Free Children policy does not work for us

Item: Navigator of the Seas
Rating: 4.6
Author: JancoCEO

Navigator of the Seas Cruise Review to Mexico

JancoCEO

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 32

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

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7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 03, 2023

Ship: Navigator of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 9598

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We are long time cruise passengers on Royal Caribbean and their shift in policy to cater to children who are free is causing us to rethink another cruise on this line. As we see it the line is letting children ride free and has programs for them that the adult passengers w/o kids are paying for . Royal shouldn’t be a Disney wannabe!

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Very well organized

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Specialty restaurants were worth the extra price as the food was great and the service was excellent

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

The ship facilities were packed with kids . Never had a chance to use the hot tubs and the pool was noisy

Entertainment

4 out of 5

The ice show was the entertainment hit. The shows were high energy but not to our liking

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

The ship was very easy to get around with the exception of the elevators which were in constant use by children

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Our cabin was very comfortable and had all the storage space we needed

Ship tip

Think twice about booking if you want a nice relaxing exoerience

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Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

4 out of 5

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5 out of 5

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

As a key member the cruise line made getting off the ship a pleasant experience

8 Comments

Sarresa35 1 year ago

On a cruiseship I always expect children unless its adult only

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needsun 1 year ago

I also believe that kids should be charged. Like under 16 to 5, but not as much as a adult is charged. Under 5 free

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ColeenTangerine 1 year ago

You cruised during February break on a cruise line that caters to families, but complain about kids. Ok. Was the Solarium noisy too?

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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tavo6 1 year ago

Thanks for your review

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback. Sorry the free children program has caused you problems. Makes sense that it takes away “adult” activities.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Appreciate the review

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michelleb1127 1 year ago

Celebrity is a sister company to Royal and is more adult-oriented. Check them out.

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