Celebrity AscentSM

Transatlantic cruise

April

Pros: Great staff, great entertainment, food in all restaurants was delicious.

Cons: None to speak of

Recommended: Yes

I was somewhat Leary about eight days at sea but it was an excellent experience which I would entertain again.

New ship design

April

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Cons:

Recommended: Yes

The design of the ship does not allow for a total unobstructed view, We had a cabin on deck 6 and while we could see out straight without obstruction the only thing we saw to the sides and below was life boats and equipment. In the room description is says this room "has unobstructed views" !!!!! New to re-word descriptions. Also, while the Infinity balcony was great there is a real issue with keeping the windows clean so you have a nice view. Also did not think the dining selections for the Oceanview Cafe was good. The cruiseline is catering too much toward high-end customers!

Nice Relaxing Cruise for Couples

March

Pros: Great food, loved the infinity balcony, prepaid drinks and gratuities, smoke free casino

Cons: Slight feeling of being second class if not in the aqua or retreat class

Recommended: Yes

This was a great ship for the two of us to relax and enjoy. We really appreciated that no worries of post cruise charges and the ship was beautiful.

Cruise

March

Pros: Gorgeous ship. Celebrity ascent

Cons: No workshop’s

Recommended: Yes

Fabulous food and entertainment.

Disappointing! Ship is too BIG

December

Pros: Beautiful ship! Great Entertainment!

Cons: The Retreat pool area was FULL! Couldn't find seating during the 3 days at sea. .

Recommended: No

We were disappointed in the quality of the food and the service on this ship. We were in a CS suite, and as past passengers and found that Celebrity has gone downhill. My suite was not properly cleaned when we arrived. My luggage didn't make it to my room until after sailing. They are nickel & diming passengers with raising the drink prices an extra $2.00 premium package which is a joke. Everyone in the Retreat was complaining. Lumanie is too BIG. I say go back to The Edge, Apex size ships. Selling day passes to the Retreat pool area for people who did not book a suite is not fair. Makes it not exclusive anymore. Sad to report this.

Holiday Party

December

Pros: Everything was wonderful - no major complaints

Cons: Minor stuff for a new ship....Intermittent knocking noises. Cabin door doesn't click shut fast enough...

Recommended: Yes

Loved, loved, loved it! Will recommend it highly ...I've been on all of the Edge Class ships - except the Edge.. now, waiting patiently for Xcel...

Best ship ever!!

November

Pros: Greatest service and food

Cons: None!!!

Recommended: Yes

Everything wa S amazing from the first step on to the first step off! First class service and friendly staff!!!

Retreat Guests

November

Pros: Enjoyed sailing on the ship

Cons: Below satisfactory for Retreat Class

Recommended: No

Premium drink package was included for Retreat guests, but on the second day of cruising, some of the premium alcohol was an additional charge. Food quality for dining at the Luminae was below satisfactory for what is advertised as fine dining for Retreat guests. Except for the ship I would recommend Royal Caribbean first. I would not spend the money for Retreat class, instead I would spend it on the Specialty dining which the food was excellent.

Retreat Guests

November

Pros: Enjoyed sailing on the ship

Cons: Below satisfactory for Retreat Class

Recommended: No

Premium drink package was included for Retreat guests, but on the second day of cruising, some of the premium alcohol was an additional charge. Food quality for dining at the Luminae was below satisfactory for what is advertised as fine dining for Retreat guests. Except for the ship I would recommend Royal Caribbean first. I would not spend the money for Retreat class, instead I would spend it on the Specialty dining which the food was excellent.