This was our first Royal Caribbean cruise (Navigator of the Seas) after numerous cruises on Carnival and Princess. Our last cruise was five years ago. Embarkation was pretty painless; lines moved quickly.

Overall: The ship just was refurbished and was in very good shape. The bars and restaurants were all clean. There were plenty of bars and restaurants. The promenade shopping area is very nice. The staff on this ship is very attentive and friendly; service was excellent. Drinks were weak. There is a constant push to buy an extra shot for a drink, pay to eat in the specialty restaurant, or buy the special chef's choice in the dining room. I felt like I was being nickel and dimed through the trip; too much pushy upselling.

Cabin: we had a balcony cabin. The room had lots of storage space. The bed was hard as a rock. The slider was difficult to maneuver but offered a great view. The bathroom was adequate but with little counter space. There was a medicine cabinet, which was nice. The shower was small but functional. Read more