Ovation of the Seas Review
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This was our first quantum class ship and we loved it. It is always good to be on a new ship, and Ovation is beautiful, with fantastic modern decor and a great feel. The itinerary which included transiting the Suez Canal, and Aqaba Jordan to see Petra was the reason we chose this particular cruise.
Embarkation and disembarkation went very smoothly, but having priority always helps.
The balcony stateroom on Deck 11 was really good, even though it was narrower than on other ships the layout was fine and it felt roomy.
Cabin Review
Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony
Roomy but narrow stateroom with large shower and balcony with comfortable chairs with footstools. Good layout with modern pleasing decor, cold fridge and huge TV, which was also the source of information about bookings, messages etc.
Port Reviews
Athens (Piraeus)
As we had spent some time in Athens recently we decided to go from the port into the city by public transport. Luckily there was a local bus stop very close to the ship which was express to the city. Once there we did a self guided walking tour, and enjoyed wandering in this fascinating place, full of ancient remains. Glancing up to see the Parthenon from many different angles is thrilling. The Plaka area is great to walk around, very vibrant and full of life. It was easy to hop on the bus again after our wanderings for a quick ride back.
Naples
The port of Naples is close to the city and it is easy to walk in. This is a truly fascinating place, very vibrant, noisy and full of life. The main shopping street is maybe not so different to other Italian cities, but once you venture down some side streets, well you couldn't be anywhere else in the world! Narrow lanes with motor scooters, everything being sold right on the street, washing draped from balconies...wow!
It felt perfectly safe just to wander around soaking up the atmosphere, but of course you could visit the wonderful museum containing the artefacts from Pompei, which we had done on another visit. It is easy to find your way back to the port, as it is often in view from the city which rises above it.