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Item: Navigator of the Seas
Rating: 3.8
Author: Rick1039

Navigator of the Seas Cruise Review to Mexico

Rick1039

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

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5 Night Cabo Overnight (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 17, 2023

Ship: Navigator of the Seas

Cabin number: 9579

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Great cruise for couples, and families. Plenty of kids, but didn't bother me. I'll say this again. DO NOT CRUISE ROYAL SOLO, EVER!

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Nothing special to say. Typical herd the passengers on event.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Food was excellent everywhere! However, I asked to be seated with other solo travelers when I booked the cruise. I asked again at the dining room when I first boarded that morning. I was seated with a family of 7 and one other couple. Awkward. After the first dinner, they seated me at a table for 2 for the rest of my cruise (i.e. I ate by myself) which turned out okay.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Zillions of things to participate in. Be selective!

Entertainment

4 out of 5

I did not go to any of the main shows. The entertainment in the bars was good to great.

Children's Programs

No kids with me.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Excellent service everywhere.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Spotless.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

I slept the first 2 nights on a super soft mattress which destroyed my back. I requested a bed change. My bed was changed from then on out. My fault. I should have spoke up right away.

Ship tip

Royal is a BAD CHOICE for solo cruisers. Only 1 scheduled activity. A self-led Meet and Greet for solo travelers between 8:30pm and 9pm at the R Bar. I was the only solo cruiser that showed up for the first 3 nights. I stopped showing up after that. I made it clearly obvious I was a solo traveler. Total bust! DON'T SOLO CRUISE ON ROYAL, EVER!

Thumbs up

Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

1 out of 5

NO INTERNET CONNECTIVITY once off the ship. Getting off the ship, it took me 50 minutes to "connect" and get an Uber to the airport. Horrible, stress filed experience.

Thumbs Up 0

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Did not visit port

I didn't get off the ship.

Thumbs Up 0

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Fast and easy.

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