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Boarding the NEW Celebrity Ascent! 🚒 Embarkation Day + AquaClass Suite | Mediterranean Cruise Begins

The Knightstrider
The Knightstrider
✨Casual
πŸ‘οΈ 95K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 2:14:54

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their embarkation experience on the Celebrity Ascent, beginning in Barcelona. They detail the logistics of traveling to the cruise terminal via Uber and share a tip regarding bringing soft drinks on board to save money. Upon boarding, they explore the ship's modern decor and various amenities, including the rooftop garden, infinity hot tubs, and the unique Magic Carpet feature. The video provides a detailed look at their AquaClass suite, which features a specialized window that converts into a balcony or conservatory. The creators also review the dining options, testing the buffet variety and a premium steakhouse experience. While they praise the quality of the main courses and the ship's overall atmosphere, they express disappointment with the dessert quality at the specialty restaurant. The vlog concludes with their first full day at sea, featuring activities such as a spa visit to the thermal suite, participating in pool Olympics, and attending a silent disco in the Grand Plaza. They prepare for their upcoming arrival in Malta.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Celebrity Ascent
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Celebrity Ascent
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog✨Casual Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · Summer · 7 nightsFrom BarcelonaVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

This is by far the nicest cruise ship we've been on so far out of any of them that we've done.

The food in there looks amazing. I'm loving this ship.

This is gorgeous. This is really nice. This is super swanky, isn't it?

The steak was delicious, cooked to perfection.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Download the Celebrity app before your cruise to manage bookings and messaging.
βœ“Bring soft drinks in your luggage as you can take as many as you can carry.
βœ“Book specialty dining in advance, especially for a window seat at sunset.
βœ“For roulette and blackjack, bring cash to avoid the 5% room charge fee.
βœ“On sea days, get to outdoor areas early to find a seat, as they get busy.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting lost on the large ship β€” Just go to one spot, chill, soak it in, then explore other bits. Don't rush around.
Not knowing how to use the balcony window β€” The room attendant will explain safety tips, like closing the balcony window first before opening the main door to avoid a wind tunnel.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like on Celebrity Ascent?
QWhat is the AquaClass suite experience like?
QIs the drinks package worth it?
QWhat is the food like in the main dining and specialty restaurants?
QWhat is there to do on a sea day?

Topics Covered

Drink Package1 Happy BaconBooking Process4 Happy BaconEmbarkation3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Suite4Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4Β½ Happy BaconDining Specialty3Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconSpa Fitness4Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona4 Happy Bacon
Malta4 Happy Bacon
Top: Independent boat trip/excursion
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