Great experimental cruise to see new protocols

Item: Navigator of the Seas
Rating: 5
Author: fohjohn

Navigator of the Seas Cruise Review to Mexico

fohjohn

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

4 Night Catalina & Ensenada (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 06, 2021

Ship: Navigator of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7262

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

50% capacity is outstanding. No crazy crowds but also less exciting shipwide events due to less people.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Fast, smooth and efficient if you have all of your paperwork done.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Buffet closed at night (no dinner) Dining Room was well spaced and outstanding food and service.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Plenty of activities. Not much late-night entertainment

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Very good shows and performances

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Normal, less face to face contact but same service as before

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Very clean

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Normal balcony room

Ship tip

5:30 dinner time gives best opportunity for the most shows and entertainment

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Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California Did not visit port

I live here

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Catalina Island, California

5 out of 5

No excursion. Been here many times. Lots of food and shopping

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Ensenada, Mexico Did not visit port

Not ready to trust Mexico health protocols

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

New system is fast and no lines

6 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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jameeh 2 years ago

Yes, there are disadvantages to lower capacity crowds in terms of entertainment and general ship atmosphere. Glad you still had a great cruise, I'll be on the Navigator next month. First time on that ship, looking forward to it.

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izrgreen 2 years ago

Thank you for the review

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cruising2004 2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience

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