STARTING AT
$1843.00
per person
Celebrity Ascent
11 NIGHT CRUISE
SAILING FROM
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on May 3rd, 2027
DISEMBARK
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on May 14th, 2027
11 Nights

Civitavecchia feels like sea air and ancient stone, espresso nearby, trains humming toward Rome, and the promise of history just an hour away.
Your cruise departs from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on the Celebrity Ascent, carrying thousands of passengers. Fly in the day before to protect against flight disruptions - the ship won't wait. If you're given an assigned boarding time, showing up earlier sometimes works but isn't guaranteed. Complete your online check-in before arrival. Just outside town, the Terme Taurine are ancient Roman bath ruins set in a quiet landscape.

Naples blends history, vibrant streets, and seaside charm, where pizza, ancient ruins, and stunning bay views create an unforgettable cruise stop.
You'll have 11 hours hours to explore Naples, Italy, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Enjoy Naples' street food, seafood, and pastries while exploring both cultural sites and lively neighborhoods.

Chania welcomes you with Venetian harbors, warm sea air, and cafe life unfolding along the water, where history, beaches, and Cretan flavors meet at an easy pace.
The Celebrity Ascent will be offloading over 2,000 passengers into Chania, Greece. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the smoothest way to bypass terminal congestion - these groups often get priority disembarkation. Start with an unhurried walk through Chania old town, where stone lanes open onto small squares and hidden courtyards.

Mykonos sparkles with whitewashed streets, iconic windmills, lively nightlife, turquoise waters, and a vibrant Greek island charm.
Your ship arrives in Mykonos, Greece at 7:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Bring sun protection, comfortable shoes for walking cobblestone streets, and swimwear for the beaches.

Ephesus feels like walking straight into the ancient world, marble streets, grand ruins, warm air, and stories that still echo across centuries.
You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Ephesus, Turkey, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Most visits follow a gently downhill path through Ephesus, passing major landmarks along the way.

Santorini’s iconic whitewashed villages, cobalt-domed churches, and sunsets over the caldera create a cruise stop full of romance, history, and stunning views.
The Celebrity Ascent will be offloading over 2,000 passengers into Santorini (Thira), Greece. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the smoothest way to bypass terminal congestion - these groups often get priority disembarkation. Walk through Oia's narrow streets lined with whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches.

Piraeus opens the door to Athens history, sunlit streets, ancient ruins, seaside cafés, and a timeless blend of classical wonders and modern Greek life.
Your ship arrives in Piraeus (Athens), Greece at 7:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. The Acropolis stands above Athens as a powerful symbol of ancient Greece.

Valletta packs centuries of drama into golden stone streets, sea views from every corner, fortress walls, church domes, and café life humming under the Mediterranean sun.
You'll have 9 hours hours to explore Valletta, Malta, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. From the outside it looks restrained, but inside is one of the most richly decorated churches in Europe.

Civitavecchia feels like sea air and ancient stone, espresso nearby, trains humming toward Rome, and the promise of history just an hour away.
Your cruise ends in Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, where the Celebrity Ascent is scheduled to dock at 5:00 AM. With over 2,000 passengers, disembarkation groups are called over a one to two hour window - once your group is called, you'll be off in about 15 minutes. Self-assist lets you walk off first. Book your flight at least five hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Rome is the main draw, and many visitors focus on a handful of must see areas.