OVATION May 13-24 *LIVE* in ALASKA w/lots of photos

[drusierdmd]

You don't need an expensive dslr camera setup. Samsung s10 + with Snapseed. I still brought my long range gear for wildlife.

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[AlanF65]

From my balcony this morning

[Hoopster95]

If you don’t feel like hanging out in the cold or rainy weather, THIS is why Quantum Class is an absolute star for Alaskan itineraries....

 

check out these views views from inside the Solarium.... beats the pants off of Radiance any day

 

 

Edited May 16, 2019 by Hoopster95

[Rogueperson]

On 5/10/2019 at 5:51 PM, Hoopster95 said:

 

Ah... currently 75 here in Vancouver, just gorgeous. supposed to cool slightly by Sunday night to mid-upper 60's.

Hopefully you get some of this warmer sun as you head this way

DUDE, Biker, You were in Vancouver on Friday?!?!?!?  I didn't see Ovation docked.  I jumped ship and was on the Ruby Princess that came in that morning.  Obviously, I"m just seeing this now :P.

 

edit.  Whoops, I thought you were in Vancouver on Friday.  Wrong post.

Edited May 16, 2019 by Rogueperson

[A&L_Ont]

Just a quick message which I think the live reviewers would approve of...

 

Please don't quote their entire post of photos just to say that they are nice.  If there is one specific photo that you want to ask about etc... keep it and delete the rest of them.  Seeing as their wifi is less than capable in the northern regions, reloading those same pics is a waste band-with and time for them.  I know from my own experience in Alaska last year that uploading one photo was at times impossible, as I walked around the ship to find a connection better/faster than another.

 

As a live reviewer I always appreciate when folks take that into consideration on my reviews.  I think those on Ovation would too.  It is a simple way for us to show our appreciation of the time that they are investing for us, while they are on their adventure.

 

Thanks to those at home, and those on board bringing us along.

 

 

Edited May 16, 2019 by A&L_Ont

[Biker19]

58 minutes ago, rvrfam said:

 Everyone says the dividers on the balcony’s open, but I haven’t seen any photos of this.

Yes, they all open (that’s how cabin steward cleans all the glass) - but depends on location. 

[AlanF65]

Back of WJ and dock from balcony

[Hoopster95]

Close to docking... got to go!

see you later everyone 😁

 

 

 

One more inside the Solarium, but farther back in the center close to the Solarium Bar. You can see everywhere in all directions in the Solarium

 

And from the pool deck... yes, here as well

 

 

Edited May 16, 2019 by Hoopster95

[tcmagnum]

1 hour ago, Hoopster95 said:

From the starboard wing..  entrance at Solarium

 

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Magical!!

And I'm happy to see the view out of your balcony is not too 'obstructed'.  I would be happy with it.

Have a great rest of your cruise...

[buymeanapple]

Did anyone on this sailing get the Key? I was wondering if it will be worth it for my July sailing to Alaska on Ovation. I haven't seen much posted about it here yet.

[CRUISEFAN0001]

1 hour ago, tcmagnum said:

Magical!!

And I'm happy to see the view out of your balcony is not too 'obstructed'.  I would be happy with it.

Have a great rest of your cruise...

There's no way we'd get an obstructed view balcony like that...but...if the poster is happy...OK.

 

Enjoying the pix - somewhat like going down memory lane for us. 

[A&L_Ont]

2 hours ago, CRUISEFAN0001 said:

Enjoying the pix - somewhat like going down memory lane for us. 

 

I surprising liked Icy Straight. It had a relaxed feel, with a presence of history. Looks like our crew there today is having great weather. 

[Biker19]

2 hours ago, CRUISEFAN0001 said:

There's no way we'd get an obstructed view balcony like that...

Realize that same cabin on Anthem in categorized as NOT obstructed and the view from say deck 8 (where none on any Q class ship is obstructed) is not much different.

[CRUISEFAN0001]

10 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

Realize that same cabin on Anthem in categorized as NOT obstructed and the view from say deck 8 (where none on any Q class ship is obstructed) is not much different.

Yup...saw that on Ovation.

[drusierdmd]

Got em...hooked adventures (private found via TripAdvisor).

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[nc350]

Amazing review to all of those contributing.  We are in Calgary and looking at doing an Alaskan cruise so thank you for all of the beautiful photos, tips, information and sharing your journey!!!!

[Lloyd555]

Awesome photos.

Any shots of the Alaska scenery from Two70?

[cottonballs99]

What kind of shows are available, outside of Pixels? That's the only one with reservations, right? Obviously this may be different on the 7 day...

 

Thanks again for these awesome updates!

[AlanF65]

Lunch after LOTS of whales. Will upload one later of full whale.

 

We were in a pod of Ocras for over an hour, they swam under the boat.

[AlanF65]

8 hours ago, Hoopster95 said:

you don’t feel like hanging out in the cold or rainy weather, THIS is why Quantum Class is an absolute star for Alaskan itineraries....

 

check out these views views from inside the Solarium.... beats the pants off of Radiance any day

Coming back wet from walking in the rain I headed up to 14 to let the heat and steam near the pool warm me up and dry me out.

 

Just pack rain coat, hat, umbrella, etc. Even though we had spectacular sun this morning outside on boat about 5 feet from 43 degree water it got cold in the wind.

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[Coralc]

3 hours ago, drusierdmd said:

Got em...hooked adventures (private found via TripAdvisor). 

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Congratulations! Flounder? Weight? That is a big flat fish to pull in! 

[westcoastshell]

What an awesome catch drusierdmd!  I’m impressed! Looks like a great excursion. 

[Hoopster95]

3 hours ago, Lloyd555 said:

Awesome photos.

Any shots of the Alaska scenery from Two70?

 

I tried to upload these 2 hours ago but internet has been more than horrible, almost non-existent as far as photos & video are concerned.

 

I came back onboard around 3:30 and grabbed a salad at Cafe Two70. It was 80% full of cruisers... way more popular than any Viking Crown I have ever seen during mid-day non-prime time. I went and sat at the only available empty seat at the glass windows farthest aft.

 

Weather has turned to gray and rain, so these photos will not do the view justice. I’ll try to take more on another great day for you.

 

Edited May 17, 2019 by Hoopster95

[drusierdmd]

A few from today.

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[AlanF65]

Here is one shot of today's whale.