Above and beyond great, we were blown away

Navigator of the Seas Cruise Review to Mexico

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 30

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
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Navigator of the Seas

4 Night Catalina & Ensenada (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 06, 2022

Ship: Navigator of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6457

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

The cruise was above and beyond what we were expecting. It was my first time on a cruise and my wife and two kids as well. There was so much entertainment on the ship you dont even need to get off  at the stops. The workers are everywhere and they treat you like a king and call you sir and they are all so friendly. Most of the workers are from the Philippines and Indonesia and India, they are all so humble and incredibly friendly. The food was fabulous, the buffet by the pool was great and the Windjammer buffet was great. Tons of choice of what to eat. I do have some suggestions. The smoking area is right where the free ice cream bar is by the pool. It couldn't be in a worse location. So when your kids are standing in line to get an ice cream cone they will be breathing cigarette smoke, aweful!  Move the smoking area away from where all the kids are, the smoke travels.Also they need to warm up the pools, the water is freezing so all the kids crowd into the jacuzzi where the main pool is. Overall, it was an amazing experience and we can wait to book our next cruise. Don't forget to tip the workers cash, they get paid Jamaican wages. It's an American company yes, but they don't pay them American wages, they pay them Jamaican wages. So barely anything. You get charges 15 dollars a day per customer in gratuities, but that's barely enough to go around for the 2,000 workers. They work 10 hour days, 7 days a week. Ask any of them.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Dealing with the covid testing results and turning them in was stressful. If someone in your family accidentally tests positive are you going to really leave them behind? No, that means nobody is going. Its stressful because you risk losing all the money you paid Royal Caribbean.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
My kids and wife are picky eaters, and they were very happy with the food.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
I did the surfing simulator. It was fun. My kids loved the miniature golf.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The entertainment was great and I really enjoyed it. I watch med the ice skating twice. I watched the comedian twice and the singers.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
My kids loved the day care area.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The workers are everywhere ready to help you with a smile on their faces and they all call you sir and are super nice

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Everything on the ship is fancy and brand new looking

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Small but fine for us. I'd book the same type of room again for the price. I plan to.

Ship tip

I want to go on it again.

Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

4 out of 5

Catalina Island, California

5 out of 5

Ensenada, Mexico

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
We didnt want to leave
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7 Comments

J4cruise    2 years ago

How about communication with the kids?

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

byhisgrace    2 years ago

Thanks for your review

J4cruise    2 years ago

Thank you for sharing. Did you have to make reservations for the shows ? Did they have plenty of room and show times so you won’t miss them?

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Welcome to the wonderful world of cruising. Understand completely not wanting to get off the ship. Glad you enjoyed your first cruise. Appreciate your feedback!

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

4Kerrie    2 years ago

Thanks for the detailed review. We are booked soon for the Navigator.

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