Ovation of the Seas | Full Ship Walkthrough Tour & Review 4K | Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

greetings everyone this is danny from hearttravel.com your royal caribbean experts and today i'm on board the beautiful ovation of the seas now this incredible vessel has something for everyone an amazing pool deck the north star crane arm that's unlike anything else in the entire industry indoor skydiving the massive indoor seaplex so many fantastic dining and bar options in addition to the amazing entertainment now when you're ready to book your next cruise on royal caribbean celebrity or silversea make sure you do it right on heartravel.com you can take advantage of those interactive deck plans and pick the perfect room or suite for you your friends family or group now we're going to show you this entire incredible vessel here today we also have the rooms and suites for you to check out but we've started up right up here on top of the pool deck so behind me as i mentioned you've got the incredible north star we'll get there in just a minute you've got the main pool here in the middle what i really appreciate about it is it's got a shallow entrance around the side so you can sit put your feet in the water sit back and relax you've got the bar right there in the middle a couple hot tubs on either side a large screen led tv where you can watch all kinds of first run movies they play things throughout the day as well now from up here you can also see the kids area so this is dedicated specifically to families you've got a baby splash pad for the smallest ones and then you have splash away bay so there's several different water slide options you've got the water dumping down from the top you also have a really incredible lazy river but what i love so much about this ship is it's perfect for so many different people whether it's a couple traveling together a group of friends a multi-generational family this ship really has it all and i can't wait to share it with you so just behind me you're gonna see the north star so it actually goes on a giant cranar straight up in the air it's an air-conditioned capsule so you can use it wherever you are in the world to take in some of the most incredible sights from a perspective and an angle that you never see on a cruise ship so it is a complimentary feature they do have some upgraded excursion options as well that you can do with it now you've got the elevator and stairs taking you up right there now before or after your trip on the north star you may want to check out the north star bar it's a full service bar where you can sit maybe have some hot chocolate with a little bit of spice in it if you will or of course wherever you are in the world you can take advantage of that fantastic bar just in front of it you have some exclusive seating areas as well where you can sit on the shades loungers overlooking the main pool area it's a really nice and comfortable area and heck the bars just behind you so as we head to the aft of the ship we're going to find a couple of my panda friends now every single quantum class ship has a sculpture right here it's a really cool touch the only problem was they kept eating all the bamboo on board so anyway i guess a bit bamboozled if you will let's continue further back so you can see the c-plex behind me we'll go in there in just a minute next up is the rock climbing wall so it's one of those signatures of royal has been for quite some time you see the massive rock wall there the whole goal is to get to the very top and ring the bell so you can take the different courses depending on the challenge that you're looking for maybe a little easier or you can go all in and it's a little more inverted so there you go give it a shot on the after the ship you're gonna find two incredible activities so up behind me you're gonna find ripcord by ifly this is an indoor skydiving experience i mean how cool is that to skydive on the top of a cruise ship it's one of those complementary options here on board they do have some times when it does cost but make sure you check that out once you get here now what i love about it you can actually start with kiddos as young as three my daughter's really looking forward to skydiving when we get back on board here additionally you're also going to have the flowrider now the flowrider first debuted on the freedom of the seas with royal caribbean it's been such a big hit it's on every one of their newer ships and they're adding it to the other ships as well it's a complimentary experience where you can go surfing or you can go boogie boarding you can learn how to surf you also can even rent it out there's some opportunities for that as well but it's just a great active active option here on board the ovation of the seas now the ifly is just behind me if you want to see more in depth what it's all about you want to see some really cool demonstrations we have a full video of it on the channel as well now keep in mind for any of these sports activities before you start you're going to need to sign the waiver so if you're traveling with kids make sure that you come down with them to complete that and of course you're traveling as an adult you just head on in you sign that and go ahead and take care of it so that's going to be once again for the rock climbing wall for the ifly and also for the flowrider now we're at the very aft of the ship i just wanted to point out this is a stairway that goes down to the back part of the windjammer the outdoor terrace area you can see once again ripcord by ifly and the flowrider behind me but i wanted to point out that the track is going to continue all the way around so it is a massive track here onboard it goes all the way to the front of the ship as well you also have some great seating areas back here i love the aft or the wake view it's my favorite place to be on a cruise ship so i love that you can sit up here take in those incredible views as you sail through alaska australia new zealand wherever it is in the world that you're experiencing now it wraps completely around you're gonna have more seating you got chairs and loungers all the way down around the other side until you head on in to the seaplex just inside the seaplex in the aft area you're gonna find the seaplex dog house so it's all about hot dogs and sausages you got bratwurst chicken and apple sausage kabasa the classic dog and then of course all your favorite toppings sauerkraut onions things along those lines so this is another one of those fast casual complimentary options over here you can see you have all of the condiments the drink station as well and there's seating areas all the way in the back corner here now let's explore more of the c-plex so the c-plex is a multi-function space they do all kinds of activities in here but one of the first of the kind that was so cool that they added is bumper cars so you can see they have the bumper cars here they actually have them up above there as well so they're gonna let those out into the c-plex and you can have an absolute blast now every royal ship has some sort of sport court they've taken it to the next level here on board the quantum class so what i love about it is it's indoor it is air conditioned and heated depending on where you are in the world you can use it for all kinds of sports they're going to have basketball tournaments dodge ball pickleball you name it if it's a sport they're going to do it right here in fact they have the soccer goals as well you get some pretty fantastic games going on now in addition to that it's also used for entertainment so they can do different kinds of discos and dj experiences effect you've got the dj booth and sound booth up there in the corner and then we'll head upstairs just to show you a little bit more about the c-plex now set up above the c-plex there's four alcove areas that stick out they have incredible views especially if you're in some of the scenic areas and each one has a different use so you've got an arcade on one side you're gonna have ping pong tables over there and right now i'm inside the xbox lounge so this is a complimentary area you see you have this huge couch right here massive large screen tv where they've got an xbox one over there and on the other side you have four more x-boxes once again with the video rockers and you also have the lounge style seating here in the middle now all the way around the top there's also some seating areas so you can sit up here and watch the games down below so i mentioned you can play all kinds of different sports here my all-time favorite is of course basketball my dad's a basketball coach for 40 years my brother and i both played with him we always had to do our 100 free throws wherever we were so let's see if we still got it ah shooters touch dad would be proud all right let's check on that bank let's see hey look at that the bank's open today all right ready to keep filming why not so now we're gonna check out the pool deck i got my good friend crush just behind me what's up bro actually i don't know that's crushed but it does look like a pretty cool turtle so just the first thing that we're gonna encounter is splash away bay so right here you're going to have a lazy river now it's a small kiddo size lazy river so you can see it goes all the way around here they always have lifeguards on duty but keep in mind it's always the parents responsibility to keep an eye on the kids now you've got the rest of splashaway bay just behind me a couple different water slide options you got a splash pad lots of places for the tiniest of kids and the younger kids to play and have an amazing time now as we continue along through the space you're going to have the dj booth right here to my side so they're going to do live bands they'll do music they basically turn the deck into a party throughout the day now let's head up further into the main part of the pool area so once again you can see the van stand right here is just opposite of the