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Here is the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas Daily Cruise Compass Paper from the Eastern itinerary to help you plan entertainment, activities, spa, specialty venues, pool times, internet and much more. It is good to know what the cruise will be like ahead of time so you’re able to make the most out of each day of your family vacation.

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Navigator Of The Seas

Cruise line Royal Caribbean

• Los Angeles (Long Beach-San Pedro, California)

Navigator Of The Seas current position

Navigator Of The Seas current location is at North Pacific Ocean (coordinates 45.82417 N / 175.42503 E) cruising at speed of 20.4 kn (38 km/h | 23 mph) en route to Los Angeles. The AIS position was reported 23 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Navigator Of The Seas

Navigator Of The Seas current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Cabo, Vallarta Mazatlan , themed as "Art". Prices start from USD 826 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 12 Apr, 2024 and ends on 19 Apr, 2024 .

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Navigator Of The Seas Itineraries

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The 2002-built Navigator of the Seas cruise ship is the 4th Voyager-class Royal Caribbean liner, with sisterships Adventure OTS , Explorer OTS , Mariner OTS , Voyager OTS .

The vessel (IMO number 9227508) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311478000) and registered in Nassau .

History - construction and ownership

Royal Caribbean International (RCI) is a US passenger shipping company, trademarked travel brand and subsidiary owned by Royal Caribbean Group (RCG/shipowner). RCI was established in 1968 and currently has over 1/5 of the worldwide cruise market. RCI also has RCG's largest fleet by both vessel number and GT tonnage (ship sizes and capacities).

All RCI liners have names ending with "of the Seas".

The 3400-passenger ship Navigator OTS, like the sisterships, features some of the industry's most unique facilities - like a Rock-Climbing Wall, Ice-Skating Rink, indoor Promenade street, large sports complex, in-line Skating Track.

As a second-generation (modified) Voyager-class ship, Navigator OTS has a larger Windjammer buffet area with the Asian "Jade" and "The Plaza" bar. The first generation Voyager-class ships metal-walled balconies are here replaced with glass railings. Navigator OTS features more glass exteriors, wine bar, expanded youth amenities, Plaza Bar zone (with dining venues / both complimentary and at a fee), first at sea Latin Jazz Bar, first at sea Ben and Jerry's ice-cream parlor. Later, RCI spread these concepts fleetwide.

Decks and Cabins

Navigator Of The Seas staterooms (1674 total, in 34 grades) include 119 Suites, 671 Balcony, 232 OceanView, 138 Promenade View, 514 Inside (including Virtual Balcony). Most cabins are sized 150-160 ft2 (14-15 m2). Most cabin balconies are sized 50 ft2 (5 m2). The largest is Royal Suite (1090 ft2 / 101 m2 plus 215 ft2 / 20 m2 terrace with Jacuzzi). Wheelchair-accessible cabins are 27.

The boat has 15 decks , of which 14 are passenger-accessible and 9 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Eating options aboard Navigator OTS were expanded during ship's 2014 refurbishment. The line added Sabor - a Mexican restaurant, and Izumi Japanese Cuisine - Asian-fusion eatery. The Italian Portofino was replaced with a new family-style option called Giovanni's Table. Longtime Royal Caribbean's steakhouse Chops Grille features a revamped menu including premium steak options. The 3-level main dining room was consolidated under one name, the Sapphire and redesigned - now decorated in golds and whites, with a grand staircase, dark carpeting, white linens, and a dramatic chandelier. Reservations are recommended for the speciality restaurants. Guests can make reservations online (up to 4 days prior to the cruise) for parties of up to 6, or once onboard at reservation tables outside the Windjammer buffet, by calling guest services or at the restaurants themselves.

Follows the complete list of Navigator of the Seas restaurants and food bars.

• Sapphire (735-seat aft Dining Room with fixed seating for Dinner)
• Windjammer Cafe Lido buffet restaurant (348-seat, offers Early Breakfast at 6:30 am, Breakfast between 7-11:30 am, Lunch 11.30-3:30 pm and Dinner 6.30-9 pm)
• Johnny Rockets Restaurant (72-seat burger bar, the extra fee applied)
• Giovanni's Table (88-seat Italian specialty restaurant, reservations recommended)
• Chops Grille (124-seat steakhouse; seafood)
• Izumi (Japanese restaurant)
• Jade (Asian)
• Jamie's (Italian specialty restaurant, 2019 refurb)
• Hooked Seafood specialty restaurant (replacing Sabor Modern Mexican, 2019 refurb).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

At night, Navigator of the Seas offers traditional-style productions (singing and dancing shows) presented in The Royal Theatre. Bar venues offer various musical performances aimed to please everybody at any time with classical guitar, jazz, and country. Beyond the usual, where this cruise vessel excels is unique, like Studio B ice rink which hosts "Ice Dancing" - worth the effort to get a ticket (free of charge but the venue is tiny, so tickets are limited). The Royal Promenade on some nights comes alive with street entertainment. New to the ship after the refurbishment is the signature R Bar, which replaced the Champagne Bar located on Deck 5, outside the Promenade. This is a very popular gathering spot for pre- and post-dinner exotic cocktails, mixed by using various techniques.

