Ovation of the Seas

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Best time for single cruisers as supplements are slashed

Solo cruising is increasing in popularity and more cruise lines are recognising the single traveller by creating specialty cabins and offering reduced fares. Azamara Club Cruises has released heavily reduced solo fares, with passengers only […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 25 2016
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Popstar Dami Im to perform on Ovation of the Seas’ arrival celebrations

Popstar sensation Dami Im will be the special guest onboard Australia’s largest and most technologically advanced ship, Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas. Arriving on December 15, Royal Caribbean has planned a special launch party […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 16 2016
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Lack of infrastructure in Sydney could mean we see less ships

The burgeoning local cruise industry signalled an increased attack on state and federal governments who fail to tackle the chronic issue of port facilities for its growing armada of mega liners. A new report from […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 3 2016
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The class of 2017 – the ships making maiden calls to Australia

This year’s wave season will see a whole new fleet of ships which will make their inaugural trips to Australia. And over the next 12 months, there will be more new ships than ever before. […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 28 2016
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3 days, 17 eateries & 1 reviewer: The food on Ovation of the Seas

Can one of the world’s biggest cruise ships really be a haven for foodies? Peter Lynch loosens his belt and sets out to sample Ovation of the Seas’ food offerings, how the vessel is sailing […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Sep 30 2016
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Celebrations planned for the arrival of Ovation of the Seas

It’s just weeks until Australia’s largest ship, Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas arrives in Sydney for her inaugural season. On December 15, she will sail into Sydney Harbour and there has been much hype […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Sep 2 2016
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Ovation of the Seas’ ‘Aussification’ revealed

Food and drink offerings aboard Ovation of the Seas will be tailored to suit Aussies ahead of her first season Down Under. Australians are fussy about their beer, so local brews will be included. Kangaroo […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 1 2016
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Ovation of the Seas ultra-luxe loft cabins sell out

Australian cruisers are laying siege to Royal Caribbean’s Australian offices for cabins aboard the Ovation of the Seas – and the vessel’s 11 ultra-luxe suites are a prime target. Despite a price tag of as […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jun 17 2016
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Ovation of the Seas could change Aussie market

Royal Caribbean is watching the sales of cabins aboard the billion-dollar smart ship Ovation of the Seas with care as it considers future deployments in Sydney. The ship’s second Sydney season in 2017/18 has already […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jun 10 2016
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Australian cruisers could miss out on new ships

Australian cruisers could miss out on the growing fleet of super ships because of the stress on Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal and high port charges. Sydney Ports has revealed it will need to add to […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jun 3 2016
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Royal Caribbean extends Ovation of the Seas 2017/18 season

Ovation of the Seas will be extending her 2017/18 season in Australia after popular demand by Aussie cruisers. Royal Caribbean announced today Ovation would be spending an extra five weeks at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal. […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . May 25 2016
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Bookings officially open for Ovation of the Seas

Royal Caribbean has officially opened bookings for Ovation of the Seas newest sailings. Earlier this month, the line announced four new itineraries after an overwhelming demand for the Australia’s largest ships. The new cruises include […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 29 2016
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