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All about the Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas
The Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas was built in 2016. It's considered a large size ship. Coming in at 1,138 ft long and 136 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 3.2 football fields, as wide as 2.6 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 14-story building.
Ovation of the Seas Overview
- Ship and Passengers
- Food and Restaurants
- Bars and Drinks
- Pools and Hot Tubs
- Ship Features and Activities
- Cruise Costs
- Onboard Costs
- See Our Detailed Cruise Blog
Ovation of the Seas Size and Passengers
The Ovation of the Seas can hold 4,180 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Ovation of the Seas has a space ratio of 40. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship's space-to-person ratio is about average.
| Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas | |
|---|---|
| Class | Quantum |
| Gross Tonnage | 168,666 |
| Length | 1,138 |
| Beam/Width | 136 |
| Passenger Decks | 14 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 4,180 |
| Crew | 1,500 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.8 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 40 |
Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas Space Ratio
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The Ovation of the Seas is one of three Quantum-class ships currently sailing with Royal Caribbean. Quantum-class ships feature several notable features like the North Star viewing platform, the Seaplex with bumper cars, and iFly skydiving on board. They're also known for their beautiful fully-enclosed glass solariums at the front of the ship. The Ovation of the Seas is very similar to its sister-ships; Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas, although each ship may have some differences.
Ovation of the Seas Food and Restaurants
Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas. You have 16 different dining options to choose from. Of those options, 7 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 9 options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la cart menu pricing. Only 44% of the dining options are included meaning you might spend more while on the ship due to the additional fees.
| Restaurant | Restaurant Type | Cost | Type of Food |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Promenade | Quick serve | Included | Cafe |
| Chef's Table | Sit down | Flat Fee | Foodie |
| Chops Grille | Sit down | Flat fee | Steakhouse |
| Coastal Kitchen | Sit down | Exclusive | Cali |
| Dog House | Quick serve | Included | American |
| Fish & Ships | Quick serve | A la cart | Seafood |
| Izumi | Sit down | Flat fee | Asian |
| Jamie's Italian | Sit down | Flat fee | Italian |
| La Patisserie | Quick serve | A la cart | Cafe |
| Main Dining Room | Sit down | Included | Main dining room |
| Solarium Bistro | Quick serve | Included | Mediterranean |
| Sorrento's Pizza | Quick serve | Included | Pizza |
| Two70 Cafe | Quick serve | Included | Cafe |
| Vintages Wine Bar | Quick serve | A la cart | Bar food |
| Windjammer | Quick serve | Included | Buffet |
| Wonderland | Sit down | Flat fee | Foodie |
Ovation of the Seas Bars and Drinks
Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas has 10 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail.
| Bar | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Bionic Bar | Deck 5 Mid | |
| Boleros | Deck 4 Mid | |
| Casino Bar | Deck 3 Mid | |
| English Pub | Deck 4 Mid | See Menu |
| Music Hall | Deck 3 Forward | See Menu |
| Pool Bar | Deck 14 Mid | See Menu |
| Schooner Bar | Deck 5 Forward | See Menu |
| Sky Bar | Deck 14 Mid | |
| Solarium Bar | Deck 14 Forward | See Menu |
| Vintages | Deck 5 Aft |
Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.
Royal Caribbean also serves the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship. Most Royal Caribbean ships also have Coke Freestyle machines where you can make 100 different flavor combinations.
Pools and Hot Tubs on Ovation of the Seas
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day in a pool, a cruise might not be the right choice. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.
The Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas has a total of 3 pools and 6 hot tubs.
Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 2 of the hot tubs are adults only.
| Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas | |
|---|---|
| Total Pools | 3 |
| - Pools - General Access | 2 |
| - Pools - Adults Only | 1 |
| - Pools - Exclusive | 0 |
| Total Hot Tubs | 6 |
| - Hot Tubs - General Access | 4 |
| - Hot Tubs - Adults Only | 2 |
| - Hot Tubs - Exclusive | 0 |
Cruise Coloring and Activity Books for Kids
Get your kids ready for their cruise or keep them entertained while on board with our custom made coloring and activity books. These are the Royal Caribbean editions with places like Studio B and Sorrento's featured.
Cruise Ship Coloring Book for Kids 3-5 - Royal Caribbean Edition
Let's Get Cruising Activity Book for Kids 6-8 - Royal Caribbean Edition
Ovation of the Seas Features and Activities
There are quite a few things to do on the Ovation of the Seas. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.
| Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas | |
|---|---|
| Adult Only Relaxation Area | Included |
| Arcade | A la cart |
| Basketball | Included |
| Bionic Bar | A la cart |
| Bumper Cars | Included |
| Casino | A la cart |
| Climbing Wall | Included |
| Fitness Center | Included |
| FlowRider | Included |
| Indoor Sky Diving | Included |
| North Star | Included |
| Pool-side Movies | Included |
| Shows - musical review | Included |
| Spa | A la cart |
| Splash park | Included |
Cruise Costs
Royal Caribbean is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.
Ovation of the Seas Onboard Costs
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Royal Caribbean ship.
| Royal Caribbean | |
|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $18.50 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | 18% |
| Soda Price | $3.50 |
| Domestic Beer Price | $8.25 See drink menus |
| Drink Package Price | $77 - $118 Learn more |
| Internet Plan | $19 to $30 per device per day |
| *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. | |
Royal Caribbean uses dynamic pricing, which means the pricing for many things will vary per sailing. The daily gratuities and tip are consistent across the fleet, but the pricing for the drink package, internet, and excursions will change. The only way to know your price is to consult the Royal Caribbean cruise planner once you're booked.
We sailed aboard the Ovation of the Seas
Follow along on our sailing on the Ovation of the Seas. We take you through every aspect of our sailing, from getting to the port to debarking the ship. See the schedule of events, menus, what excursions we did, and what we really thought about the ship.
Ovation of the Seas - Cruise Blog - Day 1 - Seattle
Ovation of the Seas - Cruise Blog - Day 2 - Sea Day
Ovation of the Seas - Cruise Blog - Day 3 - Juneau
Ovation of the Seas - Cruise Blog - Day 4 - Skagway
Ovation of the Seas - Cruise Blog - Day 5 - Sitka
Ovation of the Seas - Cruise Blog - Day 6 - Sea Day
Ovation of the Seas - Cruise Blog - Day 7 - Victoria
Ovation of the Seas - Cruise Blog - Day 8 - Debarking in Seattle
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