Embarkation Day Celebrity Ascent Review | Celebrity Cruise Blog

Embarkation Day on Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Cruise Blog

There's a special thrill when you pull into the port and see your cruise ship in person on embarkation day.

Celebrity Ascent in Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades

This 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Celebrity Ascent departed from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 
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In This Post:

• Arriving at Port Everglades
• Celebrity Infinite Veranda Review
• Oceanview Cafe Lunch
• Fort Lauderdale Sail Away
• Cosmopolitan Menu
• Ascent Main Dining Room Food Pics
• More from this 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise Blog
• Book a Celebrity Cruise! Celebrity Travel Agent 
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Checking in at Port Everglades | Celebrity cruise Review Blog

We had already checked in for our cruise on the Celebrity App, but as you can imagine from this picture, checking in is an efficient process in this elegant cruise port terminal. 

We were dropped off outside at 1pm, took the following pic at 1:04pm and were inside our room by 1:18pm!
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A classy and efficient check-in process

​When can you check in for a Celebrity Cruise?
​You can check in for your Celebrity Cruise 45 days before embarkation using the Celebrity Cruises app or website. 

 

Infinite Veranda | Celebrity Ascent Review

We spent the week in an infinite veranda stateroom 8280. This is a balcony cabin on Celebrity Ascent. 

See Also: Celebrity Infinite Veranda Review with Photos | Pros & Cons

Infinite Veranda 8280 on Celebrity Ascent Cruise Ship

 

​Lunch at Oceanview Cafe | Celebrity Ascent Review

I know cruise lines are trying to steer away from using the word buffet because of the negative connotation, but if you're wondering about the buffet on Celebrity Ascent called Oceanview Cafe, it's exceptional! 
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This asian stir-fry with chicken, beef, and mixed vegetables was a great start to the cruise! 

Stir fry from Oceanview Cafe on Celebrity Ascent

See Also: Oceanview Cafe Review | Celebrity Ascent Buffet Food Review
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SAIL AWAY from Port Everglades | Celebrity Cruise Blog

One of the best things about having a balcony on a cruise is being able to enjoy sailing away from each port.
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Escorted out of Port Everglades

We were treated to a lovely sunset and dramatic cloud formations as we sailed out of Fort Lauderdale cruise port. 
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Sailaway from Infinite Veranda on Ascent Cruise Ship

A pastel Fort Lauderdale skyline bid us farewell and it was time to enjoy our first dinner in the Cosmopolitan Restaurant main dining room. 

See ya in a week, Fort Lauderdale!

 

Cosmopolitan Restaurant Menu | Celebrity Ascent Review

There are a few things to note about the main dining room menus onboard Celebrity Ascent. 

There are 4 main dining rooms - Cosmopolitan, Tuscan, Cyprus and Normandie.
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Cosmopolitan Restaurant Menu | Celebrity Ascent

Each dining room has Exclusive Starters and Entrees as seen on the bottom left as well as featured cocktails. These stay the same every night. 

On the right side of the menu are the Starters and Entrees that are the same in all of the restaurants, but change every night. 

The Celebrity Classics are always available to you. 
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Cosmopolitan Main Dining Room | Celebrity Cruise Blog

​Each of the 4 main dining rooms has their own style of decor and you will always be presented with a basket of freshly baked bread, rolls, and breadsticks along with a trio of butter and spreads for the bread. 

There is always a whipped butter, but to keep things exciting each night you will have different spreads like roasted red pepper or garlic to try. 

Your sommelier will come to your table for any wine or cocktail orders. 
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Cauliflower Flan | Celebrity Cruise Food Pics

Poached shrimp, iberico ham, green apple, pumpernickel croutons 

Cauliflower Flan | Celebrity Ascent

This unique starter is available from the Cosmopolitan Exclusives menu on Celebrity Ascent. It was a feast for the eyes and really a delightful journey tasting my way through this work of art. 

Asian Consommé | CELEBRITY CRUISE FOOD PICS

Chicken, Mushrooms, Ginger
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Asian Consommé | Celebrity Ascent

A light and flavorful consommé! 
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Classic "Caesar" Salad | CELEBRITY CRUISE FOOD PICS

Hearts of Romaine, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan Cheese
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Classic Caesar Salad | Celebrity Ascent

I normally love a Caesar salad on a cruise, but found this one a bit heavy on the dressing though others in our party felt it was just right. :) 

Pan Seared Aged Sirloin Steak | CELEBRITY CRUISE FOOD PICS

Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Herb Compound Butter
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Pan Seared Aged Sirloin Steak | Celebrity Ascent

​Starting a cruise off with a steak dinner is never a bad move, is it?! =)

GrilLed New York Sirloin Steak | CELEBRITY CRUISE FOOD PICS

Beurre Maitre d'Hotel: Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables
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Grilled New York Sirloin Steak | Celebrity Ascent

This New York Sirloin Steak is available on the Celebrity Classics Menu every night. 
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COSMOPOLITAN Dessert MENU | CELEBRITY ASCENT REVIEW

Celebrity brings your dessert menu separately after your meal much like a traditional restaurant, whereas you'll remember from previous Royal Caribbean Blogs that they have one menu including desserts. 

Cosmopolitan Dessert Menu | Celebrity Ascent

Carrot Cake Cosmopolitan | CELEBRITY Ascent FOOD PICS

Carrot Cake with Candied Walnut Crunch, Carrot Sauce, Brown Butter Caramel Sauce
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Carrot Cake | Celebrity Ascent

The Carrot Cake is a Cosmopolitan Exclusive dessert on Celebrity Ascent. 
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New Category: Noteworthy Carrot Cakes

Carrot Cake | Celebrity Ascent

The carrot cake was beautifully presented and delicious. ​I would love to recreate this carrot cake for Inspired by Travel.  

As you can see the culinary experience on Celebrity is an elevated one and we are off to a strong start! 
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More from this Celebrity Cruise Review Blog:

• Infinite Veranda Review with Pictures
• Le Grand Bistro Specialty Dining Review
• Raw on 5 Menu with Prices
• Day 1 - Embarkation Day on Celebrity Ascent - you are here!
• Day 2 - One Day in Nassau on a Cruise
• Day 3 - Captains Club Welcome Toast on a Sea Day
• Day 4 -  Sea Day on a Celebrity Cruise
• Day 5 - Falmouth Jamaica Cruise Port
• Day 6 - Georgetown Grand Cayman Cruise Port
• Day 7 - Sea Day on Celebrity Ascent