Ovation of the Seas receives generally positive reviews for its service, food, entertainment, and overall cruise experience, especially for families and multi-generational groups. Many guests praise the attentive staff, variety of activities, and beautiful destinations. However, several reviews highlight significant issues with embarkation, understaffing, long wait times for dining and services, and occasional problems with cabin cleanliness and noise. While most guests enjoyed their cruise and would recommend Royal Caribbean, some experienced enough operational problems to reconsider future bookings on this particular ship.