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Ovation of the Seas Cruise Review to Alaska - Gulf of Alaska

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Reviews: 4
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Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5
Ovation of the Seas

8 Night Alaska Glacier Southbound (Vancouver To Seattle)

Sail date: May 05, 2022

Ship: Ovation of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 12242

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

We have done multiple cruises with RC and will continue to. This was the first full capacity cruise for them since Covid began. There were some hiccups, but we enjoyed it and will go back to Alaska again with RC.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
A little chaotic at first, but we got through quickly

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
We dined in the Main Dining Room every night. We did not use any of the specialty dining rooms. We also enjoyed the Coastal Kitchen each morning for breakfast.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Due to cold and wind, we did not have much access to outside activities like Rock Climbing, outdoor pools, and wave pool until the last day. Everything inside, trivia, shows, etc was great.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Comedian Mike Pace was great. Mo5aic was awesome.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The staff did a phenomenal job. They are dealing with staffing shortages like everyone else, but all of the employees were pleasant and willing to help in any way.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Loved our suite.

Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5
If you have the time, board the free shuttle to Capilano Suspension bridge park!!

Sitka, Alaska

3 out of 5
Getting off the ship was a cluster. It was the first day of two ships in Port and trying to get on free shuttles to town. So there was some longer than normal waiting time.

CRUISE ENDICOTT ARM & DAWES GLACIER

5 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
Great little town to walk around.

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
Close to port and had a fun time just walking the town. Our excursion was cancelled at the last moment due to rough seas, but we enjoyed the day in town instead.

Seattle, Washington

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

Grand Suite - 1 bedroom 12-242
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