Edge class · Celebrity · In service since 2023
Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Ascent is an Edge class cruise ship operated by Celebrity, in service since 2023. At about 141,420 gross tons, it carries roughly 3,731 guests and ranks #2 by size in the 15-ship Celebrity fleet we cover.
- 141,420 gross tons
- 3,731 guests
- 1,071 ft long
Ship facts
- Cruise line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Ship class
- Edge class
- Entered service
- 2023 (3 years ago)
- Gross tonnage
- 141,420
- Guests
- 3,731
- Length
- 1,071 ft (326.5 m)
- Builder
- Chantiers de l'Atlantique
- Flag
- Malta
- IMO number
- 9838400
About Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Ascent, delivered in 2023, is the fourth Edge-series ship and the second built to the longer Edge Plus design introduced on Celebrity Beyond. It shares Beyond’s two-level Sunset Bar, its expanded Rooftop Garden and Le Voyage, a specialty restaurant created with chef Daniel Boulud. The Magic Carpet, Eden and the Infinite Veranda cabins, with glass walls that slide down to open the room to the sea, are all here. Ascent spent its first seasons in the Mediterranean and has sailed the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, so it’s a good pick whichever side of the Atlantic you prefer.
Best for: Travelers who want a sleek, modern premium ship with excellent dining in Europe or the Caribbean.
Celebrity Ascent highlights
- Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud specialty restaurant
- Two-level Sunset Bar at the stern
- Magic Carpet cantilevered platform
- Infinite Veranda cabins that open the whole room to the sea
- Eden, a three-level venue for dining and evening performances
How Celebrity Ascent compares in size
- Celebrity Xcel141,420
- Celebrity Ascent141,420
- Celebrity Beyond141,420
- Celebrity Apex130,818
- Celebrity Edge130,818
- Celebrity Reflection125,366
- Celebrity Silhouette122,210
- Celebrity Eclipse121,878
- Celebrity Equinox121,878
- Celebrity Solstice121,878
- Celebrity Constellation91,000
- Celebrity Millennium90,963
- Celebrity Summit90,940
- Celebrity Infinity90,940
- Celebrity Flora5,922
Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.
Edge class sister ships
Sailing with Celebrity
Celebrity Cruises is a premium line with sleek, design-led ships, strong food, cocktail bars and spa-style cabins, aimed at couples and grown-up travelers who want a step up from mainstream cruising without luxury prices. Its Edge-class ships, with the cantilevered Magic Carpet, are among the most stylish at sea. It suits food lovers and couples, less so families seeking water parks or budget fares.
Read our full Celebrity guide: dining, drinks, tipping and who it suits →
Celebrity Ascent FAQs
How big is Celebrity Ascent?
Celebrity Ascent measures about 141,420 gross tons and is about 1,071 feet (327 m) long. That makes it #2 of 15 Celebrity ships we cover by tonnage, and #64 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.
How many passengers does Celebrity Ascent carry?
About 3,731 guests, according to Wikidata's record for the ship. Cruise lines usually quote capacity at two guests per cabin; with third and fourth berths filled, the maximum is higher.
When was Celebrity Ascent built?
Celebrity Ascent entered service in 2023 and was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique. It's one of the newest ships at sea.
What class of ship is Celebrity Ascent?
Celebrity Ascent belongs to Celebrity's Edge class, alongside Celebrity Xcel, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Edge. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.
Is Celebrity Ascent good for families?
Camp at Sea offers supervised activities for children 3 to 12 in age groups, with teen spaces and activities for older kids. Programs are good but smaller in scale than on Royal Caribbean or Disney, and kids are most common in summer and on holiday sailings. Facilities vary by ship, so check what Celebrity Ascent offers for your kids' ages.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: Wikidata, Wikipedia, Celebrity official site.