Seabourn·Seabourn Ovation

Seabourn Ovation - Gems of Southeast Asia: Singapore to Hong Kong

4.5(32 reviews)
via U.S. News & Cruise Critic · Jun 2026
|14 Nights|8 Ports|5 Sea Days

Seabourn Ovation's winter Asia season centerpiece: Singapore to Hong Kong with overnights for Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, a rare Cambodian call at Sihanoukville, and a finale cruising the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay.

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Price Range

$$$$

Luxury

DepartureSingapore
Dress CodeCasual Expedition
MealsIncluded
WiFiIncluded

*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Seabourn before booking.

Ship Details — Seabourn Ovation

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Year Built

2018

Tonnage

40,350 GT

Passengers

600

Crew

450

Decks

11

Class

Odyssey

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

The Grill by Thomas Keller
Spa & Wellness
Pool Deck
The Restaurant
Sushi
Earth & Ocean
The Club
Sky Bar
Observation Bar
Casino
Fitness Center
Marina
All-suite ocean-view accommodations with verandas
The Restaurant (main dining room)
The Colonnade
Earth & Ocean at The Patio
Sushi restaurant
In-suite complimentary stocked bar
The Retreat private cabanas
Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil program
Fitness center and Motion Studio
Two outdoor pools and multiple whirlpools
Retractable watersports marina (kayaks, paddleboards, windsurfing)
Seabourn Square lounge, library and coffee bar
The Club nightclub and casino
Caviar in the Surf beach event
Complimentary open bars and premium spirits

Cruise Highlights

Overnight for Bangkok's Grand Palace and riverside night markets
Sail up the Saigon River for two days in Ho Chi Minh City
Junk-flanked scenic cruising among Ha Long Bay's karsts
Cambodia's beaches and temples from Sihanoukville

About the Ship

What Travelers Say About Seabourn Ovation

Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Seabourn Ovation sailing. Based on 600 discussions.

Seabourn Ovation is an ultra-luxury, all-suite small ship (launched 2018, roughly 600 guests) that trades the scale and spectacle of mega-ships for intimacy, refinement and a relaxed, country-club vibe. Its signature strength is service: staff routinely learn guests' names and preferences within the first day, and the all-inclusive model - premium drinks, gratuities, specialty dining and watersports all included - removes the nickel-and-diming that defines mainstream cruising. The mood is calm and grown-up, with guests describing it as feeling like a comfortable home at sea rather than a floating resort.

What People Love

  • Genuinely intuitive, personalized service - staff learn names and preferences within a day and consistently go out of their way
  • All-suite layout means every guest gets a spacious veranda suite with a stocked in-suite bar, double-sink bathroom and walk-in closet
  • Truly all-inclusive pricing: gratuities, premium drinks, specialty dining and most extras are baked in, so there are few onboard surprises

Common Complaints

  • Notable inconsistency in food and service - some recent cruisers report a clear decline while others say it has returned to top form
  • Perceived cost-cutting, including reduced choice between main dining room and buffet at breakfast and lunch, frustrates loyal Seabourn guests
  • Some suites and soft furnishings (sofas, dining tables) are showing wear and feel due for refurbishment
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