“LIVE” from the newest Celebrity lady —- Celebrity Ascent — January 21, 2024.

[mac_tlc]

1 hour ago, hcat said:

Congrats on the Move Up  to  CS!  Enjoy!  Hope your Sailaway Day runs smoothly.

 

we are less into wine and food but have a def interest in the  Epcot Garden/ Flower Festival..heard it is spectacular

Unfortunately we did not get the move-up😞.

 

Ona brighter note. Here are some pic from last years Flower and Garden Festival.

 

 

 

 

Edited January 21 by mac_tlc

[hcat]

So sorry,  I read too fast..thought the move up went thru.. Well   I am sure it will be a great cruise anyhow. !

 

Thanks for great pics of the EPCOT Garden Festival.. awesome!

[Minorhawk]

Sailing Accent on March 10th... Looking forward to vicariously traveling with you first!!

[mac_tlc]

And here is the lovely young lady…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We should be leaving for PE in about 15 minutes. The obligatory Dunkin’ stop and onward we go. 
 

Next post —- onboard !!

 

 

mac_tlc

Edited January 21 by mac_tlc

[vickykay]

Just viewed her on the web cam.  Happy cruising!

[Stem to Stern]

Bon voyage!  I am following along.  I appreciate all of your pre-cruise build-up posts.  They really set the tone and get me itching for more.  Naysayers scroll on by.

[billc23]

18 hours ago, georgiaguy said:

No need to be rude. Just dont read it until the day of the actual cruise. Or better yet dont read it if you dont like how they do it. Just move on.

Well said! I also like it when locals add to the discussion by recommending place to visit, restaurants, hotels, and those little unknowns of the area that enrich ones time - pre and/or post cruise. Some small ships will be coming to the port city I live in and I will be happy to recommend the many wonderful things to do and see. I call it having pride in where you choose to spend your life.

[dock]

Happy Embarkation Day. Looking forward to your posts. 
 

[countess5]

Outstanding Day!  

 

Missed Ascent coming in this morning was watching my Niece come into Nassau on Allure.

 

 

Will watch you go out, I believe you set sail at 4 PM? 

 

Cheers! 

[wednesday]

Ooooohhhhh so excited for this review since we board next Sunday and are also in a SS!  Have a great cruise!

[hcat]

https://www.portevergladeswebcam.com/

 

link to PEv webcam  you can see her in the berth now..10:20 am Fla time...

 

we will try to catch Sailaway today

[countess5]

5 minutes ago, hcat said:

https://www.portevergladeswebcam.com/

 

link to PEv webcam  you can see her in the berth now..10:20 am Fla time...

 

we will try to catch Sailaway today

 

 

Cheers! 

[wednesday]

6 minutes ago, hcat said:

https://www.portevergladeswebcam.com/

 

link to PEv webcam  you can see her in the berth now..10:20 am Fla time...

 

we will try to catch Sailaway today

Gosh I hope we have sunshine like this next Sunday!  It is certainly looking like it's going to be warm.

[Stem to Stern]

28 minutes ago, wednesday said:

Gosh I hope we have sunshine like this next Sunday!  It is certainly looking like it's going to be warm.

Yes!  Mr. Sunshine is finally emerging in the sky over South Florida.  Visiting the Venice Area Audubon Rookery in Sarasota County this morning and the air temperature here is currently only 51 degrees Fahrenheit with a feels like temp of 49, but the sun is shining brightly here.  
Yay!!😀 

[wednesday]

2 minutes ago, Stem to Stern said:

Yes!  Mr. Sunshine is finally emerging in the sky over South Florida.  Visiting the Venice Area Audubon Rookery in Sarasota County this morning and the air temperature here is currently only 51 degrees Fahrenheit with a feels like temp of 49, but the sun is shining brightly here.  
Yay!!😀 

It was 37 here in central FL this morning but gorgeous and sunny!  I love the cooler weather but hoping for a warm and beautiful embarkation.  Also hoping it stays warmer while we're gone so I don't have to worry about my plants.

[countess5]

11 minutes ago, Stem to Stern said:

Yes!  Mr. Sunshine is finally emerging in the sky over South Florida.  Visiting the Venice Area Audubon Rookery in Sarasota County this morning and the air temperature here is currently only 51 degrees Fahrenheit with a feels like temp of 49, but the sun is shining brightly here.  
Yay!!😀 

Sunny here with a temp of 25 and a real feel of 23! 🥶. That’s not Celsius!  😂

 

Can’t wait to Board Ascent on February 11th! 

 

Cheers! 

[mac_tlc]

Well we made it on board! Waiting to head up to Luminae for lunch. 
 

Here is a timeline of our morning:

 

 

Leave Orlando 6:45

At Terminal 25 10:08

Car return 10:16

Back at Terminal 25 10:36

Through Retreat entry doors10:49

A Retreat Lounge 10:50

Check in with agent 10:54

Onboard 11:01

Muster completed 11:11

 

mac_tlc

[theopup]

Time to enjoy your new experience now! Have fun

[Sandy1975]

Following your review!

[hcat]

1 hour ago, Stem to Stern said:

Yes!  Mr. Sunshine is finally emerging in the sky over South Florida.  Visiting the Venice Area Audubon Rookery in Sarasota County this morning and the air temperature here is currently only 51 degrees Fahrenheit with a feels like temp of 49, but the sun is shining brightly here.  
Yay!!😀 

The Rookery is great..even with new development nearby, Are u seeing any  birds today?  Still chilly here in Venice but we did not lose and olants/ shrubs over night.

We will uncover them later!

 

BON VOYAGE TO ALL!

[mac_tlc]

Excellent lunch at Luminae. Good to see Petre the maitre’d and Marianna the hostess .. 

 

Menu:

 

 

 

I had the Luminae burger. Came out perfect and hot. 
 

 

 

And a couple of Bourbon and peaches..😏😏.

Edited January 21 by mac_tlc

[mac_tlc]

4 hours ago, countess5 said:

Outstanding Day!  

 

Missed Ascent coming in this morning was watching my Niece come into Nassau on Allure.

 

 

Will watch you go out, I believe you set sail at 4 PM? 

 

Cheers! 

Sailaway is 3:30.

 

Here is the Celebrity Today for Day 1:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evening Chic nights are 2 & 6. 
 

 

mac_tlc

Edited January 21 by mac_tlc

[Reesetiff]

Thanks for sharing. Did you happen to notice if they still have the lobster roll as a special for lunch in luminea?  

[mac_tlc]

8 minutes ago, Reesetiff said:

Thanks for sharing. Did you happen to notice if they still have the lobster roll as a special for lunch in luminea?  

The lunch menu is different each day at Luminae. Lunch on embarkation day and sea days only. According to the app, lobster roll is at lunch on day 7.

[sarasotascott]

10 minutes ago, Reesetiff said:

Thanks for sharing. Did you happen to notice if they still have the lobster roll as a special for lunch in luminea?  

Yes but not on the first day on this cruise.