NOS Mold or Mildew Smell on Deck 8

[norwood1986]

We are sailing on the Navigator on Oct. 11th. I have read in several reviews that there is a smell of mold or mildew on deck 8. Has anyone experienced this? How bad was the smell and did Royal Caribbean do anything for you?

[setsail]

Yes they do a ton of things for you. But, you have to get on the ship first in order to get the container of Lysol disinfecting wipes that's issued to each passenger and a can of air freshener for each cabin

Edited September 23, 2015 by setsail

[bouhunter]

I'm sure it's horrible, but they will also provide gas masks upon request. We have a reservation on Navigator Deck 8 in 2017, we're hoping they get it cleared up by then. Or hopefully it's confined to those inside cheap cabins.

Edited September 23, 2015 by bouhunter

[setsail]

Or hopefully it's confined to those inside cheap cabins.

 

It was, but now I understand all the cabin doors are being removed to provide for better air circulation, so no cabins are excluded

[rudeney]

We've always encountered odors on ships. If it's not sewage odors or mold, it's the smell of food cooking. It just seems to be the way it is when on a ship at sea. Take some Febereze if you're worried.

[StolidCruiser]

I have. The smell was unbearable. They comped the cost of the cruise and gave me a voucher for a free future one.

 

If you smell something unpleasant, complain and get yourself two free cruises!

[4dachsies]

We cruise the navigator in November but thankfully we are on deck 6.

[akcruz]

We are sailing on the Navigator on Oct. 11th. I have read in several reviews that there is a smell of mold or mildew on deck 8. Has anyone experienced this? How bad was the smell and did Royal Caribbean do anything for you?

 

Sorry cannot help you with your questions, but wanted to let you know to ignore the first few posts here. Looks like you are new to posting on this site and don't want you to get scared away because of those responses. I am sure someone will be able to provide valid responses to your questions shortly.

[norwood1986]

Thanks for the replies. RCCL knows nothing about it. If I complain enough, maybe they will just give me the ship!

[Dawne B R]

I have. The smell was unbearable. They comped the cost of the cruise and gave me a voucher for a free future one.

 

If you smell something unpleasant, complain and get yourself two free cruises!

 

I wonder how many people scam the system.. you know the smell is terrible but not so bad i will get off the ship.....

[foxgoodrich]

We are sailing on the Navigator on Oct. 11th. I have read in several reviews that there is a smell of mold or mildew on deck 8. Has anyone experienced this? How bad was the smell and did Royal Caribbean do anything for you?

 

I haven't been on Navigator since last year, but my past experience with 4 cruises on NV is that Housekeeping and Guest Services are responsive and helpful. Any issue I've ever had with our cabin has been solved quickly.

 

So if you find there's a problem with a mold/mildew odor in your cabin, you should talk to your cabin steward and also to Guest Services. I'm sure there are things that can be done to alleviate it, so don't stress out in advance. Enjoy your cruise!

Judy

Edited September 24, 2015 by foxgoodrich

[Shekim]

Occasionally you will come across odors; mostly smells like sewage. BUT the odor never lasts long. And usually not in the same place; I think the worst, by far, is pool deck restrooms on sea days! YUCK...

[Stormy15]

We were on the Navigator at the end of August on Deck 8. Truthfully, we did notice a mildew smell when walking back to our cabin. We were middle aft and did not notice a problem there. We did smell it around the cabins between the elevator going aft. It wasn't bad but it certainly was enough that we commented on it. I don't know how the smell in those cabins were since we didn't stay in those. Good luck! We loved the Navigator!

 

 

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[marci22]

We've always encountered odors on ships. If it's not sewage odors or mold, it's the smell of food cooking. It just seems to be the way it is when on a ship at sea. Take some Febereze if you're worried.

 

Mold and mildew smell disgusting. Febreeze won't help.

[reedy8]

Mold and mildew smell disgusting. Febreeze won't help.

Its not just the smell, breathing in mould spores can unhealthy for some people.

Probably OK for a short cruise, but I'm not sure if I'd want to be exposed to the smell for weeks at a time.

 

Simple: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/factsheets/Pages/mould.aspx

 

More scarey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mold_health_issues

[Nicole&Pete]

I'm sure it's horrible, but they will also provide gas masks upon request. We have a reservation on Navigator Deck 8 in 2017, we're hoping they get it cleared up by then. Or hopefully it's confined to those inside cheap cabins.

 

Hi we are looking at going on the navigator on deck 8 in June and have read posts about mildew. I wonder whether you are you aware of them having cleared up the problem now?

 

Nicole

[Husky1987]

It was, but now I understand all the cabin doors are being removed to provide for better air circulation, so no cabins are excluded

 

Good thing is they'll only charge you for half the hallway space that they've "added" to your cabin.

[Grandma Dazzles]

Hi we are looking at going on the navigator on deck 8 in June and have read posts about mildew. I wonder whether you are you aware of them having cleared up the problem now?

 

Nicole[/quote

 

Previous posts were from 2015 - not sure why you would resurrect such an old post. Returned from the NOS end of March 2017. Had cabin #8612 and did not notice any problems.

[Nicole&Pete]

Great thanks. We are a little concerned because one of the rooms we like has a bad review about mold from two years ago but they should have cleared it up by now.

 

Also I was wondering what the furniture is like on the balcony you had, are the tables proper tables to have breakfast on or are they more like side tables?

 

Thank you

[kwazi07]

Great thanks. We are a little concerned because one of the rooms we like has a bad review about mold from two years ago but they should have cleared it up by now.

 

Also I was wondering what the furniture is like on the balcony you had, are the tables proper tables to have breakfast on or are they more like side tables?

 

Thank you

There were two chairs and a small table. It is big enough for breakfast, but it's not HUGE.

 

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[Nicole&Pete]

Thank you very much that's really helpful!