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10 Days on Celebrity Ascent: The Ship That Made Me Skip Ports!

Zach the Traveling Man
Zach the Traveling Man
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πŸ‘οΈ 19K viewsπŸ“… 4 weeks ago⏱️ 41:08
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🧍 Best for SoloMediterranean · 10 nightsFrom CivitavecchiaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I just boarded the Celebrity Ascent for my 50th cruise cuz what better way to celebrate a 50th cruise than on my favorite cruise line.

I will say Celebrity has the best food at sea. And that's particularly evident when you get in here to the ocean view.

I think it's probably my new favorite cruise ship at this point. loved having the Magic Carpet Sky Suite. I definitely want to have this room again.

This, dear viewer, is why I never let anyone have my bag. I carry it myself.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Put an AirTag or some type of trackable device in your luggage.
βœ“Carry your own bag instead of letting the cruise line transport it to ensure you have your essentials and medications.
βœ“If booking a Magic Carpet Sky Suite, try to get on deck 12 for extra shade from the magic carpet tracks.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Solo cruising costs/options β€” The ship has solo staterooms (verandas) which can be a good value.
Luggage handling β€” Always carry your own bag and use an AirTag to track it.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to stay in a Magic Carpet Sky Suite on Celebrity Ascent?
QIs the Celebrity Ascent a good ship for solo cruisers?
QWhat are the benefits of staying in The Retreat on Edge-class ships?
QHow does the embarkation process work in Civitavecchia?

Port Highlights

Bar, Montenegro4 Happy Bacon
Civitavecchia3 Happy Bacon
Corfu4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Corfu highlights tour
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YouTube Video Description↓

Come aboard Celebrity Ascent for a 10-day Mediterranean cruise celebrating my 50th cruise! Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Ascent is one of the newest cruise ships in the fleet, and this cruise vlog takes you through the entire cruise experience: from embarkation day in Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy to ports of call in Corfu, Greece; Olympia, Greece; Bar, Montenegro; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Split, Croatia; and Messina, Sicily. If you're planning a Celebrity Cruises vacation or researching the best cruise ship for your next Mediterranean cruise, this is the video for you. I originally booked a solo veranda stateroom on this sailing, but a last-minute MoveUp bid landed me in the Magic Carpet Sky Suite, my first time in this one-of-a-kind suite located inside the tracks of the Magic Carpet. In this video, I give you a full tour of the Magic Carpet Sky Suite, including its extra-deep shaded balcony (my favorite balcony at sea!), plus a look at The Retreat experience on Celebrity Ascent: the exclusive Retreat Sundeck on decks 16 and 17, the Retreat Lounge, and dinners at Luminae. You'll also see: 🚒 Full walkthrough of Celebrity Ascent: Eden, the Rooftop Garden, Sunset Bar, Solarium, Grand Plaza atrium, the theater, and more πŸ›³οΈ Embarkation day in Civitavecchia, including Celebrity's airport transfer experience (and the lost luggage saga that followed!) πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· A shore excursion around beautiful Corfu, Greece πŸ‡²πŸ‡ͺ Exploring Bar, Montenegro πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Old Town Dubrovnik and a gorgeous morning in Split, Croatia 🍽️ Specialty dining at Rooftop Garden Grill and my favorite dish at sea: the grilled ribeye at Blu 🎭 Entertainment including comedy night and the Liar's Club game show with Captain Tasos β˜€οΈ Why Deck 12 might be the best-kept secret on the ship πŸ”— Shore Excursions Group: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1349488 Coming soon: my in-depth MoveUp bidding tips video (what I learned bidding on the Edge Villa vs. the Sky Suite), plus a comparison of The Retreat across Celebrity's ship classes. Subscribe so you don't miss those! #CelebrityAscent #CelebrityCruises #Cruise