South Pacific Ovation of the Seas South Pacific Cruise Reviews

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LONG Day 8 Saturday - just longingly looking at Hawaii
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My first long cruise
"I purchased internet on a few nights, it was blazing fast and could stream anything, I tried the main dining room the first two nights and it was okay, they tried to pair me with other gentlemen host types and the large table size and noise in the room really kept me from connecting with them or enjoying the food there, I felt bothered by waiters at all the sit-down dining on the ship.This first-time ship experience was built for me, recently turned 55 and used senior discount to book interior room in middle of ship...."Read More
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Hard working, lovely crew, but overrated

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hgcruiser99
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Embarkation in Sydney and ports of call on tenders in Vanuatu was a breeze on this ship. Bravo to the crew, as this sailing was very full. We were in an ocean view cabin on the 7th deck. The cabins are very comfortable, with heaps of storage space. On the first day we were shuffled into the spa and heavily pushed into a treatment, which I booked the 2nd day of the sailing. The spa's prices are ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


One of the best Holidays

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JessGee
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

Travelled on this holiday with my husband and 2 teenage daughters. We have cruised before but not with RC and have travelled extensively overseas. This holiday sits at one of the best holidays! The checkin process was very easy and we found ourselves on the boat earlier than expected. The holiday started immediately! Despite the boat being at full capacity during the duration of the whole ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Obstructed Ocean View Balcony

Traveled with children


My first long cruise

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smurnin2022
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

To be honest, 14 days would have been plenty enough aboard this ship. Also, my first time sailing with RC, I can tell you beforehand I'm extremely satisfied and booked another RC cruise with a shorter duration, Getting on in Honolulu was easy enough, they had me apply for NZ and AUS visa on my phone in the cruise terminal before boarding, they informed me that I would need to disembark without ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


Royal cutting cost

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tazmi2
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Great itinerary from Sydney to Honolulu. Headliners entertainment was very good. As for spectrum cabaret was just a waste of time.. As for the dining room tables are pushed close together we spent most of our time eating in the Windjammer for breakfast and lunch. If you’re lucky enough to have eat at the coastal kitchen, the food was outstanding. Pool area was crowded. There is a rule posted ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Grand Suite with Balcony


RC delivered a great Transpacific cruise

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Beagle5
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

This was by far the largest ship we had ever been on, and the longest cruise, so we were a little apprehensive. By and large the ship handled the number of people well - it was only the first day when everyone was out and about exploring that we felt a little jostled by the crowds. The other time was getting off and on at port stops. There were lines to get off, even as an independent ...
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Sail Date: April 2023


Hits and Misses

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wynkys
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

This was my second cruise with RCI after my first on Quantum last December. I have been cruising since the mid-60s and have been fortunate to have completed over fifty trips on over twenty different cruise lines With the arrival in Australia of the two Quantum class ships I thought it was time to give RCI a go. It has been an interesting experience but something I don't see myself ...
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Sail Date: February 2023


Worst cruise ever!

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Girl2Boat
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

Royal Carribean cancelled our first cruise to the South Pacific. We had already planned and booked the remainder of our trip to Australia and New Zealand and were forced into choosing this cruise. We were very disappointed with the options available but had to choose another cruise within a small window as RC WOULD NOT REFUND our deposit, even though they were the ones who repositioned the ship ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


Our first cruise ever

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Nandagod
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We chose ovation of seas for convenience to sail off from Sydney. This is our first cruise experience. Hats off to the Staff , they were dedicated and smiling ! Balcony rooms are reasonable. The activities are very good. Not many movies though. Screening movies in the pool deck is a waste of time. Too noisy. We enjoyed everything on board the cruise except food. We are vegetarians. The food was ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


Ship from Hell!

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Wiggles3
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We booked this holiday a year ago. We booked five cabins all balcony. I have been on 10 + cruises but first time with Royal Caribbean. The food was hospital food absolutely terrible. The buffet at lunch never changed, if you a vegetarian or have any dietary requirements do not go on this ship unless you want to lose weight. We never got to go on the bumper cars rollerskating or rock wall because ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Traveled with children


Ho Hum

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Ronald60
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise, as it was the first time that I was embarking on trip from my home port. No need to fly to a destination, no need to worry about weight limits or currency exchanges. I was going to depart Sydney on the harbour and through Sydney heads at sunset, beautiful. That's where the vision ended. The entertainment on board was virtually non existent as we were appointed ...
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Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: Obstructed Ocean View Balcony


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