Hawaii Ovation of the Seas Hawaii Cruise Reviews

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October 2023 9 day Hawaiian Cruise on Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas - NOT A 9 DAY HAWAIIAN CRUISE

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Captwife1
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This is by far and away the WORST cruise we have ever been on and we cruise a couple times each year. We purchased this cruise in June of 2023. This was prior to the Maui Fires. The cruise was to leave Vancouver and start the 6 day Pacific crossing, however due to the Maui fires the two days/nights we were to spend in Lahaina were off the itinerary. Instead Royal Caribbean made the decision ...
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Sail Date: October 2023

Cabin Type: Grand Suite with Large Balcony - 1 Bedroom


Royal cutting cost

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tazmi2
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Great itinerary from Sydney to Honolulu. Headliners entertainment was very good. As for spectrum cabaret was just a waste of time.. As for the dining room tables are pushed close together we spent most of our time eating in the Windjammer for breakfast and lunch. If you’re lucky enough to have eat at the coastal kitchen, the food was outstanding. Pool area was crowded. There is a rule posted ...
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Sail Date: April 2023

Cabin Type: Grand Suite with Balcony


Excuse after excuse

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kirby31098
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

From the time ROyal Caribbean changed the itinerary conveniently 59 days before sailing, to the chaos created in baggage claim at disembarking, the most common words from ships staff was “We apologize”. The ship board staff constantly had to make excuses and apologize for numerous situations they had difficulty dealing with. AVOID this ship......while the ship itself is marvelous and a great ...
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Sail Date: May 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View with Large Balcony


Incompetent or didn't care, Hard to tell

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dacusg
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We have cruised on RCI before and have had very few problems. This one however was a nightmare. Booked day 1 Honolulu depart at 11:00pm 2 Kailua Kona 9am to 6pm 3 Kilaeua Volcano 12:01 to 1:00am 3Napoli coast 12:00pm to 4:00pm day 4&5 Maui 9am to 5pm next days 6-10 cruising day 11 Victoria BC 9:00am to 8:00pm 12 Vancouver 6:00am. What we got Days 1&2 Honolulu (left Honolulu at 5:00pm on 2nd ...
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Sail Date: May 2019

Cabin Type: Grand Suite with Large Balcony - 1 Bedroom


Ship is beautiful but terrible itineraries and food

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mrneva
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

The other reviewers of this cruise have basically said it all. The itinerary change was super disappointing. We were so looking forward to going to the big island and seeing the volcano. Then RCI just axed the stop completely. At the Lahaina, Maui stop, tendering was delayed due to rough sea. Everybody got up early wanted to get off the ship but was not able to so that's why all the public ...
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Sail Date: May 2019

Traveled with children


Disappointing

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patcee101
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Chose this cruise because of the itinerary but that didn’t work out so well. Bad planning on behalf of RCI resulted in multiple itinerary changes and just too much confusion for passengers and crew alike. We haven’t cruised with RCI for probably ten years during which we have favoured Princess and after this cruise with RCI I believe we made the right decision. We are not fussy eaters nor do we ...
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Sail Date: May 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony


Not the best RCL experience

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weirdo
6-10 Cruises • Age 30s

I haven't been on a Royal Caribbean cruise for a while (5 years) and was disappointed with this service. I wanted to "fly" and was super excited to go on the iFLY attraction - which was why we chose this ship. This allowed me to float in a wind tunnel, which was a great experience. However be advised that you need to book this attraction ASAP or else risk not being able to try it at all. You ...
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Sail Date: May 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony


Ovation Hawaii cruise -what a mightmare

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lifetimecuiser
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We wanted to go back to Hawaii to visit the Arizona Memorial and visit the islands again. However, before this cruise even started there were problems. The Arizona Memorial is closed and will be for some an undisclosed amount of time. They are doing construction around the memorial that will keep it closed for awhile. But that wasn't the main reason for this review. This was our 35th cruise and ...
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Sail Date: May 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony


Repositioning cruise Sydney to Honolulu. 3 days in Sydney and 2 days in Honolulu

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billInge
6-10 Cruises • Age 80s

To meet friends from New Zealand to Vancouver. It was spring break in Australia so you can guess how many children were traveling free on board. It was a zoo. II was assigned to cabin 8292 which is located where the decks are aligned to the exterior outline of lower decks of the ship. Embarkation went smoothly, but we were parked in a lobby area near the Schooner's lounge until the rooms were ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony


Great Anniversary Cruise

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juda
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

This was our 6th cruise (2nd with RCL) and our longest by 4 days (relocation) and most sea days. Embarkation ran smoothly and we were on this gorgeous, huge ship by 11.30 and in our cabin by 1pm. We met Amri, our cabin attendant, who immediately answered my request for a robe and could not have been more helpful, best attendant we've ever had :) This ship is new (only 3 years old) and was kept ...
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Sail Date: April 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony


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