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While Ovation of the Seas is in port at Subic Bay , guests will have the opportunity to discover and experience local attractions on Royal Caribbean ’ s shore excursions . Guests can marvel at the craftsmanship of antique and replicated mansions from the Spanish colonial-era during the Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Heritage Tour , travel through breath-taking river valleys then soak in the steamy Puning Hot Spring and watch a variety of marine animals perform at Ocean Adventure .
In Manila , guests can choose to go for shore excursions such as the Tagaytay Tour and the Manila City Tour . During the Tagaytay Tour , guests will see the remarkable panoramic view of Taal Lake and Volcano and have the chance to visit a pineapple plantation to try sweet pineapples or buy souvenirs from the furniture and wood carving shops . Meanwhile , the Manila City Tour will present guests the opportunity to witness Roman Catholic and Spanish-colonial era landmarks such as the historic Basilica Manila Cathedral , San Agustin Church which has a museum run by the Augustinian order featuring antique vestments and colonial-era furniture and the centuries-old “ The Walled City ” that consists of fortified walls , church ruins and relics from Spain ’ s Conquistadores .
Guests onboard the 18-deck Ovation of the Seas will enjoy the ‘ North Star ’, an observation capsule that rises 92 metres over the ocean ; ‘ Two70 ’ – a hi-tech entertainment venue ; cocktails served by robotic bartenders at the ‘ Bionic Bar ’; skydiving and surfing simulation experiences ; interior virtual balcony staterooms with real-time ocean views ; luxurious Loft Suites with large living areas and private concierge service ; and ‘ SeaPlex ’, the largest indoor activity space at sea housing roller-skating , bumper cars and more . The ship also features 18 dining venues with cuisines from around the globe , including Jamie ’ s Italian by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver .
Highlights of Ovation of the Seas ’ upcoming cruises are the 6-night cruise from Hong Kong to Tianjin with calls at Fukuoka and Shimonoseki on June 15 ; the 12-night cruise from Tianjin to Singapore visiting Okinawa ( Naha ), Taipei ( Keelung ), Hong Kong , Hue / Danang ( Chan May ), Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City ( Phu My ) on October 7 ; and the 14-night cruise from Singapore to Sydney visiting Perth ( Fremantle ), Adelaide and Hobart on October 19 . https :// www . royalcaribbean . com /
At 347m long , 168,666 gross registered tonnes , and filled with first-at sea features and technologies , Ovation of the Seas is the largest cruise ship to enter the Philippines . She has a total capacity of 4,905 guests staying in 2,091 staterooms and hosted by 1,500 crew .
Royal Caribbean International ’ s cruise ship Ovation of the Seas
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