Navigator of the Seas Cruise Reviews - Reviews

We were on this ship 4 years ago and it was much better. I loved the ship back then and was excited to go on it again. We were a bit let down. The ship had changed and the food was not as good. The staff was better on the last cruise, all in all we will go on another cruise line the next time, next year in fact!

Navigator is a beautiful ship...newly renovated.  There was plenty to do with lots of activities.  This was our fifth and have always wanted to try a Royal Caribbean cruise.   I don't believe there is a perfect cruise.  You will always find something you like better on another cruise line.  But this was a very nice experience.

Ship - 5

Shows - 4

Ice show - 5

Food - 4

Staff - 5

I LOVED the cruise. I felt so special and taken care of. I really didn't want to leave.

- The ports of call were also amazing! My favorites were Labadee and St. Maarten. They were so clean and beautiful. 

- The food was DELICIOUS! It was really well done for great volumes.

- The entertainment was great! The comedian, ice skating, and music shows were so entertaining and fun.

- RC thinks of EVERYTHING. On the days we cruised, they provided poolside pool so everyone can stay where they are and keep having fun.

Some downsides:

- The Navigator of the Seas is a little small for an 8 day trip however. During the two days we cruised back, EVERYONE was out at the pool and there just wasn't enough space. That was a huge disappointment.

- It would have been nice to have other areas to eat. We only had 2 options for sit down; the Sapphire dining and Windjammer. The food got a little monotonous after a while.

- It would have been nice to have more things to do on the ship like ziplining or fun things for the whole family and not just individual age groups.

I have always heard Royal Caribbean is top notch, but there was nothing that was spectacular. The food was mediocre, the accommodations were ok, and the best entertainment I saw on the ship was a children's symphony that was travelling on a concert series. This ship was also apparently so crowded, they were not able to accommodate our large group to eat together.

I had the absolute best time ever. I had been on one other cruise but I didn't have any idea "how to cruise." I believe there's an art to this sorta thing. JK  It was just so dang much fun...... I don't know where to start.

Ok, first, I have to mention Jeffrey, the director of ..... something. He was on every day with the "happening's" for the next day. He was such a treat to watch (over and over). I would just the let channel loop cuz his sense of humor was so delightful. (The first day He said...... if he sees us and doesn't speak, we should smack him on the back side of his head. Soooooo, I saw him but apparently, he didn't see me. Well, he got smacked but took it so well. He said that I didn't give him a chance. Again, this is debatable. I swear he saw me. I did apologize but he totally took it in stride. He was so fun about it. Then to listen to him host the game shows..... WOW, he is such a natural and made the games so dang fun. I had a blast.

The first day we got there, I needed a nap but after I found out "how to cruise" (meaning there's just so much to do, there's no way you could get bored. (Besides that, only boring people get bored.) The activities that were provided were incredible.

We spent a lot of time at the Spa. It was incredible. Super informative. (Actually, I have solidified my decision to become a personal trainer because of the information I learned there.) It was relaxing, informative, energizing, rejuvenating.... it just .......... was the bomb.com on steroids!

The food. Well, even better than the food was the wait staff. OMGosh again, they were so incredible. Their detail to attention and the way they really cared for us was just so beautiful. I really couldn't have asked for better. We sat with Ritish and Robert every night and they were more than a treat. LOVED them!  A few of the other staff that we had for breakfast or lunch or who totally went out of their way to help us were Angelo and Latisha. They absolutely made my day with how accommodating they were. I was too happy to see them every day! Thank you all of you!!!!!

Kareem cleaned our room every day and ALWAYS had the most positive and upbeat attitude. I mean..... does this guy even know what a bad day is? Almost everyone was super positive and polite and almost everyone spoke when they saw us. 

I LOVED, in all caps, this cruise almost as much as I love Jesus. Well, ok, maybe not to that extreme but definitely his disciples!!!!!

Very best vacation I've ever had!!!  EVER!!!!!  Def doing this again!!!!!!!!

Everything was great, the staff was incredible. The food was incredible, the entertainment was great, We had a great time at every port, but loved Haiti the best. Every day we took time to sit on the balcony and just rest, there was so much to do.

