Celebrity Ascent — Upcoming Port Calls & Shore Excursions

Celebrity Ascent, operated by Celebrity Cruises, sails Caribbean itineraries that call on a diverse range of ports across the region, including the Dominican Republic. With 161 recorded calls and 33 active tours listed at these destinations, the ship offers travelers numerous shore excursion options.

Ports of Call & Shore Experiences

In Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, travelers can explore the historic San Felipe Fortress or ride the cable car up Mount Isabel de Torres for panoramic views. At Basseterre, St. Kitts, visitors often tour the Brimstone Hill Fortress or take a scenic railway around the island. Bridgetown, Barbados, offers catamaran sails along the west coast and visits to Harrison’s Cave. In Cartagena, Colombia, colonial Old Town walking tours and the San Felipe Castle are popular. Castries, St. Lucia, is known for the Pitons and Sulphur Springs drive-in volcano. Fort-de-France, Martinique, features the Schoelcher Library and Balata Gardens. George Town, Grand Cayman, provides snorkeling at Stingray City and Seven Mile Beach. Oranjestad, Aruba, offers Eagle Beach and the California Lighthouse. Philipsburg, St. Maarten, has shopping on Front Street and Maho Beach for plane-spotting. St. George’s, Grenada, is famous for its spice markets and Grand Anse Beach. St. John’s, Antigua, features Nelson’s Dockyard and Shirley Heights. St. Thomas, USVI, offers Magens Bay beach and skyride to Paradise Point. Willemstad, Curaçao, is known for its colorful Handelskade waterfront and the Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge.