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Item: Ovation of the Seas
Rating: 4.5
Author: Noelsy

Ovation of the Seas Cruise Review to South Pacific - Australia

Noelsy

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

14 Night South Pacific (Singapore To Sydney)

Sail date: October 19, 2018

Ship: Ovation of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 13531

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

My wife and I have. Takenn(50) cruises and the Ovation rates as high as the best we’ve. Been onboard, the food was very good, service absolutely excellent from every staff member, the room attendant was curtious and helpful. Entertainment was fair but the ship is the best Australia has to offer

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Low rating only because of a delayed arrival in Singapore due to a medical emergency the day prior to boarding otherwise ok

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Casino Royale

1 out of 5

The only minor complaint I had was the Casino. I like to play Texas Holden poker and on this particular cruise there was no dedicated poker table.however there was a poker tournament announced everyday played on a blackjack table but only ever attract a few players. The dealer had very little knowledge of what he was dealing and the staff seemed like they didn’t want to be there. I was informed that the reason there was no table is the came from the Asian market in particular China. And the casino had been altered to accomodate the Asian gamblers and therefore the poker table was removed and not replaced. We are booked for another sailing in February next year I hope they have rectified this for the Aussie market.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

The virtual balcony cabins are spacious and unique however we will travel in a Balcony next time

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Ports of call

Singapore

5 out of 5

Fremantle (Perth), Australia

3 out of 5

Due to another medical emergency we were diverted to offshore of Exmouth to allow a helicopter to retrieve a Passenger and transport to hospital therefore arriving late and not much to do

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Adelaide, Australia

5 out of 5

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

5 Comments

JennaFullmer 5 years ago

Alistair76 there were 4 shows that were Royal Caribbean shows. Pixels, live long legs, and the dream show were amazing. We were not particularly impressed with the virtual symphony since it was essentially just a orchestra movie. Many people actually walked out of the show. There were also headliners ranging from a magician, singers/comedy performers, and two Australian singing groups. They were good, but I would have much rather watch the royal shows multiple times.

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LionHearted 5 years ago

allister76 https://youtu.be/6-2lKXEsPxA

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fortunatejan 5 years ago

I saw Pixels last year. I thought it was fantastic. Keen to check out more shows when on her again in april.

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esj 5 years ago

How is the entertainment?

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alistair76 5 years ago

What is the entertainment?

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