My first cruise!

Item: Navigator of the Seas
Rating: 4.3
Author: sdcruisecple

Navigator of the Seas Cruise Review

sdcruisecple

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 51

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

5 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 20, 2018

Ship: Navigator of the Seas

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

Royal completely blew my mind on cruising. I'm now hooked for life, and loyal to Royal! After talking to other cruisers I'm almost scared to try other cruise lines as many say once you cruise Royal, you will be disappointed with the rest.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

I think Miami was the perfect port for my first cruise! I had no idea what to expect and honestly didn't want to go. Had it not been for my mom's wedding this addiction would have never started!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Again didn't know what to expect, but my first taste of cruise food was Wind Jammers. What can I say it's buffet food! But the MDR was the bomb! Loved it and couldn't believe the service!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Being my first cruise, I spent most of my time just exploring the ship and seeing what it had to offer. Literally something for everyone!

Entertainment

5 out of 5

I didn't do much for the entertainment. Most of my time was spent by the pool listening to the band and watching movies in the evening

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Literary blowing away by the service. Our room attendant was great! My nephew who I had custody of forgot his swim trunks in his checked luggage and our room attendant found him and got him a pair that fit him perfect!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

My first cabin was an interior. I thought it was kind of small but again my first cruise I didn't know what to expect.

Ship tip

This is a great first ship! Not so big that you can't take explore it in 5 days, Don't try to do it all right away, you will wear yourself out! Take your time enjoy what it has to offer.

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Disembarkation

3 out of 5

Seem like it took forever to get off the ship. Very unorganized people kept cutting in line.

7 Comments

karencruiser 3 years ago

Just try others. Princess is good.. MSC - no problems.

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SaviDisneyDad 3 years ago

We feel the same about Disney Cruise Line, I will not sail with any other cruise line. Just all around very happy with DCL 😊

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AuntPinkie 3 years ago

Thanks for sharing your experience. If you’re happy with Royal, why switch? The only good reason is if another line is going somewhere that you can’t find on Royal, or if someone asks that you join them on another line. Cruising with friends is about being with them not the cruise. Nice review and happy you are as addicted to cruising as we are. Glad you enjoyed your cruise!⛴

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kellies26 3 years ago

We have sailed Carnival, Royal, and Princess. Carnival is our least favorite for sure!

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mikescruises 3 years ago

We have been on 14 cruises evenly split between Royal Caribbean and Carnival. I can honestly say that we were not disappointed with any of them. We use the points of call in our decision as to which to use.

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profile 3 years ago

Sounds like a great trip.

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Curt34 3 years ago

Thanks for the review. Very informative.

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