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Navigator of the Seas Review: Royal Caribbean's West Coast Getaway

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👁️ 467 views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 32:17
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 4 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 would recommend it. Yeah, I'd go back.

We had a good time on this cruise.

Navigator of the Seas is a good one.

The buffet was miserable. I was miserable.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pack your bathing suit in your carry-on to use the pool right away.
Arrive right on time for Long Beach port to avoid waiting outside.
Request a private table in the dining room on day one if you're anxious about sharing.
Give yourself enough time at Labouodora to enjoy your meal, as the line gets long.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Anxiety about sharing a table in the dining roomRequest a private table on day one before dinners start.
Waiting outside at the portArrive right on time for Long Beach port to avoid sitting on a bench.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Navigator of the Seas worth it?
QWhat is it like cruising Royal Caribbean from Los Angeles?
QHow much drinking is involved on this cruise?

Topics Covered

Entertainment Shows3½ Happy BaconExcursions1½ Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Sad BaconCabin Interior2 Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Ensenada2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Winery excursion
Long Beach3 Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

In this episode, we’re giving our full Navigator of the Seas review, one of Royal Caribbean’s few cruise options sailing from the West Coast. Departing from Los Angeles, we headed down to Ensenada, Mexico for a quick getaway filled with sunshine, plenty of cocktails, and nonstop fun at sea. We share our honest take on the ship, what it’s like cruising Royal Caribbean from LA, and of course, how much drinking was actually involved. If you’ve ever wondered whether Navigator of the Seas is worth it for a short West Coast escape, this episode is for you. We want to hear from YOU! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.⁠passportpalspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and leave us your travel hot takes & crazy stories for our 'Wish You Were Here' segment! #navigatoroftheseas #royalcaribbean #westcoast #losangeles #cruise #cruising #cruiseship #podcast