Ovation of the Seas Reviews
If you’re thinking about booking Ovation of the Seas (one of the most beloved cruise ships) for the upcoming season, you’re not the only one. This Quantum-class ship has built a bit of a cult following in Australia, and for good reason. It’s big, it’s packed with stuff to do (from skydiving simulations to bumper cars), and it sails to some pretty stunning places.
Whether you’re chasing sunshine closer to home or heading north to see Alaska’s glaciers, Ovation’s got a solid lineup for the 2025/26 season. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know: from itineraries and cabins to what’s worth doing on board (and what you can probably skip).
Summary
Very positive experience overall. Guests particularly appreciated amazing dining experience at Wonderland, good included restaurants, fun activities for kids and teens, such as bumper cars and indoor skydiving, among other positive aspects. However, concerns were raised about mixed reviews on food quality, especially in main dining room, internet connection can be unreliable and slow, crowded areas like Windjammer buffet, and other issues. Overall, this cruise option is highly recommended by most passengers.
Pros
- Amazing dining experience at Wonderland
- Good included restaurants
- Fun activities for kids and teens, such as bumper cars and indoor skydiving
- Great for families with kids
- Nice solarium for relaxation
- Enjoyable specialty restaurants like Izumi and Jamie’s Italian
- Good entertainment options
- Helpful and friendly staff
- Clean and well-maintained ship
- Nice views from the ship
- Variety of activities and entertainment on sea days
- Great excursions in Alaska
- Good food options at Solarium Bistro and Cafe 270
Cons
- Mixed reviews on food quality, especially in Main Dining Room
- Internet connection can be unreliable and slow
- Crowded areas like Windjammer buffet
- Hard beds reported by some passengers
- Limited nightlife options
- Elevator congestion and rude behavior
- Some excursions and activities canceled due to weather
- Issues with room service food quality
- Limited onboard shopping options
- Smoking allowed on board, which can be bothersome
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