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Celebrity Ascent vs Celebrity Ascent
The Celebrity Ascent was built in 2023. The Celebrity Ascent features many of the new additions seen on the Celebrity Beyond including more outdoor space, a more grand central atrium, and an improved Rooftop Garden. The Celebrity Ascent was built in 2023. The Celebrity Ascent features many of the new additions seen on the Celebrity Beyond including more outdoor space, a more grand central atrium, and an improved Rooftop Garden.
Comparison Overview
- Ship Size
- Number of Passengers
- Food and Restaurants
- Bars and Drinks
- Pools and Hot Tubs
- Ship Features and Activities
- Cruise Costs
- Onboard Costs
Ship Size
The Ascent is considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 1,073 feet long and 128 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 3 football fields, as wide as 2.4 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 17-story building. The Ascent and the Ascent are in the same class, which means they're sister ships. For the most part, they're similar in terms of size and layout; although they may have different features and attractions on board.
Number of Passengers
Celebrity Ascent holds about the same number of passengers as the Ascent based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you look at the "Space Ratio," or tons of ship compared to number of passengers, the Ascent has the same amount of space per person as the Ascent.
| Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Ascent | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Edge | Edge |
| Gross Tonnage | 140,600 | 140,600 |
| Length | 1,073 | 1,073 |
| Beam/Width | 128 | 128 |
| Passenger Decks | 17 | 17 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 3,260 | 3,260 |
| Crew | 1,416 | 1,416 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 43 | 43 |
Food and Restaurants
Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.
The Ascent has twenty different dining options like Raw on 5, Oceanview Cafe, and Tuscan Restaurant. Of those options, eight are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other twelve options have an additional fee.
The Ascent has twenty fewer dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Magic Carpet, Le Petit Chef and Family, and Luminae. Zero of these restaurants are complementary.
The Celebrity Ascent has about the same number of dining options as the Celebrity Ascent.
Both ships have a similar number of paid versus included dining options.
| Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Ascent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Dining Options | 20 | |
| Complimentary Dining Options: | 8 | |
| Additional Fee Dining Options: | 12 | |
| % of Included Options | 40% | 0% |
| See the options | See the options |
Bars and Drinks
The Celebrity Ascent and Celebrity Ascent both have 13 bars to choose from during your sailing.
| Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Ascent |
|---|
In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.
You can check out recent the bar menus for the Ascent and the Ascent below.
Pools and Hot Tubs
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The Celebrity Ascent has a total of 5 pools and 6 hot tubs. 1 of the pools and 2 of the hot tubs are exclusive access, which means there's either an extra charge to access them or you need to book a certain class of cabin to have access to them.
The Celebrity Ascent has the same number of pools as the Ascent and the same number of hot tubs.
Tired of loud kids and splashing? One of the pools and two of the hot tubs are adults only on Ascent.| Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Ascent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Pools | 5 | 5 |
| Pools - General Access | 3 | 3 |
| Pools - Adults Only | 1 | 1 |
| Pools - Exclusive | 1 | 1 |
| Total Hot Tubs | 6 | 6 |
| Hot Tubs - General Access | 2 | 2 |
| Hot Tubs - Adults Only | 2 | 2 |
| Hot Tubs - Exclusive | 2 | 2 |
Ship Features and Activities
Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. On the Ascent, 69% of the activities below are included in the cruise fare. On the Ascent, only 50% of the activities are included, meaning you might spend more money while on board.
| Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Ascent | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Only Relaxation Area | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beyond the Podium Talk Series | ✓ | ✗ |
| Bingo | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eden Entertainment Space | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fitness Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jogging Track | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor movies | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pickleball | ✓ | ✗ |
| Rooftop Garden | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shows - musical review | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thermal Suites | ✓ | ✓ |
| Learn more | Learn more |
Cruise Costs
Celebrity is a premium cruise line. Premium cruise lines typically offer upscale food, accommodations, and service. These typically cost about $150 - $400 per person per day.
Carnival, on the other hand, is considered a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. To get a good idea of how the pricing compares, visit the cruise line's website to price out the separate cruises or consult a travel professional.
Onboard Costs
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you compare onboard prices to see if you might spend more on a specific ship.
| Celebrity Ascent | Carnival Ascent | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $18.00 | $17.00 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | 20% | 20% |
| Soda Price | $4.75 | $3.25 |
| Domestic Beer Price | $9.99 See drink menus | $8.25 See drink menus |
| Drink Package Price | $55 - $99 Learn more | $83 - $88 Learn more |
| Internet Plan | $19 to $30 per device per day | $18.70 to $23.80 per device per day |
| *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. | ||
Celebrity Cruise Lines offers an "All Included" program. Guests who book a cruise using this promotion will have wifi and alcohol included. Some sailings are available without this program so pay attention when booking. Typically prices are lower if they don't include "Always Included." The wifi and alcohol package are the base levels and can be upgraded for an additional cost.
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