Forget the Met Gala or the Cannes red carpet, for Indians the biggest event of the year has been the Ambani pre-wedding. After the star-studded celebrations at Jamnagar, Gujarat, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant took to the high seas for their 2nd pre-wedding event. The pair hosted about 800 VIP guests on a luxury cruise that was organised on Celebrity Cruises, the newest edge-class ship, The Celebrity Ascent. The party travelled for an approximate 4,380-kilometre distance from Italy to the South of France from May 29 to June 1.
The exclusive guest list for the 2nd pre-wedding event of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant included celebrities like Sidharth Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Kareena Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan, Suhana Khan, Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor and more. The celebrities posed before boarding the Celebrity Ascent cruise ship, breaking the internet. The amount spent on the cruise party must have been magnanimous, and it got us thinking about the cost of booking the cruise for just one day. It surely isn’t a small price and after a little digging, this is everything we found out.
Cost of one night on the Celebrity Ascent cruise ship that hosted the 2nd pre-wedding event of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant
Celebrity Ascent is the newest award-winning cruise ship by Celebrity Cruises. The fourth ship launched by the luxury cruise company, is the most innovative ship from their Edge Series. The Celebrity Ascent cruise ship boasts 32 outstanding restaurants, bars, and lounges. Launched in November 2023, the luxury cruise liner sails through the Mediterranean and can house up to 4,000 passengers and 1,400 service staff.
What makes the experience so extravagant?
The Celebrity Ascent cruise ship has plenty to offer, which was one of the reasons why the 2nd pre-wedding event of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant was hosted here. The lavish resort on the sea houses a newly designed Le Voyage by Chef Daniel Boulud. It includes all the best facilities of their Edge Series ships. The multi-deck Sunset Bar, which is designed by Edge Series Travel Ambassador Nate Berkus is perfect for spending a quiet evening with your loved one. The open-air Rooftop Garden that boasts two cantilevered floating pools offer breathtaking views of the sea. Apart from this, the world-class accommodations include spa-inspired AquaClass staterooms, Infinite Veranda staterooms and The Retreat which houses a private restaurant, lounge and sundeck.
What can you do once you are onboard?
The Celebrity Ascent cruise ship offers entities that entertain you and change the way you experience a cruise tour. One can spend time at The Grand Plaza where you may find Flash Flair Fusion performances by bartenders at night. Expect to spot top-class artists and musicians from all over the world performing on the night you spend on the cruise. Their Rooftop Garden is the best place to gaze at the sea, while the adults-only Solarium pool and the Main Pool located at the Resort Deck are the perfect spots to unwind.
The cantilevered Magic Carpet at the Celebrity Ascent cruise ship is a floating podium situated on the starboard side of the ship. It is located 13 stories above sea level and boasts comfortable seating, a full bar, and space for live music performances. Apart from this, one can check out other spaces like Eden, The Casino, The Theatre, The Club, The Celebrity Shops and other such private experiences.
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The cruise promises you a culinary adventure with its 32 distinct food and beverage experiences. The ship has 14 cafés, bars and lounges, 8 speciality restaurants, 4 main dining restaurants, 4 complimentary casual dining venues and 2 exclusive restaurants.
How much will it cost to book a night on the cruise liner?
The cost of booking a luxury stay at the Celebrity Ascent is variable, depending on the duration of the trip and the choice of your room. For a night, the typical costs range from somewhere between USD 1,849 (HKD 14,434) for a single room, USD 2,879 (HKD 22,475) for an ocean-view stateroom and USD 5,736 (HKD 44,778) if you book a suite.
You can get more details about the cruise here.
Highlights of the 2nd pre-wedding event of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant
The most significant attraction of the occasion was the performance by renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and The Backstreet Boys. The first day started with a lunch party followed by an evening event called ‘Starry Night’. Day 2’s theme was Roman Holiday where there was a Greco-Roman-themed Toga party. On day 3, ‘V turns one under the Sun’ marked the first birthday celebration of Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta’s daughter Veda. In the evening, a Masquerade party called ‘Pardon My French’ was organised. The four-day pre-wedding bash ended with a themed gala called La Dolce Vita.
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All currency conversions were done at the time of writing.
(All Images: Courtesy Celebrity Cruises official website)
Related: Say ‘I Do’ Over The High Seas: Why Cruise Weddings Are The Next Big Thing
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