large screen tv you got the dj jerome mixed in some crazy crazy awesomeness over there thank you so much for your work now because you're on the pool deck you're going to have seating all the way around the side so you've got the big floor-to-ceiling glass on either side there so you can see out a really beautiful view and then right here in the middle is the main pool so you've got a really large pool in the morning and evenings you can swim laps in here it's perfect size for that you also have the seating area around the side where you can sit and dip your toes in the water now there's seating around here and then it's elevated just above once again they're seating up top as well too that's just next to the track and then you have seating areas all the way around the side so they're going to have chairs loungers different places now where you're probably going to find me the most often is these two places so first off are the massive hot tub so there's two giant hot tubs here on the main deck and right in the middle is the sky bar so this is the pool bar to me it's always the heart and soul of that pool deck experience they're going to make you some incredible drinks they're going to keep you smiling and laughing throughout your time here because these are the absolute best bartenders in the entire industry they're so happy to be back just like we all are once again they're going to keep you incredibly happy on your alaskan australian trans-pacific day vacation wherever it is that you choose to go the pools the bars the entertainment the dining that's all awesome but there's only one place where i really belong and it's right here at sprinkles ice cream yeah we will have two once again yeah let's do a chocolate and a vanilla so this is a complimentary option here on board it's one of the most popular stops because i mean who doesn't love soft serve ice cream if you're one of those just don't tell me because i don't know maybe we could be friends but i'll have to find a way around it but once again you're going to have it throughout the ship there's several different locations here it is something that's no additional cost and instead of getting the traditional swirl i make my own swirl double the trouble mm-hmm thank you [Music] now another one of those fantastic sweet level amenities is the sweet sun deck so this is for all of those who are in a full suite a grand sweet or higher or pinnacle members but this is an outdoor space dedicated just to them now especially up here in alaska you get some incredible views from this area so it's a really nice touch as we head in you can see there's a variety of seating options so you have some loungers and other chairs that face out the side of the ship and then right here you're overlooking the main pool area so it's the opposite of the north star just for point of reference so you've got chairs set up all along here to take advantage of the views do a little people watching you've got a chaise lounger a day bed and several others up here as well primarily this is that space to give that unique access also to open it up and have something that's really special for those who are in the highest level of rooms so as we continue around it wraps all the way around the other side as well and just for point of reference we're on the same level as the top part of the c-plex so now we're just inside the first of two solariums and what i love about this ship is it's designed for every different type of climate zone so you have a beautiful roof up above it does open up and also the windows come down on the side as well up top there and right in the middle you're going to have your swimming pool now this is open to all ages in fact you have a kiddos pool just behind there you've got two large hot tubs as well and you have a ton of seating in here so you're gonna have the loungers up here on the top area and you have more seating and loungers all the way around the sides where you can look out and take advantage of that incredible view now keep in mind not every cruise line dedicates this amount of space to the public space and i really love that royal caribbean has doubled down on that you've got the main pool area of course all the sports activities on the back side you're going to have the area here and then we'll take you into the adults only solarium in a minute now right in the middle you're going to have the pool bar so you've got phenomenal bartenders here look at that captain morgan they know coach is on his way i absolutely love that they're going to provide service up here so you can sit and have a drink or anywhere around it's a massive indoor space once again climate controlled so wherever it is that you're traveling this is a perfect spot to stay now royal caribbean has a second large solarium this is an adult only area so it's s16 and up now as soon as i head through here this is a vaccinated only area so i can go ahead and take that off now you're going to have a ton of seating in here wrapped all the way around it's basically a giant horseshoe so as soon as we get in you're going to have loungers along the wall day beds as well looking out and taking advantage of those incredible views you've got more loungers here you also have some more day beds just behind now before we head further into the solarium i wanted to take you into the solarium bistro and what i love about this particular space is it does turn into a specialty restaurant in the evening but for breakfast and lunch oftentimes it's the best buffet option and also on boarding day it's seldom used but always available so now we're inside this beautiful space as i mentioned buffet for breakfast and lunch you've got a large buffet set up over there they're just getting ready to turn it over for the next meal right over here you have another large buffet area as well so i love coming up here especially for breakfast they serve basically the exact same things as the windjammer but this is usually a little under utilized you're also going to have a full beverage station in the back you also have that wine cooler just behind me because as i mentioned this turns into a delicious specialty restaurant in the evening so a really dynamic space set right here in the middle of the solarium so now we're in the main part of the solarium you can see the beautiful glass roof up above it is climate controlled as well so this is that area where adults can go get away from the kiddos i have a small one myself when she's at adventure ocean my wife and i love to come up and hang out here so you've got lounge chairs all the way around they wrap all the way around the side you also have some down in the front as well you're going to have some day beds they also have different lights and sound because they use this for events in the evening as well too in fact i had a cocktail party here on one of my last cruises so set down below you're gonna find hot tub so there's two hot tubs on this side two on the other side they have a couple showers with the rainforest shower heads and then what i wanted to point out is right in the middle they have this really beautiful tiered pool so it's got the see-through glass that water falls down each and every story and then at the very bottom you actually have loungers that are in the water itself so a beautiful pool here and just behind it you're going to find the sunshine bar phenomenal bartenders once again mixing it pouring it throughout the day they're going to keep you smiling happy and well they're going to keep the drinks flowing now down on the bottle level i also wanted to point out that they're seating all the way around the front some of the most beautiful places to be when you're going through any of the scenic cruising the fjords or if you're going through alaska as well now i mentioned before you've got the incredible glass ceiling 270 degrees it wraps all the way around and in a way it perfectly complements the incredible 270 venue that's inside down below we'll get there in just a bit this is the adult only solarium that you're sure to love here on board the ovation so now we're just inside the windjammer cafe this is the casual dining option here on board now at the very front you're going to have the coffee shop right here they'll also do fresh squeezed juices for you in the morning so this is an additional cost but if you want your latte or cappuccino you can get that here they also have some upgraded ice cream and gelato options right there as well but what i love particularly about this ship and the way they've designed them is you have the bakery right here in the front so you can have all kinds of fresh baked breads they're also going to have fresh cookies there's always some cookies out there for you to taste when you come in what i love is as soon as you walk in you get that intoxicating smell and you're ready to dine and have a great meal now let's head into the main part of the restaurant as i mentioned it is at its heart a buffet now they've set up quite a few different stations here now a little bit different than what they had before so right here you're gonna have salads and sandwiches now it's boarding day today so they're gonna have a little later lunch than you normally would and my secret on boarding day is also check out the solarium bistro or head all the way to the back here because there's always extra seating so you've got your salad bars here where they can make your salads to order or you can grab one that's already mixed over here you're going to have sandwiches and padini so the sandwiches and the paninis are going to be made to order for you you've got the fruit station and soups over on the far side there and then continuing back you're going to find more of the entrees so they have international cuisine here you're going to have some indian they do an incredible job with indian food you've got mexican food over there and a wide variety of asian options as well so you can have the beef over there and then all along the