jrtmouse Posted April 16, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Is there ANYONE who has been on both of these ships (or any Voyager class) who can compare the activities and night life? As a previous passenger of the Star Princess, I found there to be plenty to do on the Star Princess. We're considering a trip to the Caribbean in January and I'm trying to decide between Nav and Star. I don't know enough about the Nagivator to really compare. Any comments or suggestions? ~~ "What ever floats your boat!" [url="http://home.infostations.net/tammy/cruise/cruise.htm"]My Cruise Webpage[/url] Vision of the Seas 01/04 Star Princess 04/02 Song of America 01/98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailfish Posted April 16, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 16, 2004 I sailed aboard the Star Princess to Alaska in June 2002 (did two back to back trips) and in December 2003, aboard the Navigator to the Western Caribbean. Both ships were awesome, but I have to say, the Navigator had a lot more sports activities planned than the Star Princess. No other Caribbean cruise we have been on (and we have been on plenty as we are Diamond members of Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society) came close to the Navigator when it came to activities. My husband and I are two very active people; we scuba dive, enjoy biking, hiking as well as volleyball and rock climbing. I realize we are in the minority of passengers, and things we look for in a cruise vacation are probably not all that high on most people's lists of things to do. Suffice it to say, we loved having the sports court, the volleyball tournaments, the rock climbing wall, and fitness center at our disposal on the Navigator. There were both traditional cruise activities planned, and some geared towards more active adults aboard the Navigator, that the Star Princess didn't have. Both ships have miniature golf, and I have to say I really liked the lap pool on the Star, as I swim at home every day. We also had fun batting a tennis ball back and forth on the Star's sports court. There was a lot to do aboard the Star, but as our cruise was in Alaska, we especially enjoyed the naturalist lectures and did more inside than outside due to the cold. I'd go back aboard the Star and her sister ships at the drop of a hat, if given the chance. But the Navigator has so much more to offer - the ice show is not to be missed and the Promanade is a sight to behold. With that said, I thought the Princess' Personal Choice dining was better suited for us than the more traditional dining options available with Royal Caribbean. I thought the food in the buffet was better on the Star, and I thought the over all ambiance was slightly more upscale aboard the Star. The Navigator was also elegant, but I give the Star a slight edge when it comes to "a touch of class." There were many more families and kids out and about aboard the Navigator in early December than what I could see on our late June voyage aboard the Star. Can't say I know the reason for this, but the fact that the Navigator is such a kid-friendly ship may have something to do with. We had great staterooms on both ships and the service was about equal. Both vacations were excellent. That's one reason we are looking to sail aboard the Mariner next year, Navigators twin sister ship. Hope this helps. I'd be happy to answer any other questions you might have. Suzi 05 July 2004 Cruise Aboard Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas 21 November 2004 Cruise Aboard Carnival's Pride 20 February 2005 Cruise Critic Group Cruise Aboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted April 16, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 16, 2004 I too have sailed both ships. I can only say the above posted answer is exactly my thoughts too. I don't think you can go wrong with either choice. One thing maybe to consider is that Princess pools are open 24 hours and are fresh water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodz Posted April 17, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 17, 2004 I would do the Navigator again before the Star. But I did love the fresh baked Pizza. YUM Vision '00 Rhapsody '01 Radiance '01 NCL Star '02 Princess Star '02 Grandeur '02 Radiance '02 Statendam '03 Navigator 7/03 Radiance 5/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane&4girls Posted April 17, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 17, 2004 I say do both! Diane Check out our cruise pictures: [url="http://community.webshots.com/user/thebowers"]http://community.webshots.com/user/thebowers[/url] [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=ff0000&cdt=2004;04;10;17;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] 'Til the Navigator Again! Carnival Fantasy 7/28/2000 Carnival Triumph 9/22/2001 Carnival Imagination 4/21/2002 Carnival Triumph 5/29/2002 Carnival Legend 9/20/2002 (Inaugural) Explorer of the Seas 10/19/2002 Navigator of the Seas 12/10/2002 (Inaugural) Explorer of the Seas 12/14/2002 Navigator of the Seas 5/03/2003 Adventure of the Seas 7/27/2003 Serenade of the Seas 8/23/2003 (Inaugural) Mariner of the Seas 11/12/2003 (Inaugural) Mariner of the Seas 12/14/2003 (Golden Anchor Cruise!) Navigator of the Seas 4/10/2004 Caribbean Princess 5/22/2004 Star Princess 11/21/2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrtmouse Posted April 19, 2004 Author #6 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Thanks for all of your input! ~~ "What ever floats your boat!" [url="http://home.infostations.net/tammy/cruise/cruise.htm"]My Cruise Webpage[/url] 01/05 - Star Princess or Navigator (undecided) Vision of the Seas 01/04 Star Princess 04/02 Song of America 01/98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailfish Posted April 19, 2004 #7 Share Posted April 19, 2004 One thing I forgot to mention was that Royal Caribbean's past guest program is far more generous than other cruise lines, including Princess. Don't get me wrong, I thought Princess treated us well, by providing us with a substantial upgrade, little gifts while on the ship, and excellent customer service. But the truth is, nothing we got from Princess or the others compares with Royal Caribbean's concierge service and all the other past guest perks for Diamond members. I know that on more than one occasion, it was the perks extended to us for being Diamond members that made me choose Royal Caribbean when price and itinerary were close to being the same. Suzi 05 July 2004 Cruise Aboard Royal Caribbean's Monarch of the Seas 21 November 2004 Cruise Aboard Carnival's Pride 20 February 2005 Cruise Critic Group Cruise Aboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexkrn46 Posted April 19, 2004 #8 Share Posted April 19, 2004 I was on the Star Princess 8/3 and Navigator 3/4 I agree both are beautiful ships. There were times I felt crowded on the Star, did not feel that way on the Navigator ( both were full ships). We had balcony rooms on both, I liked the set up better on the Star. The is only one show each night on the Star and there isn't a seat for everybody. Both though are wonderful cruise ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad1185 Posted April 20, 2004 #9 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Go with the Star, since RCI is now charging for burgers, ff and or Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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