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Sailing Out of Los Angeles on Navigator of the Seas!

Ordinary Adventures
Ordinary Adventures
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👁️ 190K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 43:20

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their four night cruise on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas departing from Los Angeles. They explain that they secured the trip for free after winning a promotion through the ship's casino. The video follows their initial impressions of the ship, noting its open layout and comparing it to their previous experiences on larger vessels like Symphony of the Seas and the Disney Wonder. They explore various amenities including the Windjammer buffet, the pool deck, and the Lime and Coconut bar. The creators also provide a tour of their upgraded spacious ocean view stateroom, which features a retro aesthetic and extra bunk beds. The vlog concludes with a detailed review of the main dining room experience, where they sample both classic and rotating menu items such as escargot, prime rib, and key lime pie. They express satisfaction with the food quality and the calm sea conditions during their first night at sea.

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 CreatorSponsored
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Winter · 4 nightsFrom Los AngelesVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we're about to get on royal caribbean's navigator of the seas for a four night adventure

this time it's gonna be a little bit different we got a cheaper room we're gonna do the main dining but i'm still just as excited

i was a little bit worried because the last cruise that we went on which was basically the same route we went down to ensenada on the disney cruise i really felt the ship rocking and so far tonight i have not felt a thing

Creator's Tips & Advice

Hang all your clothes in the closet at the beginning of the trip to stay organized.
Consider getting the unlimited drink package if you plan to have multiple drinks.
Test the toilet flush as a fun tradition when you first enter your room.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship rocking and sea sicknessTake Dramamine and use acupressure bands; the ship may be calmer than expected.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to sail on an older Royal Caribbean ship compared to a newer one?
QWhat is the main dining room experience like without a dining package?
QHow does the ship feel compared to a Disney cruise?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3 Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconEmbarkation2½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconDining Buffet3 Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconCabin Interior3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Los Angeles2½ Happy Bacon
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