The ship was older but clean. The staff were friendly & helpful with questions. Our cabin views were great. Can't wait for the next cruise experience.

What q great way to celebrate senior spring break! Four families cruised together and we were able to enjoy our time together as a family and with friends aboard a beautiful ship. The food, service, and seas were outstanding! We thoroughly enjoyed our trip! I

We had an excellent time cruising with Royal Carribean.  I haven't been on a cruise for 20 years and was worried about sea sickness, etc. and it wasn't even an issue.  It's hard to even tell when the boat was moving because it's so big.

The service was excellent, the food was abundant and tasty and the amenities were fantastic.  Very much looking forward to our next one!

We eventually chose to embrace this ship experience. ...after a difficult start.  Getting off ship first stop was unorganized and took a long time. First show not great. It improved. We loved our waiters and the comedians.  Very relaxing but also many fun activities.  

This was my first cruise and now I'm hooked! Loved everything about the ship! The food was outstanding, service was awesome and it was very clean. I will definitely go on more cruises in the future!

We all enjoyed our time on the Navigator of the Seas.  Big enough with plenty of activities, but not too big! Ship was clean and beautiful.  The crew was very helpful and kind.  

The ship was very nice and all the workers were very nice. But... it was spring break week and there were a lot of college kids on the ship. The solarium which should be a relaxing place was like a frat party. I felt sorry for the workers because they left such a mess. Once we figured out where they were hanging out, we went to the places they weren't. Enjoyed the stops. Didn't do an excursions just walked around leisurely which was enjoyable. Went to the sushi making class and wine tasting classes (up charge) on the ship which were fun. I would recommend this ship but just avoid the spring break times.

The ship is a bit smaller then the newer ships BUT the service and quality of the food and staff are the same.  Everyone is so helpful, courteous and it is amazingly organized!!  I will continue to only use Royal Carribean!!!!!

Grand Cayman dolphin experience very good. Boats back to the ship were slow, big line and long wait to get back from port. Jamaica was a good port, though it's really a fenced in area created for tourists. Labadee Haiti is also a tourist area created by the cruise ship rather than a real visit to Haiti. But what they created was clean, safe, and full of lovely beaches and activities. The ship was clean, the food excellent, the activities onboard were varied and frequent. Cabin service was excellent. Beds were firm but comfortable. Overall very good trip.

We were in cabin 1834 on the 12th deck.  These cabins have been added and are above the swimming pool where a party takes place until 3:15AM and the bed in our cabin rocked with the bass.  We called and they said they would turn down the volume and it would be over by 2AM.  When it was still going on we called and they said it was a full party and they couldn't shut it down.  The hotel manager Norman and his assistant (I think Edward) credited us one day of our cruise and gave us 25% off our next cruise.  They also said they would address the issue.

In the mean time don't assign cabins 1888-1876 or 1826-1838 on the 12th deck. 

The ship was full but there were still many places available for seating outdoors, in the show areas or in the cafeteria. Staff was courteous and efficient.

We didn't appreciate the constant upselling for dining, tours of ship areas, spa, shopping and casino. Casino was a smoking area and the smoke permeated the surrounding areas (lounges and the are above it on the main promenade). They need a better air filtration system to control this. We avoided theses areas.

Be aware that 18% gratuity is added to any drink purchases and they also add a line for additional tip.

Arrival and departure was very slow going. The arrival process could have been expedited if they had more attendants. The departure process was impeded by poor announcements. Customs staff was efficient.

OUR STATEROOM ATTENDANT MARCILINO BUNYONG ,WAS THE BEST THING ABOUT OUR CRUISE,AND THAT IS SAYING ALOT.THERE IS NOT ONE NEGATIVE THING ABOUT NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS,IT IS TOP NOTCH!!!

Cruise was very good . Everyone friendly and very organized . Food was good but not great in main dining room. Goid in Chops Grille and Giivannis was exceptional! 

We had a fantastic time and really love the Royal Carribean Cruise Line, excellent embarkation and de-embarkation everything went as smoot as it could be.