The RCI's enhanced Adventure Ocean youth program is hosted in a redesigned playground space. With trained staff and RCI's award-winning kids programming, the contemporary concept offers activities organized by interests. The teen areas sport updates via the redesigned teen-only laidback hangout, Living Room, as well as a "hidden" entrance and outdoor deck serving up nothing but chill vibes.

Additional amenities include Complimentary 24-hour Room-Service, Supervised Youth program, Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry.

Follows the complete list of Navigator of the Seas lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• The Royal Theatre (1362-seat, features two grand productions per night with dance, acrobatics, comedy, and game shows)
• Studio B Lounge (904-seat indoor ice-skating rink; also serves as a spot for ice shows, cooking demos, game parties)
• Focus Photo Gallery and Shop; Art Gallery
• The Centrum (social hub); Boleros Lounge (89-seat); Star Lounge; Next Cruise Lounge; Concierge Club (26-seat; suite and past guests only); Viking Crown Lounge and Bar; Crown Lounge (fka Diamond Club Lounge & Bar for past guests only); Cosmopolitan Lounge and Club (40-seat jazz club)
• Schooner Bar (130-seat piano bar); Connoisseur Cigar Club (30-seat smoking lounge); Ben and Jerry's ice cream bar; Two Poets English Pub (86-seat); Vintages lounge (66-seat wine bar); Gravity Bar (93-seat sports bar); Sky Bar; Plaza Bar (40-seat); R Bar (58-seat, wine tasting)
• Casino Royale (418-seat)
• Cafe Promenade (105-seat, 24-hour; serves snacks and drinks, as well as Starbucks specialty coffees)
• Royal Promenade Boutiques (perfumes, jewelry, duty-free alcohol, general store, logo/souvenirs); Sea Trek Dive Shop
• Royal Caribbean Online center (Internet computers room; 24-hour)
• Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center; 7 jacuzzis and 4 swimming pools
• Solarium lounge (includes Park Cafe, pool bar and adults-only pool area)
• Outdoor movie screen
• Cupcake Cupboard
• Video Games Arcade; Teen Disco club; Living Room teen lounge area; Royal Babies and Tots Nursery
• Adventure Ocean kids lounge area
• Sports Court (golf simulator, table tennis, basketball court); Jogging Track; Rock-climbing Wall; Navigator Dunes Golf Course; FlowRider (surfing simulator)
• Skylight Wedding Chapel (40-seat, provides religious services).

Following the Royal Amplified drydock refurbishment 2019, Navigator OTS will have the following new venues, facilities, and activities:

• HOOKED SEAFOOD is a casual, surcharge restaurant for classic, freshest New England seafood favorites. including lobster, crab claws, oysters (at the raw bar).
• PLAYMAKERS BAR and ARCADE (with fleet's first "Owner's Box" VIP room) is an adults-only sports bar with 50x large TVs, entertainment (tabletop games, sport tournaments, trivia games) and a la carte priced fast-food options (chicken wings, popcorn shrimp, sliders, RCI's new signature Playmaker Burger, ice-cold beers). Age restrictions are 18+ yo (on itineraries in South America, Europe, Asia, Australia New Zealand) and 21+ yo (North America departures).
• EL LOCO FRESH is a complimentary Mexican Cafe restaurant open for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. The traditional Mexican food (including beef burritos, fish tacos, carnitas) is served with mole sauce and salsa verde.
• FISH and SHIPS is a la carte priced, a poolside fast-food bar serving American fare for Lunch and Dinner. The seafood menu features fresh-battered cod, lobster rolls, calamari, draft beers, hand-cut fries.
• JAMIE'S ITALIAN ( menu link ) is a casual, surcharge restaurant serving Italian fare for Lunch and Dinner. The venue is via a partnership with the British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. The menu offers handmade dishes from authentic recipes and prepared with seasonal (locally sourced) ingredients. Menu's signature item is "Jamie's Italian Famous Plank " (cured meats, pickles, cheeses). Other specialties are in-house made pasta, pumpkin panzerotti, zingy prawn linguine, a variety of entrees, small plates, grills, desserts.
• THE BAMBOO ROOM is an adults-only, Polynesia-themed bar lounge serving handcrafted cocktails prepared with exotic fruits and spices, as well as sharable bites at the bar. Age restrictions are 18+ yo (on itineraries in South America, Europe, Asia, Australia New Zealand) and 21+ yo ((North America departures).
• LASER TAG course (BATTLE FOR PLANET Z) is a complimentary, glow-in-the-dark gaming experience offered at Studio B. Laser tag battles require minimum 40 players, with age restriction 5 yo.
• ESCAPE ROOM (The Observatorium) offers adventure puzzle team gaming.
• FLOWRIDER (surf simulator) pumps project high-speed water (20-30 mph / 30-50 kph) across a small area creating sheet waves (stationary waves) to simulate ocean surfing. FlowRider is a complimentary (cruise fare inclusive) and supervised facility and reservations are not required. Equipment (bodyboards, flow boards) is provided. Private surfing lessons are available for booking at an additional cost per person. Groups are 6 to 8 guests. Restrictions include min-height (52-inches/132 cm to use bodyboard, 58-inches/147 cm to use flow board). Passengers can surf at the simulator until they fall off the board.
• Lime and Coconut (2-level bar lounge with live music), Johnny Rockets Express (fleet's first), Starbucks Bar (specialty beverages and pastries), redesigned Mini-Golf Course
• "To Dry For" (fleet's first) blow-dry bar specializing in quick beauty fixes (hairstyling), also serving champagnes and wines by the glass.

