Seabourn Ovation

Seabourn Ovation is a cruise ship operated by Seabourn Cruise Line. She entered service in 2018 and carries around 600 guests, making her a small ship built with a focus on intimate luxury cruising. She is the sister ship of Seabourn Encore and represents an evolution of the line's earlier vessels, running about 26 percent larger than ships such as Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Sojourn while maintaining a high space-per-guest ratio.

Every suite has a balcony, and the ship carries 302 suites across 13 categories, ranging from comfortable veranda suites to sprawling owner's accommodations. Each suite features a large lounge and living area with comfortable seating, ample storage, and a marble bathroom. The design emphasizes residential comfort rather than flashy spectacle, suiting travelers looking for a genuine retreat at sea.

Dining reflects Seabourn's all-inclusive philosophy. The ship offers multiple venues, including The Restaurant for open-seating meals, a sushi restaurant, the Patio Grill for poolside fare, The Colonnade buffet, and The Grill by Thomas Keller, a luxury chophouse created with the Michelin-starred chef. Open bars throughout the ship serve complimentary beverages, including premium wines at lunch and dinner.

For relaxation and activity, the ship holds a wellness complex on two levels with treatment rooms, a sauna, a thermal suite and a glass-roofed spa pool. A built-in Marina platform offers complimentary watersports, including snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing and swimming in an in-sea pool when anchored near shore or docked. Over 1,600 works of art by 120 artists are displayed throughout the ship.

She was christened in May 2018 by British singer and actress Elaine Paige in Malta, with a song written for the occasion by lyricist Tim Rice. Ovation suits affluent travelers, well-seasoned cruisers, and couples seeking a serene, refined voyage with few passengers and exceptionally attentive service.

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