back here you're going to have even more options so you've got looks like quesadillas happening you've got a full mexican station different salads and fruits over to the side and then continuing along over the other side you're going to have more this is the vegetable patch so they usually have some great vegetarian dishes and then over here they're doing made-to-order nachos and quesadillas and then continue along the side you're going to find those americana classics so you've got some fruit here you're gonna have salads over here to made to order and then you're gonna have hot dogs hamburgers steaks just like that they're gonna throw them on the grill for you for you to try they've got another fruit station here but i'm gonna take you to my all-time favorite happy place that's the dessert station so right here you have a wide variety of desserts that you can have throughout your stay here so you've got looks like cherry tart chocolate bar blueberry cheesecake coconut cream puff we have to leave no the trace lay chase cake was especially delicious here today you can see that right there a wide variety of options churros and chocolate they're going to mix it up throughout your stay but if you have a sweet tooth it's sure to be satisfied right here now i wanted to point out one of the beverage stations here so they're going to have the nestle vitality water in the morning you'll have orange juice different kinds of things like that and then later on the day you'll get that infused water so in addition to that they always have lemonade and iced tea you're gonna have a selection of hot teas and hot chocolate my daughter's favorite there you've got coffees and hot water now these are all complimentary options i wanted to point out the coca-cola machines now through their partnership with coke they have these installed throughout so if you get one of the tumblers if you have a refreshment or beverage package you'll get one of those tumblers you set it right there it reads the rfid chip and you can select the exact drink that you'd like what i love about this is to me vacation is all about getting exactly what you want when you want so if you want to mix coca-cola dr pepper and you want it to be lime flavored you can do that why not now i mentioned earlier that i always head to the back there's an entire another station back here that a lot of people don't even know about so i today i showed you lunch of course they have breakfast in here they're gonna have egg stations they usually have one back here as well so you can come back here and taylor's favorite is to come back for the pasta stations so they'll do made to order pastas seating wise you have a wide variety you've got some high top tables for two four even ten like this one right here you're also gonna have more around the side so on the sides you're going to have seating once again it's like a giant horseshoe wrapping all the way around but what i love specifically about this is the outdoor terrace let me take you out so now we're just outside looking out the aft of the ship it's a perfect place to grab your food from windjammer and then head directly out you've got tables all the way along the back here you have another row of tables as well but what i love about this space is it's great to dine but it's also great to grab a cup of coffee a hot chocolate or if you're cruising through any of the scenic areas you can come right out here and take advantage of these incredible views now my favorite rooms and suites are in the aft of the ship we've got those on the channel as well for you to check out but if you're not in one of those and you want to enjoy the incredible views you can pull up a chair right here and check out the world so just in front of the windjammer on the port side you're gonna find coastal kitchen this is the breakfast lunch and dinner restaurant for sweet guests and those pinnacle members now what's so awesome about having this is it's a la carte it's breakfast lunch and dinner as i mentioned but they have something for every member of the family so i love staying in a suite here on board of course the extra space is great the concierge lounge all of those amazing benefits but i think this might be the most important benefit that you have here on board it's a delicious meal once again you decide what you want they're going to mix and match they'll have some classics throughout your stay and then of course each and every day they're going to mix it up for you they have a huge wine selection you can see just behind here they're gonna have tables for two four they've got booths in the back they also have some beautiful seats along the windows as well so you can kind of mix and match whether you want to dine with just your family or if you want to meet other people as well but once again this is an upgraded specialty restaurant so it's going to be higher quality than what you're going to find in the main dining room and others now they have amazing food here on board but this really takes it to the next level now a dining option unique to the ovation of the seas is fish and chips it's set right on the pool decks you have those fantastic views out to the side and just behind me you can see the open kitchen concept so what you're going to have is a mix of complimentary options you get fish and chips chicken fingers fish sandwich things like that complimentary but you also can go with some upgraded options like fried popcorn shrimp halibut and chips or my all-time favorite a deep-fried candy bar so here is the main part of the restaurant like i said it does spill out onto the pool deck as well you're going to have bench style seating so you've got the booths here you also have the high top pub table some low top tables as well or you can take it anywhere on the ship with you to take and enjoy so now we're just inside the challengers arcade now this is for an extra fee right here's where you're going to purchase the credits make sure you talk with the kiddos about that and you can also set a budget now as we continue in you've got a couple claw games over there you've got that all-time arcade specialty the ski ball you're going to have different kinds of options fruit ninja over there you've got a mario kart style game operation ghost and then as we continue on in you're gonna have a few more back here you're gonna have those riding games and they also have the jurassic ride which is a little bit more vr once again this is that arcade option it is an additional fee so now we're getting ready to head into the adventure ocean center this is all about the kids though i would argue it may be all about the parents too because if the kids are having a great time everyone in the family is going to enjoy it they're going gonna have activities throughout the day they're gonna have drop-off service so you can drop the kids off here they're gonna have an amazing time while you do whatever you'd like to around the ship and then of course they also have late night babysitting but let's head on inside and i'll show you what each of the spaces is all about now the first area i'd like to take you to is royal babies and tots so this is starting with the six month olds going all the way up to the three-year-olds they're gonna feed them they'll change them they're basically super nannies in here now this is an extra cost keep that in mind but once again well worth it so that every member of the family can have a great time let me show you the space so as soon as you walk in you've got the restrooms here i love that they're size appropriate for the kiddos when my daughter was potty training it was a really nice touch that they had those now just through here is the nursery this is where they're gonna put the kiddos down for nap time it's actually quite incredible watching them put down quite a few kids at the same time you've got the cribs you've got the strollers you can use those uh that all-time parenting technique of rocking the stroller back and forth they also have some cots as well now as we head into the main space they're going to do all kinds of activities with them you've got all the cabinets on the sides where they're going to have the different arts and crafts and activities there and as we continue along over the side this is the play area so they'll have lots of toys for them to play with they've got different combinations of course you're gonna have a tv there for movie time you've got the rockers over here and then as you can see you have more of the cabinets where they've got everything tucked away right now but it's all perfectly age appropriate for the littlest cruisers now as we head into aquanauts which is a space dedicated for the three to five year olds on board i just wanted to point out what you need to do as soon as you board the ship so you're definitely going to want to check your kids into the adventure ocean program you'll head down here they may have some other spots throughout the ship as well where you can register them but the most important part of that is making sure you let them know who can pick the kiddos up it's like on our last cruise my mom and dad were on board so we registered them and us so maybe if we're in the middle of dinner or a show they can come down and drop my daughter off or pick her up as well every single time you come down you're gonna need to present your your c-pass card they're gonna check it make sure that you're authorized to drop off and pick up this is where you'll do it and then as soon as you're cleared to go the kiddos will head right in here to a secure environment now i mentioned that this is three to five-year-olds you can see they have the small furniture here all the way around you're gonna have different arts and crafts stations they're going to have programming through that for them throughout the day so they're going to mix it up depending on what the kids enjoy doing i know on the last cruise my daughter loved doing the model magic more of those arts and crafts