Ovation of the Seas

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Fly cruise boom as Asian bargains lure Aussies

Royal Caribbean is currently expecting 30 per cent upsurge in fly-cruise bookings for ships in Southeast Asia from Australia. As the season cools Down Under, Aussies are seeking more affordable winter cruise destination alternatives from […]

WORDS BY Rebecca Wong . May 4 2018
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Royal Caribbean’s massive 2019/20 Aussie deployment

Royal Caribbean has announced big details around the 2019/20 Aussie season. There will be a total of 30 South Pacific sailings – 25% more than last season, Ovation of the Seas will be returning, Voyager […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 4 2018
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Ovation of the Seas announces Australia 2018/19 season

Ovation of the Seas will spend a longer time in Australia making 2018/19 the biggest season yet for the megaliner. Royal Caribbean Line has extended the ship’s season with the addition of two new sailings […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jan 25 2018
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Tasmania complains of too many cruise ships

The cruise boom in Tasmania has sparked growing concerns that the Apple Isle is being overrun by visitors. With a record 21 cruise ships disgorging 35,000 passengers to Port Arthur last year, local government authority […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Dec 7 2017
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Ovation of the Seas crew praised after gastric outbreak

The crew of Australia’s newest and biggest home-ported ship, Ovation of the Seas have been praised after a limited outbreak of gastric problems. Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas arrived in Hobart today, where almost […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Dec 5 2017
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Ovation of the Seas arrives in Fremantle ahead of her season Down Under

Ovation of the Seas, Australia’s largest and most modern megaliner will be arriving in Fremantle next week ahead of her season Down Under. Making her way from Singapore to her Sydney summer home, Fremantle is Ovation […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 23 2017
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Ovation of the Seas moves to North America, but will she be back?

Royal Caribbean is moving Ovation of the Seas from China to the burgeoning Alaskan market in the summer of 2019 – sparking questions over whether she will return for the Australian season. The mega-ship, which will […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 9 2017
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Why more cruise ships feel like home

Photo: Brain Gaskin of Australian Cruising News Travellers, while they love to explore new destinations and experience new cultures, still love touches of home, research shows. Cruise lines make an effort to cater for every […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 28 2017
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Royal Caribbean prepares for another bumper season

Royal Caribbean is preparing for a massive summer of sailings with three lines returning Down Under. All of the brands – Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean – are sending its ships for a […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Aug 31 2017
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Royal Caribbean opens bookings for 2018/19 season

It’s never been a better time to book your next cruise – Royal Caribbean are offering guests a ‘Buy One, Get One Half Price’ as well as a free upgrade from a Balcony stateroom for […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 1 2017
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Over 1.2 million Aussies cruised in 2016 – and the numbers keep growing

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) released figures today showing that cruise passenger figures have grown to 1,281,159 in 2016 – a 21 per cent increase from the 2015 numbers. Australia remains as the top […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 15 2017
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Best time to snap up free drink packages and $1 flights for your next cruise

While winter is setting in, many lines are offering great deals on flights as well as drinks packages. Last week, Royal Caribbean announced it would be offering guests flights to Sydney from just $1. The […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 4 2017
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