Lynn1179 Posted April 22, 2016 #26 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Hmmmm....that's strange. Anyone else having the same problem? :confused: My wife has just checked on her iPad and she can see them ok.... iPhone 6s Cruise Critic app and it's good here. Great photos so far! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted April 22, 2016 Author #27 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Glad you're enjoying the pic's..... And so, we are underway!!! We chilled out on our balcony (in-between unpacking). "Bye, bye Southampton" Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Time for a little bit more exploring again before getting ready for dinner.... Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] The teenage hangout area looks cool..... https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1633/26576553825_30216f3c0f_b.jpg' alt='26576553825_30216f3c0f_b.jpg'>Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#55worktoplay Posted April 22, 2016 #28 Share Posted April 22, 2016 This is awesome. Great Pictures and beautiful looking ship. Love the Panda's. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmasteach Posted April 22, 2016 #29 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Wow, thanks for all the pics! We are in 9250, with the larger balcony. Yippie Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmasteach Posted April 22, 2016 #30 Share Posted April 22, 2016 What dining type did you have? Any favorites? Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted April 22, 2016 Author #31 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) Thanks guys....glad you're enjoying it. So....by now, we were getting excited for our first meal on Ovation and our first experience of Dynamic Dining. Tonight, we were in Silk. The food was delicious. We ordered the same starter each and then an extra starter of the pork ribs to share - we thought it would be one starter to share, but they bought us double the amount!!! The pork ribs were really tasty - but only slightly warm (bordering on cold), not hot. These were soooooo good!!! Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] I had the Beef & Brocolli stir-fry which was absolutely delicious!!! Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] With no room for desert (damn those extra ribs!), we decided to walk off our meal and I took some photo's along the way. https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1573/25973550913_cf2a13c9af_b.jpg' alt='25973550913_cf2a13c9af_b.jpg'>Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Edited April 22, 2016 by drummerdavebmth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted April 22, 2016 Author #32 Share Posted April 22, 2016 What dining type did you have? Any favorites? Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Ahhhaaa......all will be revealed!!! Actually, we tried all four of the Dynamic Dinning (two of which were very good, one was excellent and one was average - you may be surprised to discover we were underwhelmed by The Grande. We also ate in Jamie Olivers and Chops Grille........both excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandtgeddes Posted April 22, 2016 #33 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Have been waiting for someone to post an actual cruisers review, I know that Ovation has only just gone into service, so the wait has been looong. Glad you guys had a lovely time. What was the stability like? We are booked for a forward cabin in January 2017. Going to show your pictures to the family tonight. Thank you again for taking the time to share, hope you get another cruise soon :) TraceyG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted April 22, 2016 Author #34 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Later that evening, we had a chat about Silk and decided to cancel the reservation we had booked for the following week. Not because we didn't enjoy our meal (far from it), but there was nothing else on that menu that really inspired us (and I have to be in the right mood for Indian food). Also, and this is just my opinion, I found the red decor quite inclosing - made me feel a little bit claustrophobic.......maybe it was where we were seated, I don't know, but generally, I didn't like the red decor (again, my opinion). The next morning we awoke as we were making our way into Rotterdam. Here is a photo from the very first 'Morning Show' on the 'Ovation of the Seas'... Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] After breakfast, we decided to make our way to 270 and watch the rest of our sail in, stood looking out of those massive windows. Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1478/25973541503_88b3596759_b.jpg' alt='25973541503_88b3596759_b.jpg'>Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjohnsonjr Posted April 22, 2016 #35 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Very nice to take the time to share with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted April 22, 2016 Author #36 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Have been waiting for someone to post an actual cruisers review, I know that Ovation has only just gone into service, so the wait has been looong. Glad you guys had a lovely time. What was the stability like? We are booked for a forward cabin in January 2017. Going to show your pictures to the family tonight. Thank you again for taking the time to share, hope you get another cruise soon :) TraceyG Thanks for your kind words.....I've got lots of great photo's to come (including ports of call as well as of the ship). The stability of the ship was good. Most of the time you couldn't feel any movement at all :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted April 22, 2016 Author #37 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Very nice to take the time to share with us. No problem.......I'm in denial the cruise is over - this is my way of dealing with it (lol) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandtgeddes Posted April 22, 2016 #38 Share Posted April 22, 2016 The Tasman Sea is known for being uh, exciting, even in summer. Was in a midship cabin on the Voyager a few years ago and we rocked and rolled, okay for us as we have sailed the Tassie many times. Enjoying your review :) Thanks again. TraceyG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted April 22, 2016 #39 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Awesome review! Do the pandas have names (such as Felicia the bear on Quantum, and Gigi the Giraffe on Anthem)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted April 22, 2016 Author #40 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Back in our stateroom got ourselves ready for the day ahead. We planned on visiting Rotterdam's famous 'Markthal' http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/architecture-design-blog/2014/oct/02/-sp-rotterdam-markthal-superdutch-market-mvrdv which got very good reviews on Trip Advisor. Jen took the time to admire the Rotterdam skyline from our balcony... Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] We were greeted off the ship by this rather finely dress gentleman......oh, and more balloons! Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1452/26510468601_6f1439398b_b.jpg' alt='26510468601_6f1439398b_b.jpg'>Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted April 22, 2016 Author #41 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Awesome review! Do the pandas have names (such as Felicia the bear on Quantum, and Gigi the Giraffe on Anthem)? Good question.........Let me know when you have the answer! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted April 22, 2016 Author #42 Share Posted April 22, 2016 One last look back at our ship as we ventured into Rotterdam.... Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted April 22, 2016 Author #43 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) Finally we found what we were looking for.....the 'Markthal' building. It has apartments on the outside.......with their windows also looking inwards (similar, I guess, to the Royal Promenade on RCI ships). Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1457/26550098136_ef2fe04318_b.jpg' alt='26550098136_ef2fe04318_b.jpg'>Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Edited April 22, 2016 by drummerdavebmth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted April 22, 2016 Author #44 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1598/26303408100_e09c9e7a19_b.jpg' alt='26303408100_e09c9e7a19_b.jpg'>Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted April 22, 2016 Author #45 Share Posted April 22, 2016 On our way back to the ship, we passed the entrance to the Maritime Museum.........Why not? Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted April 22, 2016 Author #46 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) They had a whole exhibition on cruise ships and cruising.....including the history of the industry. Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Jen got invited to the Captains Table!!! Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Edited April 22, 2016 by drummerdavebmth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonqueen Posted April 22, 2016 #47 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Great photos Dave, I'm still trying to come to terms with being back home, your review is helping me to cope too :D Apparently the bears have a working title at the moment of just Mamma & baby as stated in The Art Collection book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Along Posted April 22, 2016 #48 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Fantastic review. How cool to be the first guests ever in your stateroom! I'm enjoying your photos and look forward to more of your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted April 22, 2016 Author #49 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Eventually, we decided to make our way back to the ship as I heard the Windjammer, very closely followed by the hot tubs, calling me.... There she is waiting for us.....doesn't she look great? So many of the locals were stopping and taking photo's of her along the bridge. Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Back on board, we decided to have a bit of a wander before hitting the pools/hot tubs......taking in some of the interesting artwork. Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Untitled by drummerdave72, on Flickr[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted April 22, 2016 Author #50 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Great photos Dave, I'm still trying to come to terms with being back home, your review is helping me to cope too :D Apparently the bears have a working title at the moment of just Mamma & baby as stated in The Art Collection book. Thanks.....Yeah, Jen just pointed it out to me too (regarding the Panda name's). We're sad to be home too......I'm writing this review as therapy! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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