First time to Alaska

Item: Ovation of the Seas
Rating: 4.5
Author: nathanvlol

Ovation of the Seas Cruise Review

nathanvlol

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 14

Helpful Votes: 185

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

7 Night Alaska Glacier (Seattle To Vancouver)

Sail date: September 29, 2023

Ship: Ovation of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 9633

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 11 months ago

Review summary

First time to AK, first time on Quantum-class. Enjoyed both very much, besides the elevator issue.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Seattle- Very smooth and pleasant boarding experience.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Buffet was majorly lacking in variety. Dining room was superb. Chops & Wonderland were delicious.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

From bumper cars, north star, iFly, trivias, gameshows, etc, there was plenty to do. The only thing i did NOT like was that there is a charge for the north star and iFly on sea days but free on port days. Especially on Alaskan cruises where we have no time during a port day to do that. So was forced to do the paid one.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Spectara’s Cabaret was the show in two70 and it had to be one of the oddest shows I’ve ever seen. No story to follow or anything. Dreamland was the production show and it was just okay. Lots of people left in the middle of the show, along with myself I know royal can put on a good show, I’ve seen so many great ones on Oasis class, I guess those are only for the big ships.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Slowest elevators I have ever witnessed, after 34 cruises.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Virtual balcony room. No complaints