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Embarkation Day Celebrity Ascent Review | Celebrity Cruise Blog

3/17/2025

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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.

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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?
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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

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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! 
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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. 

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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 
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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. 

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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
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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
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Le Grand Bistro on Celebrity Ascent: Specialty Dining Review

1/13/2025

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With so many outstanding dining options included in your cruise fare onboard Celebrity, you may be like me and wonder "Are the specialty dining options really worth the extra cost?" 

It's a great question! In this article you will get to see what the dining experience is like at Le Grand Bistro onboard Celebrity's newest ship the Ascent. You'll learn how much it costs, what the ambiance is like, and our favorite dishes that we tried. 

​Allons-y! :) 

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Le Grand Bistro Celebrity Ascent

In this post: 

  • About Le Grand Bistro 
  • Le Grand Bistro Menu Celebrity Ascent 
  • Restaurant Ambiance at Le Grand Bistro
  • Cruise Food Photos - Le Grand Bistro
  • Le Grand Bistro Review 
  • ​Book Your Celebrity Cruise
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Le Grand Bistro 


If you're dreaming of visiting France but find yourself on a Celebrity cruise to the Caribbean, don't worry! The boulangerie-patisserie Le Grand Bistro on Ascent will definitely do in a pinch! ;) 

And PS you can find plenty of Celebrity Cruises stopping in France ;D 

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Outside Le Grand Bistro at night. The doors close for Le Petite Chef dining experience.

Le Grand Bistro is located on Deck 4, midship, between its upscale French dining neighbor, Le Voyage ​by Daniel Boulud and the buzzing Craft Social Bar where you can enjoy beer flights and bar bites. 
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Fresh Baked Breads on Display at Le Grand Bistro

​Whether you sit down to dine at dinner, enjoy a casual lunch, or prefer a demi baguette and a latte at breakfast  - Le Grand Bistro has something for you to try!
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Le Grand Bistro Menu on Ascent

Le Petit Chef Menu:

You have a few options if you're interested in dining at Le Grand Bistro.

The interactive dining experience Le Petite Chef can be reserved in the evenings for a fixed price. 

The Menu on Ascent was as follows:
  • Magical Soup: Creamy Potato Leek
  • Artificial Intelligence: Citrus Poached Cod Loin
  • Magic Potion: Beef Tenderloin En Croute
  • Candy Land: Chocolate Cremieux

As is the case in all specialty dining restaurants, 20% gratuity is added automatically to your check.

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Le Petit Chef Menu Celebrity Ascent

Le Grand Bistro Main Menu


On the other hand, if you're craving a morning croissant or an afternoon croque monsieur then the a la carte menu is for you! 

In addition to always-available starters, soups, salads, entrees, sandwiches, charcuterie, and pastries you will find "Plats du Jour" (Dish of the day)

If one of these French classic tickles your fancy you will want to time your visit accordingly each special dish is only available on a set day of the week. 
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Le Grand Bistro Menu Celebrity Ascent

Le Grand Bistro Cocktail, wine, and beverage menu

Sip in style with French cocktails and wines or a hand crafted espresso-based beverage. Prices range from $4 for a single espresso to 25 for a glass of Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label Champagne.

Le Grand Bistro Dessert Menu


​All of the desserts and tarts at Le Grand Bistro cost $5 each and include the following tasty treats:
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  • Crème brûlée 
  • Profiteroles
  • Floating Island
  • Apple Tatin
  • Old Fashion Chocolate Mousse
  • Flan Parisien
  • Apple Tart
  • Normandie Tart
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Dessert Menu at Le Grand Bistro

Le Grand Bistro To go Menu

Early in the day you will be delighted to see a counter full of freshly baked goods available for $2 a piece. The offerings may include:
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  • Croissant
  • Savory Loaf Focaccia
  • Miniature Braids
  • Demi Baguette
  • Sourdough Loaf
  • Madeleines of the Day
  • Fougasse of the Day
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To Go Menu at Le Grand Bistro
 
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Lunch Experience at Le Grand Bistro on Ascent

We decided to visit during lunch as we didn't want to miss dinner with our families in the main dining room. As the bistro was not especially crowded on the day of our visit, we chose to sit beside the window in order to enjoy the ocean views.

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Dining by a huge window at Le Grand Bistro

​The meal started with our choice of bread and butter. In the main dining room you always receive a basket of assorted bread/rolls/etc and admittedly it did feel fancier to have the slices hand delivered at Le Grand Bistro. 
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The bread was really good and I wish the basket came back around during the meal without having to ask. 

French Cocktails - $12 + $17

The sommelier handles all beverage orders.

​Shown here are the Lemonade Provençal and Champs-Élysées. 

