Celebrity Ascent – the fourth ship in Celebrity Cruises’ Edge Series – touched water for the first time on Saturday (21 January) after it was floated out from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire.
The moment marked the completion of the ship’s hull and exterior structure. The vessel will now progress to the next phase of construction.
Debuting in December 2023, Ascent will be the sister ship to Celebrity Beyond, which launched last spring.
"So much more than a ship, Celebrity Ascent will be the embodiment of a relaxed luxury resort at sea," said Celebrity Cruises president and chief Lisa Lutoff-Perlo.
"The collaboration between the shipyard and Celebrity teams continues to be extraordinary and I am grateful to all involved for their passion and expertise."
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