{"id":27217,"date":"2023-01-27T08:00:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T08:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/27\/celebrity-cruises-doubles-down-on-captains\/"},"modified":"2023-01-27T08:00:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T08:00:48","slug":"celebrity-cruises-doubles-down-on-captains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/27\/celebrity-cruises-doubles-down-on-captains\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrity Cruises doubles down on captains"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Celebrity Ascent, which can start crusing from Fort Lauderdale in December 2023, affords Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, bringing passengers to ports together with Aruba, Bimini, Grand Cayman, Labadee, Puerto Plata, St. Kitts, St. Thomas and Tortola.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Celebrity Cruises<\/strong>, which has introduced numerous visitors to the Caribbean since its founding greater than 30 years in the past, is celebrating a primary within the cruise {industry}. Greek brothers Dimitrios<\/strong> and Tasos Kafetzis<\/strong> have been named co-captains of Celebrity Ascent<\/em>, the corporate\u2019s fourth ship in its industry-transforming Edge Series.<\/p>\n

\u201cCaptain Dimitrios and Captain Tasos are our star-powered siblings, a maritime dream team,\u201d<\/em> stated Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo<\/strong>, who added, \u201cThis ship represents a monumental milestone for our brand, taking our innovative outward-facing design further than ever, and creating a whole new class of relaxed luxury resorts at sea. I am so proud to leave her in the hands of these expert mariners.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Celebrity Ascent, which can start crusing from Fort Lauderdale in December 2023, affords Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, bringing passengers to ports together with Aruba, Bimini, Grand Cayman, Labadee, Puerto Plata, St. Kitts, St. Thomas and Tortola.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday is a momentous day,\u201d<\/em> stated Captain Dimitrios Katetzis. \u201cI am proud that after a more than 30-year career working exclusively with Celebrity Cruises, I can play a part in their history by captaining this fourth in the series \u2013 yet one of a kind \u2013 Edge Series ship.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cReceiving this distinction with my brother and as part of the Celebrity Cruises family is an incredible honor for me and an emotional one, too,\u201d<\/em> stated Captain Tasos Kafetzis. \u201cI am so proud for my family and proud of my brother. We look forward to welcoming everyone on board Celebrity Ascent this winter.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Once aboard the most recent vessel in Celebrity\u2019s award-winning Edge Series, vacationers have the chance to take pleasure in unique signature experiences reminiscent of an outward-facing Resort Deck with cabanas; infinity-edge plunge swimming pools and two-story Martini-shaped scorching tubs; Infinite Veranda staterooms that rework into open-air verandas; the long-lasting Magic Carpet \u2013 the world\u2019s first cantilevered bar that sits on the sting of the cruise ship 13 tales above sea degree; and dozens of meals and beverage choices. The line prides itself on that includes globally impressed dishes and destination-inspired eating places.<\/p>\n

The captains will alternate their time on board in a three-months on-and-off rotation.<\/p>\n

Celebrity affords visitors shore tour alternatives that vary from non-public, customizable experiences and small-group guided excursions to visits to bucket-list iconic native landmarks. Options are tailor-made to visitors\u2019 preferences and could also be centered on culinary, wellness, cultural, journey, sightseeing experiences, amongst many different selections.<\/p>\n

Celebrity Cruises is considered one of 5 cruise manufacturers operated by international cruise firm Royal Caribbean Group.<\/p>\n

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