Cruising the Caribbean with RCCL
Well, I’m happy to report that Mom and I were able to beat the winter weather and get back to Lancaster after a 5-night Western Caribbean sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas. This was my first sailing with RCCL, but I’m sure it will not be my last.
As for the ship, it was beautiful. The room was spacious for a cruise ship, but the balcony really made it special. For clients that worry they may feel a bit “couped up” on a cruise ship, I definitely recommend a balcony. There’s just something about having your own, private outdoor space that makes you feel more at home on the ship.
Food was great and the service in the dining room was excellent. Alternatives for dining times and locations have been growing in popularity among cruisers, and RCCL has answered the call. First, you can choose ???? dining which gives you the option to dine in the main dining room anytime between ? and ?. If that doesn’t suit, you can pay a small upcharge to check out Portofino, Chops or Johnny Rockets. And if none of that meets your needs, you can always just hit the buffet. Trust me, you’ll not go hungry on any cruise, RCCL is no exception to that rule.
Entertainment on board was great. I especially enjoyed the comedians and seeing an ice skating show at sea. Other amenities we really enjoyed were the mini golf course, the adults only solarium with its own pool and comfy deck chairs as well as the spa.
Our western-Caribbean itinerary included stops at RCCL’s private island in Labadee, Haiti and also in Jamaica. The private island was very nice and it was heartening to see the RCCL staff offloading more than 150 skids of relief supplies and medicine to be forwarded to Haitian earthquake victims. RCCL should be applauded for the aid they are delivering to the Haitian people in addition to the revenue streams their business their already provides.
For an overall relaxing getaway, a cruise is always a good alternative. RCCL’s Navigator of the Seas won’t disappoint!
