Seven Seas Navigator®

Crew not up to par

March

Pros: Despite the title of this review, there were many exceptions where the staff went over and above. Dede at the pool bar, Predrag at the Navigator lounge and pool bar and Marlyn at Compass Rose were outstanding. Also sommelier Donovan went above and beyond. But we had extremely slow service-on at least two occasions we provided our drink/wine orders to no less than four different servers before receiving anything. Food orders were mixed and matched more than once. Several waiters were abrupt/snippy and seemed hurried at times and on island time at others. Not as consistently good as on other Regent cruises.

Cons: My cons are included with the pros above.

Recommended: No

Above. Cruise director Ray is very taken with himself. It’s all about Ray.

Seven Seas Navigator

February

Pros: Excellence as usual from Regent re crew and staff, food and attention that everyone gave us on our last Voyage.

Cons: The Ship (Navigator) which is somewhat dated - our concierge suite showing wear, no modernization to bathroom and furnishing in suite, Also note the 14 or so layers of white paint piled on everywhere to cover up its age obviously.t

Recommended: Yes

We docked next to a "new" Carnival Cruise Line boat which looked outstanding next to ours - just in its newness. We are loyal to Regent only - we just need to travel on your newer vessels to experience the total quality Regent is know for !

Wonderful Trip

December

Pros: The crew

Cons: The ship

Recommended: Yes

It was a rocky first week with the ship rocking due to wind. The Navigator is a 25 year old small ship not originally built for cruising. There is a vibration in the aft part of the ship due to engine and propeller noise. That said, we were treated royally by a crew that is dedicated to making your trip one to remember. The facilities are well done and beautifully maintained. So if you want a great trip with wonderful people and don't mind the motion, this is your cruise ship. Just book a cabin mid to forward.

What a difference

November

Pros: The ship is lovely & small. More Europeans than Americans. Better food than on previous Regent cruise.

Cons: No promenade deck. No outlet in bathroom for appliances. A 5 piece band is not an orchestra.

Recommended: No

The officers on this ship were always out and about and very approachable. I believe that the tone of the ship is set from the top down and the crew was wonderful.

Mediterranean Cruise

November

Pros: Excellent staff, accommodations, entertainment and cuisine

Cons: None to mention

Recommended: Yes

Wonderful experience!

Great Cruise

July

Pros: Crew, Dining

Cons: None

Recommended: Yes

Great itinerary and weather was great

Regent Navigator needs improvement

December

Pros: Small ship, easy on and off in ports, good itinerary, very good cabin attendant and butlers, good itinerary, excellent shows, Prime 7 always good in food and service

Cons: The coffee was almost undrinkable - tasted like dirty water, service in dining room sorely lacking. Food in main dining room very inconsistent. Overall not good value for money.

Recommended: No

Having sailed on other Regent ships this one does not measure up in terms of service, food or hardware. It is the oldest ship in the fleet and it shows. However, Regent makes it clear that the ship size has many loyal customers that like the size. I like the size as well but there are other options in this category that are much better.

New England & Canada Cruise - May-June 2023

May

Pros: Service is top notch!

Cons: Navigator needs to be dry docked and renovated. It's an old and tired looking ship. The chairs in the Coffee Connection need to be replaced ASAP. We witnessed 5 guests roll backwards in the chairs. They were very lucky no serious injuries occured.

Recommended: Yes

The cruise was fabulous, with service outstanding in every department. We felt the food was not up to par with a previous cruise we took to the Mediterranean cruise we took several years ago. Although the entertainment was very good, we felt it was not as good as on the Marina cruise to the Med several years ago. We would not book the Navigator ship again because of its age and need for refurbishment, but would love to book another cruise on a newer ship in Regent's fleet. The Grandeur ship sounds amazing!! Thank you for an amazing journey!!

RSSC Navigator Canada and New England May 2023

May

Pros: There was nothing to criticize. I would have to get very picky to find something to complain about.

Cons: Being very picky about my ice cream preferences ( Ben and Jerry's or Hagen Daz) I found the ice cream not creamy enough and sometimes icy.

Recommended: No

Regent has upped their game in terms of friendliness of all the staff members and willingness to be flexible if needed. Since they are all inclusive, everyone seemed to be participating in everything. They also seem to be attracting a younger clientele than in previous years. This was an active itinerary with only one day at sea and lots of wonderful ports. We couldn't get into Corner Brook, Newfoundland due to icebergs, so the Captain substituted Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island which was a great improvement in my opinion. It was a fabulous port.

