Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
91Top 10% of ships
Dining
59Beats 31% of ships
Entertainment
62Beats 30% of ships
Activities & Thrills
39Beats 16% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
80Top 23% of ships
Value / Cost
97Top 8% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Value / Cost — scores 97/100
Strong Space & Comfort — scores 91/100
Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 80/100
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Worth Knowing
Activities & Thrills is a relative weak point at 39/100
General
Cruise LineSeabourn
Ship NameOvation
Maiden voyage11 May 2018
Physical
Year Built2018
Refurbished Not yet
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 41,865 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 210 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 36 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipNo
Total decks 12
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks15
Speed 19 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew330
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins266
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins6
Passenger Capacity 600
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 69.775
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsThe Restaurant (main dining room), The Colonnade (indoor/outdoor buffet), The Grill by Thomas Keller (steakhouse), Sushi, Earth & Ocean at the Patio (Patio Grill by day), plus Seabourn Square cafe and 24-hour room service — all complimentary, no cover charges
Restaurants - Paid0
Restaurants - Included5
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive3
Outdoor Pools2
Indoor Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs7
- Hot Tubs - General Access5
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only7
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive7
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges10
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtNo
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackNo
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformYes
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomNo
Supervised Youth ProgramNo
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes
Special AmenitiesThe Retreat (adults-only deck-12 sanctuary with 15 private cabanas, reservable for a fee); The Spa at Seabourn with thalassotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and salon; Seabourn Square lounge/cafe; over 1,600 works of art by 120 artists onboard; complimentary open-seating dining and wines at lunch/dinner with no extra charge; Club/Silver+ loyalty tiers get complimentary Wi-Fi, calls, massage, and a spa day pass
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $0.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 0%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?No
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign C6CV5
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9764958
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 311000585
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Bahamas
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.