The all-new Celebrity Ascent! An honest full ship review. Is this the right ship for you?

The Ascent is Celebrity Cruise Line's newest Edge-class ship. What's it like? How's the food? Are there special areas or lounges to look forward to? What to expect on board? Is it worth the hype?

Today I give you an honest FULL ship review. We look at the food, shows, activities, venues, pools, the cruising experience, and more. If you are wondering what the Ascent is like, this is for you. Enjoy!

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[shesagem]

Amazing detailed review of this ship. Thank you!

[rioborzeli]

We enjoyed 8 days on the Ascent, Best service we received was in the EDGE 10/10, food 10/10, Anis was best ever perfectionist 👏👏👏👏. Beautiful areas all over. Aqua class, would pass next time, only was ok, spa was just ok no mineral pool, this area seen much better., Blue just ok , Jeorge in main cafeteria always brought smiles with him around. Service over all was 7/10 a few bumps but ok, We did a back to back from Virgin, omg, service 10/10, staff made it amazing . Thinking the staff on the Ascent was overworked at times and they seemed they rather not be there. Virgin took the service to another level . Not many children, but they said they loved the children's club 👏👏👍. Entertainment on our ship 4/10, Virgin 10/10, being honest . Beatles band did a Wonderfull job . Silent disco was fun fun fun. Take care

[True_Goddess]

Great video. Informational and detailed. Thanks

[TaraDip-llpi]

Thank you for this thorough review! My husband and I are doing this exact cruise in a few months. All good information to have.

[rickkorzeniowski]

Thank you. Your review was terrific! Looks like a high quality vacation.

[benjaminsmith]

This was a superb and very informative review. Well photographed as well.

Every cruiser has some area of the ship they'll use that is essential and other areas that are not. That tends to give a bias to what they like and how much they like the overall ship. The Ascent isn't dramatically different than the Beyond and isn't significantly different than the Apex or Edge that came before it. The pool area is indeed nicely done and the overall deck areas in sections, so this is.a very successful aspect of the Edge class ships. For me, the Rooftop Garden is fine, though a bit odd a space for pickle-ball. I think I like Sunset Bar better on the Edge or Apex, not a fan of the theming. But it is larger.

The interior is another story. The thing is, this is a very new ship so it is sparkling and so forth like most new ships or hotels or whatever. However, if you are familiar with Celebrity over the years, they had a signature, a look that is of a particular character that was abandoned. So, that matters to some and not to others. Cruising is very personal. Overall, however you slice it, there aren't that many mix and mingle areas inside while there are a huge choice of restaurant atmospheres to enjoy, even if you pay for most of them. You don't have to pay for the four included ones so that's a good thing. Not such a good thing is that 3 of the specialty dinings are placed in the Grand Plaza, so whatever action/sounds/activities are clearly heard in them if you dine at a certain time. This is not the case on Celebrity's previous class Solstice class ships and therefore I think, a design that wasn't well chosen. If you want different bars, they have plenty on this ship. Different lounges, not a strong point of this class of ship (their previous and smaller classes not sailing with them anymore had more). Overall, new, high tech theater with sharp screens that enhance the shows, plenty of acrobats, Eden space has nice views aft and varied entertainment inside. Decor is trendy and pretty but not moody and romantic or modern nostalgic (except some areas in the dining rooms). Big thing is this is a 2 class ship. There is the front of the ship Retreat area only for suite passengers that is restricted in both deck and interior space to only suite passengers. The rest of the ship is accessible to all but the front is prime real estate. If you're used to accessing the front of the ship, this is an issue. In reviews, this comes up as an issue for some cruisers while for others, it is not.

Overall for me, Celebrity has done better ships. 6 out of 10 for me because I miss libraries and card rooms and a large lounge in the front of the ship and other areas it doesn't have that are in their previous classes of ships. Also the decor doesn't have the same feel to it as previous Celebrity class ships (it's not a modern thing vs. a feel thing IMO). I think this is a successful class for them but some directions they're going in like up-charging and restricting areas of the ship for a suite class, is concerning for some cruisers and especially long-time Celebrity cruisers. You can have an extremely nice cruise on this ship or Beyond or Apex or Edge however and the crew, entertainers and fellow passengers often are what makes the cruise the most. Celebrity has improved their entertainment in the theater and is a more active, lively ship than it used to be.

[kennethpreston]

We sailed on the Celebrity Apex for my first cruise ever. It exceeded all my expectations, Celebrity Edge class ships are beautiful, well designed and fun!

[ayannamckinnon]

Are the cafes included? Or oy the 4 dining halls?

[cherylwhite]

I'm taking my adult daughter on the Ascent March 31st and doing the same cruise as you! Can you recommend any shore excursions?

[Lord.Kiltridge]

I have been on only one Celebrity cruise. I was solo on the Edge Rome to Ft. Lauderdale late 2022. I thought it was _awesome!!!_ I al all about three things. Food, drinks and live music. The Edge had all three in spades.

[ThuyNguyen-jwvr]

Are drinks included or we have to buy the drink package?

[merycardenas]

Great video
I’ve been searching for reviews on cabin 9206 as it seems as the flying carpet is very obstructive. This is a very special anniversary and we’re paying a premium for 14 day cruise. If anyone has any input, I’d appreciate it

[nicoletwisk]

Were all the activities included or was there a fee? When we sailed Celebrity before with kids for spring break the kids activities are in the kids Camp and they have a special itinerary just for kids. That's probably why you didn’t see it 'advertised'. My kids still say that was their favorite cruise for kids club.