This was my first cruise. It was nice. I think I would cruise again

Item: Ovation of the Seas
Rating: 4.4
Author: wrpalmer

Ovation of the Seas Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

wrpalmer

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 3

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

7 Night Alaska Glacier Explorer (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 09, 2022

Ship: Ovation of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 13590

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

For a first time cruise - this was a learning experience for me. I mostly enjoyed it. I am sure I missed out on many things on board so I will try to plan better if I cruise again.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Room stewart was a bit overly enthusiastic. We literally had to beg him to not come in and clean our room on at-sea days when we were in there watching a movie

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

The view was nice and the cabin size was what I anticipated but the bed was the most uncomfortable bed I have ever slept on, it was so hard I woke up every morning with a sore back/neck/shoulders which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the cruise due to lack of sleep. We visited the hot tubs every day in an effort to relieve the soreness. I was so sleep deprived by the last day I fell asleep on the tour bus going to and coming back from an excursion.

Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

4 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

CRUISE ENDICOTT ARM & DAWES GLACIER

1 out of 5

we did not realize we would be passing through in the very early morning and unfortunately missed seeing it entirely

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Victoria, British Columbia

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

we carried our own bags but still had to wait to disembark?? we live in Seattle and just wanted to go home

4 Comments

javawoody 2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your first cruise. I use the do not disturb sign and have no problem

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Welcome to the wonderful world of cruising. Happy you mostly enjoyed Alaska. You already have the recommendation for a topper. Glad you your first cruise and are willing to try again.

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VAcruisenut 2 years ago

You chose a beautiful ship for your first cruise. It offers many venues and activities for the passengers. If you're unaware, pillow top mattress covers are available for the asking to soften those firm mattresses. Welcome to cruising!

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