September 7, 2026
11-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$2,470
Price / day
$225
Celebrity Ascent|Celebrity Flora
Celebrity Ascent vs Celebrity Flora
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Celebrity Ascent
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Newer Ship
Celebrity Ascent
Built in 2023
4 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Celebrity Ascent
$234 / day
$965 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Celebrity Flora
59.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Celebrity Ascent vs Celebrity Flora: Quick Comparison
Celebrity Ascent is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2023, it is 4 years newer than Celebrity Flora, which entered service in 2019. Celebrity Ascent is approximately 2288% larger by gross tonnage at 141,420 GT. Celebrity Ascent also carries 3,631 more passengers. Celebrity Ascent has upcoming sailings in Europe, while Celebrity Flora has sailings in Galapagos Islands. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Celebrity Ascent has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Flora |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2023Newer | 2019 |
| Gross Tonnage | 141,420 GT | 5,922 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,731 | 100 |
| Space per Passenger | 37.9 GT | 59.2 GT |
| Length | 326.5 m | 101.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Celebrity Ascent vs Celebrity Flora
Age
Celebrity Ascent was built in 2023, making it 4 years newer than Celebrity Flora, which was built in 2019.
Size
At 141,420 GT, Celebrity Ascent is approximately 2288% larger by gross tonnage than Celebrity Flora at 5,922 GT.
Passenger capacity
Celebrity Ascent carries up to 3,731 passengers compared with 100 aboard Celebrity Flora, a difference of 3,631 passengers.
Passenger space
Celebrity Flora offers more space per passenger: 59.2 GT per guest, compared with 37.9 aboard Celebrity Ascent. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Celebrity Ascent (Europe) and Celebrity Flora (Galapagos Islands) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Ascent has the lower average starting price per day at $234 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Celebrity Ascent
Greece, Turkey & Italy
- Departure Port
- Civitavecchia
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 11
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 7, 2026Civitavecchia
- Day 2 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 9, 2026Chania
- Day 4 · Sep 10, 2026Ephesus
- Day 5 · Sep 11, 2026Istanbul
- Day 6 · Sep 12, 2026Istanbul
- Day 7 · Sep 13, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Sep 14, 2026Santorini
- Day 9 · Sep 15, 2026Mykonos
- Day 10 · Sep 16, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Sep 17, 2026Naples
- Day 12 · Sep 18, 2026Civitavecchia
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Celebrity Flora
Galapagos Inner Loop Itinerary
- Departure Port
- Baltra Island
- Region
- Galapagos Islands
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 13, 2026Baltra Island
- Day 2 · Sep 14, 2026Egas Port
- Day 3 · Sep 15, 2026Rabida Island
- Day 4 · Sep 16, 2026Elizabeth Bay
- Day 5 · Sep 17, 2026Tagus Cove
- Day 6 · Sep 18, 2026Sullivan Bay
- Day 7 · Sep 19, 2026Bartolome Island
- Day 8 · Sep 20, 2026Las Bachas
- Day 9 · Sep 21, 2026Daphne Island
- Day 10 · Sep 22, 2026North Seymour Island
- Day 11 · Sep 23, 2026Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
- Day 12 · Sep 24, 2026Punta Pitt
- Day 13 · Sep 25, 2026Puerto Ayora
- Day 14 · Sep 26, 2026Baltra Island
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Celebrity Ascent
September 18, 2026
10-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$2,428
Price / day
$243
Celebrity Flora
September 13, 2026
7-Night Galapagos Islands Cruise
Departing from Baltra Island
From
$9,053
Price / day
$1,293
September 13, 2026
10-Night Galapagos Islands Cruise
Departing from Baltra Island
From
$11,053
Price / day
$1,105
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Celebrity Ascent
Average
$234 / day
VS
Celebrity Flora
Average
$1,199 / day
Celebrity Ascent has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$234/day vs $1,199/day
About $965 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Celebrity Ascent if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Europe.
- Departing from Civitavecchia works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Choose Celebrity Flora if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Galapagos Islands.
- Departing from Baltra Island works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Celebrity Ascent.
Celebrity Ascent vs Celebrity Flora: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Celebrity Ascent
Built in 2023
4 years newer
Bigger
Celebrity Ascent
141,420 GT
2288% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Celebrity Ascent
$234 / day
About $965 less per day
- Celebrity Ascent is 4 years newer.
- Celebrity Ascent is 2288% larger by gross tonnage.
- Celebrity Ascent carries 3,631 more passengers.
- Celebrity Flora offers more space per passenger (59.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Celebrity Ascent or Celebrity Flora?
Celebrity Ascent is newer. It was built in 2023, while Celebrity Flora was built in 2019, making Celebrity Ascent 4 years newer.
Which is bigger, Celebrity Ascent or Celebrity Flora?
Celebrity Ascent is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 141,420 GT compared with Celebrity Flora at 5,922 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Celebrity Ascent has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,731, compared with 100 for Celebrity Flora.
Which ship is more spacious, Celebrity Ascent or Celebrity Flora?
Celebrity Flora has the higher passenger space ratio at 59.2 GT per passenger, versus 37.9 for Celebrity Ascent. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Celebrity Ascent or Celebrity Flora?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Ascent has the lower average starting price per day at $234 per day versus $1,199 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Celebrity Ascent sail?
The upcoming Celebrity Ascent sailings currently listed cover Europe, departing from Civitavecchia.
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