Celebrity Ascent - We skipped Santorini & have no regrets - Santorini & Kusadasi

Is it worth getting off the ship in Santorini or Kusadasi? In today’s vlog, we’re on Day 4 of our Celebrity Ascent cruise, and we’ve made some controversial decisions! With 4-hour cable car queues and the walking path closed due to landslide risks, we decided to skip the chaos of Santorini and enjoy a "quiet ship" day instead. We’re sharing why we have no regrets about staying on board, sipping spicy margaritas at the Sunset Bar, and avoiding the "flying dress" influencer crowds. Then, we head to Kusadasi, Turkey. Lisa has some strong memories of this port (including being chased down a street!), so we’re giving you our honest—and perhaps slightly scruffy—take on the local scene, the designer fakes, and whether it’s worth the hassle. In this video: Celebrity Ascent Ship Tour: Exploring the Edge-class design, the Rooftop Garden at night, and meeting "Otto" the octopus. Dining Review: Dinner at Cyprus Restaurant and the Turkish-themed buffet in the Ocean View Cafe. Honest Port Reviews: Why we "sacked off" Santorini and our unfiltered thoughts on Kusadasi. Istanbul Preview: A sneak peek at the world’s slowest taxi ride and the Grand Bazaar! Are you a "stay on the ship" person or do you brave the queues? Let us know in the comments! #CelebrityAscent #Cruising #Santorini #Kusadasi #CruiseVlog #CelebrityCruises #TravelTips Ready to book your own Mediterranean adventure? Lisa is ready to book your next cruise! Visit tlctravel.co.uk to get started, and make sure to like and subscribe for more from Cruising Through Our Lives. Chapter Headings 00:00 The Truth About Santorini & Kusadasi 00:40 Why We’re Skipping Santorini Today 01:31 The Santorini Cable Car & Landslide Risks 03:08 Enjoying a Quiet Ship: Spicy Margaritas & Sunset Bar 06:58 Is Santorini Worth the 4-Hour Wait? 08:24 Celebrity Ascent vs. Virgin Voyages: The Aft View 09:28 Dinner at Cyprus Main Dining Room 11:15 Celebrity Ascent Rooftop Garden at Night 12:30 Meeting "Otto" the Octopus 14:48 Arriving in Kusadasi, Turkey 16:02 Running the Gauntlet: Street Vendors & Scruffy Beaches 18:18 Why Lisa Hates Kusadasi (The Chasing Incident) 20:12 Not Shopping for Designer Fakes in Turkey 22:50 Best Views from the Ocean View Cafe 24:34 Cocktails on the Magic Carpet 25:20 Turkish Buffet & Quality Review 26:30 Coming Up: Istanbul Overnight & Grand Bazaar

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