Navigating from Los Angeles November 29, 2021 Semi-Live

[Ashland]

4 hours ago, bonsai3s said:

No reservations necessary for either breakfast or lunch...just walk in after "washy, washy"...smile

Was the WJ open for dinner?

Hoping so ... we don't cruise till Jan 17th.

[CruisinMama2003]

1 hour ago, Ashland said:

Was the WJ open for dinner?

Hoping so ... we don't cruise till Jan 17th.

Accordimg to the app, WJ not open for dinner. 

[Cheryl0806]

Have they said anything about Positive Covid cases? I see the ship is under investigation according to the CDC website.

 

[bonsai3s]

3 hours ago, Ashland said:

Was the WJ open for dinner?

Hoping so ... we don't cruise till Jan 17th.

No, WJ not open for dinner.

[AJSkarbo]

On 11/28/2021 at 7:16 PM, DesireeC03 said:

This is so sweet - love that you are celebrating your Mom!!!  Enjoy every second.

And if you see Dinesh at Playmakers please tell him that Desiree says hi - he makes the best Chocolate Martini in case you or your Mom are inclined.

I'm not sure if it was Dinesh behind the bar because we took a table but the chocolate martini was divine. 

[Coralc]

1 hour ago, Cheryl0806 said:

Have they said anything about Positive Covid cases? I see the ship is under investigation according to the CDC website.

 

Will you post a link to where you read that, please? 

[AJSkarbo]

I know I am a little behind but here are the compass for day 3:

[AJSkarbo]

1 hour ago, Cheryl0806 said:

Have they said anything about Positive Covid cases? I see the ship is under investigation according to the CDC website.

 

I haven't heard anything on the ship. One of the head waiters mentioned tonight that some crew just joined the ship and were quarantined but that seems like standard procedure now. 

[AJSkarbo]

Compass day 4:

[AJSkarbo]

Day 2 was a lazy sea day for me. However, my stateroom attendant did get the virtual balcony working for me. I will snag a picture tomorrow when it is a little sunnier. 

I read in the solarium, participated in Harry Potter and Disney trivia, lost money in the casino and enjoyed the show "Showgirls". Dinner was excellent as usual, I opted for the steak but couldn't even finish because I had a late lunch. 

Gloomy day at sea was perfect for my crime novel:

 

 

[AJSkarbo]

I also got a towel animal on day 2. Any guesses? My mom thinks he is a dog cause he has a tail. He is currently relaxing on one of the night stands. 

[nomadguy]

13 minutes ago, Coralc said:

Will you post a link to where you read that, please? 

 

here's where I found it:  Cruise Ship Color Status | Quarantine | CDC . Navigator of the Seas is still in YELLOW  - "CDC has investigated and ship remains under observation."

[nomadguy]

3 minutes ago, AJSkarbo said:

I also got a towel animal on day 2. Any guesses? My mom thinks he is a dog cause he has a tail. He is currently relaxing on one of the night stands. 

elephants have tails... just sayin 😉 

[Coralc]

4 minutes ago, nomadguy said:

elephants have tails... just sayin 😉 

I'm not sure what that is? It kind of looks like a failed actual animal though. And I had my husband look at the photo, too. 

[comfy_critters276]

9 hours ago, AJSkarbo said:

I haven't heard anything on the ship. One of the head waiters mentioned tonight that some crew just joined the ship and were quarantined but that seems like standard procedure now. 

 On the CDC website it has Navigator on Yellow status which means it's under investigation.

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/cruise/cruise-ship-color-status.html

The site says definition of yellow status could mean that as little as 1 crew member tested positive, or they didn't submit  their daily forms in time. 

Yellow Ship Criteria
Ship is at or above CDC’s investigation threshold:
Restricted Voyages:
Cases reported in 0.10% or more of passengers (e.g., if 6500* passengers on board, CDC’s investigation threshold is met if there are 7 or more cases among passengers occurring during the previous 7 days), or
This percentage includes passenger cases occurring within 5 days of disembarkation that CDC was notified of by state or local health departments.
One or more cases reported in crew.
OR
During the past 7 days, the ship failed to submit one or more daily EDC submissions on time (by 1200 ET). On a weekly basis, CDC emails all ships a reminder to submit the EDC form. In addition, CDC sends a reminder email if a ship does not submit their EDC form.
 

 

[comfy_critters276]

For those of you who have tried El Loco Fresh on board, did you like it and if so, which items were good?  Also, anyone know if the Escape Room closed? I don't see it mentioned on the cruise compasses AJ has posted.

[Missusdubbya]

Great review so far, thanks for sharing!

[Sea_Princess]

thanks for the cruise compasses!  We are onboard Monday so it's great to see these.

 

Does the ship seem more empty with it at half capacity?

 

[jcc1025]

5 hours ago, comfy_critters276 said:

For those of you who have tried El Loco Fresh on board, did you like it and if so, which items were good?  Also, anyone know if the Escape Room closed? I don't see it mentioned on the cruise compasses AJ has posted.

We were on the simuplation cruise for Navigator last month and love the changes to the ship. El Loco Fresh is a taco bar by the pool and was great. We had chicken tacos and nachos. The Escape Room was not open for the test cruise. We did both new specialy resturantes and they were also great. Can't wait until we get back on for a full cruise. Enjoy. 

[Sea_Princess]

So, does all room service cost now?  

 

[CruzDayz]

16 minutes ago, Sea_Princess said:

So, does all room service cost now?  

 

No, continental breakfast is free from 6:00am - 11:00am. 

[bonsai3s]

5 hours ago, comfy_critters276 said:

For those of you who have tried El Loco Fresh on board, did you like it and if so, which items were good?  Also, anyone know if the Escape Room closed? I don't see it mentioned on the cruise compasses AJ has posted.

The redolent aroma from El Loco Fresh attracts passengers like bees to flowers. The smell alone will make you hungry. All good and fresh...nachos, tacos, burritos, quesadillas...chicken, carnitas, beef, and chili beef...rice, beans, pico de gallo, various sauces, guacamole, sour cream, melted cheese....and of course chips. Gets busier after 3pm when the WJ closes. Note: Located outside, deck 11, by the pool...a bit chilly at times.

 

The Escape Room is still closed and roped-off.

[CruzDayz]

  Good morning!

[metachal]

Was Day 2 a dressier dinner night, or have they all been Casual/Resort Casual? 

[CruzDayz]

6 hours ago, metachal said:

Was Day 2 a dressier dinner night, or have they all been Casual/Resort Casual? 

It was pretty casual. Some of the people that like to dance every night dressed up. It actually looked like every other night. I wore nice pants and a button down short sleeved shirt.