seannyice81 Posted January 28, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) Hey "loyal to Royal" folks. Dropping by to do a little review of my cruise on Navigator of the Seas. I usually cruise Carnival, but chose Royal for nicer suites and better perks as this cruise was a present to my mom (for her retirement). There were definitely some ups and downs, but overall, we had a great time. I noticed several improvements since my last RCI cruise on Independence in 2013. There will obviously be some comparisons to Carnival, but from a more neutral perspective :). This was the 6 day cruise with Grand Cayman, Falmouth, and Labadee on the itinerary. Here are some highlights: -The anxiety of just getting there -The BIG upgrade -Why I won't cruise in January again -Sea critters -Yum! -Laba-don't -Now that's service! -Ship tour -"Thanks, Jonas... THANKS JONAS!" It will take me a couple days to really get the ball rolling on this one as I've got a lot to catch up on here. In the meantime, here are 3 photos to tide you over :cool: -Sean Edited January 29, 2016 by seannyice81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted January 29, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Subscribing.... Looking forward to hearing more Sent from my ONE E1005 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CONCH65 Posted January 29, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Looking forward to viewing this as we are leaving on the Navigator this Sunday. Same itinerary. Hopefully we will have better luck at Labadee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawsmama Posted January 29, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Where did you get to hold the turtle at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 29, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Like the photos so far.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzad Posted January 29, 2016 #6 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Looking forward to it! Sounds interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdm2000 Posted January 29, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Where did you get to hold the turtle at? Pretty sure that is at the turtle farm in Grand Cayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readytolose Posted January 29, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Looking forward to more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted January 29, 2016 #9 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I'll be following. I love that picture of the pool deck! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-P Posted January 29, 2016 #10 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Looking forward to the pics and perspective. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddcan Posted January 29, 2016 #11 Share Posted January 29, 2016 We are on the same ship in 6 weeks - same itinerary. I'm following this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon B Posted January 29, 2016 #12 Share Posted January 29, 2016 ...don't leave us hanging....BTW I'll be on her next Saturday the 6th for the 8-day ride...how was the ship's internet speed/wifi connection? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie13 Posted January 29, 2016 #13 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Will be on Nav in April. Anxious to hear what you think. And your pics are unreal!! What suite did you stay in. We will be in a GS. Our first time, usually we're in a JS. If you have pics of suite, would love to see them also. Thanks!, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbylook Posted January 29, 2016 #14 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I'm here! Looking by forward to more!! Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon B Posted January 29, 2016 #15 Share Posted January 29, 2016 ...one more question Sean, we too will be in a GS and were wondering if there is a 'Suite Guest' entrance/line to look for at Terminal 29...since It looks smaller than the other terminals, it would be a bummer to get in the wrong line to miss the 'perk'...kinda lame question I know...but your answer is appreciated thanks!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Researcher Posted January 29, 2016 #16 Share Posted January 29, 2016 More!!! :) Great photos so far. I look forward to your review. We will be boarding in 65 days (8 night itinerary). We've done the 6 night (and 8 night) before on the Independence, which used to do the same 8 night / 6 night itineraries as what the Navigator does now. If you can remember, I'll be interested in your comparison of the Navigator vs Indy as well. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba83 Posted January 29, 2016 #17 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Looking forward to more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted January 29, 2016 #18 Share Posted January 29, 2016 You've got me hooked. 7 weeks until our 8-day Navigator cruise... Looking forward to your review. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvannie Posted January 29, 2016 #19 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Count me among those interested in this review. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted January 29, 2016 #20 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Thanks so much for doing your review. Can you please tell me the name and order of the menus in mdr? Also were there one or two formal nights? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladysilver Posted January 29, 2016 #21 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Great pics so far! I'm looking forward to following this thread so I can see a lot more! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkCruiser24 Posted January 29, 2016 #22 Share Posted January 29, 2016 From the first three pictures alone I can tell this is going to be awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whataboutport Posted January 29, 2016 #23 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Yes very nice pics! What camera are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnr4thatsme Posted January 29, 2016 #24 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Can't wait to read more! This will be my family in a few months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seannyice81 Posted January 29, 2016 Author #25 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Thank you all for subscribing! I will start covering the trip in more detail tonight. I can answer questions until then :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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