My first but not my last cruise

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

Navigator of the Seas Cruise Review

TammyinUtah

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

4 Night Catalina & Ensenada (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 03, 2022

Ship: Navigator of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8542

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

My very first cruise. But won't be my last. And I even want to redo the Navigator sailing but during better weather. I had a great time and loved it.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Wasn't able to board for almost an hour past our scheduled time due to ship issues. However once cleared it went quickly.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

For the most part delish. The desserts, Indian selections, and room service coffee were a fail, but main dishes, specialty restaurants, and the buffet in general were very good. The filet mignon from Chops and the Truffled Creamy Lobster roll from Izumis *chefs kiss* The French Onion Soup and the Beef Tenderloin in the MDR is some of the very best I've had anywhere.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Weather didn't permit the outside planned activities on sea day but Trivia and game shows kept us busy.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Headliner comedian was hilarious. Showgirls production show impressive! iSkate amazing.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Waitstaff and room stewards were so nice and eager to please. The headwaiter herself brought me sliced green apples 2 different nights when I was sea sick. My only issue was with the morning barista woman at Cafe Promenade. She was just abrasive and acted like us lining up for coffee was an inconvenience in her day. I'm not saying she needed to be a ray of sunshine everyday there was nothing remotely welcoming about her or that she liked her job.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Gorgeous.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Very comfortable and clean. One minor issue. The safe wasn't working right. I had to call maintenance to come open it for me twice.

Ports of call

Ensenada, Mexico

3 out of 5

No excursion. Just wandered. Not much to do but get asked every 1/2 block to buy this buy that from vendors, children, and restaurant owners. The only people not trying to get your money is the food cart owners. And I think that's because the yummy smells sells the product. Definitely get a taco or 4 from a food cart. Totally worth it.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Easy.

7 Comments

AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Welcome to the wonderful world of cruising. Glad you enjoyed your first cruise. Hope your next one is even better.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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tavo6 2 years ago

Thanks for your review glad you enjoyed your cruise 🚢

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byhisgrace 2 years ago

Thanks for your review. Hoping for no choppy water on my cruise next week

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RoynKaren 2 years ago

thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise

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javawoody 2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your first cruise

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javawoody 2 years ago

Appreciate the review

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