Ovation of the Seas

Max out memories onboard Ovation of the Seas®, one of the world's most groundbreaking ships.

Go scenery scoping from the North Star®, the highest vantage point on any cruise ship — or head to the SeaPlex® to rev up your family time. Spend the afternoon whizzing around a roller-skating arena with your adventure crew, then challenge them to a game of bumper cars or basketball for bragging rights. When you're ready to refuel, let your appetite lead you into any of the 17 unforgettable eateries awaiting you on board. Only on Royal Caribbean — the cruise line voted Best Overall for 21 years running by Travel Weekly readers.  

Specifications
  • Size mega
  • Style Resort
  • Type ocean
  • Year of launch 2016
  • Gross tonnage 168666t
  • Length 347.0m
  • Width 41.0m
  • Speed 22kts
  • Decks 14
  • Language English (American)
  • Currency US Dollar ($)
  • No. of passengers 4905
  • No. of crew 1500
  • No. of cabins 2091
  • -wheelchair access 34
Unique Features
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North Star – Stand in a jewel-shaped capsule that reveals breathtaking 360-degree views as you gently ascend 90 metres (300 feet) above sea level.

Gratuities

The automatic service gratuity of $18.00 USD per person, per day for guests in non-suites staterooms and Junior Suite, or $20.50 USD per person, per day for guests in Suites, will be applied to each guest’s SeaPass account on a daily basis. The gratuity applies to individual guests of all ages and stateroom categories. As a way to reward our crew members for their outstanding service, gratuities are shared among dining, bar & culinary services staff, stateroom attendants and other hotel services teams who work behind the scenes to enhance the cruise experience.

In the unlikely event that a guest onboard being charged the daily automatic gratuity does not receive satisfactory service, the guest may request to modify the daily amount at their discretion by visiting Guest Services onboard and will be able to do so until the morning of their departure. Guests who have pre-paid their gratuity will not see a daily charge during their cruise.

The automatic daily gratuity is based on customary industry standards. Applying this charge automatically helps streamline the recognition process for the crew members who work to enhance your cruise. We hope you find the gratuity to be an accurate reflection of your satisfaction and thank you for your generous recognition of our staff.

A 18% gratuity is automatically added to all beverages and mini bar items.

A 20% gratuity is automatically added to all spa & salon purchases.

Guests can pre-pay gratuities by calling (UK) 0344 493 4005 / (Ireland) 1800 555 604 or logging into www.royalcaribbean.co.uk before* their sailing. For guests booked through travel advisors, their advisor may add pre-paid gratuities to the guests' booking prior to sailing*. If gratuities are not prepaid prior to sailing, they will be automatically added to the guests’ folios once onboard.

Guests who choose ‘My Time Dining’ on all European sailings will have gratuities automatically added to their bill, as they may be served by different members of the team each night. This means tips for your waiting staff – as well as other dining and housekeeping staff – will be included in the quoted price for ‘My Time Dining’ on your cruise holiday

Guests who choose our open dining option may opt-in to pre-paid gratuities for dining, or add them to their account at check-out.

*Pre-paid gratuities can be added to an individual reservation at any time outside of 48 hours of the sail date.

Facilities
Family friendly
Children's facilities available
Smoking in designated areas only
Nursery available
Accommodation

ROOM & NEVER BORED

Loaded with adrenaline-amping thrills and maxed-out ways to make new memories, Ovation of the Seas® is your ticket to the boldest family holiday ever. Whether you’re travelling with kids or bringing the whole extended adventure squad along, you’ll find spacious, well-appointed cruise rooms designed to suit all your holiday needs. 

THE LUXURIOUS ROYAL SUITE CLASS

Real luxury is so much more than design and facilities. It’s about unforgettable experiences – moments that inspire, service that exceeds expectations and one-of-a-kind adventures that give you stories to bring home. You’ll discover all that and more when you sail in Royal Suite Class.

DESIGNED TO MATCH YOUR TRAVEL STYLE

Relax, unwind and make yourself at home after a full day of adventure. From thread-count comfort and deluxe facilities to breathtaking views, you'll find all the creature comforts you'd expect during your holiday – and some you probably haven't even thought of – in a range of rooms to suit your travel style.

