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Cruising from California Surprised Us - Boarding Ovation of the Seas in LA

Trev and Chels
Trev and Chels
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πŸ‘οΈ 199K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 20:04

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their experience boarding the Ovation of the Seas in Long Beach, California, for a three night West Coast cruise heading toward Mexico. After spending time at the Santa Monica Pier and visiting Disneyland, they board what is described as the largest ship to ever leave the West Coast. The vlog provides a tour of their balcony stateroom and highlights various ship amenities, including the Northstar observation capsule, the Ripcord by iFly indoor skydiving simulator, and the bumper cars. During their Northstar excursion, the creators report a rare sighting of dolphins jumping out of the water. The video also covers dining experiences at venues like Iumi and Cafe 270, as well as a high energy cabaret performance. The creators conclude by reflecting on the differences between West Coast and Florida cruising, noting the milder weather and humidity levels. They express excitement for their upcoming arrival in Ensenada and their planned excursions.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Ovation of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Ovation of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯ˆExpert CreatorSponsored
❀️ Best for CoupleOther · Summer · 3 nightsFrom Long BeachVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We're not in Florida anymore. So, you're telling me we left the cruising capital of the world, Florida? Yes. To come to the West Coast to cruise.

It's just going to be three nights, but it's going to be a lot of fun. And we can't wait to see what this West Coast cruising is about.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Tip the porters who handle your bags.
βœ“Don't wobble on the flow rider.
βœ“Get a group together for bumper cars to make it more fun.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to expect on a West Coast cruise β€” It's different but fun; the weather is not humid like Florida.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise from the West Coast instead of Florida?
QWhat activities are available on Ovation of the Seas?
QWhat is the experience of seeing wildlife from the Northstar?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Insanada4 Happy Bacon
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Los Angeles4 Happy Bacon
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