During drydock 2019 (January-February) on Navigator OTS was installed The Perfect Storm (dual-racing waterslide complex) which is positioned aft on Deck 13 (between the FlowRider and the Sports Court).

THE PERFECT STORM is a waterslides complex (complimentary) that includes 2 racer slides (“Cyclone” and “Typhoon”) plus *The Blaster" (aqua coaster, 244 m / 800 ft long, 2-person raft slide) and "Riptide" (the cruise industry's only head-first mat racer). The spiraling racing slides are accessed via a 3-floor-high, glass-enclosed swirling staircase. There are no age restrictions, but there are passenger height and weight requirements - min 48 inches (122 cm) and max 300 lbs (136 kg).

Itineraries

Navigator of the Seas itinerary program is based on short Florida-Bahamas cruises (3-4-day itineraries) from homeports Miami and Fort Lauderdale visiting Nassau and CocoCay .

In April 2021 RCI announced that starting November 2021 Navigator OTS will be homeported in Los Angeles California (leaving from San Pedro's World Cruise Center) for mini-cruises to the Mexican Riviera. The 3-4-night roundtrip itineraries visit Ensenada and Santa Catalina Island , the 5-night roundtrips visit Cabo San Lucas , the 7-night roundtrips visit Puerto Vallarta , Mazatlan , and Cabo San Lucas. For the last time, an RCI ship was deployed in the region in 2011 ( Mariner OTS from LA).

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Navigator Of The Seas Wiki

Navigator is one of Royal Caribbean's Voyager-class liners, with sisterhips Adventure , Explorer , Mariner , Voyager . Voyager-class Royal Caribbean vessels were all built in Finland by shipbuilder Kvaerner Masa-Yards. This company was later acquired by STX Europe (part of STX Corporation, South Korea).

The ship's godmother is Stefanie Maria Graf/Steffi Graf (1969-born German tennis player). The naming ceremony was held on December 6, 2002. Steffi Graf has 107 singles titles and is 3rd in the WTA chart - after Martina Navratilova (167 titles) and Chris Evert (157 titles). RCI Navigator's Maiden Voyage left on December 14th.

Navigator OTS refurbishment 2024 review

In 2024-Q1, the ship has a scheduled 8-week drydocking stay in Singapore (March 8 through April tba).

The project was mainly for routine technical maintenance (machinery overhaul, classification works, minor repairs/steel works) as well as general hotel upkeep - updates to some public areas and passenger staterooms (carpeting, new upholstery, walling).

Navigator OTS refurbishment 2019 review

During drydock refurbishment in 2019 (January 5 - February 23), the ship was Royal Amplified at the cost of USD 115 million. The grandiose project resulted in the following changes:

• On Sports Deck 13, RCI's waterslides "Cyclone" and "Typhoon" (Perfect Storm aqua park) were installed (next to the FlowRider simulator).
• On Spa Deck 12 (aft), the "Slashaway Bay" kids aqua park was added. This is an interactive water play area (with cannons and geysers), replacing the old Outdoor Youth Area (aka "back deck").

Following the refit, the vessel now has some unique new facilities currently not available on other RCI ships.

• In addition to "Perfect Storm", a new water coaster (trademarked as "The Blaster") and a new headfirst mat racing slide (trademarked as "Riptide") were also installed. RCI trademarked both names in September 2018.
• The Blaster aqua coaster has length 244 m (800 ft) - ranking it the longest at sea 2-person raft slide.
• The Riptide mat racing waterslide features a transparent tube.

Also new for the fleet is "To Dry For" - new blow-dry bar (specializing in quick beauty fixes/hairstyling) and also serving champagnes and wines by the glass. "To Dry For" was trademarked in July 2018.

The list of other new venues and activities includes:

• Lime and Coconut (2-level bar lounge with live music)
• Bamboo Room (bar lounge)
• Johnny Rockets Express (fleet's first)
• Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade (with "Owner's Box" VIP room)
• Starbucks Bar (specialty drinks and pastries)
• new restaurants (El Loco Fresh, Jamie's Italian, Hooked Seafood)
• The Observatorium (Royal Escape Room)
• Battle for Planet Z (laser tag course at Studio B)
• redesigned Mini-Golf Course

Navigator OTS refurbishment 2014 review

The ship's February 2014 drydock resulted in the following deckplan changes:

