Stateroom Accommodation

Stateroom design, and the range of cabin categories, is another area where Ovation of the Seas stands out. For starters, out of 2,091 cabins 1,572 have balconies -- which adds up to 75 percent, much higher than the cruise ship norm. The 375 interior cabins on Ovation of the Seas boast Royal Caribbean's "virtual balconies", a much-talked-about feature when debuted on the other Quantum-class vessels. Instead of staring at a wall, passengers have floor-to-ceiling, flat-screen HDTVs that provide real-time views of what you'd see if you had an authentic veranda: it's dark at night and, in the morning, you'll see the sunrise. There is even the sound of the waves, although this can be turned off. It is a game-changing feature for anyone who normally avoids interior cabins, and the result is surprisingly realistic.

Dining Options

Ovation of the Seas gives passengers the option to choose from two dining seating times -- early or late -- or a flexible option, which means you can eat at different times and with different table companions each evening. The Ovation of the Seas’ main dining room is divided into four restaurants: The Grande, Chic, Silk, and American Icon Grill.

Daytime and evening entertainment:

The two-deck Royal Theatre, located forward on Decks 4 and 5, seats 1,300 passengers and is a multi-purpose stage venue used for Broadway-style productions, 3D movies, comedy and other shows. Throughout the day, a wide variety of activities -- creative, mental and physical -- are held across the ship in areas such as the Music Hall and Two70. (The latter venue takes its name from the sweeping 270-degree views offered during the day.) The Workshop, located off the second deck of Two70, hosts craft sessions, such as jewelry making and scrapbooking; and Sudoku is available at any time from the library, also next to Two70 on Deck 6. Passengers can challenge their grey matter with Puzzle Break where teams try to "escape" from a room by solving clues. Puzzle Break can only be booked onboard via the Royal IQ app or guest services. In addition to pool games, there is also Zumba, bingo and trivia quizzes. Don't miss the contemporary dance classes such as hip-hop run by the onboard dancers.