Celebrity Cruises revealed an impressive lineup of entertainment for its newest ship, Celebrity Ascent. These 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 more.
Along with its sister ship Celebrity Beyond, named the number one Best Cruise Ship for Entertainment in 2023 by USA Today’s 10Best, Celebrity Cruises assembled creative visionaries collaborating on major productions from Las Vegas to London’s West End, working with some of the world’s biggest artists to create a truly unique collection of performances, activities and experiences on Celebrity Ascent.
“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,” said Lisa Lehr, Celebrity’s Vice President, Entertainment. “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.”
New Signature Resort Deck Party
In this high-octane nightlife experience, the Resort Deck transforms into a radiant center stage with high-energy live performances, a prism light show, a DJ, and a pulsating dance floor with an illuminating playlist. Called Ascent After Dark: Shine the Night features an open-air celebration under the moon and stars.
New Theater Shows
Three all-new shows feature state-of-the-art technology, including kinetic lighting, lasers and IMAG to display real-time live performances on a larger-than-life LED screen, along with breathtaking performances by world-class singers, dancers and specialty artists.
- Awaken is a contemporary and technological spectacle that takes guests on an eye-opening journey through a showcase of surreal dreams and awakening their senses to a world where anything is possible.
- The residency offers a high-energy concert production 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.
- Bridges is an uplifting celebration of human connection set against the backdrop of the world’s most iconic bridges from London to Venice, New York, San Francisco, and Sydney.
Entertainment on Celebrity Ascent. (Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises Media)
Immersive Live Shows and Performances
Immersive and intimate performances throughout the ship include:
- Eden, Ascent’s three-story architectural masterpiece featuring mind-blowing acrobatics, vocals and world-class choreography.
- Allure follows the ship’s resident visual artist searching for inspiration from the world’s beauty with acrobatics and feel-good music.
- Shimmerbox offers beats from the 70s to the modern day.
- Dreams highlights a fantastical world of dazzling live performances, interactive games and unforgettable characters.
- The Club, Ascent’s Smoke & Ivories takes audiences back in time to an old Hollywood club with a modern twist.
Entertainment Experiences
Gaming and interactive activities on Celebrity Ascent include:
- Game On: Augmented Multiplayer Experience – an 80s-inspired retro experience where players compete in interactive competitions using their own body as a controller.
- Guilty Pleasures party is the ultimate singalong extravaganza.
- Tabletop Escape-Style Game, Sands of Time- where guests work in teams to unlock the mystery through a series of puzzles and clues.
- Sketch Art Classes.
Live Music Onboard
- Jazz at The Club’s world-class orchestra musicians perform the very best of jazz.
- Funkified journeys through the evolution of funk.
- Discoteque brings the Disco Era to life in a high-energy party under The Club’s Mirrorball.
Edge Series Favorites Return
Celebrity Ascent brings back popular signature Edge Series onboard programming, including:
- 80s Flashback at The Club, Silent Disco, Tune to Table Live Band Karaoke, Ritmo Latin party, ABBA singalong and Bingo.
- Pickleball at Sea with open courts and panoramic ocean views.
- Pub Games Night with engaging pub games.
- Camp at Sea features more than 500 activities for kids.
- Chandelier Light Shows featuring 13 different light shows choreographed to music and highlighting its flair bartenders.
Set Sail on Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Ascent is slated for an exciting inaugural 2023-2024 winter Caribbean and summer European season with a vast array of dates and itinerary options that include:
- 4-Night Western Caribbean voyage on November 22, 2023, or the 3-Night Bahamas getaway on November 26, 2023.
- 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Maiden Voyage on December 3, 2023.
- 7-Night Bahamas, Mexico and Grand Cayman itinerary or 7-Night San Juan, Tortola and St. Kitts from mid-December 2023 to early April 2024.
- 7-Night Bahamas, Mexico and Grand Cayman Holiday Cruise departing on December 24, 2023, or a 7-night San Juan, Tortola, and St. Kitts cruise departing December 31, 2023.
- Ultimate summer Mediterranean getaway on the 9-night Italian Riviera and France itinerary or the 12-night Best of Greece and Italy itinerary.
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