Veteran brothers announced as captains onboard Celebrity Ascent

Veteran brothers announced as captains onboard Celebrity Ascent

Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo announced this week that brothers Dimitrios and Tasos Kafetzis will captain the Celebrity Ascent, the company’s fourth ship in it’s industry transforming Edge Series.

The accomplished maritime brothers will usher in a new era for the cruise line, taking the helm of the brand’s newest resort at sea, which has been brought to life by a team of modern lifestyle icons including multi-award-winning British designer Kelly Hoppen CBE; celebrated American designer Nate Berkus and Michelin starred chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud.

“Captain Dimitrios and Captain Tasos are our star-powered siblings, a maritime dream team. They have given so much to the Celebrity family over the years that we are like a second family,” said Lutoff-Perlo.

“Seeing their emotional reaction to this appointment and understanding what it means to share this pinnacle of their career together was something I didn’t expect and will never forget.”

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo announcing the new captains on an Instagram video. 

“This 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.”

Captain Dimitrios has dedicated his entire maritime career, spanning more than three decades, to Celebrity Cruises, having started as an Apprentice Officer onboard Celebrity’s very first vessel, the Horizon, in 1990.

Captain Tasos grew up watching his older brother Dimitrios making a career on cruise ships, following in his footsteps. He joined Celebrity Cruises in 1998, and over his more than 20-year career with the brand, has been involved in the opening of Celebrity Summit, Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Equinox and Celebrity Reflection.

Celebrity Cruises. (Supplied)

The brothers will alternate their time on Celebrity Ascent in a three-months on-and-off rotation.

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