Lemonade Provençal - Fresh lemon juice, lavender, sage, thyme, rosemary, Plymouth Gin

Champs-Élysées - Cognac, Green Chartreuse, Fresh Lemon, Angostura
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French Cocktails

Steak Frites - $24

Maître d'Hôtel Butter - a compound butter consisting of butter, salt, lemon, and parsley. 
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Lobster Bisque - $10

Lobster Bisque with Tarragon and Puff Pastry - Peeling back the cute little puff pastry beret (lol) to show you the soup inside! 
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By the way, have you ever wondered what the difference is between a soup and a bisque? I hadn't until just this very moment! In a nutshell, a bisque is a type of soup that has a thick, rick, creamy base and is traditionally  made with some sort of shellfish. These days non-seafood creamy soups are also called bisques.

Take for example the following food math equation: tomato soup + cream = tomato bisque. Voila!  

The perfect companion for soup is a salad, right?   We did, but didn't, end up with 2 salads. You will understand by the end. 
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Baby Arugula Salad - $8

Big fan of arugula over here as well as the beauty of simple ingredients that are well prepared making the best of bites!

This baby arugula salad had toasted pine nuts, balsamic vinaigrette and 3 deep fried balls of goat cheese more elegantly known as croquettes. 

After procuring this glamour shot we got to wondering where the pork belly was... and the poached egg? 
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Baby Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese Croquettes

​Wait.. Was this even the salad we ordered. Oops. No it wasn't. ​Quickly the correct salad arrived. 
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Frisée Lardon Salad - $8

Featuring crispy pork belly, poached egg, pickled shallots and parmesan on curly endive, this salad was a treat. Perfectly poached, if you're team dippy-egg yoke then this picture will no doubt bring you joy. 
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Lardon Salad
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Perfectly Poached Egg
The whimsical texture and freshness of curly endive played nicely with the salty, fatty pork belly and the bright yellow yoke of the poached egg added a pleasing pop of color and richness. 
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Crème Brûlée - $5

Caramelized vanilla egg custard with fresh berries.

Creme Brûlée is a quintessential French dessert much loved by cruise passengers. You may never order it out back home, but on a cruise you can usually indulge in several of these during your voyage. 

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Creme Brûlée at Le Grand Bistro
We decided to try the creme brûlée at Le Grand Chef because we genuinely wanted to know if it was different than the "free" creme brûlée available in the main dining room.

To complete the experiment we ordered creme brûlée at dinner in the main dining room that night and we can confirm that YES, it is different! 
​When you are paying extra you want to know you are getting a different product, a better quality, an advanced technique, a personal touch.. 
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Make it at home:

While you can use your oven broiler to caramelize the sugar topping, it's way more fun to use a butane torch ;) 


​Chocolate Chip Cookie - $3

I've never been to France and I have no concept of what a French-style chocolate chip cookie should be like. For context, I'm an American who loves a chocolate chip cookie that has that little bit of crunch on the outside, a super chewy inside and the deep toffee notes that only come from the labor of love that is known as browning butter. 

When I ordered a $3 chocolate chip cookie I was envisioning a large bakery style cookie. I didn't expect it to be the cookie of my dreams, but I also didn't expect it to be this little fluffy nugget. lol

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Chocolate Chip Cookie at Le Grand Bistro
This chocolate chip cookie was more on the cake-like side and it honestly wasn't my jam.

I was teetering on whether to order it or not but overhead a lady at the table next to me tell the waiter that they are the best chocolate chip cookies she has ever had and that she had been coming down to order one every day! That locked me in.

The fact that I didn't care for it just goes to show how everyone's tastes are different. There is no right or wrong when it comes to food, it's all preference. So take posts like this with a grain of salt. Read them through the lens of the preferences you know you have already.

​If you know you love cake-like cookies then go for this chocolate chip cookie! If you're not a fan of cake-y cookies then skip it (unless you just want to see for yourself which is also cool) and try a more French-y option like a Madeleine or a cherry danish! 

Mocha - $5

Espresso, fresh steamed milk, cocoa powder
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Mocha on Celebrity Ascent
 
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Le Grand Bistro Ambience 

Le Grand Bistro is very cute "inside" with a decorative piece constructed of French style baking dishes, pots and pans. The walk up counter where you can order pastries and fresh baked bread along with an espresso pulled from the copper espresso machine is a lovely concept along with the seating "outside" mimicking European al fresco dining. 
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It's important to note that just outside of le Grand Bistro is the Grand Plaza. Shown below is a view of the Martini Bar at night on the lower level of the Grand Plaza (deck 3) 
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Because various activities and music take place in the Grand plaza, during the day time when the doors of Le Grand Bistro are open, you lose a bit of the cute French bistro vibes. Consider checking the daily schedule and booking your reservation strategically.

