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Ovation of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Ovation of the Seas

Quantum-class sister to Quantum of the Seas, with the RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator alongside North Star and the SeaPlex sports hall.

Class
Quantum Class
Built / refit
2016 / 2026
Guests
~4,182
Typically sails
Mexican Riviera

Best for

  • Active travelers
  • Scenery-first travelers
  • Entertainment variety
  • Families with teens
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What makes it different

Why choose this ship

  1. North Star is a jewel-shaped capsule that ascends 300 feet above sea level for 360-degree views

  2. RipCord by iFLY, a skydiving simulator, is onboard the ship

  3. SeaPlex indoor complex with bumper cars, roller skating and a basketball court

  4. Two70 is a daytime lounge whose windows become screens for a night show

Worth knowing

Watch outs

Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.

  • Ovation was Amplified in 2026, so older deck plans and photos may not match
  • RipCord by iFLY requires a reservation and has a minimum age of 3
  • Coastal Kitchen is open to suite guests only

Choosing a room

Cabins

Compare room options for your party.

  • Interior rooms with a Virtual Balcony show a real-time floor-to-ceiling outside view
  • Select staterooms connect, for parties needing adjoining rooms
  • Royal Suite Class runs from Junior Suite up to Grand Loft, Sky Loft and Royal Suite
  • Two-bedroom Grand Suite and one-bedroom Owner's Suite are listed for larger parties

Dining at a glance

Food styleStrong

Food & Dining

Food Strength

VERY GOOD

One of this ship's strengths.

Strong overall reputation for food, though details vary by ship.

How we rate food ▾

Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.

This dining assessment reflects broader Royal Caribbean patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.

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Where it goes

Routes on this ship

The route profiles Galythia holds for Ovation of the Seas.

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Reference price

US$502 pp

7-night Mexican Riviera

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