Top Destinations
The Ovation of the Seas is now the biggest ship to sail Alaska. Set sail from Seattle or Vancouver and explore the spectacular ports the region has to offer.
October to April is when the Ovation of the Seas is stationed in Australia. The ship departs from Sydney and sails you to beautiful close to home destinations.
Top Departure Ports
Since the Ovation of the Seas’ main cruising regions are Alaska, Hawaii and Down Under, the ships’ top departure ports are as follows:
Food & Drink
Cruising on board the Ovation of the Seas, you will be going on a culinary adventure around the world. There is a big range of included and specialty restaurants:
- Go for Chops Grille, the hallmark Royal Caribbean restaurant and enjoy a quality, hand-cut steak
- The Wonderland offers an extraordinary experience along with inventive food
- Enjoy a family-style Italian fare at Jamie’s Italian
- Culinary connoisseurs will appreciate top dishes at Chef’s Table
- Windjammer serves delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet-style
- Book a table at Izumi to try some of the best and freshest sushi at sea
- Kids will enjoy loading their own hot dogs at Dog House or one of their faves at Fish & Ships
- The round-the-clock Cafe Promenade lets you follows your own eating schedule
- Sorrento’s pizza is authentic and finger-licking good
- Coastal Kitchen will take you on a journey from the Mediterranean to California
- Stop at La Patisserie to satisfy a sweet craving
- There is, of course, the Main Dining Room that serves fresh food buffet-style
Don’t feel like leaving the comfort of your own cabin? Order room service at any time of day or night.
Entertainment
When it comes to onboard entertainment, the Ovation of the Seas is one of the best at sea. Whatever you are into, you are sure to find it on board the ship. Do all of it or nothing at all, the choice is yours.
- Spectacular productions like ‘The Beautiful Dream’ show or the ‘Pixels’ where art meets technology
- Fantastic interactive game shows such as ‘Love & Marriage’ or ‘Battle of the Sexes’
- Numerous themed parties, like the 70s Disco Party
- Fascinating classes such as dance, folding artistry, sushi making and scrapbooking
- Outdoor film nights with the best blockbusters and old classics
- Nightclubs for party enthusiasts
- An all access tour for curious minds
- Compelling guest talks and presentations on a whole range of topics
- A huge Las Vegas-style casino with heaps of games, slots and poker tables
- Live music concerts for all tastes
Health & Fitness
A cruise is a great opportunity for a long overdue ‘you day’. Thankfully, there are plenty of possibilities for that on board the Ovation of the Seas:
- Let yourself get pampered at the Vitality Spa. Enjoy the latest treatments using only premium beauty products
- Get rejuvenated at the medi-spa with wrinkle smoothing, skin toning and other great treatments
- Go with a new hair- and nail-do at the onboard salon
- Relax and forget the world at the adult-only retreat, Solarium. It is positioned right at the front of the ship for spectacular ocean views. Enjoy cascading lagoons, whirlpools and the lounge area.
If you’d like to stay on top of your fitness routine while on holiday or start a new great habit, look no further than the Vitality Fitness Centre. It is filled with all the latest fitness equipment and offers a range of fitness classes, including:
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Spinning
- Sculpting
Whether for fitness or just for fun, enjoy the numerous swimming pools on board the Ovation of the Seas.
Activities
Days at sea will never be boring on an Ovation of the Seas cruise, there is so much on offer, the only trouble you may have is choosing which of the fantastic activities to go for today. All members of your group will find something great to suit their age-group and interests.
- Shopping
- Look at the world from over 100m above sea level in the North Star observation capsule
- RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator
- Dodgem cars
- SeaPlex sport courts
- Adventure Ocean is full of age-apropriate clubs and activities for kids and teens
- Rock climbing
- Splashaway Bay water park
- Pool tables
- Table tennis
- Arcade games
- Archery
- Flowrider, the 12-meter-long surf simulator
COVID-19 Safety
The Royal Caribbean health protocols vary depending on the departure port and are being constantly evolved in accordance with the situation in the world. Vaccination, testing and travel document requirements differ from port to port, so please check the cruise line website nearer the time of your departure (link below).
Here are some steps that are standard for all departure ports and ships:
- The enhanced HVAC air filtration systems ensure that 100% fresh, filtered air from the outside is constantly supplied to all the inside spaces on the ships
- All onboard spaces are being frequently and consistently cleaned and sanitized, using proven disinfectants and certified techniques like electrostatic fogging
- The need to touch surfaces has been reduced wherever possible
- The medical centres on board each ship have been further enhanced with more doctors and nurses than ever before and advanced equipment
- Care plans and rapid testing possibilities are in place in case of a suspected Covid-19 infection on board
For more information, please refer to the following:
Royal Caribbean Fleet