I was surprised that during our visit there was no French music playing in the bistro. I would have really enjoyed that as well as having some of the shoji doors closed to block out the distracting lights and activity of the plaza and turn up the French charm. ;) 
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LE Grand Bistro Review on Celebrity Ascent 


​Everything we ate at Le Grand Bistro was good, with the exception of the chocolate chip cookie that I found underwhelming based on my chocolate-chip-cookie-girl high standards.

We had steaks in the main dining room that rivaled the Steak Frites in Le Grand Bistro which is testimony to how good the food on Celebrity is. On the other hand, the salads and the lobster bisque were unique items we didn't see elsewhere during our cruise.

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 Frisee Lardon Salad was excellent and unique. I would order that again next time I dine at Le Grand Bistro. 
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The baby arugula salad was taken away when we noted that we had been given the wrong salad and that was a bummer as we didn't get to try it to share our thoughts with you. I'm sure the waiter would have left it if we asked, but it happened so quickly that he shuttled it away in an effort to please us and bring the lardon salad asap. 

The Lobster Bisque was very tasty. The puff pastry top and fancy bowl are always fun. I just wish there was a touch more bisque and that the lobster meat was more prominent. 

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Would you have ordered any of these dishes?
​If you dine at Le Grand Bistro on your next Celebrity Cruise, I'd love to hear your thoughts! 
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Thanks to Celebrity for hosting this meal. All opinions are my own.
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About this cruise:
On this 7 night Labadee & Cayman Cruise on Celebrity Ascent we sailed in an Infinite Verandah cabin. We visited the ports of Nassau, Perfect Day at Coco Cay, and Grand Cayman. Stops at Labadee were paused during this time period and exchanged for a Perfect Day visit. 
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What to Expect from Celebrity Ascent’s Infinite Veranda Rooms: A Full Review

1/12/2025

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You've finally decided on the best Celebrity Ascent itinerary for your next cruise vacation and it's time to choose your stateroom, but you're scratching your head wondering "What exactly is an infinite veranda?!"

Great question. Read on for everything you need to know about the infinite veranda room on Celebrity Ascent including a photo tour of stateroom 8280. ;) 
Infinite Verandah Stateroom 8280 Photos Celebrity Ascent
Royal Caribbean Ship Seen From Celebrity Ascent Infinite Verandah

In this post:

  • What is an infinite veranda?
  • Infinite Veranda Photos 8280
  • Bathrooms on Celebrity Ascent
  • Storage in Celebrity Ascent Cabins
  • Living Space Infinite Veranda Stateroom
  • Bed Cabin 8280
  • InfiniteVeranda
  • Review of the Infinite Veranda on Celebrity Ascent
  • ​Book A Celebrity Cruise
 

What is the infinite veranda on Celebrity?

Infinite Verandas are a category of cruise balcony staterooms on Celebrity Cruises' Edge class ships. The aim is to blur the line between your luxury accommodations and incredible ocean views. 

As you can see in the photo below, rather than a heavy sliding glass door standing in the way of you and the ocean air, infinite verandas offer floor to ceiling glass for incredible views and allow you to feel the ocean breeze in your hair at the touch of a button! 
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View of Infinite Verandah Room 8280 on Celebrity Ascent
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Infinite Veranda Cabin 8280 Photos


​Let's highlight some features of infinite veranda staterooms on Celebrity Ascent and then we will share our review of this style of room on a cruise ship!
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These photos are from stateroom 8280 on Ascent during her inaugural year.
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Bathroom - Celebrity Ascent Cabin 8280

Cruise ship bathrooms are notoriously tiny and awkward to maneuver. So let me ask you this, would you believe that the photo below is a cruise ship bathroom!?
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Modern Cruise Ship Bathroom on Celebrity Ascent

The shower was spacious and body wash, shampoo, and conditioner were provided. Not all lines (or hotels for that matter) provide conditioner these days...

And no more gross shower curtains. The full glass capsule shower was luxurious and the door was "slow-close" so it never slammed shut on you, which we've experienced on other ships. 

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Spacious Shower with Glass Door on Celebrity Ascent

The modern design left the bathroom on Ascent feeling spacious, with storage for your toiletries on the counter as well as multiple shelves on either side of the large mirror. 
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Thoughtful, stylish design on Celebrity Ascent
The bathroom was the first door on the right immediately after entering the stateroom. Next to the door was the digital thermostat which offered a number of room controls as well. 
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Bathroom Entrance - Infinite Verandah 8280 on Celebrity Ascent

​The touch screen thermostat had additional functions including the lighting of the room.