• On deck 2, Metropolis Theatre was renamed to Royal Theater. Also here, Board Room was removed and replaced by 4 new oceanview cabins.
• On deck 3, Dungeon disco was replaced with 19 new inside cabins. Also here, the Photo & Art Gallery was renamed to Fucus and reduced in size (to make space for 15 new oceanview cabins /starboard). Another 5 new cabins were added portside. Dining Room was renamed from Nutcracker to Sapphire.
• On deck 4, Dungeon (disco upper level) was replaced by Sabor Modern Mexican (speciality restaurant). Dining Room was renamed from Coppelia to Sapphire.
• On promenade deck 5, Ixtapa Lounge (show lounge) was renamed to Star Lounge. Also here, Champagne Bar was replaced by R-Bar. Shore Excursions desk was added. Dining Room was renamed from Swan Lake to Sapphire. Cupcake Cupboard (bakery) was added.
• On deck 9, Interior cabin category M was changed to Category VB (Interior Virtual Balcony).
• On deck 10, Interior cabin categories (K, L) were changed to Category VB (Interior Virtual Balcony).
• On Lido deck 11, in the main pool area, a Jumbotron (huge movie screen /outdoor theatre) was installed. Pool deck's flooring was updated. Also here, Giovanni's Table (Italian restaurant) was added.
• On Spa deck 12, new Spa cabins were added around the ShipShape Spa complex (categories Panoramic Oceanview, Balcony). Also here, the RCI's signature Nursery was added. The Living Room size was reduced. Back Deck (kids deck) was removed for the FlowRider's support.
• On deck 13, FlowRider (surf simulator) was added. Also here, the In-line Track was removed and the Navigator Dunes (mini-golf course) was moved from starboard to portside and a new golfing area was added.
• On deck 14, two multipurpose rooms (Cloud Nine, Seven Hearts) were replaced with Izumi (Asian speciality restaurant). Also here, "19th Hole" (sports bar) was replaced with "Diamond Club" (past guest lounge).
• New room type was introduced - virtual balcony cabins (on decks 9, 10). It as done as an "upgrade" of 81 existing Interior rooms, which now feature real-time ship camera views.
• New "Panoramic Ocean View" cabins were introduced (spa deck 12), which feature floor-ceiling glass walls as windows.
• Wi-Fi coverage was upgraded to shipwide.
• Digital signage (way finders) on several decks were installed. These touch-screen boards allow you to know your way around the ship.

Cabin amenities were upgraded with smart HDTVs in all passenger staterooms. Public areas were renovated with new carpeting (hallways, corridors, stairs), new furniture (in lounges/bars).

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Navigator of the Seas 3 Day Cruise Compass (2019)

Plan ahead for your next trip with this latest copy of a Navigator of the Seas 3 Day Cruise Compass from a recent 2019 sailing on this amplified ship!

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We know you like to plan ahead, so before you set sail, know what is happening onboard your ship. To help the like-minded cruise planners among us, we just uploaded the Navigator of the Seas 3 Day Cruise Compass from our Bahamas and Perfect Day Cruise from August 2019.

If you are not familiar with Royal Caribbean ships, during each day of your voyage, a list of daily activities and events is provided in a small, magazine-like handout known as the Cruise Compass.

Navigator of the Seas 3 Day Cruise Compass

Our Navigator of the Seas 3 Day Bahamas and Perfect Day Cruise Compass details all of the dining hours for restaurants, entertainment and show times, onboard sales and retail hours, as well as parties and bar hours. The itinerary included embarkation day, Day 2 at Royal Caribbean’s private island of CocoCay, Bahamas, and Day 3 in Nassau, Bahamas.

Below, you can view PDF copies of the Cruise Compass. You can also use this link to download the cruise compass . The file is quite large, so give it a minute to download.

Navigator of the Seas 3 Day Cruise Compass Highlights

-During our cruise, the Perfect Storm Waterslides were open on embarkation day from 11:30 am to 8 pm (closed for muster) and were open on Day 3 from 10:30 am to 8 pm. 

-Unfortunately, the new Laser Tag game was only open on Day 2 from 4:30 pm to 8 pm. On Day 3, Studio B opened for ice skating from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, and again from 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm. 

-In the Royal Theater on Deck 4, there was a nightly production show or headliner, usually with two show times to accommodate each dinner seating. There was also a late night comedy show that occurred on the last evening of the cruise.

-Live music was found throughout the ship. This included live piano music in the Schooner Bar, pub guitar favorites in the Copper and Clover, and Latin dance music in Boleros. There was also karaoke during the cruise on Deck 14 in the Cosmopolitan Club. 

-Each night, there was a themed party. These included both a 70’s and 80’s party in the Royal Promenade and the Red Ultimate Dance Club Experience in Studio B on Day 2.

-On the second night of the cruise, the popular X versus Y game show and the Quest occurred in Studio B as well.

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All about the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas

The Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas was built in 2002. It was renovated in 2019. It's considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 1,020 ft long and 157 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2.8 football fields, as wide as 3 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 14-story building.

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Navigator of the Seas Size and Passengers

The Navigator of the Seas can hold 3,386 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Navigator of the Seas has a space ratio of 41. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship's space-to-person ratio is about average.

The Navigator of the Seas is one of five Voyager-class ships currently sailing with Royal Caribbean. The Voyager-class ships were the first to introduce the Royal Promenade, a large central hub that runs through the middle of the ship, offering shopping, restaurants, bars, and activities. It also saw the introduction of the Studio B Ice Skating Rink and a climbing wall onboard. The Navigator of the Seas is very similar to its sister-ships; Voyager of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas, although each ship may have some differences.

Navigator of the Seas Food and Restaurants

Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas. You have 11 different dining options to choose from. Of those options, 4 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 7 options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la cart menu pricing. Only 36% of the dining options are included meaning you might spend more while on the ship due to the additional fees.

Navigator of the Seas Bars and Drinks

Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas has 11 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail. It also has 1 other bars that are available for select guests.

Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.

Royal Caribbean also serves the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship. Most Royal Caribbean ships also have Coke Freestyle machines where you can make 100 different flavor combinations.

