This is our (Mom and Dad) second cruise to the Mediterranean, but the first time for the kids (34 and 24). This was a family trip -- probably our last as a family as the kids are moving on with their lives. It was everything we hoped it would be.

After three nights in Rome on our own we boarded the Navigator at Civitavecchia. We were a little early but were allowed to board anyway. The process was quick and painless. Our cabins were to be ready at 1 pm so we headed to the Windjammer for lunch. Standard buffet fare, and as time went on it got very crowded. However it was nice to just relax and wait. We would our cabins and our luggage was waiting for. Our cabin steward, Lilliana, greeted us by name, and assisted in getting our kids' beds separated. After unpacking, we left our suitcases by the bed as we couldn't find a place to put them. Lilliana put them under the beds for us, a nice touch.

The ship was a little dated and worn, but nothing to complain about. Beds were comfy and the bathrooms clean. Even though we were in an inside cabin, there was plenty of room, and the couch was a nice touch. TV service over the course of the cruise was a bit repetitive, but who watches that much TV anyway! The ship was very hygiene conscious--I saw them cleaning all the time and liberal use of hand sanitizer was encouraged. Read more