Navigator of the Seas Review

4.5 / 5.0
2,293 reviews

Great itinerary, good value family vacation with teens

Review for the Western Mediterranean Cruise on Navigator of the Seas
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Spyratos7
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Jul 2018
Cabin: Ocean View
Traveled with children
Portrait near staircase
Archery competition
Activity center
2nd place
Ready to board, Mallorca
Main center arcade.

Ship was in generally good shape. Some wear but upkept well. Clean roomy ship, bright and cheery. Easy on, easy off. Well organized and pleasant staff. We traveled with mostly folks from Great Britain (we’re from Chicago, USA) and they were terrific. Courteous and friendly.

Main Dining. Generally, I enjoy eating at the dining room. I like the formality of dressing for dinner, accompanied by good food and service. However, the quality of the food in the main dining room has deteriorated in all cruise ships. Food is hit or miss. Had oso buco and instead of a full, meaty oxtail, braised if a rich sauce, was served a curled piece of thin cut of beef, curled and brown. Our main waiter was below average. Still learning his job. World disappear for long stretches and could not be found. Assistant server, top notch and attentive. Our steak and shrimp combo dinner came without the shrimp. Our waiter didn’t notice or didn’t care. We had to bring to his attention at which point he would try to correct. I’m sure good help is hard to find, and it shows. Our waiter gave us the feeling that he was hoping we would just leave him alone.

Buffet: Better than average. I detest most buffetts but this one was good. Good abundant selection, good variety. Ate here often for quick satisfying meal, mostly breakfast but also lunch an dinner a few times. Clean and well presented choices.

Cabin Review

Ocean View

Cabin 3N

Our cabin was outside with giant port hole, on third floor near elevator and main theater. Cabin accommodated 4 of us, somewhat tight but we had fun. Bed configuration had full bed with pillows at giant port hole and 2 berths came down from ceiling to accommodate kids. We did not miss balcony and I find it peaceful to see the sea passing by from our giant port hole. Good size closet, ok sized bathroom. Plan ahead and pack smart. Stashed suitcases under bed used closet and drawers to fullest. Problem with room steward. Asked him to remove coffee machine on first day to allow more counter space. He refused. Said he has not place to store it, so I tucked up above closet. Next, day 2 asked him for a couple of robes, he refused. Then the third day, brought us a pair or robes. All this after telling us “if there’s anything I can do for you please ask”. Until he brought the robes he was 0 for 2.

Port Reviews

Gibraltar

Took cab tour of city

Alicante

City beach, historic streets, great food.

Palma de Mallorca (Majorca)

What and island. Live like one of the Kardashians. Beach history, nightlife and architecture

Sardinia

Great coffee, climb through the streets to highest part for beautiful view.

Cadiz

Blown away by this walled port city. History, beauty and Mediterranean sun.

Lisbon

Self guided walking tour of one of the great cities of Europe. History, food, people. Try Rick Steve’s guided walking tour.

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