Pools and Hot Tubs on Navigator of the Seas

Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day in a pool, a cruise might not be the right choice. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.

The Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas has a total of 3 pools and 6 hot tubs.

Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 2 of the hot tubs are adults only.

Cruise Coloring and Activity Books for Kids Get your kids ready for their cruise or keep them entertained while on board with our custom made coloring and activity books. These are the Royal Caribbean editions with places like Studio B and Sorrento's featured.

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Navigator of the Seas Features and Activities

There are quite a few things to do on the Navigator of the Seas. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.

Royal Caribbean is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.

Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.

Navigator of the Seas Onboard Costs

Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.

Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.

The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Royal Caribbean ship.

Royal Caribbean uses dynamic pricing, which means the pricing for many things will vary per sailing. The daily gratuities and tip are consistent across the fleet, but the pricing for the drink package, internet, and excursions will change. The only way to know your price is to consult the Royal Caribbean cruise planner once you're booked.

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Navigator Of The Seas Overview

Navigator of the Seas features two racing waterslides will hurl you through twists and turns as you try to beat your friends to the finish, before you head off to one of the delicious eateries on board, such as El Loco Fresh and Hooked Seafood. Revamped and ready for your family, call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383 to book your next vacation on Navigator of the Seas .

• Passenger Capacity: 3,388 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 2002
• Last Refurbished: 2019

• The Blaster The largest stretch of waterslide over the open sea will blast you through twists and turns using five waterjet blasters.  

• Riptide Grab a mat and get in line for the only headfirst, mat racing waterslide at sea. Race your friends around a curve that hangs off the edge of the ship.  

• Splash Pad Highlighting an enhanced pool area, the new Splash Pad offers a perfect place to cool off for the littlest cruisers.  

• Royal Escape Room 60 minutes. You and your friends and family. Locked in the Observatorium with only mind-bending puzzles standing between you and your escape. Will you make it out in time?  

• Laser Tag Fight for the Planet Z as a robot or an alien in this interactive, glow-in-the-dark laser tag experience.  

• Hooked Seafood Crab cakes, lobster rolls and freshly shucked oysters await the seafood lover in this New England-style seafood eatery.  

Navigator Of The Seas Cruise Destinations

With cruises to 72 countries on six continents, you can sail just about anywhere in the world with Royal Caribbean. This contemporary, innovative line offers unique and exciting itineraries that are designed to wow. They offer sailings that range from a tropical paradise to a thrilling tundra. Destinations include, but are not limited to: Alaska, Australia, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Panama Canal and South America. 

Mexican Riviera

Soak up some fun in the sun on a Mexican Riviera cruise with Royal Caribbean for beaches, ruins, tequila and more.

Navigator Of The Seas Departure Ports

Royal Caribbean not only builds their ships to have a wow factor, but they also make their itineraries just as appealing.  Royal has ships stationed across the U.S. and in several international ports to give their passengers lots of opportunity to get to a cruise quickly and easily. You can cruise from Miami to Seattle or Perth to Rotterdam, there’s a departure port for you. Find out more about Royal Caribbean’s itineraries and ships when you contact a qualified consultant at The Cruise Web. 

The possibilities are endless when cruising to or from the City of Angels. Let your inner rock star shine as you explore the many wonders of Los Angeles, California.

Navigator Of The Seas Deck Plans

Deck eleven, deck twelve, deck thriteen, deck fourteen, deck fifteen, navigator of the seas staterooms.

Balcony (1B)

Balcony (2b), balcony (3b), balcony (4b), balcony (nq), balcony (sb), balcony (sg), balcony (xn).

Balcony (2D)

Balcony (4d), balcony (5d), balcony (cb), balcony (xi), balcony (xq), balcony (xb).

Balcony (D1)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed) and private bathroom.

Balcony (D2)

Balcony (d3).

Balcony (E1)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, private balcony, sitting area with sofa, and private bathroom. Rates vary from deck to deck.

Balcony (E2)

Balcony (e3), balcony (6b).

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area with sofa, and bathroom. Sleeps up to 2 guests.

Balcony (1D)

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom. Sleeps up to 3 guests.

Balcony (3D)

Balcony (6d), balcony (7d).

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area, private balcony and private bathroom. Sleeps up to 4 guests.

Balcony (X)

With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a balcony stateroom, which could be in any balcony category (excluding suites), anywhere on the ship. Room assignments may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

Inside (1V)

Inside (3v), inside (4v), inside (zq).

Inside (CP)

Inside (2U)

Inside (4u), inside (zi), inside (2t).

A view of the Royal Promenade with bowed windows, two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Sleeps 2 guests

Inside (1T)

A view of the Royal Promenade with bowed windows, two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Sleeps 2 guests.

Inside (PR)

Bowed windows with a view of the Royal Promenade, two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, sitting area with sofa, vanity area, and a private bathroom. Accessible rooms include open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, lowered vanity, closet rods, safe, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, a lowered sink. Following inside staterooms have a Promenade view: 7297.

High-definition screen that spans nearly floor to ceiling, providing real-time views of the ocean and destinations. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, and full bathroom. Sleeps up to 2 guests.

Inside (VB)

Interior Stateroom with a Virtual Balcony, a high-definition screen that spans nearly floor to ceiling, providing real-time views of the ocean and destinations. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, and full bathroom.

Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony, a high-definition screen that spans nearly floor to ceiling, providing real-time views of the ocean and destinations. Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, and full bathroom.Accessible rooms include open bed frames. Automatic wider entry door, turning spaces, lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, and a private bathroom with a wider door, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, sitting area, vanity area, and a private bathroom.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, sitting area, vanity area, and a private bathroom.Accessible rooms include Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, private balcony, lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, and roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, and a lowered sink.

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King sitting area with sofa, vanity area, and bathroom. Sleeps up to 4 guests.

Inside (6V)

Inside (4M)

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, vanity area and bathroom. Sleeps up to 4 guests.

With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive an interior stateroom, which could be in any interior category, anywhere on the ship. Room assignments may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

Oceanview (S2)

Oceanview (3M)

Oceanview (1N)

Oceanview (2n), oceanview (3n), oceanview (4n), oceanview (yq), oceanview (yo).

Oceanview (P2)

Two lower twin beds convert to Royal King. Double sofa bed for quad staterooms. Vanity with sitting area, Private bathroom with shower. Floor to Ceiling wrap around panoramic window.

Oceanview (PF)

Two lower twin beds that convert to Royal King. Curtained section with bunk beds. Living area with double sofa bed, vanity and sitting area. One and a half baths with shower. Floor to ceiling wrap around panoramic windows.

Oceanview (P1)

Two lower twin beds that convert to Royal King. Double sofa bed. Vanity with sitting area. Private bathroom with shower. Floor to ceiling wrap around panoramic window.

Oceanview (1L)

Two twin beds convert to Royal King. Double sofa bed for quad staterooms. Vanity with sitting area, Private bathroom with shower. Floor to Ceiling wrap around panoramic window.

Oceanview (F)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, sitting area with sofa, vanity area and private bathroom.

Oceanview (H)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, sitting area with sofa, vanity area, and a private bathroom.

Oceanview (I)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, sitting area with sofa, vanity area, and a private bathroom. Accessible rooms include two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, and a lowered sink.

Oceanview (FO)

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed,additional bunk beds in separate area, separate sitting area with sofa bed, and a private bathroom with shower. Stateroom can accommodate up to 6 guests.

Oceanview (8N)

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Sleeps up to 2 guests.

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and private bathroom. Sleeps up to 4 guests.

Oceanview (1K)

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, additional bunk beds in separate area, separate sitting area with sofa bed, and a private bathroom with shower.

Oceanview (1M)

Oceanview (Y)

With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive an ocean view stateroom, which could be in any ocean view category, anywhere on the ship. Room assignments may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

Grand entrance with doorbell. Bedroom with king-size bed, and private bathroom with tub, private balcony with whirlpool, living room with queen-size sofa bed and baby grand piano. Sleeps up to 4 guests.

Marble entry with door bell. Queen-size bed, bathroom with tub. Separate living area with a queen-size sofa bed.

Marble entry. Room has two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area and private bathroom with tub. Sleeps up to 4 guests.

Queen-size bed, private balcony, separate living area with queen-size sofa bed and private bathroom with bathtub and separate shower.

Separate bedroom with king-size bed, private balcony, whirlpool bathtub, living room with queen-size sofa bed, baby grand piano, and concierge service.

Two bedrooms with twin beds that convert to Royal King size beds (one room with third and fourth Pullman beds), two bathrooms (one with shower, one with bathtub), living area with double sofa bed, private balcony, and concierge service. Stateroom can accommodate up to 8 guests.

Two bedrooms with two twin beds that convert to Royal King (one room with third and fourth Pullman beds), a private balcony, two bathrooms and living area with double sofa bed.

Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private balcony, private bathroom with bathtub and a sitting area.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed) and concierge service.

Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed, private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed), private bathroom with bathtub. Accessible rooms include two twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, sitting area with lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, and a private bathroom with a wider door, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, and a lowered sink.

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed) and private bathroom.

Two twin beds that convert to Royal King. Curtained section with bunk beds. Living area with double sofa bed, vanity and sitting area. One and a half baths with shower. Floor to ceiling wrap around panoramic windows.

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A ship’s traveler rating is provided under license by Cruiseline.com , which manages one of the largest databases of cruise reviews and ratings by travelers. A total of 3104 guests have reviewed Navigator of the Seas , giving it a rating of 4.1 on a scale of 1-5.

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Mar 28th, 2024

This was a good cruise. Ensenada was ok to visit, but the The La Bufadora was not as exciting as we thought it would be and it was a long walk to get to it

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Our very first cruise

Mar 9th, 2024

This first cruise got us into cruising from here on...

1 cruise (first)

Fabulous Ensenada Get-Away

Feb 20th, 2024

Fabulous Cruise, would go on another one. Would tone down the volume of concerts in the main hall, have more seating in the hallway for concerts.

