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Ovation of the Seas Cruise Review to Alaska

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Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
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Ovation of the Seas

8 Night Alaska Glacier (Vancouver To Seattle)

Sail date: May 09, 2024

Ship: Ovation of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 12220

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 months ago

Review summary

Loved exploring Alaskas Inward passage! Sorry we didnt get to visit Sitka but Vicotia was a wonderful addition. Looking forward to traveling deeper into Alaska in the future.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Outstanding meals in both the Main Dining room and Windjammer!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
The "North Star" was exhilarating!!

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Te talent of the dancers and musicians rivaled Broadway performances!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Such genuine service personel at all levels. Always going above and beyond for the guests.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Beautiful accept for the rose decor in one of the diningrooms...reminded me of a brothel from the Old West

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Perfect cabin for my husband and I! The refreshed layout was well done in terms of functionality and decor.

Ship tip

Weather in Alaska in May is mix of winter and spring...plan accordingly!

Ports of call

Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia

5 out of 5
Embarkation from this port was not as organized as other RC ports.

Ketchikan, Alaska

5 out of 5
"Ketchican By Land and See" was a great excursion. Wendy, the tour guide was very knowledgeable about local customs; history and the indigenous people.

Juneau, Alaska

5 out of 5
Did Juneau City Tour and Mendenhall Glacier (through Cruises Only tour operator. Very interesting.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
Did Yukon Suspension Bridge and White Pass Railroad....very fun!

CRUISE ENDICOTT ARM & DAWES GLACIER

2 out of 5
Iceburgs prevented ship from getting close enough to see the glacier or experiencing the calving.

Victoria, British Columbia

5 out of 5
Lovely city tour with Roma and Brian! A city that I hope to return to in the future for an extended visit.

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5
We did not sped tme in Seattle.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Disembarkation with the Valet service was the best ever!

Traveler Photos

Northern Lights Victoria Sunset
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5 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

Gwbigdog     6 months ago

Thanks for sharing

cruising2004     6 months ago

Glad you had a wonderful Alaskan cruise! Thank you for your review.

javawoody     6 months ago

Thanks for sharing

HeavySeas     6 months ago

Awesome.....thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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