Too Many Children

Item: Navigator of the Seas
Rating: 3.3
Author: francinebancrof

Navigator of the Seas Cruise Review to Mexico

francinebancrof

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 32

Overall rating:

3.3 out of 5

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4 Night Catalina & Ensenada (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 15, 2022

Ship: Navigator of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 3015

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Too many unruly kids. Curfews not enforced. Children at adult events in bars after curfew. Adult activities shortened because of this. Worst trip ever.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

Kids all over, kicking backs of chairs, screaming and playing in dining room. Saw diaper changes on chairs & tables. That ruined things a bit for me.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Tried most, however children’s activities overlapped adults, cutting times in half. Children’s curfews not enforced. Kids at adult activities in late hours.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Children playing, kicking backs of seats, crying at shows.

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

Kids ruled this ship: Lord of the Flies.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Wonderful staff.

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

I saw parents cleaning poop & urine filled diapers on lounge chairs, bar lounge chairs and on tables.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Very nice.

Ship tip

If you want adult time, forget this cruise!

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Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

3 out of 5

Catalina Island, California

5 out of 5

Ensenada, Mexico

3 out of 5

So disappointed at this cruise, at this point just wanted to go home. Cruise not relaxing. Didn’t enjoy port.

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Good.

9 Comments

GSpringer 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing!

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Ricdalek 2 years ago

Worse part about shorter/summer cruises. The kids are insane on the mass market lines.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

What did you expect during summer vacation, sorry.

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kef2016 2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your cruise experience.

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javawoody 2 years ago

I try to avoid cruises when kids are on vacation

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Dadm 2 years ago

Summer is never my choice, but, with family involved, we will occasionally sail in the summer months. Never do it by choice. This was the main reason we left Carnival.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Sorry you experienced misbehaving children (and their parents). We too, try to avoid cruising when most schools are out. Hope your next cruise is much better!

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Ship2Shora 2 years ago

So sorry your cruise wasn't a fabulous one, but don't give up on the Mexican Riviera, it's a fabulous itinerary on those ships that sail 7 days or longer in the winter months❄️

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kdlady 2 years ago

This is exactly why I refuse to cruise during the summer months! I recommend cruising October-May and avoiding holidays and school break times to minimize the number of kids onboard. It significantly improves your vacation experience, and the cruises are usually cheaper!

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