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Our first time on Navigator of the Seas ($115 million upgrade)

Trev and Chels
Trev and Chels
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👁️ 405K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 16:17

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Editorial Summary

The creators document the first day of a seven day consecutive cruising series aboard the Navigator of the Seas. They begin in Miami, highlighting the extensive recent renovations to the ship, which include new waterslides, an updated pool area, and various dining options. After boarding, the creators explore the ship's amenities, such as the solarium, the pool deck, and the FlowRider. They also provide a tour of their balcony stateroom, noting the layout and storage features typical of a Voyager Class ship. The vlog captures their experience navigating the vessel without using elevators to stay fit and their visit to the Playmakers sports bar for dinner. The creators mention their upcoming plans to visit Perfect Day at CocoCay and their responsibility of managing the Royal Caribbean Instagram account during the trip. The video concludes with the creators reflecting on a busy first day and preparing for a high energy itinerary the following morning.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Navigator of the Seas
Bacon Bliss
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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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 7 nightsFrom MiamiFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are gonna be consecutive cruising for the first time ever

navigator has been completely redone huge remodel all kinds of new stuff new slides completely new pool area

we are going to be getting on the ship today for a three day cruise and then turning around and getting back on the same ship and doing it again for a four-day cruise

this is one of our favorite this thing literally hangs off the side of the ship are you kidding me

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring shoes to the basketball court
Break in your sandals before you come because otherwise they're gonna hurt your feet
Always unpack and slide suitcases under the bed for extra space

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Staying fit on a cruiseTake the stairs instead of elevators to stay active

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Navigator of the Seas like after its $115 million upgrade?
QWhat can you expect on a consecutive cruise experience?
QWhat are the new features on the ship?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition4½ Happy BaconWater Park4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconPool Deck4½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconEmbarkation3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Miami3½ Happy Bacon
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