Navigator of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International®
Overall Rating
Based on 71 reviews
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Love cruising
October
Pros: Entertainment
Cons: Cold, don’t clean tables
Recommended: Yes
The entertainment is above a ten. I was cold the whole trip. Always have to wear a sweater. The vents in the cabin were dirty. Had a sore throat every morning cleared up when not in cabin.
Navigator OTS is a beautiful, fun ship… just the right size!
October
Pros: Great entertainment and activities for all ages. Fun game shows, quizzes, music
Cons: MDR food… eh. Great service though. Beds are not comfortable.
Recommended: Yes
I wanted to take my grandson on a cruise and definitely picked the right ship for that. Our State room attendant was so attentive to him and made really cute animals every night and made sure he touched base with him several times during the trip, our assistant waiter made paper airplanes, and origami birds. I cannot say enough about the crew on this ship . There is so much to do, we didn’t have time to do it all, but we all had the time of our lives. Loved Playmakers food and the Coke freestyle machines. Crazy Quest was a blast. Royal theatre shows were AWESOME. Kids Club was awesome, Peyton loved it.
Love Navigator of the Seas!
August
Pros: LA is an easy port for me to utilize; I love the friendliness of the staff!
Cons: No Sorrentos (but this class of ship doesn't have Sorrentos)
Recommended: Yes
I love Navigator so much I am going back for 5 more weeks over the next year! I really enjoyed entertainer Jack Flint at the Copper & Clover!
Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas
May
Pros: Clean room and clean common areas of the ship. Amazing dining service and lots of options for food. Amazing room steward who went above and beyond. Kids club staff was amazing and my kids loved going to Adventure Ocean.
Cons: Windjammer food tasted less quality than the main dining room. Balcony room is small for a family of four. Gym is not open 24 hours.
Recommended: Yes
My family and I had a great experience for our first cruise! Royal Caribbean is great if you have children. The adventure ocean club is amazing and my kids begged to go to the kids club everyday. There are plenty of shows and activities to do on the ship. The ice show and comedy show were amazing! Highly recommend this cruise ship for anyone that is taking children. The gym was really nice and there was plenty of equipment to use. No
Perfect for the first timer
May
Pros: Great crew, nice and clean ship, easy first timer destinations
Cons: unlimited alcohol prices too high, not enough water bottle filling stations, 18% gratuity added to EVERYTHING
Recommended: Yes
Royal Caribbean has their stuff figured out! The boarding process was very easy and was very organized which was great for first time cruisers to figure out. The tender and disembarkation process at every port was seamless. EACH AND EVERY crew member was kind, friendly, and willing to help out with anything. They really make the environment fun, upbeat, and enjoyable. We did not come across one single crew member that was unfriendly during the course of this cruise. We enjoyed our entire time on this cruise and will absolutely choose Royal again.
Mexican Riviera
November
Pros: Service staff and main dining experience good.
Cons: Staterooms need updates. No data ports, only 2 electric outlets, balcony door hard to open, Windjammer furniture worn. Weather cool leaving LA and returning at end of December which were sea days.
Recommended: No
The main areas of the ship were in good condition but the Windjammer dining room and staterooms need updating. Ice skating shows were very nice. No conditioner or lotion provided, only shampoo. Unable to purchase any sundries on board. Had to wait to purchase item in port.
There wasn’t an empty seat in the casino and smoking was permitted in there.
This ship did not have the Royal Caribbean standard’s I have become accustomed too.
Personally I think the Caribbean is nicer and has prettier beaches. Was disappointed in the Mexican Riviera but that is not a reflection on Royal Caribbean.
Our Fun Trip
October
Pros: Ship was clean, big focus on cleanliness! Our room was nice, and the bed was comfortable.
Cons: Hurricane Norma - missed two ports
Recommended: Yes
Hurricane Norma definitely caused issues. Missed going ashore in Cabo and Puerto Vallarta was cancelled. We stopped in Mazatlan, then headed out to get ahead of Norma. They refunded shore excursions and also gave us some refundable ship board credit.
