Thinking about cruising from Los Angeles on Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas? In this fun trip report episode, I’m joined by my friend Katie as we spill all the details from our recent cruise to Ensenada, Mexico aboard one of Royal’s most high-tech ships.

From embarkation at the Port of Los Angeles to tacos in Ensenada, we’re sharing what surprised us, what we loved, and what we’d definitely skip next time.

 ✅ Honest review of Ovation of the Seas amenities & entertainment
 ✅ Tips for first-time cruisers sailing from LA
 ✅ What to do (and not do) in Ensenada on a short port stop
 ✅ Dining hits & misses: Windjammer, late night pizza, main dining & more
 ✅ Was the North Star worth it? And yes, we tried the bumper cars 🎯

If you're considering a Royal Caribbean cruise out of California, want a peek into the Ovation of the Seas experience, or you're just cruise-curious, this episode will give you insider insight with laughs along the way.

🎧 Hit play for the real scoop on one of the most talked-about ships on the West Coast!

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