Rare little britain Posted February 13, 2016 Author #26 Share Posted February 13, 2016 2 months to go.....nada.... Sent from my iPad mini 4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyA01 Posted February 14, 2016 #27 Share Posted February 14, 2016 We've booked and paid deposit for our family's first ever cruise, on Ovation for Jan 23 Sydney to Singapore two weeks ago. 344 days to go, and we're excited but anxious of the programs, dining and entertainment. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 14, 2016 #28 Share Posted February 14, 2016 We've booked and paid deposit for our family's first ever cruise, on Ovation for Jan 23 Sydney to Singapore two weeks ago. 344 days to go, and we're excited but anxious of the programs, dining and entertainment. Welcome to Cruise Critic.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyA01 Posted February 14, 2016 #29 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Thank you, clarea. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHB Posted February 14, 2016 #30 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I spoke to the Future Cruise Manager on Explorer yesterday and she said they don't know yet whether Ovation will come back to Australia for summer 2017/18 as she was specifically built for China. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted February 14, 2016 #31 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I've just cancelled Ovation's first cruise. 5 nights from Southampton was going to cost around £1300 for a balcony guarantee including travel and hotel and parking. Weather can be anything from rain, cold or sunny. I changed to Celebrity Constellation from Rome. 12 nights in the warm sunshine, 2 nights in Rome and flights for £1700. No contest. First time we have sailed other than Royal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted February 14, 2016 #32 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I spoke to the Future Cruise Manager on Explorer yesterday and she said they don't know yet whether Ovation will come back to Australia for summer 2017/18 as she was specifically built for China. It's not confirmed. However, in the same way she's coming here for the first season, it is expected that she will return similarly for our next Summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 14, 2016 #33 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I've just cancelled Ovation's first cruise. 5 nights from Southampton was going to cost around £1300 for a balcony guarantee including travel and hotel and parking. Weather can be anything from rain, cold or sunny.I changed to Celebrity Constellation from Rome. 12 nights in the warm sunshine, 2 nights in Rome and flights for £1700. No contest. First time we have sailed other than Royal Much better deal.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swinny123 Posted February 16, 2016 #34 Share Posted February 16, 2016 2 months to go.....nada.... Sent from my iPad mini 4 using Tapatalk At last all the dining options are available to book....about time ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphingirl47 Posted February 16, 2016 #35 Share Posted February 16, 2016 At last all the dining options are available to book....about time ;) Which cruise are you on? I still only can book the speciality restaurants. Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swinny123 Posted February 16, 2016 #36 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Which cruise are you on? I still only can book the speciality restaurants. Corinna 17th April from Southampton:) When do you travel?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphingirl47 Posted February 16, 2016 #37 Share Posted February 16, 2016 17th April from Southampton:)When do you travel?? 10th May from Barcelona. So I probably have another month to wait. Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C@lm-Se@s Posted February 17, 2016 #38 Share Posted February 17, 2016 10th May from Barcelona. So I probably have another month to wait. Corinna It is a frustrating waiting game Corinna patience is a virtue so they say haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphingirl47 Posted February 17, 2016 #39 Share Posted February 17, 2016 It is a frustrating waiting game Corinna patience is a virtue so they say haha Yes, but unfortunately not a virtue that comes easily to me. ;) Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debgreg Posted February 17, 2016 #40 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I'm new to this and was looking to book the Ovation on 3rd May from s/hampton, with a two day stay in Barcelona. Is this a bad move, what is wrong with this ship ? I too noticed not much info , is there a reason I'm missing. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted February 17, 2016 #41 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I'm new to this and was looking to book the Ovation on 3rd May from s/hampton, with a two day stay in Barcelona. Is this a bad move, what is wrong with this ship ? I too noticed not much info , is there a reason I'm missing. Thanks. Nothing wrong with the ship, its just she's heading to China not too long after your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debgreg Posted February 17, 2016 #42 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thanks for your reply and sorry if I appear thick, but does that mean there will be limited activities when we are on, or will it be the same.? I don't even understand what booking the dining options mean, do you pay for some ? I have only been on one other cruise and that was a Thompson one, fairly straight forward. It does seem like a good price £950 for 7 days cruise AI, Balcony , 2 nights in Barcelona and flights back to the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewAU Posted February 17, 2016 #43 Share Posted February 17, 2016 It's not confirmed. However, in the same way she's coming here for the first season, it is expected that she will return similarly for our next Summer. There is a number of bookings for her at the OPT for the 2017/18 season... heaps more than just 4 visits - so looks like she may get comfortable here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonqueen Posted February 18, 2016 #44 Share Posted February 18, 2016 And Joff will be on till the end of May.... Is this for certain, Joff is one of my favourites. Hi Corrina, we are booked on the 17th April cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphingirl47 Posted February 18, 2016 #45 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Is this for certain, Joff is one of my favourites. Hi Corrina, we are booked on the 17th April cruise. :) Oh, that is good to know. I can pick your brain afterwards. I have about a 1001 questions. Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonqueen Posted February 18, 2016 #46 Share Posted February 18, 2016 No problems Corrina, I was on Anthem on her 4th cruise (16 nights) last year so will be able to compare the 2. The menus are very similar, I left booking them on Anthem 'till the last minute & could only get one night in The Grande. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonqueen Posted February 18, 2016 #47 Share Posted February 18, 2016 This looks promising for one of the shows, I am guessing it will be in 270 http://royalcaribbeanproductions.com/featured-shows/the-dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphingirl47 Posted February 18, 2016 #48 Share Posted February 18, 2016 No problems Corrina, I was on Anthem on her 4th cruise (16 nights) last year so will be able to compare the 2. The menus are very similar, I left booking them on Anthem 'till the last minute & could only get one night in The Grande. Thanks, I appreciate this. Graham is only letting me have two nights in The Grande if I can get it. ;) I would wear a gown every night if I could, but he is not too keen the dressing up part. Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxibabe Posted February 18, 2016 #49 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Hubby and I were looking into boarding her when she gets to Oz, but we decided she is similar enough to Quantum (who, may I say, we *adore*) that we won't worry about sailing on her out of Sydney, however you can bet your bottom dollar that Mum, hubby and I will be right there on the harbour foreshore when she sails in on 15th Dec to wave to her (read: ogle her)! I gave hubby a 'save-the-date' the other day :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted February 18, 2016 Author #50 Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) There is nothing "wrong" with her; it is just because she is Asian bound and this is a predominantly USA/ European site that very few people will ever have the chance to sail on her, so consequently there is little buzz or info. Her first float out is scheduled for today though. Meanwhile on Harmony which comes out a month later, and which will be in Europe and the USA they have already started the 99 day countdown ! Sent from my iPhone 6s using Tapatalk Edited February 18, 2016 by little britain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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