Boarding the BIGGEST Cruise Ship on the West Coast! | Ovation of the Seas Embarkation Vlog 🚢🍹
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It is the largest cruise ship to ever port in Los Angeles.
It feels kind of claustrophobic and and and tight for such a large ship.
The Bionic Bar up there is really cool.
Wonderland is one dinner you don't want to miss.
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Join the Lido Hoppers (Tony & Christina) as we board Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas for a 5-night cruise to Cabo San Lucas — and bring you along for every moment of our action-packed embarkation day! 🚗 We kick off our journey from the 405 freeway, headed toward the Port of Los Angeles, where the Ovation made her historic debut as the largest cruise ship to ever home port on the West Coast. 🍽️ We start with The Key lunch, then give you a full cabin & balcony tour before diving into ship exploration! 🎉 From the high-energy Sail Away Party to the robotic Bionic Bar, Music Hall, and a delicious stop at Amber & Oak pub for poutine and drinks, there’s no shortage of fun. 🌊 We slow things down on Deck 5 under the lifeboats with peaceful views of Catalina Island, then get whimsical with dinner at Wonderland, one of Royal Caribbean’s most unique dining experiences. 🍷 We end our night with a stop at Vintages wine bar and the unforgettable Shush Silent Disco at Two70. 🛳️ Whether you're cruising soon or just love cruise content, this Day 1 vlog sets the stage for an unforgettable sailing. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Ovation of the Seas adventures! 🎉 Rep the Lido Life! Our new merch store is open — shop it like it’s embarkation day: https://lidohoppers.myspreadshop.com/ Buy us a coffee to help fuel more content! https://buymeacoffee.com/lidohoppers As an Amazon affiliate we earn a small commission on items that you purchase at no additional cost to you. This helps our channel grow. Thank you in advance! Video Equipment Used to Make this Video: ✅ DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - https://amzn.to/3QQwKM6 ✅ DJI Battery Handle - https://amzn.to/3FKOmXo ✅ DJI Mic 2 Bluetooth Microphone - https://amzn.to/42byiFN ✅ DJI Osmo Mini Tripod - https://amzn.to/4iN8qqT ✅ Ulanzi Extendable Tripod - https://amzn.to/4jacSQb ✅ Magnetic Mount - https://amzn.to/4iFPUAu ✅ DJI Osmo Case - https://amzn.to/3FHeRgu 🎥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more cruise vlogs and honest reviews! #OvationOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #EmbarkationDay #CruiseVlog #LidoHoppers #WonderlandRestaurant #CruisingFromLA #silentdisco 📌 Chapters: 0:00 - Heading to the Port of Los Angeles 0:49 - Key Lunch on Embarkation Day 1:58 - Finishing Key Lunch & Ready for Room 2:37 - Cabin Tour Begins 3:27 - Bathroom & Closet Overview 4:45 - Vanity, Drawers & Balcony Access 5:53 - Private Balcony Tour 6:54 - Deck Party & Cruise Vibes 8:03 - Team Margarita vs. Team Tequila 10:00 - Sail Away from San Pedro 10:51 - Custom Drink at Sail Away 11:40 - Drink Review & Naming the Cocktail 12:37 - Royal Esplanade Drink Stop 13:08 - Drinks, Snacks & First Impressions 14:33 - Poutine Taste Test at Amber and Oak 15:33 - Waiting for Wonderland Dinner 16:07 - Relaxing on Deck with Catalina Views 17:57 - Wildlife & Catalina Fun Facts 18:52 - Why We Cruise 19:02 - Lido Lowdown: Dog Litter Box Mystery 19:32 - Scooner's Bar for Margaritas & Crochet 20:33 - Exploring Ship Vibes & Trivia Preview 21:11 - Music Hall Trivia Game Begins 22:41 - Drink of the Day: The Tribute 23:06 - Wonderland Dinner Experience 24:49 - Drinks at Vintages After Wonderland 25:56 - Silent Disco Prep in 270 Lounge 26:58 - Outro from the Lido Hoppers