Very disappointed

Navigator of the Seas Cruise Review to Mexico

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Review: 1
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Overall rating:

3.4 out of 5
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Navigator of the Seas

3 Night Ensenada (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 07, 2024

Ship: Navigator of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7544

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 months ago

Review summary

Based on this short trip would not sail on Royal Caribbean again.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Efficient. Got us on board quickly

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
The staff in main dining room were excellent. But the dining room wasn’t open for lunch and the so called cafeteria was a joke. A little area stuck in a corner where one could get a slice of pizza or sad looking sandwiches for lunch. I guess they wanted you to go to their specialty restaurants.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Because of June Gloom it was too cold to use or even sit out by the pool during the day. When we went in at night we were told by lifeguard to leave as there had been “a vomiting incident” in the pool. Yuck. Miniature golf was fun.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Both of the evening shows were excellent. It was amazing to see an ice show on a ship. All the performers were good. The main theater very nice.

Children's Programs

1 out of 5
We never did find the teen club or anything special for my 14 year old granddaughter to do.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Mixed review. Dining room staff excellent. Room steward horrible. First day did not get room cleaned at all. On last night he made the bed. Did not remove dirty glasses. Removed our dirty towels but did not replace them with clean ones! Made a towel figure for the bed but no other towels at all! Not even a wash cloth!

Ship Quality

2 out of 5
The ship appeared old and needed maintenance. Paint on balcony was peeling.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Stateroom was spacious. Had lots of storage. Bed was very comfortable. However since I was traveling with my 14 year old granddaughter I was surprised that we had just one bed. I guess I did not specify that two beds were desired. Never assume.

Ports of call

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California Did not visit port

We live locally. Would not visit LA anyway since it is no longer a safe or fun place to go.

Ensenada, Mexico Did not visit port

Very few shore excursions suitable for a 14 year old girl.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Once again, very efficient. Very organized.
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10 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing

davebhoy     5 months ago

Struggle to see how you couldn't find the teen club. App had a map, and maps on each deck too. Or ask one of the numerous crew members.

basssacker     5 months ago

Appreciate your opinion, we refuse to sail less than 5 days and prefer more, enjoyed our time on Navigator

Gwbigdog     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing

Elle1998     5 months ago

The bed situation was an easy fix. When you booked, the bed configuration is usually asked. Or you just grab a room attendant and ask to switch the bed to 2 twins.

AuntPinkie     5 months ago

Appreciate your feedback. Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations.

Suzie68     5 months ago

I’ve traveled on that ship. Why didn’t you go to Windjammer? Free. If you had asked any of the staff they know what floor the teen area is!! Short trips are just that!! Short. Try a 7 day one. They are fabulous love RCL

javawoody     5 months ago

Never judge a ship or cruise line by a short cruise

HeavySeas     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience

cruising2004     5 months ago

Sorry you were disappointed with your cruise.

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