Two Celebrity Retreat options

Two Mediterranean Cruises, Side by Side

Both options place the family in The Retreat with private dining, a suites-only lounge, dedicated service and priority procedures at most ports. The difference comes down to the itinerary and the style of Retreat experience on each ship.

Best match for the priorities shared

Celebrity Infinity

The November 2 sailing offers 12 nights, six countries, a smaller 2,170-guest ship and two aft Sunset Suites with extra-large verandas. It also prices slightly below the 11-night Ascent option.

At a glance

One places more emphasis on the newest ship and the fullest Retreat complex. The other adds a later departure, more countries and a smaller ship.

Best onboard Retreat experience

Celebrity Ascent

October 19 to October 30, 2026
11 nights | Roundtrip Rome
Countries3
Ship size3,260 guests
Sea days3
Suites2 Sky Suites
Greece, Turkey and Italy
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Santorini and Mykonos
Private Retreat Lounge, Luminae and Sundeck
Private Retreat pool and hot tub
$1,300 onboard credit
Total for 4 adults and 2 children
$31,383.40
Includes $1,300 onboard credit

Included with both Retreat options

Both sets of suites include the parts of The Retreat that matter most for service, dining and getting ashore.

Private dining and lounge

Retreat guests have exclusive access to Luminae and The Retreat Lounge, along with a dedicated butler and concierge team.

Port-day priority

Retreat guests receive priority departure and embarkation at most destinations, including tender ports. Exact procedures are confirmed onboard.

Family programming

Camp at Sea offers supervised age-group programming for both boys on port days and sea days.

Shore excursions are not included with either cruise. Celebrity offers regular group excursions, smaller-group options and custom Private Journeys when available. Private Journeys are custom-priced after booking and are not guaranteed in every port.

The important Retreat difference

Ascent has the full outdoor Retreat complex

Celebrity Ascent includes a private Retreat Sundeck with its own pool, hot tub, loungers and bar. This creates the strongest ship-within-a-ship experience of the two.

Infinity is the smaller ship

Celebrity Infinity has the private Retreat Lounge and Luminae but does not have a Retreat Sundeck. In return, the ship carries about 1,090 fewer guests and the available suites sit at the aft with expansive verandas.

Suite setup and pricing

Celebrity Ascent Sky Suites

92132 adults
91792 adults + 2 children

Each Sky Suite offers 319 square feet inside and a 79-square-foot veranda.

Prepaid gratuities included in quote
$1,300 onboard credit
$31,383.40

Celebrity Infinity Sunset Suites

72012 adults
72042 adults + 2 children

Each Sunset Suite offers 296 square feet inside and an expansive 242-square-foot aft veranda.

Both suites are aft on Deck 7
Prepaid gratuities included in quote
Why the aft location stands out: The oversized verandas face the ship’s wake, giving the family broad, open views while sailing in and out of the Mediterranean ports.
$31,043.68

The itineraries

Celebrity Ascent

October 19 to October 30 | 11 nights
Rome, Italy | Departure
Chania, Crete
Ephesus, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey | Overnight
Santorini, Greece
Mykonos, Greece
Naples, Italy
Rome, Italy | Return

Celebrity Infinity

November 2 to November 14 | 12 nights
Athens, Greece | Departure
Dubrovnik, Croatia | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Split, Croatia | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Kotor, Montenegro | Tendered
Messina, Sicily
Naples, Italy
Rome, Italy
Florence/Pisa, Italy
Nice, France | Tendered
Barcelona, Spain | Arrival

Hold the Celebrity Infinity Sunset Suites

The Infinity sailing offers the later departure, six-country itinerary, smaller ship and aft Retreat suites currently available for the family.

Hold These Suites

Pricing, promotional savings, suite availability, Retreat benefits and itinerary details can change until Celebrity confirms the reservation and receives the required deposit.