OVATION OF THE SEAS FULL SHIP TOUR: 2022 Bottom to Top Walk-Through and Explanation

I'm Adrian the cruising travel guide join me on board Ovation of the sea for a full and comprehensive ship tour Ovation of the Seas is full of interesting artwork and unusual places this moving sculpture is just one of many we'll actually begin the Tour by heading aft all the way to the incredible 270. first up we'll have a look at Cafe 270. this complementary casual dining venue quickly became one of my favorites it offers a selection of lighter meal options throughout the day starting with breakfast and continuing on to lunch there are hot items on offer like breakfast sandwiches and rolls as well as fruit and yogurt [Music] a bagel bar is available every morning Barista made coffee is also available here and at times this venue is not as busy as the Royal Esplanade which we'll see later there are also cereals milk and complementary filter style coffee [Music] outside we'll head into 270 via the main entrance [Music] this incredible show Lounge is so called because it offers a unique 270 degree field of view from the panoramic glass windows multi-purpose in concept 270 plays a number of roles during a regular cruise with hosted entertainment events as well as cutting-edge shows with aerialists dancing robotic screens and lots more during the day this can also be a peaceful place to just lounge and soak in the views there is of course a full-service bar available [Music] foreign with two levels there are plenty of seeding nooks and the upper level is also where you'll find the library [Music] foreign [Music] ERS are available for use you'll also find board games here across to the starboard side the workshop is one of the multi-purpose spaces that can be used for lectures or even arts and crafts foreign [Music] to the lower level and exiting to 70 we passed the next Cruise desk where you can book another Royal Caribbean Voyage while on board often with extra value included [Music] the ubiquitous Park West Art Gallery is also on board Ovation of the Seas vintages is the wine bar and this classic venue is beautifully designed being both cozy and inviting there is a range of Tapas dishes available for purchase with of course an extensive wine list and other cocktails on offer outside there are high-end shops within the luxurious foia area called the Via foreign is Jamie's Italian one of the specialty dining venues offered on board it offers an Italian inspired menu within a casual atmosphere there is even an Alfresco seating section available on the open Promenade deck outside the VR merges into the Royal Esplanade here you can certainly appreciate the scale and size of the quantum class ships Ovation of the Seas is served by two main elevator Banks this one positioned aft and another located forward the Royal Esplanade is an important Hub on Ovation of the Seas linking the ship for and aft and quite literally becoming the center of all activity on board the classic shore excursions desk has been replaced with this lounge-like venue complete with tablets that enable you to review and book Shore tours in a comfortable setting across on Deck 5 is where you'll find Wonderland undeniably the most Whimsical of Royal Caribbean specialty dining offering you can learn more about the dining experience and see exactly what it's like by watching my Ovation of the Seas Vlog the furniture alone is a giveaway that this is no ordinary restaurant but it certainly looks more enticing when properly set up for service outside and walking forward we come across Izumi Izumi is a staple in the Royal Caribbean specialty restaurant dining scene offering Japanese Specialties like sushi with a la carte pricing I enjoyed how the venue is open to the Royal Esplanade [Music] the bionic bar is a technical Masterpiece debuting on board Quantum of the Seas human bartenders are replaced with two robots the machines can make almost any combination of cocktail and in fact can make up to two drinks per minute orders are placed using touchscreen tablets help is on hand during the bar's open hours foreign we find this Schooner bar [Music] this nautically themed bar venue is another Staple in the Royal Caribbean Fleet with a distinct nod to Maritime history [Music] this Lively venue is perfect for a laid back and fun evening of drinks and live music foreign [Music] just off of the Schooner bar chops is my favorite of the Royal Caribbean specialty restaurants offering an incredible menu with top quality steaks and sides I highly recommend a visit to chops on your next Royal Caribbean cruise foreign focus is the photo gallery long gone are the printed photos of yesterday on board Ovation of the Seas simply tap your C pass card at one of the stations and you can review and purchase your photos from your time on board it's an easy process and saves the wasteful printing that other Cruise Lines still engage in to this day foreign elevator Bank you'll find the upper level of the Royal Theater the doors were locked here so we'll head down to deck 4 the lower theater level [Music] the space is large and there are good sight lines throughout steps to the lower seating sections prohibit those with accessibility requirements from sitting in a preferred section foreign this is the view from the upper level on Deck 5. back on Deck 4 you'll find the Diamond Club located just behind the theater entrance it was closed on my charted sailing so I wasn't able to film inside on Deck 4 we'll start walking aft from the Royal Theater and the first thing you'll notice is the butterfly wall there is a secret to get all of the Butterflies to take off at once does anyone know