Alaska is spectacular!
Ovation of the Seas Cruise Review
7 Night Alaska Glacier (Seattle Roundtrip)
Sail date: September 03, 2021
Ship: Ovation of the Seas
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 9244
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 3 years ago
Review summary
A most memorable cruise, a bucket list item! We'd do it again :)Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Solarium Bistro
Solarium Bistro was a big disappointment. The buffet was reduced to only a few rows of sides to select from, main courses were 3 meat selections, not the vegetarian thrill it used to be... will not be returning to that venue.
The Grande
Great service, waiters were so friendly and enjoyed chatting. The spacing made this much more intimate and enjoyable without loud neighbors. Lovely music.
Windjammer Marketplace
This was great, not crowded, safe distances... cupcakes were too die for, not too sweet & filled with surprise filings. Lunch on last sea day was seafood heaven with lobster tails, shrimp & so much more!
Onboard Activities
Shore Excursions
The excursions to the glaciers & nature watching was out of this world! Whales, seals, Orcas, sea lions....awesome!!!! However, Alaska wasn't expecting visitors this mid summer so the White Pass & Yukon Railroad only went about 14 miles up to the bridge, many shops were closed (or out of business due to covid) and the restaurants were out of crab (serious crab shortage everywhere). But it was one of our most memorable cruise because of the scenery!
Casino Royale
Service was great and attentive! Slots were okay, a lot of duplicate older machines. Husband loved the table action.
Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center
Massage was so relaxing this time WITHOUT any sales pitches for products and additional services.
Prince & Greene
They didn't have polo shirts for my husband anymore... no ladies tops either. Need more variety and sizes.
Diamond Club
They were so happy to be back, fabulous to chat with and friendly!!
Entertainment
Solarium
The best place to relax & have a drink!
Two70 Lounge
We loved the sea dayafternoon movies (old fashioned date style for us)
SeaPlex
Bumper cars brought back the child in everyone!
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Check everything out. Don't stay in one place because you feel in love with that area, there's so much more!
Ports of call
CRUISE ENDICOTT ARM & DAWES GLACIER