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IMO: 9764958

Seabourn Ovation

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Seabourn Ovation — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Encore-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
40,350
Length (FT / M)
689 / 210
Beam (FT / M)
92 / 28
Decks (Passenger / Total)
10 / 12
Shipyard
Fincantieri, Sestri Ponente, Genoa, Italy
Registry
Bahamas
Godparent(s)
Elaine Paige
LNG Powered
No
Class Sisters: Seabourn Encore

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2018

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9764958
MMSI
311000585
Call Sign
C6CV5
Classification Society
RINA
Hull / Yard Number
6258
Maiden Voyage
May 2018
Maximum Draft
6.82 m (22.4 ft)
Maximum Beam
35.0 m (114.8 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
600
Maximum Capacity
650
Total Crew
450
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
1.33:1
Space Ratio
67.25

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
1
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
6
Bars & Lounges
6
Complimentary Dining Venues
5
Elevators
6*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Fuel Type
Oil-fired diesel (HFO/MGO-capable)
Installed Power
23.04 MW (30,897 hp)
Propulsion Power
12 MW (16,092 hp)
Maximum Speed
18.6 Knots
Engine Configuration
Four Wartsila 12V32 diesel generator sets (23.04 MW combined) driving two 6 MW electric propulsion motors (12 MW total) on two fixed-pitch propellers.

Logistics

Cruising Speed
15 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 4, forward
Elevator Banks
main
forward
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Sky Bar (open-air, starboard)
    outdoor_designated
    Location: Deck 10 midship
    Smoking permitted in the starboard open-air area.
  • The Club pool terrace (open-air, starboard)
    outdoor_designated
    Location: Deck 5 aft
    Smoking permitted on the starboard open-air pool terrace.
  • Seabourn Square terrace (open-air)
    outdoor_designated
    Location: Deck 7 aft
    Cigarette, cigar and pipe smoking permitted on the open-air terrace.
  • Staterooms
    restricted
    Location: Cabins
    E-cigarettes only; all other smoking prohibited indoors and on balconies.

Cabin Summary

Total: 300
ADA Compliant: 6
Suites
300
Balcony
0
Oceanview
0
Inside
0
The Apex Suite
Grand Wintergarden Suite
1,190 SQ FT

The ship's largest accommodation: a combinable duplex on Deck 8 of about 1,190 square feet formed by joining a Wintergarden or Signature Suite with an adjacent Veranda Suite, with two separate balconies, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, a solarium with whirlpool and a pantry with wet bar.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Veranda Suite268
  • Penthouse Suite16
  • Penthouse Spa Suite5
  • Owner's Suite7
  • Signature Suite2
  • Wintergarden Suite2

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Mini Golf
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Library
  • Observation Lounge

Staterooms & Service

  • All-Inclusive Beverages
  • Open Seating Dining
  • Self Serve Laundry

Expedition & Marine

  • Marina / Watersports Platform

Signature Experiences

Largest spa at sea in the Seabourn fleet
largest
Solis Mediterranean restaurant
unique
Adam Tihany-designed all-suite interiors
fleet first
The Retreat premium sun-deck retreat
top-deck attraction
Sun Terrace with putting green and deck games
top-deck attraction
The Observation Bar with 270-degree views and grand piano
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • Solis is a Mediterranean specialty restaurant (introduced 2024, replacing The Grill by Thomas Keller), offered at no cover charge.
  • Seabourn Square is a living-room-style social hub with a complimentary coffee and patisserie counter, library, computer stations and concierge desks.
  • The two-deck Spa at Seabourn is the largest spa ever operated on a Seabourn ship.
  • A casino on Deck 5 offers table games and slot machines.
  • Fares are all-inclusive, covering every dining venue, open bars with premium wines and spirits, Wi-Fi, gratuities and marina watersports.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • The Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 4
    Open-seating main dining room serving three meals with Thomas Keller-inspired menus.
  • The Colonnade
    buffet
    Location: Deck 9
    Casual open-kitchen venue with indoor/outdoor seating and themed dinners.
  • Earth & Ocean at The Patio
    casual_dining
    Location: Deck 9
    Poolside grill for lunch and al-fresco dinners.
  • Solis
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 8
    Reservation
    Mediterranean restaurant (launched aboard Ovation in March 2024, replacing The Grill by Thomas Keller); reservation, no cover charge.
  • Sushi
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 8
    Made-to-order sushi restaurant, included.
Bars & Nightlife
  • The Observation Bar
    observation_lounge
    Location: Deck 11
    Forward panoramic bar with 270-degree views and a grand piano.
  • The Club
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 5
    Lounge that becomes a nightclub with a dance floor in the evenings.
  • Sky Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 10
    Open-air pool bar.
  • The Patio Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9
    Poolside bar on the Lido deck.
  • The Retreat Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 12
    Bar serving The Retreat sun-deck retreat.
  • Solis Piano Bar
    piano_bar
    Location: Deck 8
    Intimate piano bar by the specialty-dining venues.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Club Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 5
    Deck 5 plunge pool with two whirlpools (officially a plunge pool, excluded from the swimming-pool count).
  • Patio Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9
    Lido swimming pool with whirlpools.
  • Spa Pool
    spa_pool
    Location: Deck 10
    Spa hydro-pool (excluded from the swimming-pool count).
Active Recreation
  • The Marina
    marina
    Location: Deck 3
    Fold-out watersports marina with an in-sea pool.
  • Sun Terrace Putting Green
    sport_court
    Location: Deck 12
    Nine-hole putting green and deck games.
Entertainment Venues
  • Grand Salon
    theater
    Location: Deck 6
    Main show lounge and theatre with cabaret-style seating.
Casino
  • Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 5
    Casino with table games and slot machines.
Spa & Fitness
  • The Spa at Seabourn
    spa
    Location: Deck 10
    Two-deck spa, the largest in the Seabourn fleet, with thermal suite, spa pool and treatment rooms.
  • Fitness Center
    fitness_center
    Location: Deck 10
    Gym with a separate motion studio.
  • Salon
    salon
    Location: Deck 10
    Beauty salon.
Retail & Shopping
  • The Shops
    shop
    Location: Deck 7
    Seabourn boutique and duty-free shops.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Seabourn Square
    lounge
    Location: Deck 7
    Living-room-style social hub with a complimentary coffee/patisserie counter, library, computer stations and concierge desks.
  • The Retreat
    sun_deck
    Location: Deck 12
    Premium sun-deck retreat with private cabanas and a whirlpool.
  • Card Room
    game_room
    Location: Deck 8
    Card and games room.
  • Meeting Room
    meeting_room
    Location: Deck 7
    Meeting room.

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-13