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Things You *MUST* Know Before You Sail on Ovation of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas from Australia

Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
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πŸ‘οΈ 62K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 12:21

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The creator provides a comprehensive guide for passengers preparing to sail on Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas or Quantum of the Seas from Australia. The video emphasizes the importance of using the Royal Caribbean app and cruise planner to manage bookings for shows, dining, and popular attractions like iFly and the North Star. The creator explains the complexities of onboard currency, noting that while the cruise planner displays prices in Australian dollars, the actual onboard transactions are processed in US dollars. This section includes advice on managing currency conversion fees through banks or the cruise line. Additional practical advice covers bringing limited amounts of wine, understanding the digital muster process, and navigating electrical requirements, specifically the availability of both US and European style outlets. The guide also touches on cabin selection to avoid noise or smoke drift and highlights alternative dining options like the Solarium Bistro and Cafe 270 to avoid the crowds of the Windjammer. Finally, the creator clarifies terminology differences regarding dining courses to ensure passengers understand the menu offerings.

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I'm Adrian the crews and travel guy I published Cruise related videos weekly

iFly and the North Star are both popular attractions and bookings are pretty much Essential if you do want to guarantee a spot

Royal Caribbean operated ships with US Dollars as its onboard currency this is often a pain point for Aussie Cruisers

choose a cabin that is sandwiched by other cabin decks to guarantee a quieter experience

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Register for an account on the Royal Caribbean website and access your cruise planner after booking
βœ“Download the Royal Caribbean app to your smartphone or tablet
βœ“Keep an eye on your cruise planner throughout the year for sales and price changes
βœ“Bring your own hair dryer and rely on European outlets for higher consumption appliances

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Understanding onboard currency and charges β€” Royal Caribbean uses US Dollars; check your credit card's currency conversion fees and consider a cash account with daily limits
Booking attractions like iFly and North Star β€” Book in advance as slots sell out quickly; on Port days, they can be experienced at no extra cost
Choosing a quiet cabin β€” Avoid cabins directly under the pool deck or public spaces; choose one sandwiched by other cabin decks

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QHow to make the most out of your time on Ovation of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas
QWhat tips should first-timers know before sailing from Australia on these ships

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