​Rather than turning each individual light fixture on or off, you could simply tap a preset including bright, dim, or lights out as well as morning, movie, evening, and sleep! 

It is important to note that the air conditioning will not run while the window is open. 
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Infinite Verandah Thermostat Photos Celebrity Ascent
 
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Storage - CELEBRITY ASCENT CABIN 8280

Ascent had so many nooks and crannies that made it one of the most well thought out cruise cabins as far as storage was concerned.

​The adorable coral display held the stateroom attendants card (shout out to Kevin!) and felt like a little museum piece on display - an elegant touch!
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Infinite Verandah Storage Photos Celebrity Ascent
The doors above, below, and to the right of the coral opened to reveal shelves for storage and even an umbrella for those port days when you need to dodge the droplets!
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Now lets open the doors to the left of the coral display: 
Infinite Verandah Closet Photos Celebrity Ascent
Infinite Verandah Closet Photos Celebrity Ascent

​The main closet provided ample wooden hangers with clips, a set of drawers, a safe, and robes!

Not to be missed on the door to the left is a full length mirror. :) 

 
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Living Space - CELEBRITY ASCENT CABIN 8280

The main living area in the infinite veranda aboard Celebrity Ascent included a couch for relaxing and across the way a set of drawers, mini fridge, and lighted vanity with chair which could certainly function as a small desk space as well. 
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Infinite Verandah Desk Photos Celebrity Ascent
The drawers were spacious while a central divider helped to keep things tidy. The min fridge was stocked with some Coca-cola, Sprite, Heineken, small liquor bottles and some wine. These are all available for purchase as well as the bottles of water on top. 

Inside the white box were some international outlets - 220v, 110v, and 2 USB plugs. It's nice that the international adapter was built in so cruisers from all over would be set even if they forgot theirs! The lid closes to keep cords in order and they can be fed out of the grooves on the front of the box. All in all, this was a nice concept but irl it felt a bit clunky imo and at times we did wish we could move the box out of the way.
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Bed Area - CELEBRITY ASCENT CABIN 8280


We opted for the beds to be together and we chose a cabin where the bed was closest to the veranda. The bed was very comfortable and well appointed with pillows both functional and decorative. The TV was right across from the bed and we did enjoy a few movies (for free) on this cruise. 

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Infinite Verandah Cabin Bed Photos Celebrity Ascent
 
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Veranda - Celebrity Ascent Cabin 8280

The infinite veranda is currently one of the most controversial cabin types on a cruise ship (see also boardwalk balcony) because it has people asking the question "Is this really a balcony/verandah?" 

​As you can see there is effectively a floor to ceiling window instead of a balcony you can step out onto. In front of the window you have two chairs and a small table.  
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Stunning views sailing away from Ft Lauderdale in an Infinite Verandah on Celebrity Ascent

As shown below you can leave the entire room open to the beautiful outdoor views, or you can close the shoji-reminiscent dividers for filtered light and privacy. This is a nice feature when one person is resting but the other would like to enjoy the "balcony" area. 
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Infinite Verandah Pictures Celebrity Ascent
 
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Is the Infinite Veranda on Celebrity Ascent the Best Stateroom at Sea?


​After sailing in an infinite veranda for 7 nights (Labadee & Cayman Cruise) we can definitely see the pros and cons of this cabin style. 

The stateroom definitely feels more spacious! This style also offers more privacy from the cabins beside you than a traditional balcony. Oceanview balcony doors can be heavy and may be difficult for some passengers to open and close, so the ability to enjoy the fresh air at the touch of a button is going to be a game-changer for some. 

The ability to enjoy natural light and stunning views and fresh air from anywhere in your cabin (except maybe the bathroom) without physically going outside on your balcony was awesome! 
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As mentioned earlier, the air conditioning will automatically shut off when you open the window, so depending on what time of year you are sailing and in what region of the world, this may be really impactful. You may rarely open the window because of the amount of hot air or humidity it quickly lets in and that may leave you wishing you had a more traditional balcony that you could step out on and close the door behind you so the room temperature stays to your preference. 

Sailing the Caribbean in December we did not find this to be a major issue, but it is something to bear in mind.
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So is the Celebrity Ascent Infinite Veranda the best stateroom at sea?
Well.. I have a few more staterooms to try before I can answer that ;) But I will say that I absolutely loved the Infinite Verandah on Celebrity Ascent. It's definitely not for everyone, but for me - I would not hesitate to book this cabin category at any time in the future! 
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In fact, I hope to sail on Ascent again soon as it's one of my personal favorite ships!

More Celebrity Ascent Reviews:

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  • Infinite Veranda Review with Pictures
  • Le Grand Bistro Specialty Dining Review
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  • 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
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