We were impressed with the service compared to another cruise line we’ve tried in the past.
A Great Ship and Crew
September
Pros: Size of Ship, Crew, Amenities
Cons:
Recommended: Yes
We love the Navigator and the crew has always been amazing.
Cruise adventure
August
Pros: Great food; fun water slides and activities for the kids. Great shows and entertainment! Hard working crew!!
Cons: None
Recommended: Yes
One of our best cruises out of 12 taken on different cruise lines
Review of Navigator of the Seas
June
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Recommended: Yes
We had a wonderful time. The ship was beautiful, the service was wonderful and the food was great. We loved the on board entertainment. We didn't care for Ensenata
Nice Quick Getaway
December
Pros: Quick, convenient and matched our travel dates available
Cons:
Recommended: Yes
This was a great long enough getaway, yet short enough to be able to get away.
There were two nights they didn't have a main show entertainment, which sadden us.
Normally at the buffet I can't wait to try everything. This time there was some unique different food that didn't really appeal. The taco stand and ice cream stands were great!
Mexico Cruise
February
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Recommended: Yes
Loved the entire cruise, great ship,& ports!!
We love the Amped Navigator
January
Pros: Great Crew
Cons: None
Recommended: Yes
I went with my Sis.....We had a great time while on the ship and off when we had our only port, Ensenada. I recommend the sailings out of LA, a great ship, Captain and crew.
Back to cruising!
November
Pros: clean, beautiful, lots to do and experience
Cons: more inclusive food options
Recommended: Yes
This was my first cruise in 10 years and I was so happy with my decision to go with RC and the Navigator of the Seas. It was a beautiful ship with so many options of things to do. We couldn't get everything in! The service and food were top-notch. The excursions were fun. We can not wait to go back for more!
A great newly Amped Vessel
November
Pros: Great Crew, Great food Venues, Starbucks
Cons: None
Recommended: Yes
We had a great time with family.
Our Excursion in Puerto Vallarta was excellent The Tequila Experience
The Mexican Cities were ever to thankful that we were there.
Birthday cruise
March
Pros: Great ship, fantastic service, food was really good, lots to do.
Cons: Cruise wasn’t long enough
Recommended: Yes
I highly recommend Royal Caribbean. Definitely recommend getting a cabana at CocoCay.
AWESOME WEEKEND
February
Pros: Service
Cons: Food in the main restaurant
Recommended: Yes
I have 3 suggestions:
One, is to improve the food, have a better seasoning , Caribbean food with quality like ( beans, fried plantains, fried yuca, beans, Cuban food),
and the other is to take into account the season in coco cay and at least heat the pool water. We could not bathe either on the beach or in the pool. The pool water was freezing.
The food on the island should have better options like ribs and bake potatoes or sweet potatoes. Everything else was very good and exceptional service.
Feb Cruise
February
Pros: Great Ship
Cons: none
Recommended: Yes
Great time
Family Thanksgiving and 65th Birthday Celebration Cruise
November
Pros: Everyone was wonderful from checking in to room service
Cons: Don't bring your Steamers they will take it away
Recommended: Yes
There's several people on staff whose names I have to mention Wilson who cleaned our room twice a day. Geovany and Smi were amazing and went above and beyond from getting to know us to offering coffee and conversation as well as giving us some important information and recommendations. I had my first real facial with Lucia who managed to put me to sleep, it was the most relaxing experience as well as very informative.
There's so much to do, it's impossible to get around to everything. From Arcade games to Laser tag, ice skating, shows, water slides and so much more. I look forward to more Sailings with Royal Caribbean.
It was worth every penny!
Thank you Navigator of the Seas!
Great trip!
September
Pros: Beautiful ship, stateroom comfortable, amazing staff in all departments, beverage package included everything.
Cons: Food in main dining room was OK. Everything tasted overly salted.
Recommended: Yes
It was an incredible experience and venue to celebrate our friend’s milestone birthday. The crew is incredible. The entertainment was fun! Coco Cay exceeded my expectations.
