Spectacular Entertainment and Innovative Fun Await Aboard New Celebrity Ascent
Elevating Entertainment - Celebrity Cruises® Unveils Unprecedented Onboard Experience on Celebrity Ascent℠
A Groundbreaking Nightlife Adventure Among the Many Delights Awaiting Aboard Celebrity Cruises' Newest Ship, Setting Sail This November
Prepare to embark on a cruise adventure like no other with the unveiling of Celebrity Ascent, the newest jewel in Celebrity Cruises' already glittering crown. This magnificent ship promises a trove of entertainment experiences that will astound, excite, and leave guests with unforgettable memories. With a blend of tradition, evolution, and revolution, Celebrity Ascent℠ introduces an array of entertainment offerings that will delight every traveller on board. Amongst the innovative entertainment offerings we can look forward to include a transformative nightlife experience on the Resort Deck, six new live productions, interactive gaming experiences, spectacular live performances in venues throughout the ship and much more.
A Unique Creative Vision
Following in the footsteps of its award-winning sister ship, Celebrity Beyond℠, which was recently named the Best Cruise Ship for Entertainment in 2023 by USA Today's 10Best, Celebrity Cruises has gathered a team of creative visionaries. These talented individuals have lent their expertise to major productions from Las Vegas to London's West End and worked with some of the world's most renowned artists. Their collective efforts have culminated in a remarkable collection of performances, activities, and experiences that await passengers on Celebrity Ascent.
Lisa Lehr, Celebrity’s Vice President, Entertainment states: “We embraced the opportunity with Celebrity Ascent to take our entertainment offering to an even higher level for our guests, handpicking the best creative minds to deliver a world-class program that solidifies Celebrity’s reputation for onboard entertainment that stuns, “We are so excited to show guests how our new entertainment offering can level up their vacation in ways they’ve never experienced before. With elements our guests love plus some new surprises, Ascent offers something for everyone and adds to the memories they will have for a lifetime.”
Enhanced Nightlife and Deck Parties
One of the standout additions to Celebrity Ascent is the New Signature Resort Deck Party. The Resort Deck's transformation into a vibrant centre stage for a new nightlife experience known as "Ascent After Dark: Shine the Night" is a real highlight. Guests can revel in high-energy live performances, a dazzling prism light show, and a pulsating dance floor, all set against the backdrop of the moon and stars. Don your best metallic attire and get ready to dance the night away under the open sky.
Theatre Shows That Push Boundaries
The ship's Theatre takes centre stage like never before, and will Ascend your expectations. Offering incredible new production shows that blur the lines between digital and reality, these mesmerizing performances employ state-of-the-art technology, including kinetic lighting, lasers, and live performances displayed on a massive LED screen. The three new shows include "Awaken," a surreal journey through dreams, "Residency," a tribute to iconic Las Vegas residencies, and "Bridges," a celebration of human connections set against iconic global bridges.
Awaken - a contemporary and technological spectacle taking guests on an eye-opening journey through a showcase of surreal dreams and awakening their senses to explore a world where anything is possible.
Residency - a high energy concert production inspired by iconic Las Vegas residencies, celebrating timeless artists from Elvis to Lady Gaga, Cher, U2, and Bruno Mars, featuring authentic footage paying homage to Las Vegas and the iconic restored signs from the Neon Museum, filmed exclusively for the show.
Bridges - a feel-good, uplifting celebration of human connection, set against the backdrop of some of the world's most iconic bridges from London to Venice, New York, San Francisco, and Sydney, and featuring an automated bridge onstage as the centerpiece that transports audiences to breathtaking locations.
Immersive Live Shows Throughout The Ship
The entertainment extends beyond the main theatre. Guests can look forward to immersive performances in Eden, a three-story architectural masterpiece at the back of the ship. Shows like "Allure," "Shimmerbox," and "Dreams" feature acrobatics, incredible vocals, and world-class choreography.
Allure, takes audiences on a journey following the ship’s resident visual artist searching to find inspiration from the beauty in the world around and featuring acrobatics and feel good music.
Driving beats from the 70s to modern day, Shimmerbox entices guests to dance, groove or simply soak in the lavish glistening spectacle all around them;
Dreams, invites guests to enjoy a wondrously intriguing night in a fantastical world of dazzling live performances, interactive games and unforgettable characters.
