Ovation of the Seas itinerary map for January 2, 2024 (10 nights)
Ovation of the Seas itinerary map for January 2, 2024 (10 nights)
10 nights · 4 ports
Round-trip · Sydney, Australia
Royal CaribbeanOvation of the Seas

Ovation of the Seas
January 2, 2024

10-Night South Pacific aboard Ovation of the Seas · Departing January 2, 2024 from the Port of Sydney, Australia.

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// AT A GLANCE

This 10-night cruise aboard the Ovation of the Seas departs from Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 and returns on Friday, Jan 12th. January weather across this route averages 91°/70°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.5 out of 10 — Sydney (8.0), Mystery Island (7.9), Port Vila (6.9), Noumea (7.4).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
7.5OUT OF 10
MODERATE TIER
Safer than 75% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
FULL BREAKDOWN →
01
10
night cruise
Tue → Fri
02
Sydney
departure port
Australia
03
4
port stops
Pacific
04
5
sea days
Day 2
// ON THIS PAGE07 SECTIONS
03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓
// 03 · ITINERARY

10 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapJANUARY 2, 2024
The Ovation of the Seas sails on January 2, 2024 for a 10 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip) (Sydney Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Sydney, Australia at 5:45 PM and will return to the port of Sydney, Australia on Jan 12th at 5:30 AM. During the 11-day journey, the Ovation of the Seas will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
Ovation of the Seas
JANUARY 2, 2024
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10 NIGHTS · 3 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · SYDNEY
// 04 · PORTS

10 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip) Port List

Ovation of the Seas·January 2, 2024
Sydney, Australia — Day 1 of Ovation of the Seas January 2, 2024 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
TUESDAY·JAN 2

Sydney

Australia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
—
5:45 PM

Sydney, Australia, offers docking at Circular Quay. Travelers explore Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. Excursions visit Blue Mountains. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures iconic landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes lamingtons, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like opal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Aboriginal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Sydney’s urban charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic coasts, making Sydney an engaging destination for exploration.

JANUARY FORECAST
80°F avg · Avg
Mystery Island, Vanuatu — Day 5 of Ovation of the Seas January 2, 2024 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
SATURDAY·JAN 6

Mystery Island

Vanuatu
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
5:00 PM

Mystery Island, Vanuatu, offers docking with tenders to shore. Travelers explore coral beaches and traditional villages. Excursions include snorkeling at coral reefs. Local markets sell laplap. The peak season, September to March, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes coconut crab, a Ni-Vanuatu favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Melanesian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Mystery Island’s tropical charm offers a vibrant Vanuatu stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pristine beaches and marine adventures, making Mystery Island an engaging destination for exploration.

JANUARY FORECAST
80°F avg · Avg
Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu — Day 6 of Ovation of the Seas January 2, 2024 cruise
DAY
6
PORT 5
SUNDAY·JAN 7

Port Vila

Efate, Vanuatu
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
—

Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu, offers docking at Port Vila Port. Travelers explore Mele Cascades and Iririki Island. Excursions include snorkeling at Hideaway Island. Local markets sell laplap. The peak season, September to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures waterfalls and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes coconut crab, a Ni-Vanuatu favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Melanesian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Port Vila’s tropical charm offers a vibrant Vanuatu stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural waterfalls and marine adventures, making Port Vila an engaging destination for exploration.

JANUARY FORECAST
82°F avg · Avg
Noumea, New Caledonia — Day 8 of Ovation of the Seas January 2, 2024 cruise
DAY
8
PORT 7
TUESDAY·JAN 9

Noumea

New Caledonia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
4:00 PM

Nouméa, New Caledonia, offers docking at Nouméa Port. Travelers explore Place des Cocotiers and Tjibaou Cultural Centre. Excursions include snorkeling at Amédée Lighthouse. Local markets sell bougna. The peak season, September to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes poisson cru, a New Caledonian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kanak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Nouméa’s coastal charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural heritage and marine beauty, making Nouméa an engaging destination.

JANUARY FORECAST
80°F avg · Avg
// 05 · WEATHER

10 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Ovation of the Seas·January 2, 2024
JAN FORECAST · SYDNEY
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
80°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
100°
AVG LOW
61°
AVG RAINFALL
3.3"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT SYDNEY
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
80°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Ovation of the Seas January 2, 2024 Excursions

Ovation of the Seas·January 2, 2024

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT
EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Browse shore excursions for each port on this Ovation of the Seas itinerary. Tours, activities, and transfers are provided by Viator.

Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.
See all Sydney excursions
// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

10 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE
MODERATE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 75% of all cruises
7.5/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN04 PORTS
01

Sydney 🇦🇺

Australia · AustraliaMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in tourist areas and nightlife districts while enjoying the overall safety of Sydney.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Mystery Island 🌍

Vanuatu · VanuatuMODERATE

Mystery Island in Vanuatu is a secure cruise destination where travelers should remain vigilant of their surroundings and environmental conditions.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Port Vila 🌍

Efate, Vanuatu · VanuatuMODERATE

Port Vila is generally safe for cruise travelers, but vigilance is advised in urban areas due to petty crime and limited infrastructure.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Noumea 🌍

New Caledonia · New CaledoniaMODERATE

Noumea is generally safe for cruise travelers, but they should remain vigilant against petty theft and stay informed about local conditions.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Ovation of the Seas Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsROYAL CARIBBEAN
Ovation of the Seas
ROYAL CARIBBEAN · QUANTUM
CHRISTENED
2016
STATEROOMS
2,131
TONNAGE
168,666GT
3.5% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 162,993 GT
YEAR BUILT
2016
6 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2010
LENGTH
1,138ft
4.9% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 1,085 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
4,180cruisers
ON PAR WITH AVG· vs avg 4,184 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Ovation of the Seas has a construction date of 2016 and a total size of 168,666 gross tons. The ship measures 1,138 feet in length. Ovation of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Quantum class. At full capacity, the Ovation of the Seas holds 4,180 passengers. That includes 2,630 cruise vacationers and 1,550 staff members. The Ovation of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,131.

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// 09 · MORE CRUISES

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// 09 · FAQ

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