Ovation of the Seas Deck Plan Uncovered : Smart Cabin Choices, Fun Spots & Expert Hacks

Cruising is a holiday that brings leisure, relaxation, adventure, and entertainment in one single package. With a cruise holiday, you get to explore different cities and countries without the need to worry about catching different flights and checking-in and checking-out of hotels multiple times. The cruise ship will take you everywhere, giving you the chance to live in a floating city filled with myriads of activities and attractions. But to make your cruise holiday memorable, it is important to choose the best cruise line, and the Royal Caribbean is one of the best. Out of its 29 ships, Ovation of the Seas is perfect for first-time cruisers. Here we will provide you with a complete Ovation of the Seas deck plan and what to expect while cruising on this ship.

Overview of Ovation of the Seas

Launched in 2016, Ovation of the Seas is a quantum-class ship 348 meters in length and 168,666 tonnage. With more than 2000 rooms, the Ovation of the Seas has the capacity to hold over 4180 guests during a single voyage along with more than 1500 staff. Ovation of the Seas is a modern vessel that not only offers comfort and luxury but also has features and attractions that you may not find on other cruises. From indoor skydiving to artificial surfing and from fine dining to partying through the night, there is plenty to look forward to on this cruise. Moreover, the itineraries here are one of the best too. This cruise ship has regular cruises to Alaska, Australia, Europe, Caribbean, and Mexico. It also has cruise itineraries that take you across the Asian continent. Ovation of the Seas has several cruises from Singapore and take you nearby countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, and more.

Ovation of the Seas Deck Plan Breakdown

If you are planning to book one of the Ovation of the Seas Singapore cruises or cruises to any other country or continent, it is important to learn about the deck plans. Knowing the deck plans helps you navigate through the ship easily. Ovation of the Seas has 16 decks, where 14 decks are accessible to guests. Here we will provide you with a complete guide on the deck plan for this cruise.

Deck 1 & 2

The first two decks are accessible only for the staff. These include technical rooms, crew cabin, staff accommodation, storage areas, and embarkation and disembarkation areas. Deck 2 also has a Medical Center, which is equipped with all the necessary emergency medications along with licensed doctors and nurses.

Deck 3

•  At the front of Deck 3 is the lowest level of the grand Royal Theater of Ovation of the Seas. It has the capacity to hold 1299 spectators. The theater hosts Broadway-style shows twice, everyday. The theater has its own lounge and bar, and food and drinks are served during the performances.
• Behind the theater is the Music Hall, which hosts musical concerts, tribute acts, and live band performances. Karaoke, cabaret-style entertainment, and DJ dance parties are also arranged here.
• After the Music Hall comes Casino Royale, a Venetian-style gambling lounge, where you can try your luck playing table and video poker. The gambling lounge is stylish and luxurious, adding more glamor to your evening.
• At both ends of the deck, you will find cabins for accommodation of guests. While a few of them are interior staterooms, most of them here are oceanview staterooms where rooms come with a window to look outside. These Ovation of the Seas cabins can accommodate up to 4 people. You will also find connecting rooms here.
• At the rear end of deck 3 are two specialty restaurants: The Grande Restaurant and Chic Restaurant. Both are dinner-only restaurants, where you have to make reservations in advance. These restaurants are not included in your complementary meals.

Deck 4

•  On the fore front of deck 4 is the continuation of the Royal Theater, which means the second level of the theater.
•  Behind the theater is the lower level of the Royal Esplanade, which is a promenade dedicated to shopping and entertainment. This is the perfect place to indulge in some duty-free shopping, with stores like Korean Beauty, Micheal Kors, Bling!, Swarovski, Sundials, and La Mer, to name a few. There is also a convenient store named Port Merchants here.
• Deck 4 is also home to Crown Lounge, a 24-hour bar and lounge, dedicated to the Diamond Club members of Royal Caribbean Cruises.
• For the other guests, Deck 4 offers Boleros, a Latin-themed nightclub plus lounge bar, where you can enjoy the best of the cruise nightlife. Latin band music and dance performances and DJ music make the place lively. Moreover, the bar has one of the coolest menus as well.
• Deck 4 also has an English or Irish style pub, where you can enjoy pub-style food and drinks from 11 in the morning to 1 at night.
•  This deck also has a card room, where you can play different types of cards and board games. You can also participate in bridge tournaments here.
•  Cafe Promenade is somewhere at the center of the deck. Open 24×7, this cafe is the best place to visit if you want to munch on snacks or enjoy something to drink, anytime during the day or night. This is a complimentary restaurant.
•  If you are a coffee lover, you will love visiting La Patisserie, a specialty coffee bar. Here you will get to drink an array of cold and hot coffee and tea beverages along with pastries, cookies, and other desserts.
•  Apart from these, deck 4 also has two restaurants at its rear end. One is American Icon Grill and Silk Restaurant. America Icon Grill is one of the main dining halls that offers complimentary meals to its patrons, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Silk Restaurant is also a main dining restaurant that offers pan-Asian cuisine. However, it is only open for dinner.
•  You will also find the Guest Services desk on this level, which is open for enquiries, assistance, reservations, and other services 24×7.

