Hi Jerusha, so lovely to “meet” you. Bec came home telling us all about you. We subscribed to your channel too, it’s fantastic. We’ve a lllooonnnggg way to reach your level lol. Merry Christmas x
Lovely to meet you today Mike and Jill. I’ve just watched the Ovation again only to realise I had already watched it after it first posted! On Ovation March . Brilliant video and again. Loved meeting you both! Bernie
Awesome video! Just a heads up: Unless it’s different on Aussie homeport sailings, Fish n Ships is normally complementary except for lobster rolls and a special desert. Every time we’ve seen Fish n Ships, the fried fish, fish sandwich, chicken strips, popcorn shrimp, and chips were always complimentary. Also, there’s a venue called the Solarium Bistro that has healthy complimentary buffet options (think porridge, soups, salads, wraps, etc) for breakfast and lunch, as well as paid real fruit smoothies (included with beverage package) and a la carte specialty dining for dinner.
Thanks for such a lovely comment. Ours was just a short trip out to sea with no stops. We have cruises to the South Pacific before and it’s just the most amazing place to cruise to. We hope you have an amazing holiday.
thank you for sharing this..I'm cruising on her during the last week of January..I'm looking forward to it as the only ships that I have been on were Carnival Legend and Splendor...it'll be nice to try out a different company..there is going to be so much to see and do whilst on board..
I’m glad you found it useful. Ovation is beautiful and you’ll no doubt have an amazing cruise. We are back on her in Feb and are so looking forward to trying out Chops Grille.
You got my son and I at NorthStar Bar [ ~ 3.37 ], with Chhai the master bartender . . . We spent another 9 days aboard for the next cruise as well - awesome ship !
Ovation does also have a show called ‘The beautiful dream’ it’s an original production but it’s more of a story than Live Love Legs Anthem of the Seas has a 2 hour We Will Rock You show coming next year to Aus
Most of the dining is free but there are added extras to purchase and of course, the specialty dining is also extra. The free food is all great though (maybe not that steak I had lol) so you can definitely go onboard and not spend a cent.
Great informative video. The music is unbearable though! You're interesting enough not to need it, but if you insist I'd recommend putting the voume of that til about 20-30% of what it currently is. No offence intended.
Have taken this ship 3 times - 2 x New Zealand & 1 x South Pacific. Staff true 5 star BUT I will never sail on it again. In Nov 2024 it was full to total capacity ( full of child 7 weeks before school breaks up ) 4,000+ passengers. It took 1hour & 50 minutes from joining the departure line on deck 4 to when I walked out of Customs. When I asked a Customs Staff member why the line was so long, they stated " You are on the largest ship that docks here in Sydney & it was full. This terminal was never design to handle such numbers. RCCL stop bringing YANK TANKS to Australia. Voyager, Freedom & Radiance Class only could be alowed at this terminal. Give Wonderland a miss BUT you must go to Jamie's
That’s such a shame. We were on her in November too and it was dull but boarding was easy. That said, we had the Key package so had priority boarding. I LOVE the radiance class ships, but I have to admit I really did like Ovation. Can’t wait to cruise on her again.
Great video with one small gripe, sorry. The music is overwhelming the commentary. Way too loud. You didn't miss a thing by not entering the Crown lounge. As a C&A member myself, I don't even attend events held in these 'members only' lounges anymore. They're usually overcrowded and pointless. It used to be better years ago when the Viking Crown Lounge was used for members only functions, but now everyone is squashed into a small area. Once inside, there are free glasses of wine or sometimes cheap champagne and soft drinks. This is usually accompanied by light snacks/finger food such as those disgusting, clap cold miniature burgers (sliders). Crown & Anchor Society, in my opinion, has gone down like the Titanic. Slowly sinking to the murky depths. Across the entire fleet of RCI ships.
A great video guys I will be on this same ship next month on February 23 heading to the South Pacific
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you have a fantastic trip!
Very informative, thank you. My family are taking our first cruise, on ovation, did Christmas. Your video just makes us all more excited.
So glad to hear it. She’s an amazing ship :). Hope you have a great trip !!
Yes, our first cruise also..!! Feb 9 ‘24 Can’t wait..
Thanks for the vid guys..
Hi guys!!! I’m Jerusha I a client of Bec’s and she just showed me your fantastic channel!! Congratulations
Hi Jerusha, so lovely to “meet” you. Bec came home telling us all about you. We subscribed to your channel too, it’s fantastic. We’ve a lllooonnnggg way to reach your level lol. Merry Christmas x
Lovely to meet you today Mike and Jill. I’ve just watched the Ovation again only to realise I had already watched it after it first posted! On Ovation March . Brilliant video and again. Loved meeting you both! Bernie
It was awesome meeting you to Bernie, I really hope we cross paths again sometime super soon.
My family and I are going on the cruise in Jan 2025 you have made the tour of the ship so much easier to understand thanks again. So excited 😂
Glad it was helpful!it’s a stunning ship. Have an amazing holiday.
We will be on from Sydney the 30th!
Great review, loved watching it, thanks
Thanks so much for taking the time to give that feedback, it makes all the work worthwhile to know the videos are helping people.
Great video, very comprehensive!!
Thank you. We’re Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! Thanks so much. ☺️ Boarding this Thursday and heading to New Zealand. Can’t wait. 😎
I am so jealous. Have the most amazing cruise.
