Navigator of the Seas Review
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Our cruise party consisted of Mom, Dad and 3 sons ages 12, 15, and 18. This was Mom and Dad's 8th cruise (3 on Celebrity and 5 on RCCL) and the sons 3rd cruise. The boys previous cruises and our most recent 2 had been on the Freedom of the Seas sailing out of Port Canaveral (Eastern and Western).
The only thing that keeps our cruise from being rated excellent is the embarking at Port Everglades and the ability to receive timely bar service (more about that later).
We drove down from Greenville SC on Christmas Day afternoon, spending the night (free points stay) in Daytona Beach at a Residence Inn near the racetrack. We then drove the approximate 3 1/2 drive on down to the port on Saturday morning to board the ship.
Cabin Review
Large Oceanview Stateroom
our cabins were adjoining and were on one of the very private hallways on the bottom at the front of the ship. Our Cabin Steward Daron Bobb Semple was great. The cabins were in oustanding condition. Everything worked just fine. He was all over taking good car of us. We love the quietness of being in an area where there is so little foot traffic. The beds were comfortable and the pillows did their jobs.
Port Reviews
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
The terrible rating is for the poor embarking that we experienced at Terminal 19.
Labadee
High pricing by RCCL is the reason for the poor rating. They should let younger family members ride with adult children.
San Juan
We walked to the Castillo San Felipe del Morro, El Morro Fortress and had great time. Did some more walking around Old San Juan, also. Limited daylight impacted us a tad.
St. Kitts (Port Zante)
Private tour with Gray's Island Tours.....OUTSTANDING in every way. Mr.Thenford Gray is a treasure.
St. Maarten
Another great tour with Bernard's. We recommend them highly.