Where is Ovation of the Seas today?
In Ensenada, Mexico
In port 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time, on day 4 of a 4-night Pacific U.S. & Canada cruise from Los Angeles (Nov 9 to 13).
Next: Los Angeles, California, tomorrow arriving 7:00 AM.
Scheduled position from Royal Caribbean International's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Fri Nov 13: 3 nights from $495
Upcoming Ovation of the Seas cruises from $219 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
4-night Pacific U.S. & Canada cruise, Los Angeles round trip
Nov 9 to 13, 2026 · Catalina Island and Ensenada.
Where Ovation of the Seas sails, month by month
Ovation of the Seas sails from Los Angeles from December 2026 to November 2027 and Honolulu in November 2027 on 3- and 4-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Ensenada (96 calls) and Catalina Island (40). It also has longer sailings of 6 to 17 nights from December 2026 to March 2027 and in November 2027.
- Dec 2026Los Angeles · 6 sailings3 to 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Los Angeles · 7 sailings3, 4, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Los Angeles · 6 sailings3, 4, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Los Angeles · 7 sailings3, 4, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Los Angeles · 9 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Los Angeles · 9 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Los Angeles · 8 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Los Angeles · 9 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Los Angeles · 9 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Los Angeles · 8 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Los Angeles · 9 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Los Angeles · 4 sailings3 to 16 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Royal Caribbean International may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Ovation of the Seas sailings with prices.
Ovation of the Seas at a glance
Ovation of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship in the Quantum class. It entered service in 2016 (10 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2026. It carries 4,180 passengers and 1,300 crew, about 3.2 passengers per crew member. At 167,800 gross tons and 348 m (1,142 ft) long, it is a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT) with 16 decks and 2,091 cabins. It was built by Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany and sails under the flag of the Bahamas.
Ovation of the Seas is a contemporary cruise ship that entered service in 2016 as part of Royal Caribbean International's Quantum-class fleet. Built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, the ship accommodates 4,180 passengers across 16 decks.
As a modern mainline vessel, Ovation of the Seas combines the amenities and dining variety expected from Royal Caribbean with a mid-sized scale that appeals to a broad range of cruisers.
Ovation of the Seas specs
- Class
- Quantum
- Built
- 2016
- Refurbished
- 2026
- Gross Tonnage
- 167,800 GT
- Length
- 348 m
- Passengers
- 4,180
- Cabins
- 2,091
- Crew
- 1,300
- Decks
- 16
- Builder
- Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Age
- 10 years old
- Size
- Mega-ship
- Space Ratio
- 40.1 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 3.2:1
- Sister Ships
- 2 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 15th largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 4 nights
- Primary Region
- Mexican Riviera
- Next Sailing
- Nov 13, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
✨ Other
Ovation of the Seas FAQ
Where is Ovation of the Seas right now?
According to Royal Caribbean International's published itinerary, Ovation of the Seas is scheduled to be in Ensenada, Mexico today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on day 4 of a 4-night Pacific U.S. & Canada cruise from Los Angeles. It returns to Los Angeles on November 13. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Ovation of the Seas sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Ovation of the Seas sails from Los Angeles, California from December 2026 to November 2027 and Honolulu, Hawaii in November 2027 on 3- and 4-night cruises.
What ports does Ovation of the Seas visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Ovation of the Seas calls most often at Ensenada, Mexico (96 calls) and Catalina Island, California (40), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 10 ports in all.
How many passengers does Ovation of the Seas carry?
Ovation of the Seas carries 4,180 passengers in 2,091 cabins. It has 1,300 crew, about 3.2 passengers per crew member.
When was Ovation of the Seas built and how old is it?
Ovation of the Seas entered service in 2016, so it is 10 years old. It was last refurbished in 2026.
How big is Ovation of the Seas?
Ovation of the Seas is 167,800 gross tons and 348 m (1,142 ft) long, with 16 decks. That makes it a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT).
How many crew work on Ovation of the Seas?
Ovation of the Seas has 1,300 crew.
What class of ship is Ovation of the Seas?
Ovation of the Seas belongs to the Quantum class, which has 2 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Ovation of the Seas?
Ovation of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International.
Where was Ovation of the Seas built?
Ovation of the Seas was built by Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany.
How much does a cruise on Ovation of the Seas cost?
The cheapest upcoming Ovation of the Seas cruise we track starts from $219. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Ovation of the Seas prices
Upcoming Ovation of the Seas cruises start from $219. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $169. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
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