LIVE with Georgia Peaches on the Brand NEW Ascent...B2B November 22-29 Pre-Pre-Maiden Voyage!

[TourDeCruise]

1 hour ago, LuckyCruiser60 said:

Sailing on the Ascent in January to celebrate my 60th birthday with my DW!  We booked a concierge guarantee and assigned a "prime concierge" class room.  Any reviews would be appreciated and more information on the veranda would be helpful.  We always book a veranda room but based upon what I see, this new veranda seems odd.  Thanks in advance!!

 

You are aware of the Concierge lunch on embarkation day, right?

[blueslily]

11 hours ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

We dined in the Rooftop Garden Grill last night and aside from Eden, was one of our favorites…the star of the show. I will even go so far as to say it was hands down better than the steakhouse.

 

 

 

 

 

Looks so good. I have a reservation there for our upcoming cruise. 

[blueslily]

11 hours ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

Oh, it’s happening… 😒

 

Have you asked someone what the theory is behind this or share your thoughts about how horrible it is? 

[acrane]

2 hours ago, twins_to_alaska said:

Now this is weird... anyone else on the ship with an Air Tag? Is it showing your luggage there in France? Ascent came from the boat yard there... but the Air Tag is sitting here in my cabin.

 

When your phone is in airplane mode, it can't ping a cell tower to determine a location, so it uses the location from the settings on the wifi router, which must have been configured while the ship was in France. The AirTag takes its location from the nearest iPhone, so if your phone thinks it's in France, the AirTag will also think it's in France. 

[brockmom]

We were also enjoying Conundrum for our 24 day cruise last month….

but has anyone noticed this one ?

we originally tried it at the World bar. It was lovely.

is it still in the Premium package ?

thanks 

we are on Beyond in March so curious

[blueslily]

6 hours ago, twins_to_alaska said:

@Georgia_Peaches thanks to your heads up I did head straight to Oceanview Cafe for the lunch extravaganza today and then brought up to retreat bar table. Lobster tails, crawfish, mussels, scallops, goat cheese, asiago cheese, and a hunk of pork loin skin (just nibbled a bit). There were tons of shrimp but I didn't have room. Yum!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is this kind of "special lunch" a norm or is it just for these preview sailings? 

[DaKahuna]

4 hours ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

 

Sorry, lighting is off and pics aren’t good. But I checked and The only thing over $17 is the flight. 

 

 

  Did they take the 25th Anniversary Martini off the menu?  I believe that use to be over the Premium Package limit. 

[TourDeCruise]

7 minutes ago, brockmom said:

We were also enjoying Conundrum for our 24 day cruise last month….

but has anyone noticed this one ?

we originally tried it at the World bar. It was lovely.

is it still in the Premium package ?

thanks 

we are on Beyond in March so curious

 

Is it a sweet wine? 

[DaKahuna]

4 hours ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

 

Sorry, lighting is off and pics aren’t good. But I checked and The only thing over $17 is the flight. 

 

 

  Did they take the 25th Anniversary Martini off the menu?  I believe that use to be over the Premium Package limit. 

[brockmom]

Just now, TourDeCruise said:

 

Is it a sweet wine? 

No not at all

By name I would never have even thought of trying it….

but my sister in law who works in a winery …insisted.

well thank you sister in law !

it was light smooth and delicious 

Other than Conundrum, it was the only other wine we ordered .

Our sommelier recommended both  as his favourites

I hope the price hasn’t gone up on that one too !

Ros

[TourDeCruise]

8 minutes ago, brockmom said:

No not at all

By name I would never have even thought of trying it….

but my sister in law who works in a winery …insisted.

well thank you sister in law !

it was light smooth and delicious 

Other than Conundrum, it was the only other wine we ordered .

Our sommelier recommended both  as his favourites

I hope the price hasn’t gone up on that one too !

Ros

 

I will try it then as well as Conundrum. Thanks for the recommendations. Boarding Ascent with Premium package on Sunday. If we have to pay the difference on either or both, that is fine. We like Mer Soleil Chardonnay and Bordeau Blend. We don't like heavy red wines or sweet wines although a dry Reisling is fine. 

Edited November 29, 2023 by TourDeCruise

[richczarnecki]

59 minutes ago, TourDeCruise said:

 

You are aware of the Concierge lunch on embarkation day, right?

I'm booked in Feb - please tell me more.  We are in Retreat.

[OtherFigment]

14 minutes ago, DaKahuna said:

 

  Did they take the 25th Anniversary Martini off the menu?  I believe that use to be over the Premium Package limit. 

In March it was not on the menu but I was able to order anyway. You're correct, it was a buck or two over the premium limit.

