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Celebrity Ascent: Hype vs Reality on the $1 Billion Cruise Nobody's Talking About

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We are about to board the Celebrity Ascent for the second time. Second time on Celebrity Ascent. How many times we've been on uh Celebrity? This is our fifth time.

The embarkation was uh Oh, this a dearation. Embarcation was super fast, super quick, super convenient.

The show was great, actually. I mean, lots of entertainment. They had tapping, acrobat, um, dancing, singing.

I've never been this dirty in my life. I would probably I would wear a swim attire and make sure my hair was covered.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get to shows early as they can get crowded quickly.
Try items exclusive to specific specialty restaurants to get the full experience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating the shipIt can be overwhelming at first, especially on a large new ship, so take time to find your way.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Celebrity Ascent worth the hype?
QWhat is the dining experience like on Celebrity Ascent?
QHow is the embarkation and disembarkation process?
QWhat are the excursions like in St. Martin and Dominican Republic?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route2 Happy BaconPort Destination2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities2½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconDining Specialty2½ Happy BaconEmbarkation4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Puerto Plata3 Happy Bacon
Top: Doom Buggy ATV excursion
St. Martin4 Happy Bacon
Top: Sea View Beach Resort Day Trip
Dominican Republic4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Dune Buggy Tour
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YouTube Video Description

Join us as we board the NEWEST (current) luxury ship in the world, the Celebrity ASCENT. This $1 billion dollar Edge class ship claims to provide a luxurious, high-quality cruise experience, but does the Celebrity Ascent live up to the hype? Come along on the 7-night sailing of the Celebrity Ascent as we experience the embarkation process, the Concierge Class Welcome Aboard Lunch, and the Silent Disco Party. Stay tuned for more aboard this beautiful vessel! Time Stamp Chapters: 00:00:28 Intro: Celebrity Ascent Group Cruise ​00:04:49 Muster Drill & Lunch Strategy ​00:07:21 Cabin Tour: Infinite Veranda ​00:11:48 Dining: Tusk Italian Restaurant ​00:17:50 Group Bar Crawl Strategy ​00:19:54 Dining: Cosmopolitan Restaurant ​00:22:36 Eden Show Review ​00:26:12 St. Martin Port Day: Sea View Beach ​00:43:08 Puerto Plata Excursion: Dune Buggies ​01:08:42 Shine the Night Party ​01:09:55 Brunch & Final Day Tips ​01:16:15 Farewell Dinner ​01:24:08 Disembarkation Process & Final Thoughts #cruising​ #celebritycruises​ #travel​ #cruise​ #cruiseship​ Channels featured in this video: @The-Traveling-Type @eventyoursofspirits @ParkersOnTheGo @TeamReeseTravels @METEANDI