type things they're also going to do games active games board games different things like i mentioned throughout the day and if you want them to stay a little bit later on after 10 o'clock they do have late night babysitting for a small nominal fee my daughter was begging to stay every single time so more cabinets over there you've got the tv set up for movie time you see the small tables right here on the other side you've got a slide little play area where they can hang out and hide over in the corner and then like they have with all the spaces they have the restroom inside the space itself for the kiddos now this beautiful space is the living room it's dedicated to the 12 to the 17 year olds here on board so it's a really large space you're gonna have foosball over there they're gonna have all kinds of games and activities that they'll have throughout the day just like they do in the rest of the adventure ocean program now over here they have these really cool nooks where it's kind of loungers and you've got a tv tucked up in the corner there over on the other side you're going to find video game stations they have quite a few different options and i love that the furniture is really mix and match they've got bean bags all around you also have these chairs that they can reconfigure hang out and lounge as a middle school teacher for 10 years i watched middle schoolers do quite a bit of lounging around so in here you'll see you have another large flat panel tv there's one on the other side that they use as a movie theater there's some tiered seating up behind as well you have another one of those nooks with tvs there and then really fantastic ocean views in fact they give a ton of real estate and some prime real estate to the teenagers now keep in mind this space and the teen disco both combined for that 12 to 17 year old experience on the ovation of the seas adventure ocean is two stories so down here on deck 11 we already went to the royal babies and tots and the aquanauts area and we're also going to have a large free play area i'll take you in there in just a second but i wanted to point out that they have an internal staircase so if you have kiddos that are in two different age groups you can head right on up to drop off the others we'll head up there in just a second but let me take you into the free play area so this is that area where you can come in with adult supervision the kids can play and have a good time now they do use it for the different programs here or they'll have open play in here so you see you've got this slide a little fort area there's more tucked underneath with quite a few different toy options you do have the cubbies as you go in where the kids put their shoes and then as we head further into the space this is going to be a multi-function space so they can do games in here they can do free time but really it's just an area to play next up you'll find explorers so this area is dedicated to the six to eight-year-olds once again they will have their own staff throughout the time here on board get to meet new kids have a great time together and they're gonna do activities that go across the spectrum so you're going to have the left brain and the right brain you'll have all kinds of different art activities in here they can head out and utilize the science lab we'll take you there in just a minute you can see they've got the tables all along the wall there mainly for arts and crafts you've got the video game stations over here tucked away and then you're also going to have a large sports area so you see you've got the soccer nets set up right now they'll do bowling they'll do all kinds of fun games so whether your kiddo is one who is very active or likes to sit and chill color like my daughter does or play a video game they got them covered in here so you've got the sink there you can see all the different art and craft supplies there i did want to point out that they have the muster stations up on the top as well that's something important to note that the kiddos will go with the adventure ocean staff to their muster station just in case of an emergency it's always an important thing to note but once again you can see there's quite a bit of space dedicated to this age group they're sure to have a great time next up is the voyagers program this is for the kiddos that are 9 to 11 years old space similar to the others that you've seen you've got the bench seating areas around the side there you've got those arts and crafts that are all tucked away once again they're going to do constant programming that's age-appropriate throughout the day every single day you've got the art storage over here you've got some tvs where they'll set up xbox connect you also have more video game stations that are wrapped all the way around here now keep in mind these spaces are dedicated specifically to the age groups but there's so much more on board for the kids to explore and enjoy from the top deck and do a little skydiving flow rider so this is that place where you have the drop off service where the kids can come interact and have a great time with other kids but you know family friendly throughout the entire ship so the space that's shared between all the adventure ocean programs is the science lab it's really a science and art lab in here they're gonna do experiments you can see they have the microscopes over there you've got the volcanoes where you can learn how a volcano erupts they're also going to dig for fossils have all kinds of different educational and active activities that go together to in my mind creates the perfect experience on a vacation as a middle school teacher for 10 years i really value how much they put in from the educational standpoint they also tie in the areas that you're visiting so we're visiting alaska right now they're going to talk a lot about the ecosystems in alaska and dig a little bit deeper into the wildlife so you can see all the art supplies are here you've got the big paper there over on the far side you've got the butcher paper as well where they can make big posters and then as you continue in it looks exactly like a science lab at school so you've got the stools here and then the high top tables where they can do the experiments you can see they have the different shape cutters over there as well they have a ton of different options in here once again age appropriate depending on which age group they are and it just offers more choices for more fun i don't know what it is taylor but there's something that's really bugging me nah just kidding being a little bit humorous that's all well just kidding this is the fuel disco but it's not just any disco this is the teen disco so it's a space dedicated to the 12 to 17 year olds this complements the living room and all of that space that they have there so here it's really meant to be like a disco that said they do quite a few different activities in here you've got all the lights on the side the dj booth you've got these pub style tables against the wall you've got some booths over here and then there's also a couple tvs where they can do interactive games now as we continue along the way you have another part of that right here you're gonna see that you have a few more tables you've got some more tvs in here as well but really it's meant to be a lounge style area where the kiddos can basically have the same kind of young adult fun as the grown-ups are having out there once again trying to take care of every single member of the family so now we're headed into the vitality spa and salon this span salon rivals the best on the land so you can come here there's a barber shop actually tucked just behind we'll head into the salon in just a minute this is the reception area so you can come here on boarding day i highly recommend that you do you can do a complimentary tour of the spa learn about all the different treatment options that they have here on board now keep in mind in addition to the spa treatments and salon they also have a full medi spa as well now let's head into the space so now we're just inside the salon you see you've got the manicure stations right here on my right and then directly across you're going to have the first of the hair stations so they have a partnership with kerastus in paris you can have all of those different hair treatments coloring all basically if you want to get ready to go out in the evening or you want to have a revolutionary new haircut you can do that here on board so once again you've got two stations right here and then as we head around the corner there's going to be two more stations for hair as well right in here is where they're going to dig in deep go over all the different options for you they also have a wide array of retail the big advantage of purchasing on board is that it is duty-free so if you'd like to take advantage of that you definitely can they have capitalist treatments they also have teeth whitening to go along with the rest now tucked just around the corner here you're gonna have the pedicure station so you can see here you've got the two chairs you can sit put your feet in and soak and take advantage of those beautiful ocean views now as you're preparing for your treatment you're gonna head in here first to the relaxation room they're gonna give you a little bit of paperwork so they get to know you any special treatment options that they need to provide or be aware of but you come in here you can have a nice juice or tea they usually have those set up here they will in just a few minutes but really the idea is to get into the zen mindset to get totally relaxed so that you can get the perfect treatment for you now we're headed into the thermal suite so this is a great complement to a spa treatment you can get a pass either for the day or for the week so you've got a dry heat chamber over on the corner that's really a sauna you're going to have your steam room right here the calidarium chamber and then all along the back side here