CELEBRITY ASCENT BECOMES THE LATEST SHIP TO EARN THE COVETED FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE FOUR-STAR RATING

We are delighted to announce that Celebrity Cruises, the world’s first Star-Rated cruise brand in the Forbes Travel Guide Resort at Sea category, now adds Celebrity Ascent to the list of ships with a four-star rating in 2024

• Forbes Travel Guide has 65 years of expertise in evaluating and verifying luxury at the finest hotels, resorts – and now resorts at sea - in the world.
• Celebrity Cruises was the first ocean cruise line to ever earn the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) Star Ratings.
• Celebrity’s ships join an elite and exclusive group of fewer than 20 land-based properties with over 1,000 rooms in the world to ever receive the coveted recognition.
• There are less than 20 properties worldwide with over 1,000 rooms that have earned an official Forbes Travel Guide Rating.
• In partnership with Forbes Travel Guide, six of our ships received an official rating evaluation for 2024. 
• Forbes Travel Guide Resort at Sea rating landing page >>
  
  

This is just another reason to give your clients an extra level of confidence to choose Celebrity Cruises for unrivalled service and an unforgettable holiday experience.

We’re very excited that one of our Star Rated ships, the revolutionary Edge® Series ship, Celebrity Apex, will of course be sailing from Southampton for a full season starting May 2024.

 

FAQ

What is Forbes Travel Guide?

Forbes Travel Guide is the global authority on luxury hospitality. Their professional inspectors travel the world to assess the finest hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruise ships based on hundreds of exacting standards that determine their coveted annual Star Ratings. 

How does a brand gain a Forbes Star Rating?

Forbes inspect every hotel, restaurant, spa and cruise ship in person, visiting anonymously as a typical paying guest. No one can buy a rating under any circumstance. Every Star Rating is earned through their objective, independent process. 

What is the Forbes Star Rating assessed on?

While Forbes assess both service and facility, their Star Rating system emphasises service because a great experience goes beyond how the surroundings look — how the visit makes you feel is what you will remember most.

What do the stars mean? 

• Five-Star 

These are outstanding, often iconic properties with virtually flawless service and amazing facilities. 

• Four-Star 

These are exceptional properties, offering high levels of service and quality of facility to match. 

• Recommended 

These are excellent properties with consistently good service and facilities. 

• Soon To Be Rated 

As Forbes highly trained, incognito inspectors work to assess properties, their editors check them out ahead of time and provide a sneak preview of what to expect. 

 

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