My 60th birthday cruise.

Ovation of the Seas Cruise Review

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 6
Helpful Votes: 60

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5
Ovation of the Seas

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.

Ship tip

It’s a big ship and everyone wants to use the lifts at the same time. Use the stairs. Also helps to work off the drinks and food.

Ports of call

Tauranga, New Zealand

3 out of 5
Did the coastal cuisine tour. You visit a kiwi farm (that was interesting), a delicatessen, and a pie shop for a party pie.

Bay Of Islands, New Zealand

2 out of 5
Did the lunch cruise. Too crowded/uncomfortable.

Auckland, New Zealand

3 out of 5
Did the Rangitoto Volcano. Tractor ride to a dead volcano. Ho hum. Should’ve just walked around Auckland. I think that would’ve been nice.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
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