Ovation of the Seas

Life On Board

The Ovation of the Seas is the biggest ship to sail Alaska. Set sail from Seattle or Vancouver and explore the spectacular nature of the region. October to April is when the ship is stationed Down Under. Departing from Sydney, you’ll sail to beautiful close to home destinations, like all around Australia, the South Pacific and Hawaii.

You will meet like-minded adventure-seeking families on board, as well couples and singles around 30 to 50 years of age.

Shopping on board is a great experience, the prices are all tax- and duty-free. Stock up on world’s biggest designer names and high fashion, Swiss watches, beauty products and jewellery. There is always a special sale on, letting you save even more.

Accommodation

Apart from the usual Inside, Outside and Balcony cabins, the Ovation of the Seas features the revolutionary Virtual Balcony staterooms. A floor-to-ceiling display will let you see real time ocean views without having to pay for the real balcony space. If you are travelling as a big family or group of friends, go with inter-connecting cabins, of which there are lots in every category, or book a lavish Royal Class Suite that will accommodate all in one huge exclusive space. Whatever category and class you choose, you’ll enjoy beautiful facilities and services, like the nightly turn down service and a daily attendant, spa-like comfort and baby supplies, should you need them.

Food & Drink

Your cruise will be a culinary adventure around the world. Dining at one of the following won’t cost you an extra cent: Windjammer serves delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet-style; Dog House is where kids will love loading their own hot dogs; the round-the-clock Café Promenade; Sorrento’s Pizza; Coastal Kitchen and, of course the Main Dining Room. Paying extra at the specialty restaurants will be well worth it. Check out quality, hand-cut steaks at Chops Grille, fresh sushi at Izumi, inventive dishes at Wonderland and a family-style Italian fare at Jamie’s Italian. Enjoy an exclusive experience at Chef’s Table, or take the kids to Fish & Ships for all their favourites. Room service will also come at an extra cost.

Entertainment

There will never be a dull moment on board, in the evening or during the day. Enjoy productions like ‘The Beautiful Dream’, interactive game shows such as ‘Love & Marriage’, numerous themed parties, fascinating classes such as dance, folding artistry and sushi making, outdoor film nights, an all access ship tour, compelling guest talks and presentations and a huge Las Vegas-style Casino. The ship is full of innovations like the North Star observation capsule or the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator. Have a blast driving the Dodgem cars or rock climbing, going down the slides at the Splashaway Bay water park or shooting hoops at the SeaPlex sport courts. There are pool tables, tennis tables, arcade games and even archery.

Health & Fitness

Let yourself get pampered at the Vitality Spa. Enjoy the latest in massages, facials and wraps using only the best premium beauty products. Get rejuvenated with the medi-spa treatments like wrinkle smoothing, skin toning and lifting. Go for a new hair- and nail-do at the onboard salon, or relax and forget the world at the adult-only Solarium. It is positioned right at the front of the ship for spectacular ocean views. Enjoy cascading lagoons, whirlpools and a lounge area.

The Vitality Fitness Centre is filled with all the latest fitness equipment and offers a range of fitness classes, including yoga, Pilates, spinning, sculpting and more. Whether for fitness or just for fun, enjoy the numerous onboard swimming pools.

Cruising with Children

Splashaway Bay is designed especially for toddlers, tots and tweens, they will have heaps of fun with the water cannons, different waterslides, splashing fountains, pools and whirlpools. Check out the biggest indoor activity space at sea – SeaPlex. There is a circus school, a roller skating arena, bumper cars and lots of arcade games. Adventure Ocean is a youth programme that features numerous kids’ clubs organized according to their age. Your little ones will spend the day doing arts and crafts, scavenger hunting, dressing up for theme parties and much more, all under the watchful eye of enthusiastic and professional staff. Adventure Ocean activities are included in the price until 10pm, you will have to pay a little extra after.