Deck 5

•  Deck 5 is completely dedicated to entertainment and leisure. The third and final level of the Royal Theater will be found at the deck’s forefront.
•  Next comes the Photo Gallery & Shop, Focus, where you can hire professional photographers for a photoshoot. You can also get the photos printed here. The store also sells video and photo equipment.
•  On the other side of the gallery is Chops Grille, a specialty restaurant, which is open only for dinner. This is a premium restaurant where you can enjoy an array of delicious seafood and steak dishes.
•  Next comes the Schooner Bar, where the bar is shaped like a piano. Apart from savoring a variety of cocktails and drinks, you will also get to enjoy live music, Sudoku contests, trivia games, sing-along performances, and more.
•  A private dining room with a capacity to hold around 16 guests is also located on this deck. Named the Chef’s Table, this is a gourmet restaurant where you will be served a 6-course meal. Advanced reservations are necessary.
•  Izumi Express is another restaurant on deck 5 of Ovation of the Seas. This is the place where you should go to relish sushi and other Japanese delicacies.
•  On this deck, you will find the Bionic Bar, which is one of the specialties of Royal Caribbean Cruises. A futuristic bar, Bionic Bar is where you will be served by robots.
•  One of the most unique restaurants in Ovation of the Seas is located on deck 5. Named Wonderland Imaginative Cuisine, this is a specialty restaurant like no other. From the menu to the dishes, everything is one-of-a-kind here.
•  The upper level of the Royal Esplanade on this deck. You can continue shopping at two of the boutiques here (Bvlgari and Hubolt). The sea kinetic moving sculpture is something you must check out here.
•  You will find Shore Excursions Desk on the this deck, where you can enquire and book shore excursions for yourself and your family.
•  On both sides of this deck, you will find 18 service boats, including 16 lifeboats and two rescue boats to be used for emergencies.
•  At the back end of the ship are more restaurants, the most popular being Jamie’s Italian Restaurant, a restaurant by celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver. This is a specialty restaurant open for lunch and dinner.
•  At the center of this space is The Via. This is an oval-shaped area dedicated to an artwork named The Red Thread.
•  Next to this is the Vintages Bar, a signature wine bar, with a menu of fine wine and delicious appetizers.
•  Next Cruise Desk is located on this deck for those who want to book their next Royal Caribbean Cruise while on a cruise holiday.
•  At the back end of the deck is Two70o Lounge, which includes a cafe and a lounge area, where workshops are conducted during the daytime. In the evening, this area is converted into an entertainment space where you will get to see stage productions, some of them produced by the Royal Caribbean itself.

Deck 6

•  Deck 6 is mostly occupied by cabins, including interior cabins, balcony cabins, oceanview cabins, and different categories of suites as well. Some of the interior cabins also have virtual windows and balconies.
•  At the back end of the deck is the upper level of the Two70o Lounge, along with the Library, which also serves as an Internet Care and a Card Room. Here you will find numerous workstations, popular board games, books, comfortable chairs, etc.
•  There is a helipad at the front of this deck. This is not accessible by guests and can only be used for medical emergencies.
  Deck 7 to Deck 12
•  Decks 7 to 13 mostly comprise cabins, including interior cabins, suites of different categories, and balcony and ocean view suites as well. You will find rooms with 2-5 people occupancy on these decks.
•  From decks 8 to 12, you will find suites and cabins even on the front of the ship, which are not available on the lower decks.
•  Along with the cabins and suites, decks 11 and 12 have Adventure Ocean, which is a complex that includes kids’ facilities and programs. This complex caters to kids of different age groups, right from 6-month-olds to 11-year-olds. Fun games, sports competitions, arts and crafts workshops, parties, kids, discos, movie nights, and ship tours are some of the activities hosted here.
•  The front of deck 12 has a Navigation Bridge. However, this is not accessible to passengers.
•  At the back end of deck 12 is the Concierge Club, which is exclusive for passengers occupying the Grand Suite as well as the Royal Caribbean’s loyalty club.
  Deck 13
•  Deck 13 is also mostly made of different types of suites and cabins.
•  At the forefront of the ship is the first level of the Solarium. The Solarium is the exclusive feature of Royal Caribbean Cruises and is meant only for adults. It has a glass rooftop and comes with a swimming pool, a sunbathing area, Jacuzzis, pool parties, and more. It also has a Solarium Bar and a beverage station that is open 24×7.
•  At the back of the deck is a Conference Room, where corporates can host conferences, group meeting, seminars, lectures, presentations, etc. It is equipped with all kinds of modern equipment necessary for holding meetings and can accommodate around 330 people.

