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A Helpful Guide to Dining on the Royal Caribbean-Navigator of the Seas

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've previously done videos showing a walkthrough of the Navigator. I've done a review video as well as a hits and misses about the ship itself.

It will be crowded at various times on embarcation afternoon for lunch and disembarkation morning. It can be very crowded and most mornings for breakfast there's a decent crowd in there.

I found the food to be really pretty good at all of them.

So if you really want to do the specialty dining uh then book those in advance to ensure you get the times that you want unless you want get stuck with the you know 8:30 p.m. dinner or whatever.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check the app for El Loco Fresh hours as they are sparse and finicky
Book specialty dining reservations in advance to secure preferred times
Go to Cafe Promenade for pizza as it is open very late
Use the drink package for milkshakes at Johnny Rockets but expect to pay for food there
Consider lunch at Chops Grill for significantly reduced prices on steak

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Understanding what is included vs. extra costMain dining, buffet, El Loco Fresh, Cafe Promenade, and soft serve are included; Johnny Rockets, Starbucks, pub foods, and specialty restaurants cost extra
Navigating ship dining locationsEl Loco Fresh and Johnny Rockets are on pool deck deck 11; Hooked Seafood is on deck 4; specialty restaurants are off the Windjammer buffet on deck 11

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat dining options are included in the cruise fare on Navigator of the Seas
QWhat dining options cost extra on Navigator of the Seas
QWhere to find various dining options on the ship
QHow to handle crowded times at the buffet
QHow to book specialty dining

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This is a video covering dining options on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas. This Voyager class ship has multiple included options and some pay extra options. This video will explain what in included in your cruise fare and what costs more. It will also tell you where the various options are located on this ship. #Royal Caribbean #cruisetips #navigatoroftheseas Link to Navigator of the Seas Hits and Misses Video: https://youtu.be/W64VpAYjufU Link to Navigator of the Seas Catalina and Ensenada Cruise Video: https://youtu.be/oOA3EjrKz28 Link to Navigator of the Seas Walkthrough Video: https://youtu.be/-Vh9xmJ5GdU Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Included Dining Options 03:00 A La Carte Options 04:59 Specialty Dining Options The Whent There Cruising Channel is dedicated to cruising content. We provide cruise news, cruise reviews, cruise ship and excursion tours and general cruise commentary.