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Disembarkation info - it wasn’t difficult with the time change overnight self assist was scheduled to start at 7:30 from Eden. It started at 7:20; we were off the ship by 7:30; we are sitting at FLL Gate B2 at 8:15AM. Flight is scheduled to take off at 10:10AM. Have had early flight out of FLL too many times to count. It’s very doable. Thanks for following along. If you have a sailing on Celebrity Ascent, I’m sure you will enjoy it.

Tonight’s menu -Day 7

Luigi is the CD on our sailing.

Lots of changes (mostly cutbacks) post-COVID. 🙁

I did not during the Elite HH. We always sat in the row of chairs between the 5th floor entrance and the bar area. I did see some waiters walking around with trays of the assorted pre-made cocktails.

No hor d’oeuvres served on Day 6 between 5:00 and 5:30 in Eden.

To give you an idea, this is the Day 6 menu. I should have posted these daily.

@NJCruisers @RK-NC Thank you. Yes, we have enjoyed sailing on Ascent. I spoke with a passenger who is staying in one of those infinity balconies. I had some of the same concerns as you. She told me that the room is small enough that the A/C cools it quickly. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I like “to hang meat” temps in my room especially in hot weather climates. We had only pre-arranged early seating time. We wanted to be in the same room with the same wait staff at the same table for the duration of our cruise. On embarkation day, we met with the dining room hostess located on Deck 3 near Guest Services. She took care of our request, no problems. Because we had an assigned table, we were able to “skip” the line entering the restaurant every evening. Exclusives are available everyday. Regardless of which dining room you are assigned, you are able to order exclusives available in any of the four. During our cruise, I have enjoyed exclusive dishes from the Cosmopolitan and Cyprus dining rooms while dining in Tuscan. The other menu items available in each restaurant will change daily, however, you will see some everyday items there as well - ceasar salad, escargot, French onion soup, shrimp cocktail, steak, salmon, etc. The menus were loaded on the app about a week or so out from my sailing. I’m sure you will get the hang of it once onboard but do visit with the dining room hostess on embarkation day to make sure you’re all set.

Well, on Day 2 no one walked around where I was sitting in Eden with appetizers for sure. My dining time is early seating, so about 5:30, I’m gone. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Yes, on the brothers co-Captains - Captain Tasos is at the helm this week. He is a hoot! Such a wonderful sense of humor. Glad to have him!

Can you please tell me where in Eden they were set up? I missed them completely on Day 2 and I don’t want to miss them on Day 6. However, if they are anything like Royal’s spread, well………

Not on day 2; day 6 is tomorrow. If I see any tomorrow, I’ll report back.

I forgot to post this earlier. I asked our cabin attendant how & why this simple yet beautiful arrangement got here. He said he brought it & it’s because of our Elite status. It’s a very nice touch.

Is it time to visit the topic - Captain’s Club and the Captain’s Club Happy Hour? DH & I are D+ (400 points) so in matching our Royal status, we are Elite with Celebrity. Happy Hour runs from 5PM-7PM except for embarkation day; starts on Day 2 and on this 7- day cruise, on Days 2 & 6 Happy Hour for Elite & above will occur in an (designated) Elite Cocktail Lounge. On this sailing, the designated lounge was Eden. Since dinner runs from 5:30-8:00, time to mingle & talk cruising with other members is extremely limited. Happy Hour also occurs at many of the bars but there are some exceptions. There is also a cocktail hour menu which identifies the spirits, cocktails and wines, etc. that are offered. Bailey’s Irish Cream is not one of them. We decided to attend Happy Hour in Eden everyday. We met a very nice couple from Florida (I know - shocker!) We enjoyed exchanging cruising experiences and since they cruise often on Celebrity, we learned a few things, like lunch is served in the Eden Café. Originally we didn’t know there was a café behind the curtains. Since DH & I are both Elite, we were able to score 2 bags of complimentary laundry! Since this is the 2nd leg of our S2S that certainly came in handy! Only 1 per stateroom on Royal and limited in garments to send. On Celebrity, whatever fits in the bag is good! Thank you Celebrity! Several other events are offered, however you must RSVP with the Captain’s Club Concierge Team located on Deck 3 midship across the area from Guest Services. For a complete list of the benefits available, see pics below and also a pic of the Cocktail Menu.

Your experience puts an !!! on this issue.

I took these pics at 8:30AM day 5 sea day. There are only 2 people in the pool as DH & I walk our mile. Where did everyone gooooooo?

@SFCAN perhaps this will help… https://youtu.be/W_WlUu-yyZI?si=p-QiUZaNkt6ruTEq

Docked in Cozumel today next to the Icon OTS. A crew against crew basketball game is scheduled later today. Captain Tasos announced that if our team fails to win, they cannot return to the Ascent. 🤣 I saw our team on the dock & wished them good luck! 🍀 In the last of my pics posted here, I caught a crew member cleaning up the ship a bit for those of you sailing on March 10th. We’ve kept her clean for y’all!

Don’t miss the Eden Café just off to the left of the main Eden area. It even has an outdoor seating area should that be your preference. On sea days, it’s open for continental breakfast & lunch; port days, just lunch. Has complimentary & pay menu depending on your choice. Going to try out lunch tomorrow as today we are in Cozumel. A frozen margarita and guacamole made at my table is calling me! 😁 And yes, that’s the expensive Icon OTS in port next to us.

I don’t know anyone sailing in a Deluxe Inside Cabin but I’ll see what I can do. If successful, I’ll get back to you.

On the Ascent in Tuscan, all the window seats that I can see are large tables.They would not let us take a table for 4 and not agree to share. I can see why; the place is packed full at 6-6:30.

Lucy2Cruiser - here’s a picture where the desk is on deck 3 - between the elevator lobby and the hallway to the deck 3 MDR restaurants.

We are set at early traditional in the Tuscan Restaurant and we are at the same table with the same wait staff. We were instructed to just walk past every one in line and go to our table. Having said that, I have spoken with others onboard who said they have anytime dining even with a set reserved time. They still had to wait in line to be seated because they did not know their table assignment. On embarkation day, there was a dining room hostess desk located on deck 3 just off from Guest Services. We met with the lady who accommodated our request in the Tuscan Restaurant at an assigned table and time for the duration of the cruise. Even though we are dining in Tuscan, we can order any of the exclusive dishes being served in the other three restaurants; it doesn’t matter - appetizer or entree.

I am an early riser thanks to DH; your welcome. Yes, we have had Beyond the Podium with Melinda Bates. Today’s topic was Backstage at the White House. I did not attend. Tomorrow is all about the founding Mothers, the Revolutionaries.

I think I saw Almond Croissants at El Bacio this morning alongside the Nutella. We are having our dinner in the Tuscan Restaurant. Yum!

This one is much better & a little longer. I could stay here by Guest Services and watch this board for hours. IMG_6275.mov