Ocean Village Cruises Reviews

Ron, it's definitely an interesting review for sure. Having sailed in Europe on OV2 last October, I guess I'm somewhat qualified to comment on the OV experience. Tinned fruit - shouldn't really appear on a cruise ship at all. The Caribbean has an abundance of fresh fruit, so surely some could be loaded onboard OV? I don't ever recall being served tinned fruit onboard OV2. However, if I had, I don't think my holiday experience would be degraded in any way. Charter flights - OV has no control over them. They charter the aircraft, but they don't operate it. It's not justified to blame OV for a charter flight problem. That's like blaming OV because you didn't like the weather. They don't control it! Sail-away parties - they were fab onboard OV2 - perhaps OV1 has some way to go? "All Inclusive" - Ocean Village absolutely does not market itself as an "All Inclusive" holiday. It would appear that you may not have done your homework properly in this instance. However, that's not OV's fault. Wine at the table - guess what? You can (and we did) order bottles of wine at the table, in both the Plantation and Waterfront restaurants. I get the impression that you're happier onboard any other cruise line. That's your prerogative Ron, but there are plenty of folk here that do enjoy the OV style of cruising. You strike me as more of a 'traditionalist' when it comes to cruising. I'm not, hence I actually enjoy the product more. However, belittling others who post here in defence of OV is a little unnecessary Ron. It's an open forum, you claim to be in the 36-45 age group, like myself, so there's really no need for the childish retort. You didn't enjoy it, you've said your piece, that should be the end of it. Ocean Village (the brand) was a marketing experiment by Carnival Corp to open-up cruising to a wider audience in the UK. Carnival believes they've completed the experiment and the more sophisticated UK market is now ready to book on the more 'upmarket' cruise lines that you frequent. That's the true reason for moving the ship to Australia, according to Carnival Corporation.

Come on lay off poor Ron , he has just written a review as honest as he can , just because others don`t agree they shouldn`t write personal comments about him. . I travelled on OV last year and really enjoyed it but thats my opinion which I am entitled to ,same as Ron. I am going on OV in Spring again and wonder if the quality will be reduced , we will see .

I quote 'it would take me days to comment on the food served on all the two weeks, but one word sums it all......very very poor'. Now call me picky but surely thats three words.