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Seabourn Ovation

Seabourn Ovation

Seabourn·Ultra-Luxury
activeBuilt 2017
SeabournUltra-LuxuryActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
GRT
40 350
Guests
532
Crew
330
Crew:Guest
1:1.6
Length
210m
Space Ratio
75.8
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History
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Seabourn Ovation is an Encore-class cruise ship operated by Seabourn Cruise Line and built by Fincantieri. British singer and actress Elaine Paige christened the vessel in Valletta, Malta, with lyricist Tim Rice having written a song specifically for the occasion. The ship features 300 suites each with a balcony and displays over 1,600 works of art by 120 artists throughout its spaces.

Vessel Timeline
2 Dec 2016
Keel Laid
Fincantieri
1 Sept 2017
Launched
Fincantieri
31 Dec 2017
Seabourn Ovation
Seabourn
At a Glance
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Godmother
Elaine Paige
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Christened
Valletta, Malta, May 11, 2018
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Built By
Fincantieri
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Build Country
Genoa Italy
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Identity
IMO Number9764958
MMSI311000585
Call SignC6CV5
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
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Construction
ShipyardFincantieri
Build CountryGenoa Italy
Keel LaidDecember 2, 2016
Float OutSeptember 1, 2017
DeliveredDecember 31, 2017
GodmotherElaine Paige
ChristeningMay 11, 2018
Christening PortValletta, Malta
Est. price (CIN)$380M
Price per berth$714 286
Price per GT$9418
In 2026 dollars$505M
Per berth (2026$)$949 248
Per GT (2026$)$12 515
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Dimensions
210m
Length
28m
Beam
6.8m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)40 350
Net Tonnage (NT)41 865
Length BP210 m
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Capacity
532
Guests
330
Crew
266
Cabins
Guests (max)638
Space Ratio75.8
Crew:Guest Ratio1:1.6
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Propulsion
19kts
Max Speed
23 000kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila
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Onboard
12
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Seabourn Ovation has a passenger capacity of 532 on a lower berth basis, served by a crew of 330. The ship measures 210 metres in length with a beam of 28 metres and spans 12 decks. It offers 266 total cabins and operates at a service speed of 19 knots, powered by Wartsila engines.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
4.7/ 5.0
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
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