Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas recently arrived at PortMiami following a $115-million refurbishment that gave the 17-year-old Voyager-class cruise ship plenty of fun additions and even more reasons to book her for your next Bahamas cruise.
Aerial view of Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas
The ship’s drydock was more than just time to give the ship a fresh coat of paint. The ship saw many transformations during the weeks-long refurbishment, the most noticeable being on her pool deck where new slides and dining venues were added, including:
The Blaster the cruise line’s first aqua coaster and the longest waterslide at sea.
Riptide – a headfirst mat racer waterslide, complete with an exhilarating finish through a translucent tube for endless ocean views.
2 new jacuzzis
The new Lime & Coconut Bar an outdoor Caribbean bar
The new El Loco Fresh featuring tacos, burritos, and quesadillas
A Johnny Rockets Express
Navigator of the Seas’ Caribbean resort-style deck touts more pool for everyone – even a Splash Pad for tots – and tasty dining options Johnny Rockets Express and Mexican “street fare” at El Loco Fresh.The aft of Navigator of the Seas features the ship’s FlowRider surf simulator, The Perfect Storm waterslides, the Sports Court and the rock-climbing wall.The aft of Navigator of the Seas features the ship’s FlowRider surf simulator, The Perfect Storm waterslides, the Sports Court and the rock-climbing wall.Navigator of the Seas’ Caribbean resort-style deck touts more pool for everyone – even a Splash Pad for tots – and tasty dining options Johnny Rockets Express and Mexican “street fare” at El Loco Fresh.The Blaster on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas is the cruise line’s first aqua coaster and the longest waterslide at sea. The adrenaline-inducing slide propels thrill seekers through more than 800 feet of dips, drops and straightaways, and extends over the side of the ship.The Riptide on Navigator of the Seas is the industry’s only headfirst mat racer waterslide, complete with an exhilarating finish through a translucent tube for endless ocean views.The Perfect Storm brings a new wave of excitement with the boldest duo of waterslides yet: The Blaster, the cruise line’s first-ever aqua coaster and the longest waterslide at sea and The Riptide where guests will plunge down the industry’s only headfirst mat racer.The Riptide on Navigator of the Seas is the industry’s only headfirst mat racer waterslide, complete with an exhilarating finish through a translucent tube for endless ocean views.Navigator of the Seas’ Caribbean resort-style deck touts more pool for everyone – even a Splash Pad for tots – and tasty dining options Johnny Rockets Express and Mexican “street fare” at El Loco Fresh.The Lime and Coconut on Navigator of the Seas is a three-level signature bar that offers a variety of libations, a “rooftop” deck for a bird’s eye view and live music.
On the ship’s promenade, guests can stop by the new Bamboo Room to enjoy a craft cocktail before heading over to one of the ship’s two new restaurants, Jamie’s Italian and Hooked Seafood. After dinner, Playmakers is the spot to grab a beer, play pool or catch the big game on one of the bar’s many big screen televisions.
Navigator of the Seas features Hooked Seafood, a casual eatery serving up New England-inspired dishes located on deck 4.Guests onboard Navigator of the Seas can visit Jamie’s Italian to get a taste of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s rustic Italian dishes made with seasonal ingredients and homemade pastas crafted in-house daily.The Bamboo Room is a laid-back Polynesian watering hole on the new reimagined Navigator of the Seas.The Bamboo Room is a laid-back Polynesian watering hole on the new reimagined Navigator of the Seas.Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade on the Royal Promenade on Navigator of the Seas gives families a chance to enjoy gameday classics, 50 big-screen TVs, tabletop games, classic arcade hits.
Navigator of the Seas is also the first ship in the fleet to feature To Dry For, a blow dry bar where ladies can get a blowout or a nail touch up while enjoying a glass of champagne.
For more details about Navigator of the Seas 2019 drydock, watch the video below:
Once the largest cruise ship in the world, Navigator of the Seas is now sailing from her new home port of Miami offering 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday cruises, including visits to the cruise line’s new, highly anticipated private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay.
