We had a wonderful Alaskan Cruise on Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas

Ovation of the Seas Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
Ovation of the Seas

7 Night Alaska Glacier (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 24, 2021

Ship: Ovation of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 13130

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience on the Ovation of the Seas. Become familiar with the app, make reservations for shows and other experiences, and ask questions of any staff if you are confused or need help! :)

Embarkation

5 out of 5
As long as you're prepared with all of the required documents (details provided by Royal Caribbean and Cheap Caribbean Cruise.com) you'll have no problems. Pay special attention to the time frame for COVID testing and have all your travel documents in order!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We experienced the main dining room for our evening meals and primarily the buffets and other establishments for breakfast and lunch. Excellent quality and outstanding service in all settings.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Although we didn't personally swim or use the fitness center, rock wall, wave pool, etc., we sure enjoyed watching others and felt that all the facilities were clean, well staffed, and welcoming.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
We enjoyed the Las Vegas Tenors, the comedians, and the bands/music; however, the stage productions and dance shows seemed disjointed in terms of story lines. The performers were outstanding and very talented. We only felt the 'themes' were not clear.

Children's Programs

We did not travel with children.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
All staff were so welcoming and helpful. The waiters in the dining room were attentive, professional, and made our dining experiences memorable and fun! Our room steward made every request seem "doable" and he paid special attention to making our stay comfortable and perfect!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The ship's layout was easy to 'learn' and transitioning on the elevators and staircases was smooth. The ship is maintain in immaculate condition. Careful attention was paid to all levels of cleanliness - especially noticed in food service areas and common bathroom areas. All were perfectly clean!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We loved our cabin and its' location. The room size was good and the layout was smart and took advantage of every square inch. The cleanliness was never an issue - it was spotless. We loved the balcony and we thought the room and balcony furnishings were new and in excellent condition.

Ship tip

Be kind to staff and appreciative of the opportunity to be on board. It's been a long time away from cruising and they're working very hard to ensure you come back! (And they're away from their families.)

Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

1 out of 5

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

Sitka, Alaska

5 out of 5

CRUISE ENDICOTT ARM & DAWES GLACIER

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Very smooth and timely. We especially liked the service that took our luggage to the airport and checked it in for us (Southwest) - no fee and it was so nice to not have to worry about the luggage.
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