THE fourth-largest cruise ship in the world has made its Australian debut and is expected to inject more than $35 million into the country’s economy in its first season.
Ovation of the Seas docked in Fremantle on Tuesday as part of a Singapore-to-Sydney journey, and is expected to generate more than $2.4 million for the local economy just from passenger spending.
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Onboard activities include a viewing capsule that can hover 90 metres above sea level, robotic bartenders, a circus school and indoor sky diving and surfing experiences.
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READ NOWIt will depart Fremantle on Wednesday, before stopping in Adelaide and Hobart en route to Sydney where it will dock on December 15.
KEY FACTS ABOUT THE SHIP: * Can accommodate 5000 guests * 1500 crew * 2091 rooms * 18 decks * 168,666 tonnes * 347m long and 41m wide
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