you're going to have the stone loungers now personally i love the stone loungers i'll come down here read a book and chill they're nice and ergonomic they also are heated so for my bad back it's that perfect place to sit back and relax you're also going to have a tropical rainforest shower right here in the corner so you can shower off also you can get those different kinds of swiss shower experiences now we're inside one of the solo treatment rooms they also have couples rooms as well so right here you can get a massage my all-time favorite would be the hot stone massage those really rock if you know what i mean you also can get a bamboo massage swedish massage deep tissue really it's customized based on your desires now in addition to that you also are going to be able to get facials thermage you've got the seaweed wraps there's a wide variety of different treatments that you can get here on board the ovation now this is one of the couple's massage treatment rooms so you can see you've got the two beds set up here you can get most of the treatments you also can mix and match if one person wants one the other wants another but it's such a great way to relax together my wife and i have a small child and so when she's down having a great time at the adventure ocean center we love to come up here and get a couple's treatment so you can see they've got once again the two tables right here they've got the two chairs changing area and then tuck just over the corner here they're also going to have a shower you've got a nice bench seat tucked in the corner so now we're headed into the vitality at sea fitness center i always manage to walk by this place at least once or twice on the cruise now i'm just kidding if you want to have a great aerobic exercise they have all along the wall a ton of treadmills you're also going to have the elliptical machines over here tucked on the far side you're going to find the free weights so you've got the dumbbells go all the way up to some really high weights i know some people can lift them i certainly can't you also are going to find more treadmills wrapped around the side of the ship i love the idea of looking out at the incredible ocean views while you exercise now as we continue on through the space they're going to have a rowing machine tucked in the corner and then you're going to find all of your different circuit machines so if you want to work legs one day arms the other i tried to do quite a few of those 12 oz curls at the bar but i guess you could do curls in here as well now set just down a little bit you're going to have stair stepper machines more ellipticals you've got bikes you're also going to have the first of the fitness studios so you can see you've got the straps in the front there for trx so they use that space it's set just down below the gym for a couple different things so they'll do classes in here where they'll talk about body composition nutrition all kinds of different things that are related to the spa and fitness and then you're also going to use it for classes you've got the exercise balls and the balance balls on the side and then on the far side as well you're going to have more of that cardio equipment where you can look out at the incredible ocean views so you've got a few more of the circuit machines over here and then tucked over in the corner as well now on the starboard side of the fitness center you're gonna find the studio this is where they're going to do spin classes so it's set up like a spin instruction class at home you've got a stage in the front where the instructor will sit you see it's wrapped all the way around here they've got beautiful brand new equipment you're also going to have a large screen tv so you can have a bit of competition they've got the huge speakers as well so if you love that aerobic exercise spinning is one of the best ways to do it and you can do it here with the most incredible views on the planet at the back of deck 12 you'll find the concierge club this particular space is dedicated to sweet guests so if you're in a grand sweet or higher you can use this throughout your entire cruise or if you're a pinnacle member that's royals top tier of their loyalty club you can also utilize this space now right here to my left you'll find the concierge desk they're going to take care of everything that you need here on board dining reservations they can answer questions about shore excursions they can pretty much take care of any of your needs that have to do with your room or suite and special occasions as well they're going to have the different dining menus so they can tell you what's going on throughout the ship now what's so unique about this particular space is it takes up the entire back of the ship that's usually a space dedicated to some of the biggest suites so i love the royal caribbean uses that real estate for this you can sit up here any time of the day my wife likes to come up during the middle of the day it's a great place to sew because she's got fantastic light you can also read a book tuck away as you'd like they also have a large screen tv tucked away in fact i remember watching some of my favorite sporting events in there and once again being a social experience it's that much more fun so you have a ton of different seating options you're going to have booth seats and chairs that are looking out the back and taking advantage of those incredible views you're also going to have these tables because they're all they have a dining area in here so you're gonna have food set up throughout the day they have a nice continental breakfast each and every single morning for you and in the evening when they do the complimentary cocktail hour you're also gonna have appetizers in fact i think i've eaten my weight in chicken wings over the years you also have an espresso maker right here taylor absolutely loves that cause you can come up and take advantage of that any time of the day they also have some different drink options tea and hot chocolate but what this space is all about is having that unique dedicated space if you've chosen to upgrade so you can take advantage of the concierge you can come up here anytime that you'd like and tuck away into a nice quiet space so now we're inside the beautiful and massive royal theater here on board it's where they do the main production shows it's broadway style so you can see the massive curtain in the distance there they have a huge stage as well and there's actually quite a complex back of stage experience there so you're gonna see full hour long or so broadway style shows in addition to that they'll have comedians they'll have lecturers they'll have specialty acts that come on as well now nick weir who's in charge of royal caribbean's entertainment has done an incredible job and really set royal apart from the entire industry i think they have the absolute best shows most interactive amazing music that you know and love but it's really about the people the quality of actors and actresses singers and dancers that they have on board here is really quite stunning now the space itself is two levels so we're up here on deck five deck four is just down below it has stadium style seating so it slowly goes up there and then you can see it goes up quite a bit just behind underneath the overhang and then up here on the balcony you have some phenomenal views as well looking down they've got two huge screens on the side there and once again you're going to be blown away by the diverse options of entertainment that they have here on board but this is the main entertainment spot here make sure that you stop by and check it out on your cruise just behind me you'll find the focus photo gallery so one of the things that you often have on a cruise ship is there's plenty of opportunities for your picture to be taken if that's something you're interested in when you board when you disembark the ship maybe at meals or you can come and have a special sitting just with the family you can find that perfect christmas card photo or that memory that lasts a lifetime now instead of the old school way where they would print every single photo it's all digital now so what you do is you take your cpass card you just swipe it right below those kiosks it's going to pop up all the different experiences that you've had here on board where they've taken photos you can choose to purchase one of them all of them with a package you can get them printed as well it's really up to you ahoy land ahead well actually there's drinks ahead just behind me this is the schooner bar in my mind the most classic of all the royal caribbean venues it's a nautical themed bar that they have on board every single one of their ships when you come in you can see that you have the piano so that's the heart and soul they're gonna have a pianist here every single evening in fact when we're on the anthem of the seas we love cruising with matt yee the one and only who does the most incredible show but whichever ship you're sailing on you definitely want to head to the schooner bar in the evening for those classic sing-alongs but it's also utilized throughout the day as well so you can see the piano bar here you've got these game tables here so you can sit down play cards as well and then all along you're gonna have couches on the far side you've got tables for two four you've got the high top pub tables as well and then right in the back you're going to have the full bar so they'll have four bar service here they'll do trivia in here different kinds of lectures sing-alongs as i mentioned or a different kind of a party so this is a place that you definitely want to check out when you're here on board the ovation to just behind the schooner bar you're going to find chops grill this is another classic royal offering in fact it's the original specialty restaurant on board royal caribbean it is a classic steakhouse experience so you'll start off with the shrimp cocktail crab cake pork belly is absolutely delicious