The Seven Seas Navigator is a lovely 490 passenger all outside suites ship
with impeccable service, wonderful cuisine and great entertainment. We
recently sailed on her from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, through the Panama
Canal to Fort Lauderdale, with stops in the Panama Canal Zone, Cartagena,
Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Calica. Embarkation took all of five minutes with
champagne in hand. The standard suites are very spacious (300 sq. feet plus
balcony) and are beautifully decorated.
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There is a living room area with
sofa, chair, bookshelves with TV/vcr and fridge (which is stocked with
complimentary soft drinks throughout the cruise), there is an initial
complementary stocking of two large size liquor bottles as well. There is an
actual walk-in closet with lots of storage space, and includes a safe. The
marble bathroom is spacious as well, and includes a separate full-size tub
and shower. The cuisine was excellent and includes choices in the regular
dining room, or alternative Italian restaurant. A choice of complimentary
wines was available with dinner and flowed freely. What was a standout if one
could be picked, was the incomparable service. Service levels were uniformly
excellent throughout the ship and always included
a smile and attention to detail. It was not unusual to have 3 wait staff at
our dining room table for six. The only negative thing I could say is that I
wish the cruise had been longer. We have been on over 30 cruises and this was
the best.
