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Item: Ovation of the Seas
Rating: 4.1
Author: Sylm

Ovation of the Seas Cruise Review to Alaska - Inside Passage

Sylm

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 4

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

7 Night Alaska (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 22, 2023

Ship: Ovation of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 7232

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 months ago

Review summary

Great cruise. We want to return during the summer or spring time to enjoy the scenery and see some wildlife and everything Alaska offers.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The food was good in both the main dining room, Jaime's and Chops. The bartenders need to work on their craft.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Fitness center is excellent with the latest equipment. The spa was good but I would like a larger space and access to a sauna before treatment.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Fun and vibrant shows!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Staff was friendly, helpful and overall excellent.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

The ship was clean. Consistently wpini g down the handrails. Santizer was available every where.

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

The cabin was nice but we wanted the unit with the separate shower. My man is 6'5 and it was difficult for him. Also we found someone else's underwear in a cubby hole. Otherwise the bed was comfortable but next time I will bring my own pillow.

Ship tip

Some tips are 1. stay on the Starboard side which gets better views. 2The gym has excellent equipment. 3. Try at least one of the restaurants, it is worth the cost. 4. Try the BBQ beef nachos in the Amber Pub. 5. Take advantage of Seattle' s free valet luggage service, so you can explore Seattle too!

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Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5

Excellent port. Friendly staff.

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Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

5 out of 5

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5

Due to weather conditions, RC canceled excursions.

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Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5

Victoria, British Columbia

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Quick and easy. Seattle offers to transport your luggage to the airport for free. We missed this opportunity because we turned in the paper one day late.

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