as well you have a wide variety of soups and salads and then you're going to move on to the mains you can have some delicious prime cuts my favorite is the bone in rib eye you also have branzinos and different seafood options as well a wide variety of sides you definitely want to check out those gruyere tater tots creamed spinach those kind of steakhouse fares in addition to that you're also going to have some of the best desserts on the entire ship now this is an upgraded experience so you can purchase a package where you get multiple specialty dinings or you can do it on its own and once again make take advantage of that upgrade now another phenomenal experience it's tucked at the very back of chops is the chef's table so this is where you can have a wine paired meal it's going to be multiple course you're going to have the chef come out of the kitchen every single course explain what they're presenting to you it's absolutely delicious and it's also a fantastic social experience as well once again it is an upgrade just behind me you'll find a zoomy japanese cuisine this is my happy place it's where i go for my pre-meals sometimes my post meals it is a sushi bar so they have a variety of options here at azumi as we head into the space you've got these tables that overlook the esplanade just in the distance so you can ask for those if you'd like you also have tables all the way around but right in the middle you're going to find the sushi bar so they have all kinds of different rolls sashimi all of your favorite sushi options that you can have it is an additional cost you can take advantage of one of those packages as i've mentioned or you can order a la cart now if you'd like to see some of the food options that they have here you can check out our danny dines episode where i ordered most of the items that they have here and it was absolutely delicious so you can join me as i sample the fair one uniquely royal caribbean experience is wonderland imaginative cuisine this is a specialty dining restaurant here on board it's a concept unlike anything else in the cruise industry it's meant to be very whimsical inside out upside down it's an homage to going down the rabbit hole in alice and wonderland so you'll see the beautiful decor all the way around they've got those high back chairs over there you've got some funky different furniture options you've got all of the beautiful keys up here on the top kind of the key to wonderland there but what i love about this is the unique experience starts as soon as you arrive you're going to be handed a paintbrush and a blank menu and what you do is you actually dip it in water you're going to paint the menu and as you do it's going to reveal itself so they have quite a few different options if you want to see the different food options that they have here in the restaurant you can check out our danny dines episode where i order every single thing on the menu and give it a try but what i love about this is it really challenges your senses so you might have something that looks like something and has a little bit of a different texture now the tastes are all phenomenal once again specialty restaurant it's an upgrade option or you can use one of the packages but you definitely don't want to miss out on wonderland now the ovation is a smart ship it's one of the most technologically advanced cruise ships ever built in fact it's so high tech they even have robot bartenders so i definitely recommend that you spend a little bit of time here at the bionic bar you can see you have all of the different alcohol options up top back there they're going to have all of the different mixers and it's not running quite yet right now but what it does is you take the ipad over there you order exactly the drink that you want they're going to have a queue up here telling you when your drink's going to be ready and the robot bartender actually makes it for you so it's a fun social experience you're sitting right above the esplanade so this is a large bar area just no human bartenders if you want to you can grab a seat right over there and check out the esplanade below another high-tech option is the shore excursions desk you see they have all of these ipad here all you have to do is swipe your cpass card you can check on your shore excursions you can also purchase one you're also going to have the shore excursion staff in here now they go on the excursions they work with guests every single week they have most of the answers that you're looking for they can make recommendations and they can assist you as you go though i do highly recommend that you book your excursions before you head here on board some of the most popular will sell out now personally i've always felt that the quantum class ships are the most beautiful in the fleet there's a ton of high design you see the beautiful artwork all behind me and then as we head through this space it opens up into a bit of an italian piazza so you've got jamie's italian restaurant just behind i'll take you in there in just a moment you have this beautiful sculpture here in the middle and then you're going to have vintage's wine bar over on the side you also have quite a bit of high-end retail so on the far side here you've got an omega shop you've got different kinds of watches jewelry once again to take advantage of the duty-free prices so let me take you in to what is my personal favorite restaurant here on board and that's jamie's italian so it's all about creative fresh italian cuisine the menu has been curated by jamie oliver himself let me take you into the space so as we head inside you can see the beautiful modern decor so you've got that color palette the light blues and greens you've got the italian kitchen motif just behind you're also going to find a handmade pasta maker what it's all about is the finest freshest ingredients and really creating some incredible italian fare now if you want to check out the menu here and everything that they have here on board you do you can check out our danny dines where i have every single item on the menu but what i love about this is they have quite a few different family style options where you can really share the charcuterie board is out of this world that freshly prepared pasta as well taylor loves the lasagna and then a wide variety of delicious desserts so you can see as we continue through the space you've got booths all along the side there you've got tables for two four six eight they can even put a big one together for a larger group as well but this is about fresh delicious italian food now nothing pairs better with a delicious italian meal than wine and right here they have vintage's wine bar so you can come here maybe for a pre-dinner glass of wine or post dinner or just about any time that you'd like so you can see it's a very homey style feel in here it feels just like your living room you've got these beautiful plush couches chairs here you've got love seats over there and some of them do open up to where the far part of the esplanade is just behind me is the full service bar they also have a coffee machine in here they have a wide variety of wines now they've always partnered with the robert mondavi family so you'll find a lot of that here but it's a really expansive menu now in addition to the bar and the wine stewards here you also have a ton of self-serve options so you can utilize this with your beverage package if you'd like you can see they're all the way along the wall here where you head on up you tap the card and you pick exactly the one you're looking for for many years royal caribbean's had a partnership with park west art galleries this is essentially an art auctioning company where you can come on board you can participate in an art auction you can purchase art as well what i love is even if you're not quite ready for that they have a beautiful collection so as we head back to 270 you can see all the different types of art to choose from but even if you're not necessarily ready to purchase i do recommend checking out one of the art auctions usually there's complimentary champagne but you're gonna learn a ton now also as we're heading back to 270 i wanted to point out the next cruise area we know that you're going to be having an incredible time here on board and what better place to book your next cruise than here in fact you're going to find the best rates that you possibly can get there's an additional bonus discount that combines with any of the promotions that are going on and as your travel advisor because you booked with us already it's going to go right back to us so that we can provide service throughout make sure that you do reach out when you get back from your cruise and let us know just so we can make sure that every bit of your cruise experience is perfect so there's quite a few different stations here where you can have cruise next i do recommend doing it throughout the cruise usually the last day it does get pretty darn busy now let's head into cafe 270. now cafe 270 is a fast casual option it's also a complimentary option here on board what i love so much about is you can come down here get a panini so they have hot paninis that are made to order right there you've got a fruit station over on the far side you can see the different sandwiches and wraps that you have to choose from in addition to some of those pita pockets they always have a great dessert menu as well now continuing along with the sandwiches over here you're going to have soups and salads so right here they can make a salad to order they also have some pre-prepared salads if you want to grab and go and then you've got the panini toaster just behind now tucked in the corner you're going to find taylor's favorite place it's another coffee shop so here you can take advantage of their partnership with lavazza coffee a fantastic italian coffee option this will be loaded with pastries here in the morning and throughout the day and then you can have your favorite espresso