Celebrity Cruises has unveiled details of the culinary and beverage program planned for its next ship Celebrity Ascent, set to debut in November.
The fourth vessel in the line’s revolutionary Edge Series, Ascent will welcome guests with redesigned restaurants, a new immersive dinner experience, expanded food and cocktail menus, a new whiskey tasting experience, and a plant-based multi-course dinner.
“The memories we make with family and friends while sharing food and drink has long-been one of the most memorable parts of travel, and with Celebrity Ascent we sought every opportunity to make these experiences richer and even more exciting for our guests,” says Celebrity Cruises president Laura Hodges Bethge.
“Onboard Ascent there is something to delight every guest, whether it is the fine dining connoisseur with a palate for the world’s best wines, the couple looking for an intimate and romantic night out, the family that desires to bond with their kids over a fun and high-energy experience, or the wellness-minded traveller desiring more plant-based, healthy options.”
A New Le Voyage: Chef Daniel Boulud’s Restaurant at Sea
Celebrity’s Global Culinary Ambassador and world-renowned chef Daniel Boulud will bring his acclaimed restaurant concept at sea to Celebrity Ascent.
The second installment of the fine dining venue Le Voyage will feature an all-new design. Guests will experience a global menu crafted by Chef Boulud that offers dishes from his personal travels and favorite places around the world
For the ultimate culinary experience, groups can reserve the Chef’s Table – a private, 6-seat dining room that treats diners to a multi-course tasting dinner complete with exceptional wine pairings.
Celebrity Ascent's Eden will offer extensive plant-based offerings. (Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises)
Plant-Based Flavours and Options
One of the most captivating venues onboard Edge Series ships, Eden is a window to the world, featuring three levels of sensory experiences completely wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows.
With the arrival of Ascent, travellers will have the opportunity to experience global cuisine in its most pristine and untouched form through a new seven-course plant-based tasting menu at Eden. Menu highlights include Golden Beet-Tomato Ceviche, Ajoblanco Panna Cotta, Roasted and Glazed Celeriac Steak, and Dry Rose Petals Masala Curry. Enjoyed as a tasting menu, or a la carte, diners can also opt for organic and vegan wine pairings.
The redesigned Cosmopolitan main dining room on Celebrity Ascent. (Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises)
Expanded MDR Offerings & Redesigned Cosmopolitan
With the Edge Series ships, Celebrity presented a new dining room concept, expanding offerings from one main dining room to four different options, each offering a different style of cuisine and signature dishes. Onboard Ascent, travelers will continue to enjoy the option for New American cuisine at Cosmopolitan restaurant; Mediterranean at Cyprus; French contemporary at Normandie; and Italian at Tuscan.
Combined, the four main dining restaurants offer travellers more than 84 different dishes to choose from. Guests of Cosmopolitan will find a new design inspired by the culture of champagne, featuring a new layout and seating throughout.
Specialty Dining Revamps at Le Petit Chef, Fine Cut and Blu
Celebrity continues to be the only cruise line to feature the immersive and high-tech Le Petit Chef experience. Each dinner features a multi-course menu brought to life by colourful and fun animations of a tiny chef who tells the story behind each dish.
Each course’s animation ends with a digital version of the dish, followed by the real-life dish placed seamlessly in front of the diner. Exclusively on Ascent, guests will experience an all-new four-course dining show told in the style of a fairy tale as the tiny chef comes across a mysterious magical cookbook with whimsical recipes full of surprises.
Fine Cut Steakhouse, recognized for its selection of prime meats, will now offer a new dish – the Lemon Poached Lobster Tail with melted leeks, shiitake mushrooms, lobster ravioli and a house made beurre Blanc sauce.
Meanwhile, guests of the wellness-minded Aqua Class will enjoy the opportunity to dine al fresco for breakfast or dinner in Blu’s new outdoor terrace space.
Cheers! New Drink Offerings
Celebrity is known for its extensive spirits tasting program, which currently includes partnerships with Jack Daniel’s and Macallan. Through a new partnership with WhistlePig Whiskey, Ascent will feature two hand-selected barrels made exclusively for Celebrity Cruises.
Celebrity Ascent's Martini Bar will feature flair bartending shows. (Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises)
At the heart of each Edge Series ship is The Grand Plaza with the signature wrap-around Martini Bar as the main focal point. Nightly Flair Bartender Shows will see expert mixologists create a tower of martinis while dancing to choreography and showcasing their skills.
Celebrity Ascent will make its debut this November, as it sets sail from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades for its inaugural Caribbean season.
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