DESIGNED TO MATCH YOUR COMFORT NEEDS

24-hour room service for fuelling up between thrills. A daily stateroom attendant dedicated to making sure that your stay is spectacular. Whether you’re travelling with kids, a group of fellow explorers or require any kind of specialised service, we’ve thought of all the creature comforts you’d expect during your holiday – plus a few more.

EVERY DETAIL ACCOUNTED FOR SERVICES & FACILITIES JUST FOR YOU

  • Baby Friendly
  • Room Service
  • Connected Staterooms
  • Spa-Like Services
  • WI-FI In-Room VOOM Wi-fi
  • Daily Cleaning Service
  • Couples Retreat

Decks
Dining

BOLD SIGHTS, INCREDIBLE BITES

Treat your taste buds to a whirlwind tour around the world with family-style Italian dishes at Jamie’s Italian by Jamie Oliver, American steakhouse classics with contemporary flair at Chops Grille℠, and over-the-top culinary creations that blur the line between dreams and reality at Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine.

CHOPS GRILLE℠

For more than a decade, the chefs of Chops Grille℠ have proudly presented quality, hand-cut prime steaks at this hallmark Royal Caribbean restaurant.

WONDERLAND

Our Wonderland chefs twist their culinary kaleidoscopes, inventing elaborate dreamscapes of never-before-seen fare. The story begins as you "brush" the menu and find your element – Sun, Ice, Fire, Water, Earth and Dreams.

JAMIE'S ITALIAN

At Jamie's Italian by Jamie Oliver, you’ll enjoy Tuscan-inspired dishes like the crowd-pleasing Famous Plank and pastas made in-house – all crafted by one of Britain’s most famous chefs.

Entertainment

UNTAMED ADVENTURE ON EVERY DECK

Ovation of the Seas® is all about elevated exploration. Take adventure to new heights on the rock climbing wall, then experience the thrill of a free fall on RipCord® by iFLY®. Or catch a wave on the FlowRider®* surf simulator before ascending over 300 feet above sea level in North Star®.

ROCK CLIMBING WALL

Rise to the occasion and take on the signature Rock Climbing Wall. From beginners to speed climbers, everyone can enjoy an unparalleled view from 12 metres (40 feet) above deck. Included in your fare, no reservation required.

FLOWRIDER®

Grab your board and get ready for 100,000 litres of rushing amazingness headed your way. The surf’s always up on the 12-metre-long FlowRider® surf simulator

NORTH STAR®

Stand in a jewel-shaped capsule that reveals breathtaking 360-degree views as you gently ascend 90 metres (300 feet) above sea level.

POWER UP YOUR DAYS REBOOT YOUR NIGHTS

Whether you’re suiting up for an aerial adventure on the only skydiving simulator at sea or sipping expertly crafted cocktails with a splash of cutting-edge tech, you’re in for a full-on cruise holiday reboot that takes you from day to night. The Ovation of the Seas® offers a wide selection of adventure, cruise activities and dining experiences onboard.

FREE-FALLING FUN

Put your adventure in motion with a skydiving session at RipCord® by iFLY®. Engineered with state-of-the-art mechanics, this groundbreaking simulator lets you experience what it’s like to float on air without ever leaving the deck. Just suit up and let the wind carry you away inside a transparent chamber.

AN INNOVATION SENSATION

After a day filled with onboard adventures, let a robot code your favourite cocktails in binary at the revolutionary Bionic Bar®. Then, settle in for more innovative sips at Two70® and get ready for a multimedia show that blends live performances with computer-coordinated displays designed to dazzle all of your senses.

Health and fitness

The ship features a fantastic array of health and fitness facilities including, a spa, a fitness centre, a rock climbing wall and much more.

Kids and Teens

There's plenty to keep the little ones happy from the moment you step onboard Ovation of the Seas. You'll find an unprecedented selection of activities, sports, games and shows catering for every age group and interest. The real challenge will be working out how to fit it all in!

Enrichment

Don’t just see the world – experience it. Shore excursions can help you discover even more at each incredible destination.

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