Celebrity Cruises�� flagship vessel, Celebrity Ascent, is setting sail for the first time in Europe when the ship arrives in Barcelona on Saturday, April 27.

Celebrity Ascent will start her European adventure with a nine-night Italian Riviera and France itinerary before serving the region throughout the summer. The ship will visit destinations in Spain, Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Turkey.

Onboard, Celebrity Ascent elevates vacations with spaces imagined by world-class designers including Nate Berkus and Kelly Hoppen CBE, culinary excellence from a Michelin-starred chef, and expansive onboard entertainment.

��We��re bringing our latest and greatest Edge Series ship to Europe, enabling guests to discover this diverse region with its stunning coastlines, while enjoying Celebrity Ascent��s premium facilities, elevated food and drink experiences, and wonderful entertainment,�� Celebrity President Laura Hodges Bethge said.

The flagship vessel boasts 32 restaurants, bars, and lounges, as well as the cantilevered multi-purpose venue ��The Magic Carpet,�� which offers a bar, lounge area and al-fresco dining. Celebrity Ascent will also offer nightlife experiences, including three brand-new production shows in The Theatre and the Ascent After Dark: ��Shine the Night�� parties on the Resort Deck.

The ship will sail a variety of seven- to 12-night escapes to the rocky coves and sandy beaches of the Mediterranean, ancient history in the Aegean, and the coast lining the Atlantic, all departing from key ports across Europe, like Barcelona, Spain; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; and Athens (Piraeus), Greece.?

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