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Navigator of the Seas- Hits and Misses of the ship- A look at the good and bad of the ship design

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Creator's Key Takeaways

So, I want to give you my thoughts on just the ship itself. Maybe you can make a determination. Uh, should I stick to the bigger ones or maybe try one of the older, smaller ships?

And then the other real miss with this ship, I guess, is the upkeep. And I did say, right, it's a 23-year-old cruise ship. Uh, and so, yeah, you expect it to have some wear and tear, right?

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider the ship's size for easier navigation and fewer crowds compared to larger ships.
βœ“Use the Cosmopolitan Club for a quieter experience away from the main pool deck.
βœ“Be aware of potential crowding in dining areas and the Royal Promenade.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship size compared to larger Royal Caribbean ships β€” The ship is smaller but still has many amenities, making it less overwhelming.
Potential crowding in certain areas β€” Be aware of crowded spots like dining areas and the Royal Promenade.

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould I stick to the bigger Royal Caribbean ships or try an older, smaller ship like Navigator of the Seas?
QWhat are the hits and misses of the Navigator of the Seas ship design?

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YouTube Video Description↓

This video takes a look at the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas. It looks at ship design and its current condition. This video is not a cruise review of all aspects of the cruise. This is simply about the ship itself as it exists in 2026. How does it compare to Royal's bigger ships like Icon of the Seas or Harmony of the Seas. If you have tried Royal's newer and bigger offerings and want to know about potentially sailing this Voyager class ship, then give it a look. #royalcaribbean #cruiselife #navigatoroftheseas Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 01:07 - Hit- Cosmopolitan Club 02:12- Hit - Wrap around promenade 04:07 - Hit- Solarium 05:12- Hit- Sports Court 06:03- Hit- Ship Size 07:58- Miss- A few venues too small or crowded 10:26- Miss- Ship upkeep 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.