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Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas: A Fun Weekend Getaway with Friends!

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Ordinary Adventures
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👁️ 146K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 51:45

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a three day weekend cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas, traveling from Los Angeles to Mexico. The trip is characterized as a casual getaway shared with friends, featuring an upgrade to a junior suite. The video covers various onboard amenities, including dining experiences at Playmakers, Jamie's Italian, and Chops Grille, as well as visits to the pool deck, the casino, and the sushi restaurant, Izumi. The creators provide specific feedback on food items, such as the spicy chicken sandwich and the steak at Chops Grille. During the port visit in Ensenada, Mexico, the group explores local food markets, visits the birthplace of the margarita, and samples authentic tacos and margaritas. The vlog concludes with the group observing the pilot transfer process as the ship departs and their eventual return home.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Navigator of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
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
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
👫 Best for GroupOther · Fall · 3 nightsFrom Los AngelesVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We are back on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas for a 3 day cruise out of the port of Los Angeles California to Mexico

this is why you come on this cruise is to get this Margarita and then the tacos we're about to get as well it's actually the perfect margarita

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get the unlimited dining package for more dining options
Book a junior suite for more space and a coffee maker
Try the banana colada at the Bamboo Room
Visit the Who Song Cantina in Ensenada for the perfect margarita

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to pack for a short cruiseBring a pillow from home for comfort, and use a garment bag for easy unpacking
How to get drinks on boardVisit the Lime and Coconut bar on the pool deck, and use the unlimited dining package for lunch at specialty restaurants

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas with friends?
QWhat are the dining options and food quality on board?
QWhat are the cabin features and amenities?
QWhat is there to do on a short weekend cruise to Mexico?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4 Happy BaconCabin Suite4½ Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconShip Condition2½ Happy BaconWater Park4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Ensenada4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Visit to the famous tostada cart
Los Angeles2½ Happy Bacon
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