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Thanks so much! I think we are going to book one of those balcony cabins on the side. We like to try new things LOL! Hard to tell, but does anyone know if the balconies are covered up there?

 

It will be a bit surreal to be in a cabin in the very place I used to do my power walks. As I recall it does get pretty windy in that area. That's probably why those all the way at the front have floor to ceiling windows rather than balconies.

I was able to get an awesome upgrade for my daughter and her friends in two of the new Panoramic Views on deck 12; however, I was unable to find any photos. So hope to post more photos soon as we set sail on Sunday, March 30. Stay tuned.

If anyone is interested in seeing an outside view of the front of Navigator post dry dock, here is one I captured from the Galveston cruise cam.

On the Pier 23 camera, there's seems to be three ships. The Navigator on the far left of the screen and then an Carnival ship which I assume is the Magic but what is the ship to the far right?

Royal's website has PDF versions of the deck plans. Just click where it says "Printable version of this deck".

I think I tried that and it is the old layout, not the new.

Does anyone know where I can download deck plans for Navigator with the new layout after dry dock? I have the Shipmate app but it is not current. Cruisedeckplans.com has new layout but I can't figure out how to download it to my iphone. Any suggestions?

Cruise Compass - Day 1 & 2

I find it strange that day one says smoking on starboard side but day 2 says "Smoking - Guests are welcome to smoke on the port side of the open decks of

Deck 11 and 12 also Deck 4 starboard and in select bars and lounges that are designated in the Bar Service Hours". Anyone know if this is just wrong info?

Fog delays this late in the year are rare, but this has been quite a wacky winter for us.:p

 

In my experience, disembarking from the Roatan/Belize itinerary is quite a bit slower because of CBP. Two years ago we were in the first regular tag group, escorted off by the concierge, and it took us three hours to get off and clear customs!:mad: I think even if conditions are perfect, if you can handle your own bags that's the way to go if you have a flight to catch.

Sorry but have to ask. What is CBP? I have had fun trying to figure it out. Certified boring people? Crazy bitchy personnel?

Curious to know if you are having to change your clocks at any other ports. Am worried because my DD and three of her friends are traveling with us - they are in their 20's and told me they are buying the full blown drink package. I asked, "do ya'll plan on staying drunk the whole time?" And she said "well hell yes!!!"

Sigh..... DH says he is not going to loose a minute of sleep worrying about them but I won't get a minute of sleep worrying about them.

Maybe I need to buy the full blow drink package and Chillax!!

Chops is not what it used to be either. We were on NOS for the Feb 9 sailing after all the changes and updates and got a surprise with the Chops menu changes. There is another long thread about Chops and all of the changes being tested on the NOS. We were VERY DISAPPOINTED.

We have only been to Chops once but I remember having a wonderful filet mignon and I believe it is still on the menu so fingers crossed. Regardless, it will give me a reprieve from my in laws (6 of them). I love them all but sometimes you need a break.

Is Italian night something to be avoided?

Just not my favorite.

The Sky Bar is on deck 12 and the forward elevators go up to 12 so you should be able to get there no problem :)

Thanks, I may give it try!

 

We had dinner in the room. Tonight was the italian night in the MDR

Thanks, I'm glad we chose this night to make reservations for Chops. Just not looking forward to DH's reaction when he sees another upsale on the menu. Note to self: make sure DH has two or three drinks before dinner on Tuesday:)

Hope to meet you onboard. Cruise Critic members meeting at Skybar after muster drill.

Hi JYD. I plan on going to the meet and mingle but I use a mobility scooter and I don't think I can access the Skybar. I may drive by and wave though:)

That one has me puzzled as well. I did this cruise two weeks ago and there was no time change. Besides our clocks went forward this weekend, so that would mean that you are now two hours behind us, but all the ports are on CST? Am I missing something? :confused:

Great review BTW. :)

Well I know that Mexico does not change to daylight savings until April 6th but even so I thought you always stayed on ship time???

Last night's dinner was the Saffron menu.

 

Had to turn our clocks back one hour last night.

 

Slept 9 hours...amazing! That is what I cruise for....to actually sleep in!

 

 

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Why did you turn back clocks? Were you traveling into a different time zone? Don't remember having to do that.

We are in Coppell, if you go to coppell isd you can view 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 calendars in PDF. Not sure how to import them here. They have been approved by teachers and the school board so they are set.

 

We don't get anything for Easter as Good Friday is always weather day! So more often than not end up at school.

 

Spring break next year is Monday march 9th through 13th

 

Hope that helps

Thanks!

Thanks for doing the review, we are going on NOS later this year so am looking forward to the latest info, really hope you enjoy your cruise:)

Welcome to TX as well! I am guessing 5 hours out your around the Dallas area at a guess.

 

It makes me laugh though that RC didn't know when spring break is in TX. We have already got our daughters school district calendar for the next two years in case anyone needs them;)

Yes, I would like the spring break calendars please. And also your location. We are in the dfw area. Have been trying to figure something out in case we decide to book something while onboard. Have to figure out Easter as well. Thanks!

Thanks so much for this review. Will be sailing NOS March 30th. Our last RCCL was two years ago on Mariner and the bed was so incredibly horrible that I thought I would never cruise again. The next year we cruised Alaska with HAL and their beds were so very comfortable! Am hoping NOS has new beds and would like to know what you think about them. Thanks.

Thanks, I don't think we can make it thru by 1:00 and I45 scares me to death. DH makes me take a valium and wear blinders. The tollway seemed much more relaxing both times we used it.

So is the beltway the same thing as the Sam Houston Tollway?

Thanks for letting me know that the toll tag works on any Tollway in Texas.

I decided to apply for one today. Tyler has a new toll road and my sister lives there. I received a bill for about $2.50 and didn't get it paid in time so they charged me a $15 late fee!!! Shhhh, don't tell my husband.

I have a question for all of you Houstonians and Galvestonians. We are sailing Navigator March 30th but plan on driving early on Friday from DFW area to League City to stay at South Shore Harbour and do the San Jacinto thing on Sat. The last two times we drove to Galveston, we took the Sam Houston tollway West to bypass I45. Should we do the same or take the tollway East to League City? Is it completely open now? Do we have to have toll tags? Thanks!

I enjoy hearing about everyone's experience.

I was wondering what the appropriate tip for the Neptune Lounge Concierge would be. Is there more than one concierge?

Thanks Eagle for the helpful info.

Bump:)