Thank you.
An amazing first cruise
June
Pros: Great atmosphere, amazing people, and lots to do
Cons: We don't have any
Recommended: Yes
The only somewhat issue is the elevator systems take forever and dont make any sense. Occasionally you would be waiting and one would go right past you, but there is always stairs so it didnt even put a damper on our vacation
Perfect Vacation
June
Pros: Clean ship, fabulous service, and excellent food and drinks!
Cons: No cons...wouldn't change a thing!
Recommended: Yes
Loved our birthday cruise!
Mom daughter vacation
May
Pros: Ship was amazing,
Cons: The virtual balcony had no sound, 1 plug in our room.
Recommended: No
Was a great experience with my mom and I am so glad I will forever have these memories with her. This was her 1st cruise and I am so glad it was fantastic. She loved every minute!
Great time was had by all!
April
Pros: Flow Rider, waterslides, fantastic live shows! Great service and great food
Cons: Felt a bit of pressure to make reservations at the ship's restaurants
Recommended: Yes
Other than the pressure we felt to eat at onboard restaurants which cost extra, rather than just enjoy the great food that's included in the cruise fare, we had a really great time and enjoyed fantastic service.
Great cruise
March
Pros: Ports of call. Dining. Drinks. Staff.
Cons: Miami cruise port. Promenade. Shops. Late night dining selections
Recommended: Yes
Multiple issues prior to getting on ship and issues at port trying to get off the ship. The promenade was tiny and not used properly in my opinion. Shops should be located somewhere else to better use that area. Only one area for late night dining. Food was great but need more options.
Navigator of The Seas
March
Pros: Great Rehab, New Rooms on deck 11 and 12 are awesome, Ice Show, Solarium
Cons: Miami Terminal was horrible, Smokey Casino, Limited Gluten Free foods.
Recommended: No
The boarding and deboarding process was bad enough to put us off this port.
AMAZING
March
Pros: Food, customer service, friendly workers, activities
Cons: Slow elevators
Recommended: Yes
Overall great expierence, no complaints.
New Years on The Navigator of the Seas
December
Pros: Always something to do. Always something to eat and drink. Friendly staff.
Cons: Not enough time in the day to do everything!
Recommended: No
What a wonderful way to ring in the New Year. Looking forward to our next cruise on the new Navigator of the Seas.
Perfect Trip!
December
Pros: LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT!
Cons: NONE!
Recommended: Yes
This was our first cruise and you didn't disappoint! Everything was just as we had imagined!
9 day Southern Caribbean
March
Pros: Professional services-room, dinner room-Sapphire staff, Windjammer staff, pool staff, the entertainment-Ice show, live band---awesome!
Cons: The Voice-singer-awful- don't you listen to the performer before you hire them? The fish-salmon, tilapia, and ___ in Sapphire dinning room- disappointing-overcooked.... Internet cost---robbery!
Recommended: Yes
Friendly staff EVERYWHERE!!! Had a lovely time!
Great Five Day Cruise
March
Pros: Excellent service, friendly staff, and terrific weather!
Cons: none
Recommended: Yes
We had a wonderful experience on the Navigator of the Seas. Boarding and exiting the ship were both smooth. It was a great vacation.
Ship
February
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Recommended: No
Loved all the Islands.......As for the ship, did not like some of the entertainment they had. During the days at sea not much to do for our age group. Food was good.
1st Cruise was Perfect!
January
Pros: Professional Photographers did an awesome job!
Cons: Could use more Vegetarian food choices.
Recommended: Yes
My daughter and I had an absolutely great time on our very first cruise! Thank you to all staff for making us feel special ~ We booked for our 2nd cruise to Alaska 2019 before leaving the ship on our last day of our PERFECT 1st Cruise Vacation!
Nancy and Mariah
New Years cruise
January
Pros: Fun celebrations of new year. good dining room service and food generally good
Cons: Chops a disappointment as well as diamond breakfasts
Recommended: Yes
Overall an enjoyable cruise
Navigator of the Seas- New Year's Cruise
December
Pros: Our waiters-Nick and Luyao did all they could to please us. My room steward, N.D. was wonderful. The Diamond Club was great.
