"LIVE" from the Navigator of the Seas - November 9, 2014

[frawnsay]

Well, if there was any doubt of dining in Sabor prior to reading your review, it has been eliminated. Delicious!

 

Thanks for your continued review!

[bintrepid81]

Just came across your Live postings for this trip. My wife and I will be doing the same cruise (only in reverse order) in February. This will be our first Royal Caribbean cruise and your information has been very helpful. Thank you for doing this.

[SULROSS]

Good morning and welcome to Day 6!

 

This mornings photos taken while I enjoyed some coffee on Deck 4

 

 

 

 

We got off the ship yesterday for about an hour and walked around the port area. This was my second time stopping in Falmouth, but I didn't get off the ship the first time we stopped. The port area is very clean. Picked up a few souvenirs and stopped in Diamonds International to price a Movado watch I've had my eye on for awhile. Other than the duty free tax benefit, their pricing was not very aggressive.

 

My one lone photo of the port shopping area

 

 

 

 

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Next time in Falmouth and need to kill time especially when doing reviews, go to the second floor of Diamonds International and get free wifi, free drink and a comfy chair.

Edited November 14, 2014 by SULROSS

[niksmom630]

I would rate lunch at Giovanni's as "very good", but plan on two hours for this meal. They start with salads and appetizers. Then serve pastas, and a main course. I have been walking around for hours trying to digest this meal to no avail. I may not be able to do dinner this evening! 😳

 

Appetizer of fried shrimp, calamari, zucchini, and some type of white fish. After bread, Cesar salad and this platter, I was already full

 

 

Then my main course, chicken stuffed with ricotta mushrooms and wrapped in prosciutto ! Delicious

 

 

DD had the strip steak, which I also sampled

 

 

Then lasagna, risotto gnocchi UGH!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[niksmom630]

In my state of food coma delirium, I somehow managed to eat this also...

 

 

The only thing I didn't care for was the gnocchi in blue cheese, it was kindof overdone and mushy...

 

A photo at the entrance of Giovanni's

 

 

 

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[niksmom630]

Izumi. No, I won't be eating here. In fact, I may not be hungry again until next Tuesday.

 

 

 

Chops....

 

 

All of the specialty restaurants with the exception of Sabor have stunning views, but the meal at Sabor more than compensated for the lack of view

 

 

 

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[trippintex]

what types of music and the name of the bands that are playing on nos phil

[aprilcruisers]

We just got off the Navigator on Sunday. Loved it! Love looking at your pictures and commentary.

 

We loved Sabors' margaritas too!

 

Was wondering if you're in 9572? If so, the reason it has a blue lounger, is because my husband went and got it!😃

[niksmom630]

Diamond lounge...

 

 

 

 

Outdoor seating at diamond lounge

 

 

The view from the area

 

 

We do not frequent the lounge often, if ever. Most of the people we travel with are not diamond level yet, and we prefer their company to a free beverage. 😄 the free beverages loaded to your sea pass card are a welcome change!

 

 

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[niksmom630]

what types of music and the name of the bands that are playing on nos phil

 

 

A wide variety. When I return, I will scan and upload the compasses here if anyone is interested.

 

 

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[PudgiPoo]

Who is the headliner and do you know if they are staying on board? Sometimes they change out at one of the ports.

 

Love your review. Ready to be back on board the NoS and eating at the Sabor.

 

Thanks

[lmares1968]

Diamond drink voucher beverage options....

 

 

Monday night football on the big screen

 

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I'll be back tomorrow. My plan is to start my top to bottom photo tour, and eventually meet up with deck 3!

 

 

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Your review is great! I see you posted Monday night football on the big screen.

Do you know if they showed Sunday night football on embarkation day?

[Folk Singer]

thank you for the review.

[Jessejo]

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- there are no free pours in the bars on this ship. I thought perhaps this was something unique to Navigator due to Texas liquor laws, and expected things to change when we hit international waters. Nope. All drink pours are now measured in the hour glass shaped thingamajig. My piña colada was so weak, I ordered another shot of dark rum to pour on top of it, which priced out my one beverage at $14.00. The drink package is starting to look more appealing if this becomes a fleet wide trend. I am still trying to get confirmation on what is included--have been to 2 bars already, all they can tell me is how much it costs. For the poster looking to find out if the Champagne is included, I'll keep looking"

 

I had the best pina colada - ever - in the Viking Crown Lounge on the NOS in April! Could depend on the bartender tho :D

Really enjoying your posts, thank you!

Edited November 15, 2014 by Jessejo

[kontraxed]

We will be doing the same itinerary on NOS in May. I would really appreciate it if you could add the Compasses. This has been a great review!

[SOUTHTEXAS GAL]

What is the minimum bet amount for the 3 card poker?

[cruzinisgood]

What a Awesome review. We are going on the NOS in April 2015. Was trying to figure out which Specialty Restaurant to go to Sabor's or Chops. Man that Sabor's looks Fantastic!!!

 

We are staying in GS do they offer the valet luggage service there. That is so nice not seeing your luggage till you get home.

 

We have a different itinerary but doesn't matter we are on a cruise :D

[createcolorfun]

the "shot of the day" is no longer available in the souvenir glasses in the MDR. I asked if they were available at all, but the bar server looked confused and shook his head. I will inquire again this evening. Very disturbing!

 

 

They must have changed cause in may we had the shot of the day. We got 2 different types of glasses, but the bartendar had no problem coming over once we told him we wanted after dinner shots

[Susie51]

What is the minimum bet amount for the 3 card poker?

 

I see this is your first post. Welcome to CC.

 

Is 3-card poker like Texas Hold'm, you have 3 cards instead of two?

[niksmom630]

Your review is great! I see you posted Monday night football on the big screen.

Do you know if they showed Sunday night football on embarkation day?

 

 

Yes, there were games showing during the day when we boarded, as well as the Sunday night game.

 

 

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[niksmom630]

What is the minimum bet amount for the 3 card poker?

 

 

Minimum bet is $5.00

 

 

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[Ladysilver]

Enjoy your last sea day!! :(

[pete98]

Enjoy your last day! We're looking forward to boarding tomorrow!

[golfpccc]

Has anybody mentioned smelling a horrible odor on the aft area of the ship? We had corner aft balcony cabin 7688 9/28/14 and have the same cabin on our 12/07 sailing. In Sept we encountered a horrible odor on the balcony and the entire aft area just wondering if the problem has been fixed.

[Folk Singer]

Great review and thank you.

 

Have a great weekend.

 

Don