Ovation Of The Seas Was Not The Royal Caribbean We Remember: Embarkation Day
EMBARKATION DAY on Ovation of the Seas! | The Key, Balcony Cabin Tour, Food & Cocktails And What We REALLY Thought About This 3 Night Ensenada Cruise from Los Angeles... It Wasn't All Good! Join us as we kick off a short cruise adventure series with a full look at embarkation day, ship highlights, dining experiences, cocktails, and everything this ship has to offer. But there’s one BIG question we need to answer… just HOW BAD was the food on this cruise? And is it really worth spending your hard earned money on a cruise when parts of the overall experience may turn out to be lackluster? In this episode we’re taking you along for the entire first day, from stepping onboard to watching the ship sail away! ✨ WHAT'S IN THIS VIDEO? 🚢 Embarkation Day: Follow along as we board Ovation of the Seas and begin our cruise vacation. 🍽️ The Key Welcome Lunch: We check out the special welcome lunch experience included with The Key. But is this perk worth paying extra for? 🛏️ Balcony Cabin Tour: Step inside our balcony cabin and see the space, layout, storage, and balcony views to help you decide if this room is right for your next cruise. 🛍️ Royal Esplanade Tour: Explore the heart of the ship, including its shops, bars, and lively atmosphere. 🎰 Casino Tour: Take a look around the casino and see what awaits guests looking to try their luck at sea. 🏀 Deck 15 SeaPlex Overview: Discover the activities and entertainment options in this unique indoor sports and recreation space. 🏊 Pools & Solarium: We explore the pool deck and the adults-only Solarium to see where you can relax, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy sea days. 🍸 Cocktail Reviews: We're sampling drinks onboard and sharing our thoughts. 🌅 Sail Away: We wrap up embarkation day by watching Ovation of the Seas pull away from port and officially begin our cruise adventure! 🍷 Giovanni's Wine Bar: Join us for before dinner drinks at Giovanni's Wine Bar as we check out the atmosphere and enjoy a stop for a glass of wine. 🍽️ Main Dining Room Dinner: It's time for dinner! We review our main dining room experience and take a closer look at the food, service, and overall quality. This is where things start to take a turn and impact our impression for the rest of our cruise. 🦜 The Pesky Parrot: After a "challenging" dinner experience, we stop by this fun tropical-themed bar for cocktails. But is it a must-visit spot onboard? 🤔 THE BIG QUESTIONS: Just how bad was the food on this cruise? Did the Main Dining Room deliver the quality and experience we expected? Is Ovation of the Seas still worth cruising on if parts of the experience feel lackluster? With cruise prices continuing to make travelers think twice, are we getting the value we deserve for our money? We’re sharing our honest experiences, opinions, and first impressions so you can decide whether Ovation of the Seas deserves a place on your next vacation list. 👇 NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Have you sailed on Ovation of the Seas? What did you think of the food, drinks, service, and overall experience? Would you pay extra for The Key, and do you think cruising is still worth the money? 💬 Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts! 📢 Share this video with someone planning a Royal Caribbean cruise! 👍 Like this video if you love Cruises and subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss our next adventure! We also review a lot of what Las Vegas has to offer so if you love Vegas, then we are your channel. Want to support the channel? You can donate via our PayPal link below - your support helps us keep making great food & travel content! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QYYBQU6EL84LY Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:09 - The Key Welcome Lunch 4:00 - Balcony Cabin Tour 9:28 - The Royal Esplanade 12:21 - Casino Royale 14:22 - The Seaplex 15:50 - Pools & The Solarium 17:40 - Pre Sail Away Cocktail 20:24 - Sail Away 23:10 - Giovanni's Wine Bar 25:59 - The Main Dining Room (It wasn't good) 33:11 - What we REALLY THOUGHT about the MDR 34:29 - The Pesky Parrot 35:33 - Our final thoughts about Day 1 of this cruise #OvationOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CruiseVlog #CruiseReview #EmbarkationDay #RoyalCaribbeanCruise #CruiseShipTour #CruiseFoodReview #CruiseLife #CruiseTips #TheKeyRoyalCaribbean #JamesAndPaulTryItAll