Cons: Not enough activities- like game shows during the day.
Recommended: Yes
The shows on the first 3 nights were good. The last 2 nights of talent weren't as good.
great christmas getaway
December
Pros: nice ship
Cons: food was average
Recommended: Yes
Christmas cruise for family of 4. 17 and 14 year old daughters had a good time.
Good but not great
December
Pros: Excellent staff
Cons: Lax on use of hand sanitizers, especially when reboarding after being ashore
Recommended: Yes
With the exception of the hand sanitizers, it was very good.
ABC iIslsnds
December
Pros: State room attendant good. Ship pretty
Cons: Didn’t get dinner time that we wanted
Recommended: Yes
Main people in dinning room weren’t very accommodating.
Navigator
April
Pros: Good staff and ports.
Cons: Good food, not great. We think it has gone downhill since specialty restaurants.
Recommended: Yes
We still are royal fans. Have more cruises booked.
The ABC islands and Labadee cruise
April
Pros: Good weather, pleasant crew and great food.
Cons: Some days extremely windy ashore.
Recommended: Yes
During the At-Sea days, I would have liked to see additional activities indoor, such as a nice movie, as the Pool Side large movie screen was compromised by being too windy and noisy and confused by Close-Captioning. That was not compatible with a late evening movie activity and comfort.
There were available Indoor lounges, large enough to house one or two separate movies. Their Schooner Bar could have had a Pool Table and perhaps a Table Tennis Table. Just a thought !!!!!!
Survey
March
Pros: Food - Crew Service - Dining Staff
Cons: Ship Needs updating - Entertaining needs to be updated
Recommended: Yes
We made four ports, I would only recommend two of the ports. Bonaire and Haiti was not good for me. I loved Aruba and Curacao was pretty good. I had a bad experience with Chops on the ship. This is a restaurant where you have to pay and it was the worse. I also did not like the solicitors for the Mexican restaurant.
I was really disappointed in the activities offered. Was the worse that I had seen. There needs to be a lot of improvement with the activities.
Getting off the ship on Sunday morning was awful. Someone need to develop a new system. It is hurry up and wait. You are asked to leave your stateroom room and go stand. If you have a standing problem, or a back problem, it is not good. Also when you have paid your gratuity in advance, Why are the housekeepers leaving you and envelope for tips. I think they should be notified that you have already paid.
Wonderful!!
March
Pros: Good food, friendly and helpful crew, beautiful ship!
Cons: No coffee in room
Recommended: Yes
First cruise and look forward to another!!
A Wonderful Cruise
February
Pros: Fantastic WARM holiday!!
Cons: Cut-backs?
Recommended: Yes
We enjoyed the cruise with the exception of the formal dining food. There was nothing special about it. Be aware that the Windjammer serves equal if not better food. While we ran into a fellow cruiser talking about the wonderful steak dinner with asparagus quiche we missed....sorry to tell him....we had that same thing in the Windjammer. We were disappointed to learn that RCC no longer serves afternoon tea at 3pm which included guacamole, tacos etc. The shows on the ship weren't all that great with exception of comedians they brought on board. Many people were walking out on a variety of the shows after about the first 15 minutes.
The ship's staff always friendly and helpful. The ship clean which was very impressive considering all the people on board. Ships policy is no reserving/holding seats or loungers; they were held/reserved all the time but we found there were plenty to be hand without issue.
The last day was a mess getting off of the ship with no organization. We were to line up in The Sapphire Room which is full of dining chairs/tables (a challenge to wheel luggage around) to get in the "so-called" line up. It turned out that those on first ended up LAST as they took folks off from other end of the line as they ended up closest to the exit door. The line should have started opposite way so those first could be first! This may sound like whining but for those having planes to catch was a tad stressful.
cruising with Royal Caribbean
November
Pros: great staff, great ship great food
Cons: very poor embarkment process,50 of us were sent to miami Bayside on a bus because of delay to get on ship
Recommended: Yes
promises were made to be brought back . never happened. no buses. we had to pay someone to get us back to port.
on St Marteen we were left on a beach with no way to get back to port.Also promises were made to bring us back to port at an appointed time.
