🚢 CELEBRITY ASCENT: The Ship That’s Basically a Floating Instagram Filter! 🌅

#cruiseholiday Okay, I just stepped off Celebrity Ascent and my brain is still processing the sheer luxury overload. This isn’t a cruise—it’s a five-star resort that casually floats to paradise. Think: infinity pools blending into the horizon, cocktails served in edible bubbles, and a martini bar so chic it hurts. First Impressions: “Wait… This is a SHIP?” The Grand Plaza hit me like a Disney villain’s glamorous lair—three stories of shimmering chandeliers, live piano music, and the clink of champagne flutes. The air smelled like sea salt and espresso (thanks, 24-hour café). And the pièce de résistance? The floating Magic Carpet—a giant, orange platform that moves up and down the ship like a real-life elevator to Narnia. The “Pinch Me” Moment 🤯 Watching the sunset from the Resort Deck’s infinity pool, cocktail in hand, while the ship’s DJ dropped perfect vibes. The water literally merged with the ocean horizon—I had to touch the pool edge to confirm I wasn’t hallucinating. Hidden Gem: The Rooftop Garden 🌿 Most people swarm the main pools, but the 16th-floor rooftop garden is a secret oasis of hammocks, lavender bushes, and zero screaming kids. Ideal for: Post-gelato naps Pretending you’re in a Sofia Coppola film Foodie Heaven: A Tour of Gluttony Eden Restaurant’s “Reverse Sunset” dessert (liquid nitrogen drama!) Le Petit Chef: A 3D-animated dinner where your steak dances onto the plate. 🎩 Oceanview Café’s midnight pizza (yes, it’s as good as it sounds). Blitz Itinerary ⏳ ⏰ 3PM: Board + explore (don’t miss the interactive art gallery). ⏰ 6PM: Magic Carpet ride at golden hour (spritz in hand, duh). ⏰ 8PM: Dinner at Fine Cut Steakhouse (order the truffle fries). ⏰ 10PM: Silent disco at The Club (glow sticks = mandatory). Pro Tips 💡 ✔️ Download the app—it’s your digital butler for everything. ✔️ Book Eden Restaurant EARLY—it sells out fast. ✔️ The martini flight at Martini Bar is a performance (they juggle shakers!). Final Thought: This ship is a Michelin-starred, DJ-powered, infinity-pooled DREAM. I left with a camera roll full of sunset pics and a slight gelato addiction. Zero regrets. Who’s booking their ticket? Drop your cruise Qs below! 👇 #ascenttoheaven