Great Cruise

Ovation of the Seas Cruise Review to South Pacific - Australia

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
Verified Review
Ovation of the Seas

9 Night Great Barrier Reef (Sydney Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 12, 2024

Ship: Ovation of the Seas

Cabin number: 11504

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 4 months ago

Review summary

I liked the cruise overall. It was relaxing and right level of activity that I expected.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Very smooth embarkation. Organized and fast.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Very good food selection, specialty dining was excellent and buffet had a wide array of options.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Onboard activities were generally good activities. Some of the venues could use some better efficiency so that the whole audience could enjoy the performance. Visibility barriers were a problem with two of the venues.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The performers were very good and entertaining. I really liked the evening headlining shows.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Waiters and stateroom attendants were friendly and attentive. Ship personnel were efficient and helpful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Ship appeared to be clean and well maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Bed was comfortable. The room was spacious.

Ship tip

Big ship, have good mobility. Elevators were okay fast.

Ports of call

Sydney, Australia

5 out of 5

Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

4 out of 5
Not a lot to visit on your own. Would be better if you have a scheduled excursion.

Cairns, Australia

5 out of 5
I had a planned excursion but this port is easier to navigate on your own and has more to offer.

Cruise Willis Island, Australia

2 out of 5
Not a port of call. The ship just sails past it. It looks like a research station. I don’t understand why that is part of the itinerary.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
It was very organized and fast.
Was this review helpful? 12

4 Comments