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This Cruise Cabin Has a Pole in it?! | Navigator of the Seas Aft Balcony Room (#1688)🛳️

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👁️ 1K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 15:36
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 3 nightsFrom Los AngelesFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We just got on the Navigator of the Seas for a 3-day trip down to Insanada.

This is the first time that we have been on a Royal Caribbean ship since 2002.

The shower is the best cruise ship shower I've ever had on any ship or any line I've ever been on.

I would definitely recommend it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Keep in mind the balcony dividers are not super private.
Beware of the pole in the middle of room 1688.
Consider requesting a topper for the bed if it's too hard.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Pole in the middle of the roomBeware of the pole; it's carpeted at the bottom but could cause stubbed toes.
Hard bedAsk if a topper can be requested; check if it's typical for Royal Caribbean.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the layout and features of cabin 1688 on Navigator of the Seas?
QHow private is the aft balcony?
QAre the beds typically hard on Royal Caribbean ships?

Topics Covered

Cabin Balcony4 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconShip Condition1½ Sad BaconCabin Interior1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Insanada
Los Angeles
San Pedro
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

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YouTube Video Description

Step inside one of the most talked-about cabins on Navigator of the Seas—Cabin 1688, the aft-facing balcony room with killer views and a few quirks. We give you a full walkthrough from the moment we open the door, including: 🛁 A look at the bathroom (spoiler: the shower is amazing) 🔌 All the power outlet locations 🛏️ The bed situation 🚪 The very loud sliding balcony door 🌊 Stunning wake views + shots of other ships 📏 The oddly placed pole in the middle of the room 🪟 How private is that balcony, really? 🚪 And what’s up with the weird balcony layout? 🎉 Rep the Lido Life! Our new merch store is open — shop it like it’s embarkation day: https://lidohoppers.myspreadshop.com/ Buy us a coffee to help fuel more content! https://buymeacoffee.com/lidohoppers If you’re considering booking Cabin 1688 (or one like it), this is everything you need to know! As an Amazon affiliate we earn a small commission on items that you purchase at no additional cost to you. This helps our channel grow. Thank you in advance! Video Equipment Used to Make this Video: ✅ DJI Osmo Pocket 3 - https://amzn.to/3QQwKM6 ✅ DJI Battery Handle - https://amzn.to/3FKOmXo ✅ DJI Mic 2 Bluetooth Microphone - https://amzn.to/42byiFN ✅ DJI Osmo Mini Tripod - https://amzn.to/4iN8qqT ✅ Ulanzi Extendable Tripod - https://amzn.to/4jacSQb ✅ Magnetic Mount - https://amzn.to/4iFPUAu ✅ DJI Osmo Case - https://amzn.to/3FHeRgu #NavigatorOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #CabinTour #CruiseVlog #CruiseTips #AftBalcony #Cabin1688 #LidoHoppers #CruiseLife