Navigator or Freedom?

[NOSaints1]

If you were to choose which one would it be and why? What is the difference between the two ships? I know one is a freedom and one is a Voyager?

 

 

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[Clarea]

If you were to choose which one would it be and why? What is the difference between the two ships? I know one is a freedom and one is a Voyager?

They are closer than before since Navigator's recent dry dock. Both now have a Flowrider. Freedom is still larger, and has some more venues in the Promenade. Freedom also has the kids pool area (H2O zone).

 

Unless you are driving to Galveston, I'd pick Freedom for the ease of using Port Canaveral over Galveston.

[Big_G]

Normally I'd say Freedom in a heartbeat but since Navigator went through a rehab, I think I'd book Navigator for the before and after experience. We did the same thing with Freedom a few years ago.

Edited February 14, 2014 by Big_G

[NOSaints1]

Since it's going out of SanJuan it's more difficult.

 

 

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[DonnaK]

They are similar enough that I would book whichever one was less expensive, after taking in account the cost of getting to and from the port.

 

Have you been on either ship before? If so, then pick the other ship.

[NOSaints1]

My Dw and I have been on Carnival Breeze and going on Carnival Valor.

Carnival is nice but entertainment lacks,

food is good. Just feel like there is something missing am I right am I missing something?

 

 

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[fourkittys]

My Dw and I have been on Carnival Breeze and going on Carnival Valor.

Carnival is nice but entertainment lacks,

food is good. Just feel like there is something missing am I right am I missing something?

 

 

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If you have never been on RC's voyager or freedom class yes, you have been missing something! We have sailed three times each with Carnival and Hal and will be our third time with RC this fall. RC is our favorite because of the WOW feeling we get from them. We have sailed Mariner of the Seas (Voylger class) then Freedom of the Seas (Freedom class) and loved each one. You won't bedisappointed with either, I PROMISE!!!

[truffles2]

Have been on Navigator 3 times and Freedom probably 5-6. Never had a single complaint on Freedom. We have decided that we will never even consider Navigator again. Navigator has some serious problems IMHO.

[Eng23]

Have been on Navigator 3 times and Freedom probably 5-6. Never had a single complaint on Freedom. We have decided that we will never even consider Navigator again. Navigator has some serious problems IMHO.

Those problems may have been addressed during it's dry docking this month. There were a lot of changes made during the refit with many new features added.

[kruzerci]

Have been on Navigator 3 times and Freedom probably 5-6. Never had a single complaint on Freedom. We have decided that we will never even consider Navigator again. Navigator has some serious problems IMHO.

 

Such as :confused:

[SpartacusMD]

Have been on Navigator 3 times and Freedom probably 5-6. Never had a single complaint on Freedom. We have decided that we will never even consider Navigator again. Navigator has some serious problems IMHO.

 

Yeah I'm curious about these "serious problems" that I haven't heard anyone from a Nav cruise ever mention. :rolleyes:

[NOSaints1]

Does either one have Coke Freestyle?

 

 

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[MaryL31]

I sailed Navigator three times before I sailed Freedom, but this is going back 4-6 years ago. We found, at that time, the biggest difference was the entertainment-much better on Freedom than Navigator. Sure, I would sail Navigator again, but all things being equal, I'd pick Freedom over Navigator.

[NOSaints1]

We're looking at Navigator out of San Juan in Nov 2015 which would be very port instesive, where going to San Juan this nov, and want to do the other islands but likes what freedom has to offer. So would you still pick the freedom for less ports?

 

 

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[Clarea]

Does either one have Coke Freestyle?

Freedom has the Freestyle machines. Navigator has not had them, and I don't recall hearing if Navigator got them during the recent dry dock.

[sparkymoon]

What kind of problems? I have a cruise scheduled in August on Navigator, now I am worried,. thanks,

[NOSaints1]

What did it get during the dry dock? I know it got the virtual balconys

 

 

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[reallyitsmema]

What did it get during the dry dock? I know it got the virtual balconys

 

 

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Here is a link that will show you.

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/ships/class/ship/home.do?shipClassCode=VY&shipCode=NV&br=R

[MaryL31]

As for ports. that is something you would need to weigh out yourself. We have been to many Caribbean locations already, so it doesn't really matter a lot to us. But if I were traveling in an area that I have never been to, that may certainly change my perspective. Bottom line is that both are great ships, and our experience was wonderful on all 4 cruises I experienced. No complaints here...as stated above, I was more satisfied with the entertainment offerings on Freedom.

[NOSaints1]

How're the restaurants? Do they have a lot of free restaurants, we don't like paying a lot of money to eat and spend the money in other places.

 

 

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[Clarea]

How're the restaurants? Do they have a lot of free restaurants, we don't like paying a lot of money to eat and spend the money in other places.

The Main Dining Room, Windjammer (buffet), and Cafe Promenade are no extra charge. Freedom also has Sorrento's which is no extra charge. Both ships offer complimentary room service, except for late night orders when they charge $4 per order.

[Big_G]

Have been on Navigator 3 times and Freedom probably 5-6. Never had a single complaint on Freedom. We have decided that we will never even consider Navigator again. Navigator has some serious problems IMHO.

 

 

Nothing worse than blanket comments without and explanation.

 

 

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[SpartacusMD]

Nothing worse than blanket comments without and explanation.

 

 

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And its those types of comments that spread rumors and the like. His "serious problems" are likely things that don't at all affect 95% of us.

[Cruising89143]

Normally I'd say Freedom in a heartbeat but since Navigator went through a rehab, I think I'd book Navigator for the before and after experience. We did the same thing with Freedom a few years ago.

 

I agree with Gregg. Having cruised the NV three times and the FR twice I really like both ships but enjoyed the NV more and now that she has the added features since her recent revitalization makes it a great choice.