Cruise lovers craving a sunny escape will have plenty of options as Celebrity Cruises takes its 2023-2024 Caribbean season to new heights with the addition of its newest ship, Celebrity Ascent.
The line will have eight ships operating in the world's most popular cruise region, including three from the award-winning Edge series of ships. Caribbean itineraries will range from 4-12 days.
Celebrity Ascent Makes Her Caribbean Debut
The fourth ship in the Edge Series will make her maiden voyage on December 3, 2023. After departing from Ft. Lauderdale, she will explore the waters of the Eastern Caribbean for the first time. Port calls include some of the most sought-after destinations in the region including Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Following her maiden voyage, Celebrity Ascent will make round-trip sailings from Celebrity's Terminal 25 at Port Everglades every Sunday, journeying through the islands on seven-night Western and Eastern Caribbean itineraries.
Eastern Caribbean sailings will visit ports including San Juan, Puerto Rico; Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, while Western Caribbean sailings will take guests to the ports of Nassau, Bahamas; Cozumel, Mexico and George Town in the Cayman Islands.
"We're so excited to debut the spectacular Celebrity Ascent in the serene setting of the Caribbean where she and all of her guests will have their moment in the sun," said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, CEO and President of Celebrity Cruises.
"She will be joined by her seven sisters all offering different experiences both onboard and ashore. Celebrity is committed to bringing guests more sailing options and Caribbean destinations to choose from, so they can customize their 'Journey WonderFULL' and plan the getaway of their dreams."
Edge Series Sisters Lead the Way
Celebrity Ascent will be joined by her Edge Series sisters, Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Beyond. Beginning November 2023, Celebrity Apex will embark on rotating seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. Departing from Ft. Lauderdale guests will visit ports including San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and Puerto Plata. For a different kind of escape, Celebrity Apex will take guests to the Western Caribbean with stops in Key West, Florida; Grand Cayman, and Belize.
For those wanting more time to explore, Celebrity Beyond is hosting 9, 10 and 11-night voyages to the Southern Caribbean, including overnight stops in Oranjestad, Aruba. A shorter sailing on Beyond will take guests on a 6-night cruise to Bimini, Bahamas.
Celebrity Silhouette Back in the Bahamas
The recently modernized Celebrity Silhouette will return to the Bahamas and the Southern Caribbean with itineraries ranging from 4 to 11 nights. And, for the first time since 2011, the Silhouette will visit Scarborough, the main city on the island of Tobago.
Celebrity Constellation Celebrates Mardi Gras in the Big Easy
For revelers looking to celebrate Mardi Gras in style, Celebrity Constellation is offering a 12-night cruise departing from Tampa that starts with a double overnight stay in New Orleans for Fat Tuesday, before taking guest on a relaxing journey to Honduras, Belize, and Cozumel.
Short and Sweet On Board Celebrity Summit
Guests looking for a short and sweet getaway will find it aboard Celebrity Summit, as she sails from Miami on alternating four- and five-night Western Caribbean itineraries.
Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Equinox round out the offerings with 8-night Eastern Caribbean and 6-night Western Caribbean sailings, including stops at the Dutch island Bonaire, where the island's official bird, the flamingo, can be spotted on many of its white sand beaches.
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