cappuccino latte macchiato and take it right on out into 270 to enjoy now i wanted to point out another one of those beverage stations right here so you've got the nestle vitality water you can have the fruit infused waters there they've got water iced tea you also have coffee teas and my daughter's favorite a little bit of hot chocolate now this incredible space is 270. the name comes from the amazing view so you have floor-to-ceiling windows that are actually two stories high that wrap completely around in a horseshoe so when you're cruising throughout the day you can take advantage of the most incredible views of the ocean today we're here in the port of seattle so you've got the phenomenal seattle skyline views in the distance now what i love about this space it is the ultimate multi-use space so in the evening this turns into a dynamic entertainment venue in fact i'm standing here on one of the stages there's another stage over to the side and then the whole area down here below in addition to being a dance floor it's also a stage as well now it's completely interactive you're going to find that they're going to come down from the ceiling up on the ceiling there's actually three areas where the acrobats can come down from the roof you also can pop up from the side there's some other areas over there as well so it's really unique and interesting show and i definitely recommend that you check it out but it's way more than that as i mentioned during the day it's a great place to get away my wife loves to come in here and sew because you have that amazing light coming in from the massive windows they also have the interactive robot tv screens so there's going to be six of them just above they're tucked up on the ceiling right now but they use those for different functions as well during the shows it's a dynamic show experience so they move around on giant robot arms they also put it down together for a large screen so that you can watch first run movies in here as well they're going to do trivias they're going to do events they'll also do hosted events like crown and anchor events in here as well now you can see it's stadium style seating all the way around it covers two decks so you've got seating down here you've got the tables and chairs just over to the side there's seating on the side that look out as well and then you're going to have a large bar over there in the corner so they'll provide service throughout the shows and throughout the day as well so you have stairs that head up to the next level on either side on the far side you're going to find the sound booth up there and just behind is the library i love that they still have a traditional library here on board and on the other side you're going to find the workshop they're going to do different events in there like trivias they can do arts and crafts you can also reserve the room for a meeting if you'd like but what i love about this space is they've taken advantage of the location here on the after the ship incredible two-story floor-to-ceiling windows to take advantage of those amazing views and it's used from early in the morning until late in the evening now we're just inside the beautiful diamond lounge this is a space dedicated to those cruisers who are diamond level or higher in royal caribbean's crown and anchor loyalty program royal offers some of the best benefits in the entire business hands down and this is one of those so in this space you can have a complimentary happy hour every single evening and then tucked right over here you're going to find the concierge desk so this is where you can come they can assist you with dining reservations shore excursions answering general questions basically they're your personal concierge to take care of what you need here's usha she does an unbelievable job here on board to take care of all the diamond members so a couple other things that you use this space for they've got food set up throughout the day and you have an espresso maker where you can come down make a coffee a cappuccino latte whatever you want at no additional cost they're gonna have a continental breakfast in the morning and then later in the evening during happy hour they'll have different appetizers now this is the main part of the space i just wanted to point out for point of reference the doors open up into the music hall so sometimes i'll actually open that up and put a second bar over there for a little bit of overflow depending on how many diamond members are on board a cruise so you've got couches along the windows here you've got single and double seats here you've got more over there so it's set up perfectly if you want to come have a cocktail by yourself with your spouse or you want to meet new people this is a perfect spot for that the music hall has been a huge hit for royal caribbean since it was introduced on the quantum of the seas it's a dynamic two-story entertainment venue we're down here on the main floor right now in fact here i'm on the massive dance floor now the heart and soul of this venue is the stage and the dance floor they're going to do tribute rock shows all kinds of different music different themes maybe they'll do a 70s party in here and they also do the silent disco in fact there's nothing more entertaining for me anyways to see a bunch of people rocking out to absolute silence well they hear it in their own earphones so you should try that out when you're here on board so as you can see it's a large space you've got seating all the way around on both sides you're gonna have tables for two four you also have trailers set around the dance floor you're gonna have your full service bar now there's two bars one down here on the main level and one up on the top level we'll take you there in just a second and you have a little more seating on the other side for point of reference that door opens up and takes you right into the casino and then you have this spiral staircase here that'll take you right up to the second floor of the music hall now on the top of the music hall you're gonna find a social area so you've got the diamond club just behind me for point of reference you've got these pool tables let's see if i've got anything going today all right ah solids that's a solid shot if i do say so myself all right so along the wall you're going to have high top pub tables you also have lower chairs and tables here you've got them that sit over looking down on the main dance floor below you've got more over here another pool table they also have tvs as well so they can project what's happening down on the stage now i mentioned down below that there is a bar up here as well so you're going to have the main bar down below and a full bar up here as well so you can enjoy the entire experience without heading down you can enjoy the entertainment the venue the music up here now you have one more pool table over and then as it wraps around you're gonna find that you have more seating you have more seating even over there by the sound booth that looks down on the main stage and that's where you're gonna head out directly to the royal esplanade so that's how it's all connected together here one side you're gonna have the diamond club the other side you're gonna have the exit to the esplanade so now we're right in the middle of the royal esplanade this is the central gathering place the city street if you will here on board the beautiful ovation of the seas you're gonna have retail all down the middle they'll do different pop-up retail shops throughout your cruise but now let's explore every single space here so the first one is boleros now boleros is on all of the royal caribbean ships it is a latin themed nightclub bar lounge combo experience so as soon as you come in here you get that total lounge feel you've got all kinds of different seating you've got high tops in the back you've got your large bar here right to my left that of course is going to provide bar service each and every day and into the evening or if they have other events in here as well maybe a trivia maybe a lecture or maybe one of those arts and crafts experience so you've got booth seating along the wall but this is what it's all about here in bolero's you've got the live band each and every night you've got the large dance floor you know if you're going to have that latin themed music you have some salsa flamenco a ton of fun with a lot of energy i love coming to this particular bar like i said throughout the day it's a nice quiet place usually in the morning and midday where you can read a book and tuck away but the energy amps up and picks up throughout the day and into the evening so once again here you've got the full bar some of the best bartenders in the entire industry they're sure to keep those drinks coming keep a smile on your face and also to keep you laughing so it's a large space you've got more seating tucked in the corner you've got booths over there and then you also have couches and chairs looking out at the beautiful ocean views so as we continue along the esplanade next up is port merchants this is where they're going to have a wide variety of alcohol and tobacco once again at those duty-free prices you can get a pretty good discount compared to what you get at land now just keep in mind that these are going to be delivered to you on the last day the alcohol is not necessarily meant for consumption here on board it's really meant to take home they're also going to have some different snack options as well for you to choose from now on the far side you're going to find kate spade new york and michael kors you've got some high end retail there if you want to get a new bag or one of the different accoutrements that they have in there of course you can take advantage of that maybe you do great in the casino and you want to buy your loved one a nice gift you can definitely get that here on board next up directly across you're going to find the main coffee shop here on board la patisserie so it's more