Embark on the Celebrity Ascent and prepare yourself for eleven nights of cultural cruising through the sea from Rome and back!
Aboard this cruise you'll experience usual stops such as Naples plus rare stops such as Chania and Santorini. This route is a rare one for the Ascent.
We include all all entertainment, meals, taxes, and port fees in our price, so there are no sneaky extra fees.
More than 3,200 passengers can comfortably travel on this top-rated Edge class cruise ship, based in Rome and Ft. Lauderdale and built just three years ago in 2023.
The Ascent Celebrity offers guests a spa, a jacuzzi, and a solarium.
This cruise spends seven days in port and three sea days. Highlights include visits to exotic cities like Chania and Santorini.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 16 | Civitavecchia, Italy (Rome) | ||
| Tue, Aug 17 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Aug 18 | Chania, Crete | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Aug 19 | Kuşadası, Turkey (Ephesus) | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Aug 20 | Istanbul, Turkey | 9:00am | |
| Sat, Aug 21 | 5:00pm | ||
| Sun, Aug 22 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Aug 23 | Santorini, Greece | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Aug 24 | Mykonos, Greece | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Aug 25 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Aug 26 | Naples, Italy | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Aug 27 | Civitavecchia, Italy (Rome) | 9:00am |
The Ascent sails this route two times this year in addition to four times next year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Since being listed ten months ago, The price of this cruise has varied between $2,505 and $2,727 for a stateroom, including $0 in taxes and port charges. This graph shows the price over time for the various types of cabin. Today this itinerary is at its minimum price, so reserve your room now before it rises.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026