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Ovation of the Seas

Ovation of the Seas

activeBuilt 2015
Royal Caribbean InternationalQuantumActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
4.5CC
1386/2k Berlitz
Royal Caribbean International
GRT
167 800
Guests
4168
Crew
1300
Crew:Guest
1:3.2
Length
348m
Space Ratio
40.3
Current position
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History
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Ovation of the Seas is the third ship of Royal Caribbean International's Quantum class and primarily sails from Seattle during the northern summer season before repositioning to Sydney for the southern summer season. The ship was christened by actress Fan Bingbing and was constructed by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany.

Vessel Timeline
5 Mar 2015
Keel Laid
Meyer Werft
18 Feb 2016
Launched
Meyer Werft
31 Dec 2015
Ovation of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
At a Glance
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Godmother
Fan Bingbing
🍾
Christened
June 24, 2016
Maiden Voyage
April 14, 2016
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Built By
Meyer Werft
🏗️
Build Country
Germany
🛡️
Class Society
DNV
🆔
Identity
IMO Number9697753
MMSI311000397
Call SignC6BX9
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
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Construction
ShipyardMeyer Werft
Build Country🇩🇪 Germany
Keel LaidMarch 5, 2015
Float OutFebruary 18, 2016
DeliveredDecember 31, 2015
ClassificationDNV
GodmotherFan Bingbing
ChristeningJune 24, 2016
Maiden VoyageApril 14, 2016
Est. price (CIN)$940M
Price per berth$225 528
Price per GT$5602
In 2026 dollars$1293M
Per berth (2026$)$310 221
Per GT (2026$)$7706
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Dimensions
348m
Length
49m
Beam
8.8m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)167 800
Length BP348 m
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Capacity
4168
Guests
1300
Crew
2091
Cabins
Guests (max)4825
Space Ratio40.3
Crew:Guest Ratio1:3.2
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Propulsion
22kts
Max Speed
55 000kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila
Propulsion TypeDiesel-Electric, Azipod
Fuel TypeDiesel-electric
Bow Thrusters4
Stern Thrusters2
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Onboard
16
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Ovation of the Seas accommodates 4,168 passengers on a lower berth basis, supported by a crew of 1,300. The ship has 2,091 cabins spread across 16 decks and is powered by Wartsila engines with a service speed of 22 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
4.5/ 5.0
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
4 Stars
1386/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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