Cruise from Southampton to Spain, Portugal, Canary Island, Morocco
October
Pros: Ship great - usual Royal great service. Most of ports wonderful, tours good.
Cons: would never go back to Morocco but it was interesting.
Recommended: Yes
Our first time using Air 2 Sea from Royal and was very pleased. Someone met us at Heathrow and drove us to hotel which was very convenient and the bus took us to and from ship.
Happy Sailing
May
Pros: Great dining room service and food. Loved being at sea.
Cons: Huge lines coming back to the ship from the Azores
Recommended: Yes
The stateroom was kept clean and tidy at all times. Food was very good and the dining staff were very attentive. Long lines moved very slowly at times.
Caribbean Cruise
April
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Cons:
Recommended: Yes
Large ship, need more help.
Great ship-great cruise
April
Pros: Love this cruise line
Cons: None
Recommended: Yes
Had a wonderful time with extended family.
Navigator 4/24/16
April
Pros: Staff and condition of ship
Cons: Internet service
Recommended: Yes
Overall a fantastic experience. Royal Caribbean really tries.
A wonderful Honeymoon
March
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Recommended: Yes
We had a wonderful time on our honeymoon the ship is beautiful and the crew was friendly and helpful. I will definitely book this ship again and again
Great Cruise Experience
March
Pros: Loved Dining, Attendant and bartender staff. Very courteous and did a fantastic job. Our needs were attended to and loved that people remembered our names.
Cons: None
Recommended: Yes
Our group had a wonderful time. We had personal treatment and I was especially impressed when the crew could call each of our names. We had such an enjoyable time.
8 Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise
March
Pros: Great Ship
Cons:
Recommended: Yes
We enjoyed our very first ocean cruise on a wonderful ship, "Navigator of the Seas". Staff, food, entertainment & ports of call were all very good. We booked two more trips whilst aboard so I guess, that says it all!
Great Experience
August
Pros: Great attentive service, many activities and great weather
Cons: only one night club
Recommended: Yes
This was our first family cruise. Would definitely plan another one for my husband and I.
Fantastic way to travel
September
Pros: Beautiful and clean with tons of activities
Cons: the pool area was not kid friendly, lots of music with explicit lyrics
Recommended: Yes
Overall the experience was good. Dining, excursions and on board activites were great.However, the pools are salt water (no splashing) and the music being played had lyrics that I certainly didn't enjoy and didn't want my kids exposed to. I realize many people want a "party" vibe while on their cruise, but I contend there are plenty of songs that convey that vibe without explicit lyrics.
Mrs
September
Pros: Value
Cons: Too short
Recommended: Yes
Really enjoyed our cruise. Staff was great.
Caribbean
August
Pros: Great size ship
Cons: None
Recommended: Yes
Love the ship. Lots to do
Navigator of the Seas
July
Pros: Timing of events and
Cons: Expected more variety of foods for dinner and more entertainment from the waiters and the staff
Recommended: Yes
Had a great time looking forward to the next trip
West Caribbean Cruise
July
Pros: Many things to do
Cons: Only one day at each port
Recommended: Yes
Loved it!!!!
Expect the best
June
Pros: the best
Cons: none
Recommended: Yes
As always a fantastic vacation
Navigator of the Seas
May
Pros: the ship is beautiful, great staff, great ice show, nice rooms, great speciality restaurants
Cons: Windjammer is VERY crowded and hard to navigate, average food quality in MDR
Recommended: Yes
I'm somewhat spoiled since I now usually cruise on Celebrity which tends to be a step up from RCCL. The bathroom is very small and if you drop something in the shower its hard to bend down without hitting the side of the walls in the shower.
Great Cruise
May
Pros: Food in main dining room and specialty restaurant was excellent.
Cons: Not enough rest room capacity by the pool and restaurants.
