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Item: Ovation of the Seas
Rating: 4.8
Author: buzzies

Ovation of the Seas Cruise Review to South Pacific

buzzies

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 11

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

9 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 14, 2018

Ship: Ovation of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 12286

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

This was our very first cruise for our family, we have an 8 and 10 year old. This was one of our best family holidays, far exceeded our expectations. Kids had so much to do everyday. Couldn't fault the staff, service and food. Weather and sailing conditions were perfect, which certainly helped make our trip so enjoyable. We would recommend Ovation of the seas for families and our kids were at a perfect age/height to be able to participate in all activities. We def will be cruising again in the near future!!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

We ate from windjammers, sorrentos (pizza) The Grande and Chic and always got our coffee from two70. Can't fault the food, there was plenty of variety and the menu at the Grande was really good and food delicious.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We used all pools, our kids pretty much did every activity. did the rock climbing, flowrider several times a day. They both loved Seaplex and spent heaps of time there. Ifly was their highlight. Roller skating was probably the only headache - bit chaotic with people trying to get skates and protective gear. loved getting the daily itinerary to check what activities were happening spoilt for choice!!

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The quality of all the live entertainment onboard was top class. Enjoyed all the shows, the only downside was after pre booking Pixels and getting there 45 mins before show started to find very limited seats available, so didn't enjoy the show as much as we didn't have the best view.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Excellent service from all, especially Bernie and Savio our waiters at the Grande.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin was very spacious including the bathroom. We had interconnecting rooms with our 2 children. We would definately get a balcony cabin again as enjoyed being able to sit out in the fresh air.

Ports of call

Noumea, New Caledonia

3 out of 5

Mystery Island, Vanuatu

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

2 Comments

jadegreeneyes 6 years ago

It is a wonderful ship and the staff and crew are so helpful. Loved the food and never got bored....you can't as you said there is always something to do.

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CourtneyV 6 years ago

So glad to hear this! We have an 11 y/o and contemplating going on Ovation.

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Other reviews of this sailing

The trip to South Pacific was amazing! Dining was excellent and I loved the food quality in the eat any time Windjammer. All of the packages were amazing and very affordable. Very entertaining on top deck and lots of pools and slides for kids.

Absolutely amazing,staff and cleanliness out of this world.

Wonderful Cruise