EmpressofPurple Posted May 20, 2014 #176 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Terrific review... I particularly appreciated the pre- and post-cruise activity descriptions, and the port info as well! Great pictures throughout, and VERY good critique of the flaws in the redesign... your later post comparing different solariums was truly eye-opening... and the clear waste of space of that upper deck is disturbing. How about an outdoor eating venue of some sort to draw some traffic? Shuffleboard? Anything! Having sailed both Mariner and Explorer in this class, it was very interesting to see the revitalization aspects: the promenade looked clear and bright and light compared to what I've seen on the other two ships... I'm a little disturbed to hear the Schooner Bar wasn't "refreshed" at all (though I'm glad it wasn't redesigned)... and HOW can they rename the Viking Crown Lounge?!?!? That's the SIGNATURE space on ALL RCI ships!!!???!!! I'm never a big fan of turning previously for-all spaces into for-pay spaces (e.g., the new restaurants, the floor-to-ceiling window private cabins, etc.) -- but your descriptions have changed my mind a bit. The only problem: I love meeting new people at my fixed dining, and I don't really like the idea of running around to different restaurants on a cruise... I can do that on a land trip!! That's just me, though, and I'm glad the option is there for those who like to do so... I just worry that everything will be Quantum-ized and there will be no more MDR for those of us who love that experience. I appreciated your in-depth descriptions of the meals, the activities, the tours, the revitalization, etc. Just a terrific review, thanks so much for sharing!! Glad to hear you made (new) good friends. Cruising is such a blast!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster95 Posted May 21, 2014 Author #177 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Hoopster, Ya sure you are from YVR? You write like a Texan! Was on the NOS with you, and plan on the Nov 9 cruise, have expectations on TRYING to duplicate the great photos you have shared. Judi & Peggy put together an excellent MM & CC. Even with my walker, was able to enjoy all. Looking forward to your reviews, and photos, on your future cruises.Charley Pleasure meeting you Charlie, and appreciate you sharing your stateroom for the cabin crawl :) Much respect to you my friend... I'm pretty sure I saw you slowly make your way up the Cosmopolitan Lounge nightclub ramp one night and you parked yourself against the wall with your walker beside the busy dance floor... and there you were bopping your head to the dance music just enjoying yourself!! :p Loved it:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Cigar King Posted May 21, 2014 #178 Share Posted May 21, 2014 No, we're on the March 5 sailing...have a great cruise! Forgive the interruption, but....Hanna, we're on the 3-5-16 Navigator too. The roll call has started if you would like to say hello. Hoopster, please continue, awesome review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pylorns Posted May 21, 2014 #179 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Being a new member here I really enjoyed seeing all the pics and your comments - it helps me knowing what to expect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRV FAN Posted May 21, 2014 #180 Share Posted May 21, 2014 That was our balcony. It is cabin # 8390. It is a great balcony. The room is nice and quite. It is just a LONG walk from the elevators. Awesome! Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baatman Posted May 21, 2014 #181 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Thanks for the review...I really enjoyed the pictures - especially of the Mayan ruins as I have not seen them before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sat1 Posted May 21, 2014 #182 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Pleasure meeting you Charlie, and appreciate you sharing your stateroom for the cabin crawl :) Much respect to you my friend... I'm pretty sure I saw you slowly make your way up the Cosmopolitan Lounge nightclub ramp one night and you parked yourself against the wall with your walker beside the busy dance floor... and there you were bopping your head to the dance music just enjoying yourself!! :p Loved it:D Yep, that was me.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frawnsay Posted May 21, 2014 #183 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Thank you, Hoopster95, for your detailed pictorial review! We were on the fence as to which Caribbean cruise to book for our first venture down south. Your review convinced us that this was the cruise for us! We're booked for next year (with maybe one different port, I believe). I will be reviewing this thread in the months preceding our trip, I'm sure. It's our first time with RCI as well. They should give you some OBC or something :) Thanks, again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted May 22, 2014 #184 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Enjoying the photos. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves_Dogs Posted May 22, 2014 #185 Share Posted May 22, 2014 THANK YOU for the great review. Especially all the pictures. We are leaving out on Navigator this weekend (5/25) and can't wait. We are flying in on Saturday and spending the day at Johnson Space Center NASA so I really enjoyed those pictures too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanna04 Posted May 23, 2014 #186 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Forgive the interruption, but....Hanna, we're on the 3-5-16 Navigator too. The roll call has started if you would like to say hello. Thanks for the information, I will have to stop in. Looking forward to this cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workroombee Posted May 27, 2014 #187 Share Posted May 27, 2014 It is room 8390. The balcony was really nice. Often times you could position the lounge chair to lay in the sun, or you could usually find some shade too. It was also a very quiet room. Really the only problem with it is that it is so far from the elevators. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk kwbound, do you have pictures you could share of the inside of that corner aft? The door arrangement is a little different from what I expected, and I am curious about other windows in the cabin. Considering trying for one of these on a cruise next year....thanks for any info/pics you can share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwbound Posted May 27, 2014 #188 Share Posted May 27, 2014 kwbound, do you have pictures you could share of the inside of that corner aft? The door arrangement is a little different from what I expected, and I am curious about other windows in the cabin. Considering trying for one of these on a cruise next year....thanks for any info/pics you can share! No, sorry - I didn't take any photos inside the cabin. The only window was the square window on the top half of the balcony door, which was a regular door that opened outwards. We rather liked that. The room was nice and dark for sleeping. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoe76 Posted June 22, 2014 #189 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Thank you, Hoopster95, for your detailed pictorial review! We were on the fence as to which Caribbean cruise to book for our first venture down south. Your review convinced us that this was the cruise for us! We're booked for next year (with maybe one different port, I believe). I will be reviewing this thread in the months preceding our trip, I'm sure. It's our first time with RCI as well. They should give you some OBC or something :) Thanks, again! Melinda, Can't believe you are here on the NOS review! I have been reading your review on the Solstice out of Seattle to Alaska. We leave on the Solstice on July 11 for a B2B, then we are home for a week before we do the NOS out of Galveston. Your Solstice review is fabulous! This review of the Navigator is fabulous too! Thanks to both of you for reporting back. It really helps with the planning. BTW, make sure the Southern Caribbean is on your list. Sailing out of San Juan is wonderful! Then there's Europe!! Oh no, you've got me started! I'm looking forward to reading many more reviews from you in the future. Happy Sailing, Ginny in Houston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted June 22, 2014 #190 Share Posted June 22, 2014 This was such an enjoyable review to read. Thank you for taking your time to share your experience with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
train460 Posted June 22, 2014 #191 Share Posted June 22, 2014 awesome review and pics. Can you tell me what is a standard that you used in tipping various people during your excursions, taxi drivers etc. thanks michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libertybelle41 Posted July 6, 2014 #192 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Great photos! Thank you thank you Not bad form if I do say so myself, hehe.... they burned me on the scoring....plenty of people giving me 4's and 5's but the Activcity Guy had this thing rigged for the big 330lb guy to win :rolleyes::p Right back at'ya [/url] kw totally scored one of the best deals on this cruise, what, about 3 weeks out kw?? This corner aft balcony came avail at a super cheap price and she nabbed it. Good for you!! Say, I think you mentioned in an earlier post you might do a review... are you? What is this cabin number? I want to watch for this :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwbound Posted July 6, 2014 #193 Share Posted July 6, 2014 What is this cabin number? I want to watch for this :) It was cabin 8390. It was a great cabin and balcony. Just be aware that it is a LONG walk from the elevators. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMom Posted July 12, 2014 #194 Share Posted July 12, 2014 This is the best, most detailed cruise review I've ever read - and so helpful! We're sailing on the Navigator in a few weeks, our sixth cruise and fourth with RCCL, and boy, if I thought I was excited before....so many great tips in your review! I will be waving it under my husband's nose and saying we HAVE to go to Sabor (we're from California so I kinda feel the way you do about Asian food, but I think a cucumber-jalapeno margarita is not to be missed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster95 Posted July 13, 2014 Author #195 Share Posted July 13, 2014 This is the best, most detailed cruise review I've ever read - and so helpful! We're sailing on the Navigator in a few weeks, our sixth cruise and fourth with RCCL, and boy, if I thought I was excited before....so many great tips in your review! I will be waving it under my husband's nose and saying we HAVE to go to Sabor (we're from California so I kinda feel the way you do about Asian food, but I think a cucumber-jalapeno margarita is not to be missed) Wow, very kind words, thank you :) I'm flattered :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserdudebobby8 Posted July 13, 2014 #196 Share Posted July 13, 2014 We got back to the terminal at about 12:15pm thinking there'd be a ton of cruisers getting there at the same time, but that wasn't the case. We breezed through security and check-in, total probably less than 15 minutes. I just love that moment of going up the escalator and onto the gangway, looking at the ship and hearing the "bong", "bong", "bongs" ahead of me as sea-pass cards are read on the machine. So it's on to the ship and my normal routine whenever I first get on, and that is to go check out and take pictures of almost everything I can that first afternoon before it gets busy during the week! What I'll do now is post a bunch of photos of the ship itself with short descriptions as needed. I'll have more ship pictures on several other days as well to share with you. Let's get started.... Here you go! The Metropolis Theatre was closed so I did not get interior pictures today as I normally do of the theatre on day 1. I'll have some for you at a later day. What did you think of the redone promenade Sent from my SCH-I545 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted July 13, 2014 #197 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Outstanding job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjdj Posted July 21, 2014 #198 Share Posted July 21, 2014 We just booked our cruise on NOS for January. Your pictures are excellent!!!! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toosaxykk Posted July 22, 2014 #199 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Great review! We will be on the Navigator in two weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrismo Posted January 7, 2015 #200 Share Posted January 7, 2015 What a great review. Loved all your pictures and especially your dining and excursion reviews. I'm a total cruise newbie so thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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