My 60th birthday cruise.

Item: Ovation of the Seas
Rating: 3.7
Author: AndrewPap

Ovation of the Seas Cruise Review

AndrewPap

Contributor Level: Second Mate

43 Days Till Next Cruise

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 6

Helpful Votes: 68

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

12 Night South Pacific & New Zealand (Sydney Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 02, 2019

Ship: Ovation of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 7630

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

I caught a cold/flu on the last 3 days, so I avoided people. Even lunch and at dinner I found some quiet spots to eat by myself. Didn’t want to spread it. I don’t think the solo cabin helped (depressing). I prefer a smaller ship, however, I’ve re-booked back to back cruises on the Quantum which is identical. The staff are amazing and friendly. I also can’t believe their memory skills. A barista remembered my name from a year earlier on another ship! Just need to plan more carefully for shore excursions.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

I needed to save some money and to avoid the single supplement I got an inside solo cabin. I won’t do that again. I felt claustrophobic. The virtual balcony tv screen didn’t help. Maybe the balcony solo cabin would’ve been a better choice if there was any left. Next 2 cruises I’m paying the single supplement and have balcony cabins.