than just a coffee shop you're going to of course have the fantastic lavazza coffee options in there you can have your favorite macchiato latte espresso americano they also have a wide variety of teas now keep in mind those are an additional cost they also have some unbelievable delicious over-the-top sweet options for you they have some macaroons that you can take advantage of they also have these fantastic little cakes eclairs and bites but this is the main coffee shop here on board so if you start your day at a starbucks or something like that at home you're going to be really happy here in fact with the lavazza coffee you may be even happier next up is a complimentary food option you're going to have cafe promenade so in here you've got several drink stations you've got your coffees and teas hot water on the other side you're also going to have lemonade and iced tea but what this space is about it's about those fantastic grab and go options so right now you've got a couple different sandwiches and wraps that you can choose from you've got complimentary desserts and fruits so once again this is a complimentary grab-and-go dining venue it's also where you're going to find the all-time cruise favorite the cookies i'll be back for you guys in just a few minutes don't you worry about that now as we continue on through we're gonna head into sorrento's pizzeria this is another complimentary option here on board it's open late into the evening in fact i've had most of my pizza on board royal caribbean over the years later in the evening so they're going to have a coffee shop tucked over there in the corner where they can do different espressos for you you're going to have a wide variety of complimentary anti-pasta options and then they're going to have fresh pizzas baked throughout the day and as i mentioned late into the evening so i've got a couple pizza ovens tucked just around down there by the corner along the wall you're gonna have seating that looks out at the beautiful ocean views you've got some booth seats you also have these tables for two and four and then you can see just behind me here it's where it opens right up to the esplanade now the heart and soul of every british and irish town you're gonna find a pub same thing here on board the ovation so you have the amber and oak pub that's exactly what it is you can see you've got the dining tables here what i love about this is they do have some fantastic food options here now they are an additional cost so if you want to take advantage of that you can of course you can head next door get complimentary pizza and sandwiches but if you want a little bit of an upgraded pub experience you can check those out now another thing that this particular venue is well known for is it's a live music venue so every single evening you're going to have a musician usually it's a guitar player here they'll sing your favorite songs you can sing along and also provide entertainment now being a pub the heart of it is of course the bar so you've got a huge bar right here you see you've got the taps over there full service bars you would expect you've got more high tops wrapped all the way around more booth seating tucked in the corner so the entire idea of the esplanade is kind of that friendly family city block and of course what better place to have there than a fantastic pub now continuing along the esplanade you're going to have quite a bit more retail so regalia is where you can get some really high-end jewelry watches different options along those lines they also have an extension of the pub so as we continue along you've got more seating for the oak and amber pub you actually have another entrance with a couple tvs over here to the pub as well next up is the swarovski crystal shop so they have a wide variety once again duty-free then you're going to have bling where you're going to find more different jewelry options as well now as we continue along you've got a little bit more retail here so you've got prince and green so you've got all kinds of different t-shirts and sunglasses different royal caribbean wear in addition to of course the name brands that you can choose from and then finally as we head all the way down to the far side you're gonna get to the royal caribbean logo shop so all along there once again it's all retail we're up here in seattle right now for an alaska cruise so you're gonna have different kinds of alaska specific clothing items but you also have the large variety of the invicta watches ann klein bulova citizen in fact i might find taylor in there a little bit later now finally we're gonna head over to the corner here to sun dials it's tucked just behind there once again a last retail shop this is the main logo wear retail shop and then right around the corner you're also going to have different kinds of perfumes and cosmetics and really the reason why they have so much retail and so many people enjoy it is that duty-free option because so much of what we purchase is the dutier tax associated with it man i love when they know i'm coming on board and make a chair big enough for me it's good to be the king also on the royal esplanade you'll find guest services and the loyalty desk so this is where you're going to take care of everything that has to do with money or the customer experience so keep in mind the very first day the very last day it often gets a bit busier here as people are trying to sort out bills and things along those lines so i always recommend that you try to do all your business during the middle part of your cruise but you've got a queue right here where you can head over and take advantage of the guest services areas they also have ipads that they'll come around with and a lot of times they can solve any of those issues right there and then tuck just in the corner you're going to find the loyalty ambassador so if you have any questions about the crown and anchor program your status benefits things along those lines they're happy to take care of you right there now dining has always been a major part of the royal caribbean cruise experience and here on board instead of one large main dining room they actually have four separate dining rooms so right now i'm in the american icon grill silk is just across the way now these two restaurants are the my time dining restaurants meaning you can dine anytime from early in the evening until later in the evening all you have to do is show up and they're going to get you your table now what i love about this is there's so many options to choose from you're gonna have the classics every single day on the menu if you want a steak or chicken or salmon or things along those lines they've got a lot of sides as well but you can also branch out one of the things i love about cruising is that you can try new things and this is something you may not do at home you may not order it off a menu where you have to pay for every single item but when it's included you can try new things and you're going to find all kinds that you love now it's all about the service you're going to have fantastic main dining service here in the restaurants they'll have an assistant waiter and a waiter you'll get to know them they're going to take care of all your needs from start to finish this is open breakfast and lunch some days and dinner every single day so now we're inside the massive casino royale if you love to do a little bit of gambling while on vacation you're going to love this particular space now i wanted to point out that this stairway does go up to deck floor to the royal esplanade so right here we're in the middle of quite a few of the different machines so you've got machines all around the entire casino wrapped around here and then as we head into the main part of the area you're going to find more of the machines and of course the tables you've got the full bar tucked over there in the corner they'll provide bar service throughout your time here you can also belly up to the bar and have a really fantastic experience now right here you're going to have roulette tables you've got texas hold'em you also have blackjack three card poker ultimate holdum and then a wide variety of blackjack options now on the far side you're also going to have craps now as we continue on throughout the space i just wanted to point out that if you continue all the way along there you'll exit right by the bottom level of the music hall and you head right on out to deck 3 towards the theater now once again if you enjoy gambling on your trip this is that perfect place for you to stop by have a little fun and meet some new friends you have two more dining options down here on deck three you're gonna have chic and you're gonna have the grand now these are the traditional dining restaurants this is where you'll go have the same exact waiter same dining time every single day now personally i love that concept you really get to know the people at your table you get to know your waiter and more importantly the waiter gets to know my drink order but they're both beautiful restaurants are going to have the exact same menu it's really just about a design differentiation thank you so much for joining us today and for taking your time to explore the beautiful ovation of the seas this incredible ship has something for everyone when it comes to food entertainment and everything in between you're sure to be blown away now when you're ready to book your next cruise with royal caribbean celebrity or silversea make sure you do it right on hardtravel.com you can take advantage of those interactive deck plans pick the exact perfect room or suite for you your friends family or group you're going to get the hard travel signature service and we know that we can craft your vacation of a lifetime at an incredible value now i'm heading into my home away from home some sushi wait i have reservations at six and nine eh why not let's do it [Music] you

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Published: Sat Oct 23 2021