Introducing "Smoke & Ivories"
New to The Club on Celebrity Ascent, is a new immersive show, "Smoke & Ivories," transports audiences to an old Hollywood club with a modern twist. Featuring projection technology, dance performances, tapping, and sultry vocals, this electrifying set brings an old-world charm to life.
Interactive Gaming and Activities
Celebrity Ascent introduces a host of interactive activities, including an '80s-inspired Augmented Multiplayer Experience in The Club and the ultimate singalong extravaganza, "Guilty Pleasures Party." Guests can also enjoy a tabletop escape-style game, "Sands of Time," and join sketch art classes for all levels of sketchers. Guests can expect a long list of complimentary new experiences available on every sailing, including:
Game On: Augmented Multiplayer Experience - Creating an 80s-inspired retro experience, a games surface is projected on the floor in The Club inviting players to compete in interactive competitions using their own body as a controller;
Guilty Pleasures party is the ultimate singalong extravaganza, where guests can belt out a road trip playlist like nobody’s listening;
A New Tabletop Escape-Style Game, Sands of Time, where guests work in teams to unlock the mystery through a series of puzzles and clues in this must-play challenge;
And Sketch Art Classes for everyone from beginners to advanced sketchers with step-by-step lessons from Celebrity’s resident visual artist.
Live Music Galore
In addition to Edge Series ever popular Jazz at The Club, where world-class orchestra musicians perform the very best of jazz music up close and personal, music enthusiasts will revel in live concerts like "Funkified," a journey through the evolution of funk, and "Discoteque," a high-energy party dedicated to the Disco Era under the ubiquitous Mirrorball. The ship's piano bar entertainer adds to the lively atmosphere, performing on various nights in bars and lounges throughout the ship.
Edge Series Favourites Return
Favourite signature Edge Series onboard programming is back, featuring a range of popular experiences, including pickleball, pub games, and Camp at Sea for kids. The Grand Plaza dazzles with 13 different chandelier light shows choreographed to music.
Edge Series aficionados will be pleased to find included:
Such nightlife experiences as the 80s Flashback at The Club, Silent Disco, Tune to Table Live Band Karaoke, Ritmo Latin party, ABBA sing-along party and Bingo.
Pickleball at Sea, bringing the popular sport to the high seas through complimentary on board open-courts with panoramic ocean views. Guests can also purchase branded merchandise including paddle and ball sets as well as activewear to take their pickleball fashion to the next level.
Pub Games Night transforming The Club into an active pub setting with cool beverages and engaging pub games including street curling, darts, golf putting, tabletop shuffleboard and more.
Camp at Sea, featuring more than 500 activities for kids to participate in, as the only fully customizable kids cruise program in the industry catering to any and all interests.
Spectacular Chandelier Light Shows in the Grand Plaza, 13 different chandelier light shows choreographed to music and highlighting the brand’s flair bartenders.
Set Sail on Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Ascent is set to launch its inaugural 2023-2024 winter Caribbean and summer European season, offering a variety of dates and itineraries. Whether you're eager to experience a Preview Sailing, join the Eastern Caribbean Maiden Voyage, or celebrate the holidays at sea, there's a perfect voyage for you.
Be one of the first to experience Ascent by booking one of the Preview Sailings, such as the 4-Night Western Caribbean voyage on November 22, 2023, or the 3-Night Bahamas getaway on November 26, 2023.
Join a monumental celebration by taking part in the 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Maiden Voyage on December 3, 2023.
Pick and choose from one of the ship’s signature Caribbean sailings that take place from mid-December 2023 to early April 2024, like the 7-Night Bahamas, Mexico and Grand Cayman itinerary or the 7-Night San Juan, Tortola and St. Kitts.
Celebrate the holidays at sea during the 7-Night Bahamas, Mexico and Grand Cayman Holiday Cruise departing on December 24, 2023, or ring in the New Year on the 7-Night San Juan, Tortola, and St. Kitts cruise departing on December 31, 2023.
Kick off the summer with the ultimate Mediterranean getaway on the 9-Night Italian Riviera and France itinerary; or cross Rome, Naples, Mykonos, and Santorini off a bucket-list during the 12-Night Best of Greece and Italy itinerary.
Celebrity Ascent promises an entertainment experience like no other, with an incredible lineup of shows, immersive performances, interactive activities, and a lively atmosphere. Your journey aboard this remarkable ship is sure to be filled with unforgettable moments and cherished memories. To explore the vacation experiences offered on Celebrity Ascent, visit their website and start planning your next extraordinary cruise adventure.
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