Celebrity Ascent | The Retreat

11 Night Greece, Turkey & Italy

October 19 to October 30, 2026
Roundtrip Rome aboard Celebrity Ascent

Two Sky Suites place all six guests inside The Retreat, Celebrity’s suites-only experience with a private restaurant, lounge, sundeck and dedicated service team.

Accommodations
2 Sky Suites
Travelers
4 adults + 2 children
Special port stay
Overnight in Istanbul
Onboard credit
$1,300

A private suite experience within Celebrity Ascent

The Retreat gives suite guests dedicated spaces and service while keeping Celebrity Ascent’s restaurants, entertainment and family amenities close at hand.

Drink service inside The Retreat

The Retreat Lounge

The private lounge is available around the clock, with service hours varying by itinerary. It offers beverages, light bites and help from the Retreat Concierge.

Retreat service aboard Celebrity Cruises

Luminae and dedicated service

Luminae is the private restaurant for Retreat guests. Meal times vary by itinerary and are confirmed onboard. A Retreat Butler and concierge team assist throughout the cruise.

Exclusive access to Luminae
The Retreat Lounge
The Retreat Sundeck
Dedicated Retreat Butler and Butler Chat
Full in-suite meal service
Shore excursion departure lounge for suite guests
Reserved theater seating on Evening Chic nights
Welcome bottle of sparkling wine
Minibar stocked with soda and beer on embarkation day
Water restocked daily
The Retreat is available to the whole family. Both boys may use The Retreat Lounge and Sundeck with the adults and may also dine in Luminae as Retreat guests.

Priority services for port days

Sky Suite benefits include assistance before an excursion begins and priority procedures at many destinations.

Included suite services

Priority departure and embarkation at most destinations, including ports that require tendering
Shore excursion departure lounge reserved for suite guests
Destination Experience Specialist to assist with time ashore
Butler assistance with shore excursion reservations
Suite-to-car escort for Celebrity Private Journeys

Exact tender and port procedures are confirmed onboard. Santorini and Mykonos are tender ports on this itinerary.

Celebrity Private Journeys

A Private Journey can customize an existing tour or build a private day around the family’s interests, pace and budget using a local guide and vehicle.

Celebrity does not publish a standard price list. Each Private Journey is custom-priced after the cruise is booked and availability varies by port and local operator.

Planning window Celebrity recommends beginning at least 21 days before sailing.
Return protection Celebrity guarantees return-to-ship assistance if the tour is delayed.
Local operators Private Journeys use reputable, insured independent operators.
Port availability A Private Journey is not guaranteed in every port.

The current quote includes $1,300 in onboard credit for eligible shore excursions, dining, beverages and other onboard purchases. Celebrity will need to confirm whether it can be applied to a custom Private Journey.

Camp at Sea for the boys

Celebrity’s supervised youth program gives each boy activities aimed at his own age group on port days and sea days.

Ages 6 to 9

Cadets

The 9-year-old can join nautical activities covering navigation, time and weather along with games, campouts and movie nights. Children ages 3 to 9 must be signed in and out by an adult.

Ages 10 to 12

Captains

The 12-year-old can take part in scavenger hunts, STEM activities, sports and gaming tournaments. Children ages 10 to 12 may sign themselves in and out.

Complimentary sessions: 9:00 AM to noon, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on port days and sea days. These hours exclude embarkation and disembarkation days. Additional meal sessions and late-night programming are available for a fee.

Two Sky Suites on Deck 9

Sky Suites on Celebrity Ascent offer 319 square feet inside plus a 79-square-foot veranda. Each includes a king-size Cashmere Mattress, a sitting area and a split bathroom with a large spa tub and shower.

Representative Edge Series Sky Suite
Representative Edge Series Sky Suite. Furnishings and details may vary slightly by suite.
Room 1

Sky Suite 9213

Guests: 2 adults

Location: Midship, Deck 9

Room 2

Sky Suite 9179

Guests: 2 adults and 2 children

Location: Forward, Deck 9

Private 79-square-foot veranda
Spacious sitting area with sofa
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
King-size Cashmere Mattress
Split bathroom with spa tub and shower
Premium Retreat bedding and bath amenities
Pillow menu
Butler Chat from a personal device

11-night itinerary

The itinerary includes three sea days, an overnight in Istanbul and extended time in Santorini until 10:00 PM.

Date Port Time
October 19 Rome, Italy Depart 5:00 PM
October 20 At sea Celebrity Ascent
October 21 Chania, Crete 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
October 22 Ephesus, Turkey 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
October 23 Istanbul, Turkey Arrive 2:00 PM
October 24 Istanbul, Turkey Depart 10:00 PM
October 25 At sea Celebrity Ascent
October 26 Santorini, Greece 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM | Tendered
October 27 Mykonos, Greece 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Tendered
October 28 At sea Celebrity Ascent
October 29 Naples, Italy 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
October 30 Rome, Italy Arrive 5:00 AM

Ideas for time ashore

Celebrity’s exact October 2026 excursion inventory and pricing are not yet published for each port. The experiences below are examples Celebrity currently highlights for these destinations.

Private Journeys are available by request, not by a fixed menu. The family can ask Celebrity to make an existing excursion private or create a custom day. Pricing and availability must be confirmed after booking and are not guaranteed in every port.

Chania, Crete

10:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Destination experiences Celebrity highlights

Knossos Palace and Heraklion, Chania’s Venetian Old Town, Agia Triada Monastery or a winery and olive mill in the Kolymvari countryside.

Private Journey idea to request: A guide and vehicle for a shorter history and food-focused day built around the family’s preferred pace.

Ephesus, Turkey

8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Destination experiences Celebrity highlights

The ruins of Ephesus, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the House of the Virgin Mary.

Private Journey idea to request: A private historian-guide with control over walking time, photo stops and lunch.

Istanbul, Turkey

Overnight | 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM next day

Destination experiences Celebrity highlights

Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, the Grand Bazaar and a cruise along the Bosphorus.

Private Journey idea to request: Divide the visit across two days with a private guide, an evening food experience and a second-day Old City or Bosphorus tour.

Santorini, Greece

7:00 AM to 10:00 PM | Tendered

Destination experiences Celebrity highlights

Oia and Fira, Pyrgos and a winery, a caldera sailing, the volcanic islets and hot springs or a Greek cooking experience.

Private Journey idea to request: A private island guide for Oia, quieter viewpoints, lunch and a flexible return before the evening crowds.

Mykonos, Greece

7:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Tendered

Destination experiences Celebrity highlights

The UNESCO ruins of Delos, a cooking class in a private home, an organic farm and winery or a sailing trip along the southern coast.

Private Journey idea to request: A private guide combining Delos, Mykonos Town and time near the water.

Naples, Italy

7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Destination experiences Celebrity highlights

Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, Capri and the Blue Grotto, Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast or a pizza and food experience in Naples.

Private Journey idea to request: A private driver and guide for Pompeii with Sorrento or a customized day along the Amalfi Coast.

Ready to hold the Sky Suites?

The next step is to confirm that suites 9213 and 9179 remain available under the quoted promotion and place them on hold.

Hold These Suites

Pricing, promotions, onboard credit, suite benefits, availability and excursion offerings can change until Celebrity confirms the reservation.