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Introducing Seabourn Ovation, the sister-ship to the already prestigious Seabourn Encore. Seabourn Ovation represents another welcome stage in the evolution of small ship cruising, which Seabourn pioneered and has consistently expanded and enriched for all of small ship cruises. Both ships will deliver a wealth of new concepts, a fresh vision and a host of illuminating ideas to delight the world's most discerning travelers.
Year Built
2018Year Refurbished
Year Entered Present Fleet
2018Country of Registry
Tonnage (GRT)
40350PAX (basis 2)
Max Pax (inc. Uppers)
604Passenger Decks
10Number of Crew
450Officers' Nationality
InternationalCruise/Hotel Staff Nationality
InternationalSuites
300Balcony
0Oceanview
0Oceanview No Balcony
0Oceanview With Balcony
0Balconies
0Interior
0Accessible
20Total Number of Accommodations
1000Wintergarden Suite
Signature Suite
Owner's Suite
Penthouse Spa Suite
Penthouse Suite
Owner's Suite
Veranda Suite
Veranda Suite
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Grand Wintergarden Suite
Penthouse Suite Guarantee
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Single Veranda Suite Guarantee
Grand Signature Suite
Size: 989 sq. ft.; Veranda: 197 sq. ft. Wintergarden Suites feature: Large Windows, dining for four to six, bathroom with whirlpool bathtub, guest bath, Convertible sofa bed for one, pantry with wet bar, Glass-enclosed solarium with tub and day bed, Two closets, two flat-screen TVs.
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While the ship may not have that wow factor, the understated elegance is evident throughout the ship. Our stateroom was spacious (walk in closet), full tub in bathroom and excellent shower water pressure. The bedding was some to the best we have experienced. From cabin stewarts to wait staff to guest services, service was EXCELLENT. The quality of the meals and food options were impressive and don't miss the Thomas Keller specialty restaurant - definitely a trip highlight. Impressed with the number of repeat guests on board which I believe is always a good indication that the supplier is meeting/exceeding expectations. Not alot of activities during the day, which we did not miss, but some might not enjoy relaxing the day away as we did! Overall an excellent cruise - we will definitely be back on another Seabourn cruise again soon!
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SEPTEMBER
<div>The Seabourn Ovation is a lovely ship, with even the smallest cabins having verandahs and walk-in closets. This September 3 cruise started in Copenhagen and ended in Dover. Stopping in Aarhus, Gothenberg, Kristiansand, Amsterdam Zeebrugge and Dover - In general, would highly recommend. Seabourn's all-inclusive format - including no additional charges for specialty restaurants - makes it particularly relaxing. And quite possible if you are a do-it-yourselfer on shore excursions not to spend anything on board. (Tipping IS included too, though we gave some cash to a few expectional staffers. ) Food was quite good, especially with the sushi restaurant and Thomas Keller Grill. And the Seabourn favorite caviar and seafood buffet lunch on board. Only issue with the crew is that it felt a bit short staffed sometimes at meal times, breakfast especially. There were four dinner options where you didn't need reservations plus the Thomas Keller grill so it may have been hard to plan. But everyone was friendly, and the cruise director, entertainment and bar staff were particularly good. And less formal than you might expect. Housekeeping was exceptional. Free Wi-fi wasn't fast but it worked. And Seabourn allows one device at a time, not one device period which is a nice perk. It was easy to be using a laptop in the cabin, then switch to a phone, and if you forgot to log off in the cabin, there was an option to do it automatically when you got to your phone. A few notes especially for those who haven't been on Seabourn before. The Seabourn Square had port information including maps, but it wasn't made obvious. And everyone on board is entitled to one dinner at the Thomas Keller grill for no extra charge. But some people said they weren't made aware of it. (Maybe their travel agents didn't tell them.) And the famous Seabourn caviar on demand isn't talked about... they'll gladly do it... if you know. Ports were either central or had shuttles for the most part. Oddly enough Amsterdam was the port, while the center was reachable, where Seabourn gave the least information. Another suggestion, tell clients if they want to do laundry on board, a very nice perk, avoid sea days. Apparently it was a long line. The cruise line also offered a transfer to Heathrow Airport but not Central London. (The train was not difficult from Dover, but noticed some inexperienced or older travelers struggle a bit.) And Seabourn pushes hard with the "everything's on the app" idea. Which we noticed some older clients struggling with. I understand that they want to save paper but.. But these are small quibbles. Over all it was a great value and would highly recommend.</div>
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APRIL
One of the newer Seabourn ships looks very fresh and well maintained. Food outstanding, accommodations excellent. Staff friendly. I had a handicapped accessible, and it was HUGE!