@ thank you! ☺️
So are we! I was wondering, has your app started showing anything for the cruise yet? Mine still says 'we are working on the fun'
We’re doing NZ in early Feb, how was it..?
I was on this cruise right before you two! October 13-November 1
Small world hey? Did you have a great cruise?
@ it was alright, I was on the ship by myself and there weren’t that many people my age on there
That’s a shame, sorry to hear that.
Awesome video! Just a heads up: Unless it’s different on Aussie homeport sailings, Fish n Ships is normally complementary except for lobster rolls and a special desert. Every time we’ve seen Fish n Ships, the fried fish, fish sandwich, chicken strips, popcorn shrimp, and chips were always complimentary. Also, there’s a venue called the Solarium Bistro that has healthy complimentary buffet options (think porridge, soups, salads, wraps, etc) for breakfast and lunch, as well as paid real fruit smoothies (included with beverage package) and a la carte specialty dining for dinner.
Thank you
Thanks for the excellent video. We are cruising for the first time on December 8th to the South Pacific. Where did you cruise to?
Thanks for such a lovely comment. Ours was just a short trip out to sea with no stops. We have cruises to the South Pacific before and it’s just the most amazing place to cruise to. We hope you have an amazing holiday.
thank you for sharing this..I'm cruising on her during the last week of January..I'm looking forward to it as the only ships that I have been on were Carnival Legend and Splendor...it'll be nice to try out a different company..there is going to be so much to see and do whilst on board..
I’m glad you found it useful. Ovation is beautiful and you’ll no doubt have an amazing cruise. We are back on her in Feb and are so looking forward to trying out Chops Grille.
You got my son and I at NorthStar Bar [ ~ 3.37 ], with Chhai the master bartender . . . We spent another 9 days aboard for the next cruise as well - awesome ship !
Ooohh that must have been amazing. So jealous.
Ovation does also have a show called ‘The beautiful dream’ it’s an original production but it’s more of a story than Live Love Legs
Anthem of the Seas has a 2 hour We Will Rock You show coming next year to Aus
Thanks so much for that really useful information.
Love ovation, my most favourite ship. Back on her in march
Loved it … went yr ago windjammer washy 😂
I love their washy washy
Sailing on the Ovation in a week. I've bought the Key and I'm hoping you post your review before then 😅
We’ll do our best…but we reckon you’ll enjoy having the Key lol
Hello again, just a quick question. Do the sea pass cards have a hole for the clip on the lanyard or do I need sleeve? Thanks.
Hi again, there aren’t any holes in the cards.
@ thanks again.
Nope, no holes. I didn’t even bother with a lanyard this time. I just kept it in my phone case.
Did they serve guinness in the amber and oak? Or anywhere on board?
Oh boy, we’re really not at all sure. So sorry.
I haven’t cruised on her yet ,is the dining free too ?
Is the food,activities & all entertainments free ?
Most of the dining is free but there are added extras to purchase and of course, the specialty dining is also extra. The free food is all great though (maybe not that steak I had lol) so you can definitely go onboard and not spend a cent.
Quantum class does not have the Broadway style shows- they have the odd Vegas style shows
I’ve recently learned this :( so sad.
Great informative video. The music is unbearable though! You're interesting enough not to need it, but if you insist I'd recommend putting the voume of that til about 20-30% of what it currently is. No offence intended.
None taken! It’s a balancing act for sure. If I can ask, did you find it too loud throughout? We try to keep it low enough to not get in the way.
Have taken this ship 3 times - 2 x New Zealand & 1 x South Pacific. Staff true 5 star BUT I will never sail on it again. In Nov 2024 it was full to total capacity ( full of child 7 weeks before school breaks up ) 4,000+ passengers. It took 1hour & 50 minutes from joining the departure line on deck 4 to when I walked out of Customs. When I asked a Customs Staff member why the line was so long, they stated " You are on the largest ship that docks here in Sydney & it was full. This terminal was never design to handle such numbers. RCCL stop bringing YANK TANKS to Australia. Voyager, Freedom & Radiance Class only could be alowed at this terminal. Give Wonderland a miss BUT you must go to Jamie's
That’s such a shame. We were on her in November too and it was dull but boarding was easy. That said, we had the Key package so had priority boarding. I LOVE the radiance class ships, but I have to admit I really did like Ovation. Can’t wait to cruise on her again.
Great video with one small gripe, sorry. The music is overwhelming the commentary. Way too loud. You didn't miss a thing by not entering the Crown lounge. As a C&A member myself, I don't even attend events held in these 'members only' lounges anymore. They're usually overcrowded and pointless.
It used to be better years ago when the Viking Crown Lounge was used for members only functions, but now everyone is squashed into a small area. Once inside, there are free glasses of wine or sometimes cheap champagne and soft drinks. This is usually accompanied by light snacks/finger food such as those disgusting, clap cold miniature burgers (sliders).
Crown & Anchor Society, in my opinion, has gone down like the Titanic. Slowly sinking to the murky depths. Across the entire fleet of RCI ships.
Thanks for the really constructive feedback we’ll definitely take it onboard. Sad to hear the lounge isn’t what it used to be :(
The proper broadway shows are never on this class. Its oasis or bigger.
You need to slow your speech a little bit please
Thanks for the feedback. Apologies, I was a little excited by this one.
I found the pace perfectly fine!
Might be the accent. Aussie’s can hear you just fine