what it is let me know in the comments foreign there are more shops in this area including the Royal Caribbean merchandise store the giant red curtains an armchair indicate you've reached the Music Hall [Music] [Music] thank you this venue is designed from the outset to be the perfect place to enjoy live music but also offers a number of pool tables meeting at a social space at all times foreign there's also another entrance to the Diamond Club through the Music Hall there are so many seating areas in this space both on the upper and lower levels apart from the music and dancing trivia and other hosted events are also held here throughout a regular Cruise foreign level is where you'll find the Bandstand and dance floor plus there's a second bar here we'll also find another entrance to the Music Hall a little later in the tour [Music] outside you'll find the Amber and Oak Pub which we'll see in Greater detail shortly as well there are additional shops including Swarovski foreign the pub is one of the most popular venues on board both because of its central location and because of its Charming design the menu of craft beers doesn't hurt either of course the bartenders are more than happy to shake up a cocktail plus there are snacks and food available for purchase foreign Sorrento's Pizzeria offering complimentary New York style pizza from late morning until very late at night around 3 A.M from what I can fuzzly recall this is where you'll find plenty of people after they spend hours on the Dance Floor Cafe Promenade offers a selection of complimentary food items 24 7. with what's offered varying throughout the course of the day complementary filter style coffee and milk is available here at all times across the Royal Esplanade La Patisserie offers Barista made coffee for purchase as well as a slightly elevated range of baked items that are around 2 US dollars each foreign you'll also find more shops here and this is Where Shopping events and sales will be hosted throughout your cruise boleros is a Latin club serving Mojitos and salsa dancing this venue is yet another place for passengers to enjoy an evening on board the opposite side of deck 4 you'll find the guest services desk here is where you'll come if you require any assistance with anything to do with your cruise foreign spiral staircase this is the entrance to the expansive casino and when I say expansive I mean it this is a large Casino there are table games of course and a huge number and variety of slot machines foreign [Music] we're actually going to speed through this section [Music] here is where you can see that the casino even extends all the way into the lower level of the Music Hall [Music] [Music] foreign back through the casino we'll head up to deck 4 once again it's time to check out the restaurants [Music] [Music] unlike the multi-level main dining rooms of other Royal Caribbean ships Ovation of the Seas possesses four smaller restaurant spaces this staircase connects all four dining rooms each restaurant has its own unique theme Decor and design when launched the quantum class ships were all designed to operate with a new dining concept called Dynamic dining each restaurant was supposed to offer its own unique menu connected to the name and design of the space the concept was relatively short-lived and now despite the difference in appearance each restaurant offers the same nightly dinner menu still it is enjoyable to have unique surrounds personally I always liked the sound of dynamic dining and I'm disappointed I didn't get to experience it let me know in the comments below if you had a chance to try it for yourself [Music] [Music] [Music] foreign [Music] it's time to head upstairs we're going straight to deck 15 one of the uppermost levels on board Ovation of the Seas [Music] this area is part of the running track and will end up walking through an entire lap as we continue this lengthy tour looking down to the pools on Deck 14 there is a dedicated Kid Zone with slides called Splash Away Bay as well as a main outdoor pool foreign [Music] back up to deck 15 and walking forward we'll stop briefly to check out the incredible North Star continuing into the forward elevator bank here you can see the indoor pool [Music] this is a pool for all ages on board plus there are a couple of large hot tubs [Music] foreign from inside we find the entrance to the spa and salon [Music] upstairs to deck 16. we'll take a look at the well-equipped and spacious gym [Music] there is a large range of cardio equipment on offer fantastic forward views help pass the time for those of you that enjoy a treadmill or elliptical machine free weights and weight machines are also available for use foreign all day from early until late back down to the running track on Deck 15 we'll continue forward and loot back towards aft foreign [Music] to the North Star attraction and the very popular North Star Bar where some people told me they were able to find a little liquid courage for their turn in the glass pod foreign from here you can see another view of the kids Water Park Splash Away Bay continuing aft along the walking circuit we'll pass the sea Plex on the left and the misplaced front of a vehicle that will make a little more sense when we head inside soon right around the back of deck 15 is where you'll find the entrance to the major attractions on board these include iFly and the Flow Rider the Flow Rider is complementary during set open hours they can only be used with crew supervision [Music] the incredible iFly chamber Towers over the aftex and is where you can enjoy the feeling of free-falling without needing to jump out of a plane iFly bookings