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873 Navigator of the Seas Review 2025 + Taking Listener Questions

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πŸ‘οΈ 48 viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 45:46
What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘« Best for GroupOther Β· Winter Β· 3 nightsFrom Los AngelesVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I think when the first thing you would see when you get into the Royal Prominade is how beautiful it is and open. It it it's massive.

It's a great ship. Don't write it off just because it's 25 years old. I think it's a good ship.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book a room that you are going to be happy in no matter what.
βœ“Go see the ice show and go down those water slides.
βœ“Consider going a day early and staying a day late for less stress.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship datedness β€” Don't write it off just because it's 25 years old; it's a good ship.
Crowds on sea days β€” Purchase a cabana for a home base; ship manages crowds well with activities throughout.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy haven't cruise lines returned to Santorini after the earthquake?
QHow does the bid to upgrade program work on Norwegian Cruise Line?
QWhy are Galveston cruises now primarily all the same itinerary?
QDo cruise lines have an obligation to tell passengers if a ship is partially chartered?
QAre reservations required for train and bus tickets from Southampton to London after disembarkation?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program3Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Casino1Β½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconCabin Balcony1Β½ Sad BaconDining Main2 Sad BaconDining Specialty3Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconWater Park4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Catalina3Β½ Happy Bacon
Ensenada2 Happy Bacon
Top: Fishing
Santorini2Β½ Sad Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology
YouTube Video Description↓

Brian just returned from a three-night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas out of Los Angeles. Staff writer Richard Simms tackles some of your listener questions.