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I tried the newest ships from Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Norwegian. Here’s how they compare

Few travel experiences come close to the excitement of stepping foot on a brand-new cruise ship. Similar to driving a brand-new car with all the bells and whistles, the experience of cruising on a newly built cruise ship is unmatched. It’s undoubtedly exciting to see the latest and greatest that a cruise line has to offer.

Celebrity ships by size: From biggest to smallest

While Celebrity doesn't operate the largest cruise ships at sea, you'll find an impressive number of restaurants, bars, cabin categories, and amenities compared to their older ships. 

Whether you're seeking a ship that offers the best of what the line has to offer or an intimate experience that's more focused on the destinations, you're sure to find the perfect ship for your next Celebrity cruise

I took an expedition cruise to the Galapagos on Celebrity Cruises. Here's what a Sky Suite looks like

Celebrity Cruises captured widespread attention over their innovative Edge Class of ships, which formally debuted in 2018.

I took my first solo cruise on Celebrity Cruises. After 7 nights, here are the pros and cons of cruising alone

After experiencing solo cruises on Royal Caribbean, MSC, and Carnival Cruise Line, I decided to try out Royal Caribbean's sister brand, Celebrity Cruises. I spent seven nights onboard their newest ship, Celebrity Ascent, sailing to the Eastern Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico, Tortola, and St. Kitts. 

Taking a trip by yourself is always a little nerve-wracking; however, I've found cruises to be a great way for me to explore new destinations worldwide and make new friends while feeling a sense of safety and security. 

I spent 7 nights in a 200-square-foot room on Celebrity’s newest cruise ship. Take a look inside my cabin

Having launched in November 2023, Celebrity Ascent is Celebrity Cruises' newest ship at sea. 

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4 things I loved and 4 things I hated about Celebrity Ascent

I recently returned from my first-ever Celebrity cruise on their newest ship: Celebrity Ascent. From the moment I stepped onboard, I knew this wasn't an ordinary vessel. 

As soon as you walk inside the Grand Plaza, you're left speechless. How is something so beautiful actually floating on water? The ship gets more and more impressive as you continue to explore. If I remember correctly, my jaw actually dropped when I saw my stateroom's ensuite bathroom. 

I spent $4,600 for a seven-night cruise on Celebrity Ascent. Here's what everything cost, from $860 airfare to $600 in onboard expenses

Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Cruises' newest Edge Class vessel, launched in November 2023, and even though I have a sailing booked for July, I couldn't wait that long to experience everything this brand-new ship has to offer. 

From the cost of my stateroom to airfare, onboard purchases, rideshares, and more, this trip ended up costing about $4,600. It was well worth it, though, as I can confidently say that Celebrity Ascent is one of my favorite cruise ships. Now, I am eagerly counting down the days until I get to step back onboard. 

How to save money on a Celebrity Cruise

Celebrity Cruises is an upscale cruise line with some of the most awarded cruise ships at sea. With attentive service, exquisite dining, exotic itineraries, and modern vessels, Celebrity Cruises is one of the most popular cruise lines for adults and couples.

I tried Norwegian's and Celebrity's newest cruise ships to see how they compare

There is nothing quite like sailing on a brand-new cruise ship, as you’re able to experience the latest and greatest of what a cruise line has to offer. Similar to driving a brand-new car, everything on a new cruise ship is both fresh and modern.

2023 was a busy year for brand-new cruise ships from some of the biggest names in the cruising world, and I was lucky enough to set sail on two of the most exciting new cruise ships at sea! 

Photos show what the smallest room on Celebrity’s newest cruise is like

Celebrity Cruises’ newest and most modern cruise ship, Celebrity Ascent, is making waves in the cruise industry. 

For many, cruising is about the destinations, yet Celebrity Ascent is a destination all on her own. With remarkable design details and cutting-edge innovation, Celebrity Ascent made her highly-awaited debut earlier this month.

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