Celebrity Ascent - Is this our favourite cruise ship ever?
Is This the Best Celebrity Cruise Ship? Join us as we step onboard the stunning Celebrity Ascent for a Mediterranean cruise departing from Italy! In this video, we bring you our honest, firsthand review of the newest Edge-class ship to see if it lives up to the massive hype. What’s covered in this cruise vlog: The Journey to Italy: UK travel day logistics, flights, and trains to our cruise departure port. Embarkation Day: Check-in, boarding process, and first impressions of the Celebrity Ascent. Initial Ship Tour: Exploring the iconic Grand Plaza, public spaces, and finding our home for the week. Fleet Comparison: Weighing up whether this is the best ship in the Celebrity Cruises fleet and our personal favorite yet. Whether you're planning your own Italian cruise or researching Celebrity Cruises ships, subscribe to Cruising Through Our Lives for more honest travel vlogs and cruise tips! Would you like some help booking your next trip? We often get asked where we book our trips and the truth is we do it ourselves, Lisa has been booking travel for years and we offer all of our expertise and experience over at www.tlctravel.co.uk No pressure, no hassle, just honest advice from Lisa. 00:00 - Welcome to Rome! Our Journey Begins 01:08 - Arrival at Rome Fiumicino & Fixed Price Taxis 01:48 - Cardo Roma Hotel: Our Pre-Cruise Stay 02:42 - Relaxing at the Pool & Hotel Tips 04:01 - Traveling to Civitavecchia by Train 04:15 - Finding our B&B: A Local Hidden Gem 06:24 - Exploring Civitavecchia: Best Pasta & Sunset Views 08:26 - The Great Statue Heist? 09:19 - Tiny Lift Adventures! 10:04 - Embarkation Day: The Heat is On 10:29 - Port Chaos: Taxis & Shuttles in Civitavecchia 11:58 - First Impressions of Celebrity Ascent 12:28 - Reflections on the Port Experience 14:06 - 60-Second Room Tour: Infinite Veranda Cabin 15:06 - Exploring the Rooftop Garden & Art Corridor 16:06 - Our First Visit to Eden (Non-Alcoholic Cocktails!) 17:22 - Celebrity Drinks Packages: Is the Premium worth it? 18:02 - The "Infinite Veranda" Window Test 21:08 - Sail Away from Italy & Sunset Bar Vibes 22:33 - Final Cabin Thoughts & A Sneak Peek at Next Time #CelebrityAscent #CelebrityCruises #CruiseVlog #CruiseShipTour #mediterraneancruise