can be made using your smartphone and the Royal Caribbean app once on board this venue is where you'll be briefed and suited up before your flight foreign the rock climbing wall is an imposing structure and one that I happily avoid using mama and baby as they are known are part of a six and a half ton art installation designed to incite wonder for those that can see it from afar or near we'll now head inside to the seaplex foreign space is where a number of different activities are hosted throughout the cruise my favorite was without a doubt the dodgem cars they're free available on a first come first serve basis and sessions are held throughout the cruise it is so much fun foreign level you'll find a number of arcade-style tabletop games tapping your c-pass card will charge your onboard account and activate the machine as well as dodging cars there are also sessions for basketball rollerblading dance class dodgeball and more hosted throughout each Cruise foreign sensor will no doubt be popular with kids of all ages [Music] there is no cost to use the ping pong tables foreign [Music] we'll head aft to the seaplex doghouse this complementary dining venue offers classic hot dogs and a few extras [Music] it's open from late morning until around 5 PM on most sailings foreign from the main entrance foyer you can also access the well-equipped arcade [Music] with skill testers and Simulator games among others the arcade is a popular Zone [Music] games are paid for by tapping your C pass card against the reader [Music] outside we'll take the stairs down one level to deck 14. [Music] from the starboard side aft elevator Bank you'll find the entrance to the Windjammer buffet and Coastal Kitchen the Suites only restaurant Coastal Kitchen offers breakfast lunch and dinner for guests staying in a Grand Suite cabin or above guests in a junior suite can access the restaurant for dinner nightly but reservations are required the rotating menu in the restaurant combines Mediterranean flavors with the freshness of Californian inspired dishes foreign Marketplace is the classic Buffet you're greeted with a hand wash station on each side of the main entrance [Music] the expansive venue is broken up with various stations dedicated to different types of food and cuisines foreign [Music] is on offer from freshly prepared sandwiches and rolls to Fresh make it yourself salads pot food offerings vary throughout the cruise and are usually dedicated to a particular Cuisine much like you find in the main dining rooms on board [Music] classic favorites are always on offer including things like burgers and chips there are also stations dedicated to gluten-free eating desserts are of course on offer and plentiful the buffet operates as a self-service venue [Music] additional seating extends all the way aft on both sides of the ship as well as a full service bar there is Barista made coffee and gelato plus there are complementary drink stations available that offer iced tea and juices ice water coffee tea and milk throughout the day foreign [Music] [Music] there is an open air aft seating area that is a fantastic spot to enjoy breakfast or lunch on a sea day and speaking of breakfast you'll find everything on offer from your classic bacon and sausages to eggs prepared to your liking including poached and there's even an omelette station plus there's a huge variety of freshly baked treats such as donuts and croissants and healthier items like fruit walking forward we discover fish and ships this is another casual dining venue and yes it's complementary it's poolside location makes it the perfect place to grab a snack or meal between dips in the pool [Music] fish or shrimp and chips chicken fingers and chips or a fish sandwich are joined by the paid option of lobster tail foreign forward we'll make our way through to the indoor pool the main pool bar is also located here on the left is one of the towel stations you can take as many towels as needed but you have to scan your C pass card to do so unreturned Towers will result in a charge to your onboard account continuing forward still we reach what is arguably my favorite spot on board Ovation of the Seas foreign [Music] is an adult's only area requiring a minimum age of 16. depending on the popularity of the space on any one particular Cruise seating can be hard to come by later in the day a series of infinity style cascading pools invite you to relax as well as the pools there are four enormous hot tubs located all the way forward foreign from the very front of the solarium you can also walk out onto a viewing wing on top of the bridge the oddly named Sunshine bar is most definitely indoors but there's no doubting that the forward views are some of the best on the ship we can't end the tour without visiting one final complimentary dining venue the solarium Bistro is essentially a miniature Buffet the venue is conveniently located just off the solarium with seating both inside and out there's a smaller range of items on offer compared to the Windjammer but I found the selection to be spot on for a quick or light lunch you can also have breakfast here and By Night the venue turns into another complimentary restaurant with set tables and an a la carte menu thank you [Music] I hope you enjoyed that ship tour if you are looking to book a cruise you can head to my website the cruiseandtroubleguide.com.edu whether that's on Royal Caribbean or any other Cruise Line and please give me a follow on Facebook and Instagram at cruise and truck drive thanks for watching [Music]

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Length: 38min 49sec (2329 seconds)

Published: Sat Dec 10 2022