[TourDeCruise]

Just now, richczarnecki said:

I'm booked in Feb - please tell me more.  We are in Retreat.

 

The Concierge lunch is for Concierge Class guests and Zenith members (highest Captain's Club tier) only. If you are in a suite, your embarkation lunch will be in Luminae.

[brockmom]

8 minutes ago, TourDeCruise said:

 

I will try it then as well as Conundrum. Thanks for the recommendations. Boarding Ascent with Premium package on Sunday. If we have to pay the difference on either or both, that is fine. We like Mer Soleil Chardonnay and Bordeau Blend. We don't like heavy red wines or sweet wines although a dry Reisling is fine. 

Enjoy !

i will drink both on Beyond and Ascent  later in the year..

as well even if there is an up charge. But there was not last month 

on Reflections. So fingers crossed

[Purplsmurf]

4 hours ago, PTC DAWG said:

Some of your food pictures you have posted, no way I could eat all of that in one sitting.  I think it's because I tend to be full from drinking.

 

27 is the forecasted low in Peachtree City tonight.  GA for those who don't know.  Brr...🙂

My mother in law and sister in law live in Peachtree city. They said it’s cold 🥶…..my husband is going down there this weekend. Hope it warms up a bit

[DaKahuna]

14 minutes ago, brockmom said:

No not at all

By name I would never have even thought of trying it….

but my sister in law who works in a winery …insisted.

well thank you sister in law !

it was light smooth and delicious 

Other than Conundrum, it was the only other wine we ordered .

Our sommelier recommended both  as his favourites

I hope the price hasn’t gone up on that one too !

Ros

 

 I have had the Layer Cake a number of times and it always pleases. 

 

4 minutes ago, richczarnecki said:

I'm booked in Feb - please tell me more.  We are in Retreat.

 

 A full lunch is always served in Luminae for Retreat guest.  Those sailing in Concierge,  B2B guest, and Zenith cruisers are able to eat lunch in the Main Dining Room on embarkation day.  

 

[HeddaGarbled]

33 minutes ago, blueslily said:

Is this kind of "special lunch" a norm or is it just for these preview sailings? 

We had this on the last sea day on our recent Beyond sailing. Good carvery selection as well for those not keen on seafood. 

[Kelownadon]

Can’t wait to try a few of those Banana Foster martini’s on my next cruise. 

[Georgia_Peaches]

1 hour ago, DaKahuna said:

 

  Did they take the 25th Anniversary Martini off the menu?  I believe that use to be over the Premium Package limit. 

Haven’t seen it, DK 

[Pennstatedj]

More wines from July Equinox cruise, all were premium package in MDH

Decoy 

Mer Soleil chard

Pinot Noirs - Cherry Pie

                  - Motu

                  - Morphor Helena

Red blend- Rebellious

Chateau Amour Red blend I think, very good.

We had a great sommelier who knew I would try anything. My wife only Mer So and KJ Chard

Wife also likes White Cosmos, Lavender Lemon Drop, now available fleet wide, only was an e Class martini; 25th anniversary martini.  

Edited November 29, 2023 by Pennstatedj

[twins_to_alaska]

@acrane, thank you for the info!

[Georgia_Peaches]

Winding down with end of cruise blues.. how is it that anticipation of the cruise takes so much longer than the cruise itself?  Not that I don’t enjoy the anticipation too…

 

We had our one and only dinner in Luminae this evening. Service was great and just as I remember from previous sailings. We shared the turbot and the chicken. Both DH and I had the smoked tomato soup as well. I had the almond cake for dessert while DH had the chocolate tart…which happens to be the same exact chocolate tart that cafe Al Bacio was offering this week only dressed up with some whip cream and chocolate sauce. Food was fine. 
 

After dinner we went to Eden for a last round of Tom the piano man. He’s excellent and if you’re on Ascent any time soon, I highly recommend you look him up. 
 

One more highlight from today…for all you slot players… I rounded out my casino play with a hand pay on the Zeus Orbs machine nearest the exit by Craft Social. I saw a lady get a hand pay from that same machine the day before. 
 

Final thoughts tomorrow…

[Georgia_Peaches]

3 hours ago, blueslily said:

 

Is this kind of "special lunch" a norm or is it just for these preview sailings? 

They said it was special for the new sailings. Hopefully, it continues!

[Georgia_Peaches]

3 hours ago, blueslily said:

 

Have you asked someone what the theory is behind this or share your thoughts about how horrible it is? 

I will make note of it on my end of cruise survey but haven’t taken the time to discuss it with anyone while on board this trip.