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MARCH
<div><font style="vertical-align: inherit;"><font style="vertical-align: inherit;">Even with Covid, Seabourn has their act together. Normal pre-cruise procedures with showing Covid vaccination card and Rapid antigen Negative test results obtained within 48 hours of sailing. Everything about this sailing was wonderful. We lucked out with Sunshine and smooth seas. At the beginning we were requested to wear masks in the theater and in gatherings of people like Trivia. As the cruise went on, these rules relaxed because there were no cases of Covid on board. The Seabourn singers and dancers were outstanding talents and the cruise director, Ross was hysterically funny. The lecturers were a little on the dry side The lectures were sparsely attended. I'm not sure whether that was the subject matter or the delivery of the presenters. On the whole, it was absolutely terrific.</font></font></div>
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FEBRUARY
I have sailed on almost 50 cruises but this was my first time on Seabourn. Our biggest surprise was that it had all the bells and whistles we enjoy on a much larger ship but with a more intimate and upscale feeling. And while it was sophisticated it was not stuffy at all. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the entertainment on a ship this size and Ross, the Cruise Director created an upbeat atmosphere whether he was DJaying while we Danced Under the Stars to his singing at the Caviar Sail A Way. Yes caviar...whenever you wanted it!! I will say we enjoyed a few sunsets on our balcony with a beautiful presentation of champagne and caviar. All of the cabins have balconies and marble bathrooms and I loved having a walk in closet too. And yes we tried all the dining options also and there were many. We enjoyed wonderful dinners in the beautiful main dining room called The Restaurant and the elegant Grill by Thomas Keller where some dishes were prepared table side. For more casual dining we had alfresco meals at the open kitchen Colonnade and Earth and Ocean at the Patio. There was also a sushi restaurant open for lunch and dinner. Other things we also got to enjoy was the spa, gym, casino, afternoon tea, unwinding at the 2 pools, listening to great music all around the ship, wonderful shows, dancing at night. I also want to add that the staff and service was wonderful throughout the ship. Even though we were on this ship for 2 weeks with 6 days at sea we felt there was so much to do and so little time!
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JANUARY
We had an awesome cruise experience this past December. Dubai to Singapore. The Ovation was a significant part of our Around the World adventure. The balcony suites, almost identical to the Encore, are full of storage space, luxury features, and a dedicated Suite Stewardess who made us feel pampered. The breakfasts at the Colonnade were something I looked forward to for 20 days. The Restaurant’s desserts...a soufflé a day. As you might have figured out, I love desserts. We were a little disappointed with Trincomalee and Chennai as Port choices. I feel that Colombo, Sri Lanka might have been more interesting.
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OCTOBER
<div>This sailing was perfection. I can find nothing to criticize or ask for improvement. The public areas are beautiful, light and airy and comfortable. Love the Seabourn Square where everyone seems to hang out to read, converse or have a light snack. The homemade gelato is fantastic! The staff is wonderful. They go out of their way to be helpful.</div> <div>The talent level of the singers and dancers is off the charts! Too bad they have to be rotated every 4-6 months.</div>
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SEPTEMBER
Book shore excursions on your own. Everything else is perfect.
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AUGUST
Easy on and off. Always interesting food. Small excursion groups.
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AUGUST
<div>I would recommend Seabourn to anyone who wants to experience the height of luxury with the ambiance of casual elegance.</div>
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<div>We had a V1 cabin. Loved our stateroom - from the double sinks, tub and separate shower, to the walk in closet. Everything about our stateroom was well designed and executed. Fabulous bed! We also enjoyed that there was enough room to properly have room service, and balcony was a nice size. Staff on board was very professional; from the cabin attendant, dining staff, entertainment, and customer care team. We really enjoyed our itinerary: Stockholm, Tallinn, 3 days in St. Petersburg, Helsinki, and Copenhagen. Fabulous Scandinavian cities, plus historical and beautiful St. Petersburg. On board lectures, entertainment, and Cruise Director were all top notch. We loved that tipping and bar/beverage is included. 600 guests is a great size!</div> <div> </div>
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