Recommended: Yes
Shows were just average. Service was outstanding in the main dining room. We had a vegetarian in our group and the head waiter stopped at our table each night to review the next days menu with her and assure that the offerings were sufficient.
Caribbean
March
Pros: was perfect for food and no problems, staff was very good
Cons: after dinner show not so great
Recommended: Yes
very good ship and staff was excellent
Navigator of the Seas
February
Pros: Good food, good service throughout the ship, good entertainment
Cons: The bed in our room, superstructure surrounding aft facing cabins
Recommended: Yes
Good cruise, we'd go again, but would not book an aft facing cabin. The bed in our room was worn out and needs replacing.
A Beautiful Ship
December
Pros: This was the most beautiful ship we have been on and we especially enjoyed the professional Ice Dancing show. Our room was very spacious and very comfortable. Everyone on the ship was very friendly and helpful. I would go on this ship again.
Cons: Couldn't think of any.
Recommended: Yes
The ship personnel took care of the problem we had with the on board credit and pre paid gratuities not showing up on our account. They said they were having some computer problems and it should be taken care of in about 24 hours. They were very helpful and took care of the problem.
first royal caribbean cruise
November
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Recommended: Yes
Even with the rainy start we enjoyed our first Royal Caribbean cruise. The ship was clean, very beautiful stateroom and the food and service was excellent. Made new friends and enjoyed all the extras ship had to offer.
Theresa & Patrick Prather
FANTASTIC VOYAGE
November
Pros: EXCELLENT SERVICE
Cons: NOT ENOUGH SUNSHINE!! RAINED TO MUCH
Recommended: Yes
The NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS. IT WAS AN AMAZING TRIP!!
Great overall
August
Pros: Good shows n programs,nice place to relaxe
Cons: Needed more things for kids, water slides
Recommended: Yes
Didn't like the docking port. The waiting area very poor service had us waiting outside in the hot weather for hours
Staff review
August
Pros: Crew very helpful and friendly. Never saw crew upset.
Cons: Long lines when dis-embarking, Long wait to go to Cayman Island. To short of a time on the islands.
Recommended: Yes
Never have we had such a wonderful experience with our dinning room staff. Jean Paul, Conroy were wonderful, 10+, always smiling, explaining menus, explaining next day's activities.
Our Room 8572, stateroom attendant also rates 10+, always available when we needed something, never having to ask twice for anything or just to greet us every morning.
Navigator of the Seas Family Vacation
June
Pros: Ship decor, dining room staff
Cons: Poor customer service
Recommended: No
We just returned from a week on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas, stopping in Honduras, Belize and Mexico. The ship itself was beautiful, and the food was good. However, I have to say that I would probably not choose Royal Caribbean again for a family vacation as their staff was not friendly or helpful. They were professional and polite, but not fun. The teen club was disappointing for my teens, as the activities provided did not entice many kids to stay and join in. Overall, nice trip for an older couple that wouldn't require any assistance.
Navigator of the seas Caribbean cruise
June
Pros: Excellent dining room service, excellent room steward, Texas tenors and Motown
Cons: Occasional rudeness from other staff, guest services made mistakes, spa charged more than they quoted
Recommended: Yes
I made arrangements at guest services for all charges that my 12 and 13 year old granddaughters made to be on my account, yet we were turned back as we exited the gangway at the end of the cruise because the gratuity charges for the three of us were entered to my 12 year old granddaughter which made it impossible for us to make our connections by the time we returned to guest services to straighten it out.
Cruise experience in general
April
Pros: Cost, over all experience
Cons: Crowds
Recommended: Yes
We had a good time on our cruise. Actually, we were pleasantly surprised about our cruise experience on RCL. We were a little apprehensive to start having not been on a large cruise ship in a long time. You get very spoiled on Oceania. The experience was good. The accommodations, food, entertainment and service equaled Oceania's in our opinion. The only downfalls were the kids, young adults and crowded venues but as the cruise went on we learned how to avoid them all. I would go on RCL again.
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