How the Celebrity Ascent Treats Solo Travelers 

Belinda, yes, this ship was absolutely beautiful! I want to sail again because 3 days was not enough to really experience the ship. Yes, RacQuelle was onboard as well! The luggage (it's a 3-piece set) was a gift from my mother. I would say it's cranberry. I love it and get compliments on it all the time! Thank you!

Ah....I don't remember seeing any dairy free ice cream advertised, but that doesn't mean they don't have it. I'll be sure to start asking about that on my cruises.

Oh it truly was!!!!

Yes, I sailed the Summit earlier in 2023. Loved it!

@@SIGCruiser OK. The Summit changed a lot from when it was new. I spent a day aboard the Millennium and sailed the Constellation both when they were new. They only had one specialty dining room and a lot of areas that are on the ship are different now. I'd say the ship was fancier than it is now, like the casino and the main dining room.But it's better now because it has more dining options and an improved Martini Bar, a popular area on the ship. Edge and Summit or Solstice class ships are very different. I go back to Celebrity from the 1990s with the Zenith and Horizon. Loved the Century ships that followed them. There was this continuity about them up to the Solstice, a certain style. They'd take you back to Harlem or certain types of clubs of an earlier era in how they felt. The Summit has some of that in it. The Solstice ships do as well. On the Edge they went contemporary hotel so they're like a different ship to me. I'd pass on them but the goodness of them is that they're of course up to date and have more tech. I don't feel the suite passenger privilege thing that's designed into them though. I like all passengers having access to most areas. Also, I just like more club like venues on ships. The Edge ships have these big open vertical spaces that are nice, but they don't have the smaller ones. Their strength is the food choices. But who you meet and interacting with crew ultimately makes the experience and for solo cruisers, the line needs to help with the mingling and that applies to all ships. Good to see they're doing that. Now, they just need to charge a fair price for solos. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

I agree about the elevators. Tuscan on this ship was actually one of four complimentary restaurants. I did book it as a specialty restaurant on the Summit though. I thought they treated solos well with the hosted meetup and dinner. I haven’t yet come across another cruise line that does that.

@@SIGCruiser When we went on Celebrity, went with my wife, but, it is different since my wife passed away.

I pray you have beautiful memories of your time on Celebrity, Harlan!

@@SIGCruiser I have beautiful memories of all my times with my wife.

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I noticed that a while ago and have been talking about it. At one time, I even saw their solo cabins priced higher in each category. Then I’ve seen them “normally” priced. Their prices move a lot. The news about their solo pricing doesn’t surprise or deter me. I’ve learn to use the same formula: Determine my price range and find a cruise line/ship/cabin that’s in that range. I love Celebrity but if I don’t want to pay the price they’re offering, I’m moving on.

@@SIGCruiser Good strategy 👍🏽

Most cruise lines have a solo supplement, although Celebrity seems to be going above that with their double occupancy cabin. And it seems like their solo cabins are now what you would have paid at double occupancy. I always say to decide how much you want to pay, then find a cruise that fits that range, regardless of how they do the pricing. Unfortunately, there are only a few cruise lines with no solo supplement and if you find those, you have to research to see if you think you would enjoy the ship/cruise. I understand what you mean.

Yay! Had no plans for a boarding day ship tour. I was just too excited and got carried away...lol!

I was wondering what I was doing too! 😂 I found out while editing. 😂

Welcome! Thank you so much for subbing! I subbed to your channel as well and I'm looking forward to watching your content! Thank you so much for watching.

Thank you so much for following!!! Yes, the Ascent was awesome and I agree with everything you said about it. I want to go again for a longer cruise to be able to enjoy more of it. Good to hear that you enjoyed it as much as I did! Thank you so much for watching!

Yes, I want to go again on a longer sailing. Three days was not enough. You will love it!

I hope you go on a cruise soon, Riley!

Ha! That was fun! Thank you, Emily!

There was art all over this ship! Everywhere. Very cool and very nice! ❤️❤️❤️

Yes! They got an okay from me too! LOL. This was a beautiful ship. I couldn't stop saying it. LOL Thank you so much for watching, Deb!

Yes, I had no plans of doing a "tour" on day one but I was just so excited! LOL. The buffet was more than wonderful. And yes, they REALLY catered to gluten free options. I could have hung out at the Martini Bar the entire cruise...lol. Yes, it's great to see any attempt the cruise lines make at catering to solo cruisers. Thank you so much, Cydney!!!

Yes….LOVED the vibe!!!! Upscale, laid back, relaxing…. You will love it!

Awwwww! And I will share as long as you're interested and you want me to. Thank you!!!

Hmmm…i really did not get the feel of a mall at all on this ship. Not even in their retail district. Now yes, the doors were close together. It wasn’t an issue for me. I never even saw or heard my neighbors. I enjoyed the cabin. 😊

Many of the newer classes of ships have this neutral base with somewhat muted colors and the cabins do the same thing. They use much lighter woods and cabinetry. Inside, the ship has a simpler approach but at the same time a bit glitzy compared to the previous class. Those can be glam but use darker woods and have a different approach to the interior.

I hope you do. I enjoyed their smaller ship, the Summit, as well!

I think I prefer smaller. I think Icon of the Seas would give me anxiety. Too much stuff. 😀@@SIGCruiser

I'll be honest with you...I'm not crazy about Icon going in. I now feel like I got caught up in the hype. I'm probably the only one who saw her coming in and thought she reminded me of an enclosed capsule with no side decks. I love cruising for the ocean and the smaller ships have lots of low-key decks where you can enjoy the ocean in peace. Icon is beautiful and has lots of stuff that I'm not interested in...lol

Exactly. Looks beautiful at night all lit up though.@@SIGCruiser