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I Took a Cruise on Navigator of the Seas – The Good, The Bad and The UGLY!

Sail Away Magazine
Sail Away Magazine
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👁️ 58K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 17:17

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive review of the Navigator of the Seas, noting that despite being over twenty-one years old, the ship feels modern and well-maintained. While the cabins are described as dated and lacking modern amenities like USB terminals, the overall condition of the public spaces is excellent. The review highlights a significant contrast in dining experiences, praising the variety and quality of the Windjammer buffet, Izumi, and El Loco Fresh, while heavily criticizing the main dining room for limited menus and poor food presentation. Service is noted as a major strength, remaining efficient and friendly even at full capacity. Entertainment options are described as extensive, ranging from poolside activities and water slides to high-quality theater shows and ice skating. The creator also discusses the high cost of drink packages and the impressive speed of the Voom Wi-Fi service. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the ship's strengths in service, entertainment, and diverse dining options far outweigh the shortcomings in the main dining room and cabin age, recommending the vessel to travelers.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Navigator of the Seas
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Navigator of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Navigator of the Seas is a ship that was well ahead of her time for a ship that's more than 21 years old she still feels predominantly modern

service was forever friendly and efficient and we never had issues getting a seat in popular entertainment venues

the Windjammer is pretty well known in the cruising community and for good reason as it offers variety which is hard to beat

entertainment aboard Royal Caribbean ships is an area which this company really excel at and that was no different aboard Navigator of the Seas

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check the small print before deciding on a drink package
Book specialty restaurants in advance through the Royal Caribbean app
Visit the adult-only Solarium for a more relaxing pool area

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the good, bad, and ugly aspects of sailing on Navigator of the Seas?
QHow does the ship's condition and amenities compare to newer Royal Caribbean ships?
QWhat dining and entertainment options are available onboard?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty2½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3½ Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconDrink Package1½ Sad BaconWifi Connectivity4 Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy Bacon
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