Celebrity Ascent: $1 Billion Mistake or the World's Best Ship?
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Editorial Summary
The creator provides a video diary documenting a voyage aboard the Celebrity Ascent, a new billion dollar ship. The coverage includes a detailed look at various dining options, ranging from the 24/7 Ocean View Cafe buffet to specialty restaurants like the Normandy and the Cosmopolitan. The creator explores onboard activities such as theater performances, art auctions, fitness classes, and Latin dance instruction. A portion of the video focuses on a shore excursion in Grand Cayman, where the group participates in a stingray swimming tour. The creator also addresses service experiences, noting a successful resolution by staff when a main course was sent back due to excessive salt. The video concludes with reflections on the ship design, specifically praising the deck areas and the Magic Carpet observation deck, while teasing upcoming content regarding older cruise ships and small ship luxury.
Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.
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This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.
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We didn't bring a stopwatch, but I guesstimate it took all of 5 minutes. Well done, Celebrity.
My beef on crruit is very, very tasty. I'd have to also give that a solid 9 out of 10.
It's an easy journey from the ship and it's a memory you will cherish.
All credit to the staff. They handled it beautifully and straight away offered any selection of alternative meals.
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