Corporate doesn’t care about the customer experience

Feb 19th, 2024

Although, our Royal Caribbean Cruise, for our multiple generations over New Years was not all bad, the cons very far exceeded the pros. We cruised multiple times as our children were growing up and loved it as a family. We haven’t cruised in 10 years and have now learned that things have changed a lot. Prior to booking I had read online reviews that ‘everything was an upcharge’. This turned out to be a real issue and, along with the crowds, lines, lines, and more lines, diminished the enjoyment factor for our family. First the pro’s: - [ ] The people - room and dining staff were truly outstanding. - [ ] We had three cabins - each cabin steward was excellent - attentive, charming, and informative. Aldrin and Sheldon took care of our cabins which were always immaculate. - [ ] Our staff in the dining room Handi and IGede were also outstanding. So attentive to the children and adults in our party. One of us is vegan and another allergic to shellfish, they kept this is mind with every meal. They warmly welcomed us by name each evening and were ever present and made us feel like we didn’t want to miss a meal with them. We felt like cherished guests, not just the passengers of the week. Could not have been better. - [ ] Singing numbers performed by the dining staff from 90 different countries was very entertaining. - [ ] The food was surprisingly good for a cruise ship and we did not regret deciding to avoid one of the many up charges of dining in a speciality restaurant. - [ ] Early dining conflicted with a number of family events and was impossible to get to on days that we were in port. - [ ] Also, ship-sponsored family-oriented events in the early evening often conflicted with early dining and were not repeated again. - [ ] Open buffet was good, not great. The con’s - [ ] Spa - we had pre-booked. During our appointments they suggested alternative services which replaced the pre-book price. The 30% pre-book discount was not honored and we we not informed until after the service when the charges mounted up. - [ ] We had scheduled blow outs on the formal night. The blow out for the first person in our party took so long that the others could not be completed. Just one of many examples where relaxation was replaced with rushing to meet compressed timelines - [ ] Too few pool and spa areas for the number of passengers. Like from an overpopulation sci-fi movie, standing room only. Literally, in super-spreader fashion, passengers were standing side by side in both the pool and spa. - [ ] Don’t waste your money on the KEY upgrade. Only six activities on 2 out of 8 days had 1/2 hour blocks where KEY activities had priority. Total waste of money. - [ ] Impossible to find the Key area for preferred seating at the shows. - [ ] There is a KEY preferred departure feature but that wasn’t clear until late the day before departure. We had checked with the service desk earlier in the week and they were worthless in providing this information to help plan for a smooth, coordinated departure for our family/party of eight. - [ ] No KEY line for boarding on the first day nor any in port days - even though this was a feature listed for this up charge. - [ ] Kids don’t really sale free. Although there was no footnote that some dates were excluded, our Xmas vacation break cruise charged full price for the 8 and 9 year olds in our party. Had I known that when booking, I would have put one child and one adult in a cabin - rather than four sardines in a one cabin. - [ ] Not easy to see the time. This is more important than you might think with all the fixed times for excursion departures and meal times. We had four time zone changes in 8 days, the digital maps on each level/floor and other postings in the elevators didn’t have the times showing or the upcoming changes posted. In fact, we had to call the operator from our room at least 10 times during the trip to check, and half the time received misinformation. Just one of many examples of the poor effort by corporate to put customer experience first. - [ ] 35 - 40% of the treadmills were broken in the gym throughout the cruise. - [ ] Walking track above pool deck was very poorly designed and actually was an obstacle course. Walking between deck lounges shared with guest coming from the spa and pool made for wet treacherous walking. Also, having to try to navigate around other guests just standing on the track, as it was next to their lounge chairs, was frustrating to the point that we didn’t want walk on the track. - [ ] Formal attire nights were switched without clarity creating additional uncertainty and stress. Again, public announcements were frequently ill-informed/wrong. - [ ] Intercom messages from captain and cruise director stopped playing in our room after the first two days, this adding to the information gap and diminishing our experience. - [ ] Had to print luggage tags prior to getting on ship. These could have been mailed. - [ ] We had pre-purchased arcade credits for our grandchildren. We didn’t spend even 50% given the small size/variety of the arcade combined with 50% of the games being out of order. They were not fixed during the voyage and more games broke throughout the week. Image a very small space located in a sequestered area that felt like a basement (not a place to consider leaving small children unsupervised) with mostly outdated and broken equipment. Unfortunately, we realized later that we had booked an older ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet. However, we would not have expected so many things to be in disrepair. Clearly, considering the bait and switch kids sail free issue, all the up-charges, among the many other issues mentioned, this would be an absolute cannot recommend cruise line to ever consider again. Clearly, and unfortunately for our family, this is not the same quality cruise line that we had traveled in years past.

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Amazing cruise to Mexico again!

Feb 15th, 2024

We had an awesome time on Navigator of the seas down to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta.

Family (older children)

4-6 cruises

Very nice ship

Feb 13th, 2024

It was a great time. The ship has so many things to do. There is something on almost every floor. Sit down by the pool or get in and meet some new friends. If you need anything just ask. Make sure to get off and look around at each port you stop at. Mazatlan has really good margaritas and if you go to town follow the blue line on the street and it will take you there and back. Try some birria tacos,ceviche and get some fruit. The papaya was so sweet and delicious.

nice cruise

Feb 12th, 2024

The elevators are to slow and crowded, it takes very long wait time.

First class trip with plenty of activities to keep us engaged.

Feb 6th, 2024

It made us in a happy mood being on such a fun ship. We want to go again before we get confined to the house.

