid displaying valuables, and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime.

/ 10

Colon

Travelers in Colon, Panama, should stay vigilant against crime, avoid less populated areas, and consider organized tours for safety.

/ 10

Panama Canal

Cruise travelers at the Panama Canal can enjoy a safe experience aboard their ship, with low crime rates and strong security measures.

/ 10

Oranjestad

Oranjestad is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft.

/ 10

Willemstad

Willemstad is generally safe for tourists, but they should remain vigilant in crowded areas to avoid petty theft and opportunistic crime.

/ 10

Kralendijk

Kralendijk is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and secure belongings.

Cruise Ship

⚓ 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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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the Celebrity Ascent sailing on March 8, 2027?

This is a 11-night cruise itinerary departing from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida.

What ports does the Celebrity Ascent visit on the March 8, 2027 cruise?

This route includes fort-lauderdale-florida, cartagena-colombia, colon-panama, panama-canal-cruise-into-canal, oranjestad-aruba, willemstad-curacao, kralendijk-bonaire.

How many sea days are included on this Celebrity Ascent March 8, 2027 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 5 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Celebrity Ascent sailing on March 8, 2027?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this Celebrity Ascent itinerary?

Yes — use the price tracking opt-in on this page to get updates when cabin prices change for this sailing.

Last Updated: Mar 31, 2026