Navigator of the Seas - Catalina & Ensenada Getaway
Navigator of the Seas' signature short escape sails round-trip from Los Angeles with a tender call at Catalina Island's storybook town of Avalon and a full day in Ensenada on Mexico's Baja coast. A closing sea day leaves time for the Blaster aqua coaster and the amplified pool deck before returning to San Pedro.
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Ship Details — Navigator of the Seas
View full Navigator of the Seas detailsYear Built
2002
Tonnage
139,999 GT
Passengers
3,286
Crew
1,232
Decks
14
Class
Voyager Class
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What Travelers Say About Navigator of the Seas
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Navigator of the Seas sailing. Based on 420 discussions.
Navigator of the Seas is Royal Caribbean's West Coast workhorse, running short 3-4 night Catalina/Ensenada loops and week-long Mexican Riviera runs from Los Angeles year-round. What stands out in traveler chatter is how well the 2019 'Royal Amplified' refit landed: the Blaster aqua coaster, revamped Caribbean-resort pool deck and new bars like the Bamboo Room make the 2002-built ship feel like a modern one wherever it matters. The vibe depends heavily on the sailing - weekend 3-nighters skew young and rowdy with a well-earned booze-cruise reputation, while the 7-night Mexican Riviera trips draw a calmer, more family-and-couples crowd.
What People Love
- The Blaster aqua coaster - at over 800 feet the longest waterslide at sea - is consistently called the best thrill on any West Coast ship
- The $115 million 2019 amplification left the pool deck, bars and waterslides feeling like a much newer ship than its 2002 build year suggests
- Unbeatable value for a quick getaway - 3-4 night sailings from Los Angeles regularly price under $100 per person per night
Common Complaints
- Weekend 3-night sailings have a genuine party-boat reputation - travelers report heavy drinking crowds and packed late-night venues
- Ensenada is widely considered the weakest port on the itinerary, with many passengers choosing to stay on the ship
- Catalina Island requires tendering, which can eat an hour or more of a short port day when seas are rough