Ovation of the Seas - December 28, 2024 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Ovation of the Seas
Sydney, Australia
Picton, New Zeala
Tauranga, New Zea

Ovation of the Seas - December 28, 2024

The December 28, 2024 cruise on the Ovation of the Seas departs from Sydney, Australia. On this 10 Night New Zealand Holiday (Sydney Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Ovation of the Seas sets sail on Saturday, Dec 28th and returns on Tuesday, Jan 7th.

10nights

December 28, 2024

Dec 28th - Jan 7th

Ovation of the Seas

Ovation of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Ovation of the Seas - December 28, 2024

10 Night New Zealand Holiday

from Sydney, Australia

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Ovation of the Seas cruise ship departing December 28, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,050 ($205 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,120 ($213 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 3%.

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suite
$13,713
($1,371 / night)
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Ovation of the Seas Size Infographic

Ovation of the Seas

169 k
tonnage
1,142 ft
length
2016
year built
2,100
cabins
4,180
passengers
1,300
crew

OVATION OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Ovation of the Seas has a construction date of 2016 and a total size of 168,666 gross tons. The ship measures 1,142 feet (348 meters) in length. Ovation of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class. At full capacity, the Ovation of the Seas holds 5,480 passengers. That includes 4,180 cruise vacationers and 1,300 staff members. The Ovation of the Seas total number of staterooms is 2,100.

Ovation of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:168,666 GT
  • Length:1,142 ft (348 m)
  • Beam:134 ft (41 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2016
  • Years Served:2016 - Present
  • Capacity:4,180
  • Crew Members:1,300
  • Total on Board:5,480
  • Total Staterooms:2,100
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:1,100 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Ovation of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Ovation of the Seas Deck Plans.

Itinerary

Ovation of the Seas - December 28, 2024 - 10 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 27thSydney, Australia
2Dec 28thAt Sea
3Dec 29thAt Sea
4Dec 31stPicton, New Zealand
5Dec 31stAt Sea
6Jan 2ndTauranga, New Zealand
7Jan 3rdAuckland, New Zealand
8Jan 4thBay Of Islands, New Zealand
9Jan 4thAt Sea
10Jan 5thAt Sea
11Jan 7thSydney, Australia

Cruise Itinerary

The Ovation of the Seas sails on December 28, 2024 for a 10 Night New Zealand Holiday (Sydney Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Sydney, Australia at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Sydney, Australia on Jan 7th at 5:30 AM. During the 11-day journey, the Ovation of the Seas will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 282024
D:4:00 PM

Say 'G'day' to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stroll along the world-famous Bondi and Watsons Beaches. Tour the Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point, shop for Aboriginal art, or go on a photographic safari. This diverse land is home to crocodiles, koalas, emus, and, of course, kangaroos.

Day2
DEC 292024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
DEC 302024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day4
DEC 312024
A:9:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Picton is in one of the sunniest parts of New Zealand, the upper South Island. One of Picton's attractions (besides the port) is the fact that it sports what may be the only remaining miniature golf course in NZ.

Day5
JAN 12025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day6
JAN 22025
A:7:00 AMD:7:00 PM

Tauranga is located in the Bay of Plenty and is the region's largest residential and commercial area, boasting profuse sunshine and a fertile landscape. The township is the center of a large kiwifruit and citrus growing area and houses a population of approximately 91,000 people, including those residing in Mount Maunganui.

Day7
JAN 32025
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

New Zealand's largest city is draped over seven volcanoes and wrapped around Waitemata Harbour (meaning "sea of sparkling waters" in Maori). Despite its British feel, it is the world's largest Polynesian city. Shop for Polynesian crafts on Queen Street, the main drag. Or from atop Mt. Eden, overlook the "City of Sails," which will host the America's Cup races in 2000.

Day8
JAN 42025
A:6:00 AMD:4:00 PM

The Bay of Islands is one of the most picturesque and popular holiday sites in New Zealand. It combines great fishing, diving, sailing and other watersports with some of New Zealand's most significant historic sites. One of the most popular attractions is the Hole in the Rock, off Cape Brett. You can take a boating trip through the hole in a huge rock outcrop. Also popular are dolphin swimming and diving trips to the sunken Rainbow Warrior wreck.

Day9
JAN 52025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day10
JAN 62025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day11
JAN 72025
A:5:30 AM

Say 'G'day' to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stroll along the world-famous Bondi and Watsons Beaches. Tour the Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point, shop for Aboriginal art, or go on a photographic safari. This diverse land is home to crocodiles, koalas, emus, and, of course, kangaroos.