Alaska trip

Ovation of the Seas Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 9
Helpful Votes: 337

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5
Ovation of the Seas

7 Night Alaska Glacier (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 31, 2024

Ship: Ovation of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 13612

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 months ago

Review summary

It was a good cruise and we did enjoy it despite some of the problems we had.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Getting off the ship is very disorganized. Huge line starting at one end of the ship on deck 4 and then going around the casino from one end to the other on deck 3. Then down the steps out. Only one doorway was being used to get off with 5000 people. Get in line 45min early if you have something scheduled. The port coming in is crazy being dropped off in between the ships. Lots of confusion there also. You can make an early flight out just make sure you carry your luggage off and get in line at 5:45 am. We were at our gate in 1 hour. Also do not do the sky-lift in Juneau unless you have plenty of time. We got to the top and I had to get right back into the 45min line to get back down. They should make you aware of the line up there to get down. You can easily miss your ship doing this.

Ports of call

Juneau, Alaska

4 out of 5
Took a bus from the dock $80 to get over to the glacier and water falls. That was nice it drops you off right there. It’s about a 20 minute walk to the waterfall. Do not do the tram here unless you have plenty of time. We got up top and it was a 45min line to get back down. Not worth it and a good way to miss your ship if you go up late.

CRUISE ENDICOTT ARM & DAWES GLACIER

5 out of 5
The Captain did a great job here and got us really close. Very little ice getting there.

Victoria, British Columbia

3 out of 5
Took a shuttle bus for $15 to town and that for a round trip cost. We should’ve done a tour here.

Skagway, Alaska

5 out of 5
We did the train here and it was a nice experience. I wouldn’t do it again but definitely worth the experience. Nice little town.

Sitka, Alaska

5 out of 5
We walked to the Totem pole park which was nice and walked around town.

Disembarkation

2 out of 5
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