First cruise, right choice

Navigator of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
Verified Review
Navigator of the Seas

8-Night Eastern Caribbean, Fort Lauderdale R/T

Sail date: April 30, 2016

Ship: Navigator of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6530

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Navigator of the Seas is a beautiful ship, clean and well maintained. The crew, from cabin attendant to dining room staff to bartenders were friendly and eager to please. Food excellent in the main dining room and certainly adequate and plentiful in Windjammer Café. I couldn't believe the variety and quality of evening entertainment in the theatre and ice rink (included in the cruise package, so no surcharge). I didn't do any of the adventure stuff like FlowRyder or Rock Wall, but the folks who were doing it seemed to be having a blast. Excursions at San Juan, St. Kitts and St. Maarten gave a taste of those destinations and went like clockwork. I found Royal Caribbean to be very professional, well organized and supportive, and just the right balance between dignified and casual. It is certainly family-friendly. For a first-timer, I found the website www.royalcaribbeanblog.com to be very helpful in providing independent information and answering questions. 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
I really enjoyed having a balcony. The steward did a great job of keeping the stateroom supplied and tidy throughout the voyage.

Ship tip

While the cruise line automatically adds a daily gratuity charge to your bill, consider giving additional cash tips to the people you have personal contact with. They work hard to make your trip wonderful.

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

3 out of 5

San Juan, Puerto Rico

3 out of 5

Basseterre, St. Kitts

3 out of 5

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5
Was this review helpful? 17

1 Comment

newtraveler    8 years ago

I loved being on Nav as well. It was my first cruise and by myself. A little overwhelming -in a good way- but I loved every minute. Already booked one to Alaska in Sept for myself and daughter. Very excited.

Other reviews of this sailing