By: Kate Arena, a Marvelous Mouse Travels agent
One of the best surprises our travel agents had while sailing on Celebrity Ascent is how good the included food is and how easy it is to eat fresh and healthy without spending a single extra dollar.
Unlike traditional ships with one massive dining hall, Celebrity Ascent features four distinct main dining rooms: Cosmopolitan, Tuscan, Normandie, and Cyprus. Each one has its own personality and menu, it feels more intimate than most cruise ships and dinner never feels repetitive. The menus are crafted and inspired by the regions the ship visits, with top culinary talent preparing dishes fresh daily using locally sourced ingredients. If you don't like what is on the menu at your restaurant ask for the full four menu, you can order from any of the 4 restaurants.
For those who want something light and nourishing, the Spa Cafe is a hidden gem. Located inside the Solarium, it offers light breakfast and lunch meals, including smoothies, salads, and snacks. It’s the perfect stop for a fresh juice, a smoothie, and something light like a veggie wrap, tuna, or chicken salad.
When you’re spending the day by the pool, Mast Grill has you covered. Located near the main pool on the Resort Deck, it’s the perfect spot to grab a burger, hot dog, fries, and soft serve ice cream. There are some vegetarian options and plenty of toppings to choose from for your burgers and hot dogs. It’s relaxed, casual, and perfect for a grab and go bite.
Eden Cafe is a favorite for a light bite during the day, serving breakfast with smoothies, muesli, and bagels, and lunch with an array of fresh sandwiches, paninis, and salads. It’s tucked away and tends to be way quieter than the main buffet, the perfect spot if you want something fresh without the crowds.
The Oceanview Café sets a high standard for cruise ship buffets, both in design and food quality. They make fresh cakes, breads, pastries, ice cream, frozen yogurt, and locally sourced fruits and vegetables. Additionally, there are live cooking stations for pasta, pizza, and meats.
Reading about a cruise is one thing but there’s no substitute for advice from someone who has walked those decks, tasted that food, and experienced it firsthand. A knowledgeable travel agent who is trained, certified, and has actually sailed on Celebrity Ascent can offer something no website or booking engine can: real, honest insight. That’s exactly what a Marvelous Mouse Travels agent can offer you. This week alone, we had 100 Marvelous Mouse Travels agents on board Celebrity Ascent experiencing every dining venue, every casual café, and every poolside bite firsthand. That means when you work with one of our agents, you’re getting advice from someone who has actually sat in those dining rooms, sipped that smoothie at the Spa Cafe, and knows from personal experience which experiences are worth it and which you can skip.
They know which dining room has the best ambiance for a special evening. They know that the Spa Cafe is the perfect post gym stop that many guests walk right past. They can tell you whether AquaClass and access to Blu is worth the upgrade for the way you like to eat. That kind of guidance only comes from experience and our agents have it in abundance.
Beyond the personal knowledge, a Marvelous Mouse Travels agent works for you. They can help you find the best cabin category for your budget, ensure you don’t miss out on promotions, and handle the details so you can focus on looking forward to your trip. If something goes wrong before or during your cruise, you have a real person in your corner, not a customer service queue.
When it comes to a vacation this good, you deserve more than a lucky guess. Book with a Marvelous Mouse Travels agent who knows Celebrity Ascent not just on paper, but from the inside out.