Deck 14

•  Deck 14 has the second level of the Solarium in the front, which is a space exclusive for adults.
•  The next on the deck is the Solarium Bar Bistro, which is a complimentary dining space. If you are keen on eating healthy and clean during our cruise holiday, this is the restaurant you must head to for breakfast and lunch.
•  Deck 14 is where you will find the two main swimming pools of the ship along with 2 large whirlpools. The pool areas come with sundecks, bars, shaded areas, and more. There is also a huge movie screen near the outdoor pool.
•  Next is the coolest feature of Ovation of the Seas, the Splashaway Bay, an interactive aqua park. It has a swimming pool, splash pools, whirlpools, and a whole lot of water park attractions that kids would enjoy.
•  This deck also has a club lounge exclusive for teenagers. Kids between the ages of 12 and 17 can access the Living Room, where they can have a blast taking part in talent shows, sports competitions, treasure hunts, trivia, video gaming tournaments, themed parties, workshops, and more.
•  One of the restaurants on this deck is the Coastal Kitchen. Here, you will get to enjoy California-Mediterranean fusion food. The best part is that the food served here is healthy. However, this restaurant is a complimentary restaurant only for those guests who have booked ‘Suites’ category cabins.
•  A complimentary main dining restaurant here is Windjammer Marketplace, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to all patrons. It is a Lido-buffet restaurant that serves all kinds of international dishes.
•  One of the restaurants here is located near the pool area. The Fish and Ships restaurant is where you can relish freshly made seafood.

Deck 15

•  At the forefront of deck 15 is the Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center. This level is occupied by the level 1 of this center, which includes a spa and salon where you can enjoy relaxation massages and a host of beauty treatments.
•  On both sides of the deck is a running track for those who do not want to miss their running or jogging routine during their holidays.
•  Next comes the star attraction of Ovation of the Seas, i.e., the North Star, which is an observation capsule shaped like a jewel. Attached to a hydraulic arm, the capsule takes you 90 meters above the ocean, giving you an incredible view of the ocean and the ship as well. There is also a North Star Bar next to it.
•  Deck 15 also has an Arcade area as well as Fuel Teen Disco. While the former is a gaming arena, where you can enjoy classic arcade games, Fuel Teen Disco is a dance club exclusively for teenagers where they can be a part of themed dance parties.
•  Another important feature of deck 15 is the SeaPlex Sports Complex where you can enjoy indoor sports, where you can take part in a variety of indoor sports activities. It also includes a Rock Climbing Wall, where you get to attempt 30 feet climbing wall, right in the middle of the sea.
•  The sports facility also includes SeaPlex Dog House, a complimentary restaurant where you can devour your favorite fast food.
  Deck 16
•  The front of deck 16 includes the second or upper level of Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center. This floor includes a well-equipped gymnasium along with aerobics and cycling studios as well as private training rooms.
•  The North Star pod’s landing area is on this deck.
•  Deck 16 also has the upper level of SeaPlex sports complex, where you can play XBox or other such gaming consoles.
•  A unique feature you will see on Ovation of the Seas’s uppermost deck is RipCord by iFly, a skydiving simulator, where you can experience artificial skydiving in the middle of the ocean.
•  Another major attraction located at the back of deck 16 is FlowRide. This is a surf simulator, which gives you the chance to enjoy surfing while on your cruise vacation.

Why Choose the Ovation of the Seas from Singapore?

While Ovation of the Seas sails in different parts of the world, the cruises from Singapore are extremely popular with tourists in and around Asia, especially Southeast Asia. Here are some of the reasons why you must choose Ovation of the Seas cruise from Singapore.

•  Singapore is an easily accessible country with flights from almost everywhere in the world, making it a conveient port to embark on the cruise.
•  While you can explore Singapore before or after your cruise, you also get the chance to some of the most popular places in Southeast Asia like Phuket in Thailand, Penang in Malaysia, Ho Chin Minh in Vietnam, and Bali in Indonesia.
•  Ovation of the Seas offers you a world-class cruise experience with all kinds of modern amenities, entertainment, adventure, and other fun activities. This ship has numerous one-of-a-kind attractions.
•  Ovation of the Seas Singapore itineraries are short-haul cruises, from a few days to a week, ensuring that you do not have to spend longer time on the cruise. This also makes it great for first-time travelers who are unsure about cruise holidays.
•  Ovation of the Seas is an ideal cruise for everyone. Be it couples on a romantic holiday, families traveling with children, or solo travelers, each one of them will find something that appeals to them.

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Travel Tips for First Time Cruisers

If you are going on a cruise holiday on Ovation of the Seas for the first time, here are some of the things you need to remember.

•  It is important to book your cruise a few months in advance to ensure that you get the cabin you desire.
•  Book your flight tickets as early as possible if you must travel to Singapore from another country. This will help you save on flight surcharges at the last minute.
•  Check out if you need a Singapore visa and all other countries you are visiting during the cruise. If you do, apply for one well before your cruise holiday.
•  Your Ovation of the Seas cruise package will include three meals a day along with your cabin. However, if you want to dine at any of the specialty restaurants onboard, you need to book in advance.
•  Entertainment and other fun Ovation of the Cruise activities onboard may also need advance booking.
•  Download the Royal Caribbean App and use it to navigate through the endless entertainment programs, daily activity schedules, and more.
•  Consider carrying extra money for additional expenses like specialty dining, shore excursions, spa treatments, beverage packages, etc.

Conclusion

If you are first time cruiser traveling from Singapore on Ovation of the Seas, we hope that the information here has been helpful. We would love to hear from you about your cruise journey and the things you loved the most about this Royal Caribbean cruise.

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