Ocean Discovery – Fort Lauderdale, Kings Wharf & Ponta Delgada

About this cruise

You come back from a trip like this actually rested, not just "I went on vacation" rested. 14 nights from Fort Lauderdale on April 17, 2028, visiting Kings Wharf, Ponta Delgada, Málaga, Cartagena Spain and Civitavecchia (Rome). You get off in Civitavecchia (Rome), which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. The sea days come first, which means no rushing to get off the ship on day one. You hit the ports relaxed and ready. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Bermuda, Portugal, Spain and Italy, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Don't rush through Cartagena Spain, which is known as Roman ruins beneath a Spanish sun. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Celebrity Ascent launched in 2023, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Fort Lauderdale before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And April is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. All told, 5 ports across 14 nights covers a lot.