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

[Hoopster95]

Right now.... sailing out of Skagway. 

Twangster, if you have time lapse or even photos of this sailaway tonight, would love to see it ☺️

 

 

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[Hoopster95]

For those of you wondering about site lines... being able to see all around you without obstruction top deck, it’s exactly like Radiance Class. Remember I mentioned earlier in the review there’s barely a forward view top deck due to the running track and Solarium roof top

 

I’m Standing right beside Northstar

[drusierdmd]

View from starboard 119xx balcony.
Samsung s10 killing the picture game.

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[Hoopster95]

Solarium at night.... the two person bed chairs are full of couples watching the Alaskan scenery go by through the huge glass windows that I feel makes Ovation a huge winner in cold weather climates. The front row of loungers in front of the bow also full with many in the hot tub. It’s currently 9:45pm.

 

Note the bridge wings close at 6pm.

 

Last photo is the view sitting in one of those 2 person bed chairs.

 

 

 

 

 

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[Hoopster95]

And tonight’s view from my “obstructed” balcony.... or is it?

 

 

 

Ok... I guess it is 😉

Not too shabby unless you roll your eyes down a little bit. 

 

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[drusierdmd]

One more killer my wife captured. It was helpful having a second set of eyes...so much to see.

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[drusierdmd]

And tonight’s view from my “obstructed” balcony.... or is it?
 
 

 
Ok... I guess it is [emoji6]
Not too shabby unless you roll your eyes down a little bit. 
 

I sprinkled some digital pixie dust on your photo...hope you don't mind:)

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[ronpes]

We are booked on Ovation for next year and started to read this thread. It is awesome and the pictures are incredible. 

Thank you  so much for taking the time and trouble to share with us your fantastic trip.

Regards

Ron.

[A&L_Ont]

For those on board, just in case you haven’t done it yet, here is a pro tip.  If you have cellular connection while on board shut your wifi off. Your device will bounce back and forth while trying to see if wifi is better than cellular, and we al know that answer.😉  While on the ship your upload times will increase if you do this. 

 

I was amazed at spots where you have cellular connection in the narrow channels of Alaska. 

[A&L_Ont]

Carcross Dessert is an amazing place. Was there in the summer of 1994 when I went on a Yukon Road Trip at the age of 20.  Would love to go back one day. 

[breezy_carol]

Hoopster and druiserdmd, beautiful pictures.  I am so excited for August 2nd to come.

[PCWalton1]

11 hours ago, drusierdmd said:

Green Jeep tours. 5 stars. 10 min walk from dock. Provided car seat at no cost. I heard 3 hr trip beforehand, we probably spent 7+. Great tour if you want to stop and take photos at your leisure.

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WOW, amazing shot

[Hoopster95]

Good morning from Endicott Arm.

I’ll be going up NorthStar again this morning... $49 during peak time. Im hoping tomreport that NorthStar turns side to side as it did at Hubbard

 

Edited May 21, 2019 by Hoopster95

[Hoopster95]

Great views from the Solarium... most chairs and chaises from any window front is occupied now

 

 

Coming up to and gong through sizeable icebergs in the channel. Capt is Going about 2-3 knots I figure, slowly crawling along in a zig-zag fashion as we can here the bow thrusters turn in every once in a while

 

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[Hoopster95]

I’m a little worried... my last sailing up here on Rhapsody was in a September.... we were re-routed from Tracy Arm to Ensicott due to ice. We never got to Endicott either as Rhapsody had to stop short  even before this point due to the amount of ice floe. We are supposed Tto be at Dawes glacier already however at this speed and from what I remember, it looks to me we have at least an hour to go if not more....

 

interestingly enough, as I prepared this post we’ve picked up speed... perhaps the we just hit a patch of larger deeper ice that Capt has to manoeuvre Through 

 

Edited May 21, 2019 by Hoopster95

[tcmagnum]

14 hours ago, drusierdmd said:

Green Jeep tours. 5 stars. 10 min walk from dock. Provided car seat at no cost. I heard 3 hr trip beforehand, we probably spent 7+. Great tour if you want to stop and take photos at your leisure.

Ummm...Just WOW!!!

[jamon]

Great pictures....can you tell me what time is main seating dinner and what time the Diamond lounge opens at night for happy hour drinks and for how long...thanks....

[Carlos A.]

14 hours ago, drusierdmd said:

Green Jeep tours. 5 stars. 10 min walk from dock. Provided car seat at no cost. I heard 3 hr trip beforehand, we probably spent 7+. Great tour if you want to stop and take photos at your leisure. 

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HI! Your pics are amazing!

I've a reservation with Green Jeeps for August!

How did you get to the lake in the pic.?

Do you have any tips for the excursion?

[CruiseKeeper]

Beautiful scenery at Endicott watching from our balcony.   You can hear all the waterfalls and the occasional ice cracking. Just spectacular!    Then our neighbors woke up and came out on their balcony. They like their glacier and mountain views  with music.  They even sing along, mostly 70’s and cool jazz.  I guess it could be worse.  

[Mrs.Dukes]

Thanks for this great trip report and the amazing pictures! Hope the rest of your cruise is great. Think I need to plan an Alaska cruise soon!

[Lloyd555]

15 hours ago, Hoopster95 said:

For those of you wondering about site lines... being able to see all around you without obstruction top deck, it’s exactly like Radiance Class. Remember I mentioned earlier in the review there’s barely a forward view top deck due to the running track and Solarium roof top

 

I’m Standing right beside Northstar

 

Great photos.

Is it possible to walk up the circular stairs that lead up to the North Star to get better view/photos while it's not in use?

[Jimbo]

35 minutes ago, Lloyd555 said:

 

Great photos.

Is it possible to walk up the circular stairs that lead up to the North Star to get better view/photos while it's not in use?

 

 

I believe if I remember right, the area is kind of blocked off and only allowed up there when the North Star is in use.

[AlanF65]

Spent most the morning on my balcony until the shipped turned at the glacier. Then went to 15 for more pics.

 

This is from my balcony.

[Biker19]

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

I believe if I remember right, the area is kind of blocked off and only allowed up there when the North Star is in use.

+1, both stairs are usually roped off.

[AlanF65]

Looking up at northstar from 15 at Dawes