2-3 cruises

Short cruise getaway

Feb 5th, 2024

All in all, we enjoyed our short cruise getaway. We are Emerald status and working our way to Diamond status. We have been loyal to Royal and are going on 2 more booked cruises with Royal Caribbean this year

Wonderful Family Cruise to Ensenada

Feb 1st, 2024

We had a wonderful family cruise. It's great to have a variety of things that different people can do. And then all have dinner together at night. We'll definitely do this again!

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The Lime and Coconut®

The search for your favorite island bar is over — it’s on the amped up Navigator of the Seas®. The Lime and Coconut® delivers turned up Caribbean cool across three levels of prime pool front views. The first two decks serve up your favorite vacation-mode libations. The third offers a rooftop sun deck — or moonlit lounge spot. Because when the sun goes down, this pool bar just might be the hottest spot onboard.

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Throwback vibes and kitschy cool cocktails will whisk you away at The Bamboo Room — a Polynesian watering hole that packs a punch. This tiki-chic lounge is the perfect spot for a pre-dinner cocktail or a late night rendezvous. Expert bartenders keep your tastes in mind as they craft your perfect potion with exotic fruits and spices. So sit back, relax, and order small plates to share.

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R.I.P. Cruise Compass on Navigator of the Seas

By seychelle , February 28, 2022 in Royal Caribbean International

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We've been on Navigator for the last 3 cruises and we usually stopped by Guest Services in the evening to get a Cruise Compass for the next day.  Just like to have a printed copy to look at.  When we picked one up on Saturday night for yesterday, the last day of the cruise, we were told it's the last one to be printed on Navigator.  From now on just the app.  

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I'm waiting for the "but not everyone has a smart phone" crowd.  But, this is news as no one else has reported it so far.

Sunshine3601

I am definitely old school and enjoy having the compass arrive in my cabin the night before.    Sure I use the app but prefer the print out.   

With so few sailing on the west coast will anyone really notice?  

Just joking!

Missusdubbya

I think waste reduction is a good thing

ownedbypets

I read it every night but it does end up in the garbage by the end of the cruise.

smokeybandit

41 minutes ago, twangster said: With so few sailing on the west coast will anyone really notice?     Just joking!

Hey I graduate up to D+ this summer on Navigator. Don't you jinx it!

fliprcruiser

Currently on the Allure, and they are discontinued here as well. 

I'm VERY disappointed with this news...there should still be a choice !!

1 hour ago, BND said: I'm waiting for the "but not everyone has a smart phone" crowd.  But, this is news as no one else has reported it so far.

For me it's not a matter of not having a smart phone.  It's more that I like not carrying my phone around.

little britain

They tried this on Grandeur too but there have been so many complaints ( mostly about not knowing what the dress code was for the evening… let’s be honest it isn’t in the most obvious place in the app!) they they are being handed out again. 

DragonOfTheSeas

DH does not have a smart phone and does use the compass every day.  It will be a pain to get him to use my smart phone.  However, I can see this is a positive for the planet.  However, I will pitch a fit if I still get all of the other printed $hi@.  [i.e. art auction, chocolate diamond sales, etc.]  

I agree there should be a choice.  Keep a number of print outs at GS and you have to pick them up if you are old school.

I prefer to get my news on clay tablets the way the good Lord intended the written word to be disseminated.  

Another_Critic

58 minutes ago, Missusdubbya said: I think waste reduction is a good thing

Next on the agenda ... waist reduction.  Limit of 3 meals per day.

17 minutes ago, Cigar King said: I prefer to get my news on clay tablets the way the good Lord intended the written word to be disseminated.  

Moses ended that 😉

My husband and I both have smart phones, but not interested in using the app or carrying my phone around on a ship.

Fortunately, I'm not cruising until October, so hopefully enough people complain and by then they will give us a choice.  I will happily go to the front desk to pick up a printed copy.

I hope in the quest to reduce paper they also stop with the junk mail that immediately goes in the trash in our cabin.

MommaBear55

Just now, mek said: My husband and I both have smart phones, but not interested in using the app or carrying my phone around on a ship. Fortunately, I'm not cruising until October, so hopefully enough people complain and by then they will give us a choice.  I will happily go to the front desk to pick up a printed copy. I hope in the quest to reduce paper they also stop with the junk mail that immediately goes in the trash in our cabin.

If they don't send the Compass, I definitely don't want any Spa, Art Auction or $10 sale hand outs

2 minutes ago, MommaBear55 said: If they don't send the Compass, I definitely don't want any Spa, Art Auction or $10 sale hand outs

Had 5 or 6 on sailing day, laundry service. Casino classes, mini bar stocking,, sailing day only pricing, art auction, couple others I had no interest in.

Remember that the junk mail is for outsourced vendors (spa, art auction, onboard shops) and most likely print / distribution is part of Royal's revenue stream.

On the Mariner 2 weeks ago no Compass unless you went to GS to get one.  On the Indy last week one was delivered every day

Will complain to GS and on survey if they are discontinued.  We are on Jewel in April.  I keep them, scan them into my computer before recycling.  I've gone back to them when someone has a question.  Also is not as clear or obvious as to what's happening or where things are located. 

They were still using them on Celebrity a few months ago.  I have no issues using the App, BUT it's just not the same as sitting out on the balcony with the Compass and highlighting everything that I don't want to miss.  I will definitely miss having it.

Still getting it nightly on the Symphony.

gottagoacruzn

Hi, I'm ole school to, like to have the cruise compass, don't got a smart phone.

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