Regent Seven Seas Navigator Springtime in Canada cruise

May

Pros: Staff and crew, smaller ship, food/wine, entertainment, port talks

Cons: Itinerary changes not communicated properly, both before sailing and during the voyage

Recommended: No

Nova Scotia Spring

May

Pros: Regent took great care of us on this excellent cruise to wonderful ports

Cons: Ship needs a little updating

Recommended: Yes

As usual on Regent, we expect excellence, and they deliver, so we keep coming back!

The most relaxing Cruise ever!

April

Pros: Food was exceptional; quaint small ship, not over crowded. Very relaxing. Excellent staff

Cons: No evening buffet, only 1 show each night.

Recommended: No

Jan 5 sailing on the Navigator

January

Pros: All beverages, excursions and gratuities are included which makes for a seamless and relaxing experience.

Cons: Prime 7 alternative dining was not as good as the other dining options. All guests I spoke to agreed on this. It did not live up to the expectations as presented by Regent.

Recommended: No

From the L'Occitane toiletries in the marble bathroom w tub and separate shower to the comfy pillow top bed with luxurious duvet bedding, the cabin on the Navigator offers 5* quality. The gourmet food served in the Compass Rose and Setti Mar is outstanding (and even the burgers at the pool grill were delicious). Whether at the pool, in one of the venues, or room service , the staff was attentive, quick and competent - and always polite and happy to assist. Guest average age was about 60 and included an extremely diverse group of people, many of whom are very well seasoned travelers (one with 900 days of cruising !).

Amazon 2022

November

Pros: Just everything. This was 3rd world cruising with all the attendant

Cons: VERY small things, e.g. I'm very short and used my ice bucket as a set to get onto the bed. Having a small step in the closet for use as needed would be great.

Recommended: Yes

This was my 6th Regent cruise, and I've already booked my 7th and purchased advance deposits for two more. I love the all inclusive approach, really enjoy having a crew all of whom seem happy to be there, and appreciated all that this cruise line is doing to keep their passengers and crew healthy. Regent has added more itineraries with a 25% solo supplement, which is a huge plus for me now that I've returned to travel after my husband (50 years together) passed away in 2020. They've also improved their wifi considerably so that we had coverage for much of the time that we were in the Amazon. Being able to purchase streaming levels of wifi bandwidth at a very reasonable price was also a huge plus. I have some mobility issues which makes selecting shore excursions a challenge, but the onboard destinations team worked hard to help me make the best available choices. It was a truly wonderful trip.

Good Experience

September

Pros: Smaller ship with fewer passengers. Attractive, clean, well-maintained. Cheerful, accommodating, hardworking staff and crew. Excellent food, wine and cocktails. Attractive stateroom, King bed, comfortable mattress and pillows, luxurious linens. Quality bathroom amenities. Espresso machine in stateroom. All-inclusive features — pre-cruise hotel package, transfers, unlimited shore excursions, free WiFi, etc.

Cons: Scaled down stateroom and balcony due to smaller size of ship. Smaller closet requiring creative use of available space. Insufficient number of standard electric outlets, so charging devices and camera was a challenge. Outlet in bathroom could not be used for hairdryer. Some (not all) of the shore excursions were disappointing and did not meet expectations due to performance of the tour guide, boring itinerary, and in one instance, an inferior meal.

Recommended: Yes

A very good choice for the first cruise taken after 3 years of pandemic restrictions. Complaints are minor in light of overall satisfaction with total experience.

Seven Seas Navigator August 12, 2022

August

Pros: Size of ship, staff, food, shore excursions, suite amenities and did I mention STAFF.

Cons: Some food issues, nothing serious and of course missing 2 ports

Recommended: No

Navigator Norway Fjords Cruise

July

Pros:

Cons:

Recommended: Yes

Regent pays attention to every single detail to make your cruise just perfect.

Navigator March 2022

March

Pros: Small ship, lovely cabins

Cons: The itinerary was changed and we did not visit four of the scheduled ports. The substitute ports were just fine but many passengers were disappointed that we did not go to St. Barths due to high winds.

Recommended: No

This was the first sailing of the Navigator and it was astonishing that everything went so smoothly. I had heard that the 56% of the staff was brand new to sailing but their training was fabulous. They used deck 5 for staff and upgraded all passengers to veranda cabins.

Caribbean Cruise

March

Pros: The staff are superb and work hard to make the voyage wonderful, excursions were very good and the food is delightful

Cons: Older people should read the excursions very carefully. An excursion that sounds tough probably is.

Recommended: Yes

We cruised on Regent's Navigator. We have sailed on Navigator before. Great ship and not overcrowded. The food and wait staff are wonderful. We had absolutely no problems on board. This March they were 60 plus % full. Just getting back to full strength after Covid. We were tested by Regent as we were ready to leave the ship. The excursions were well planned and very interesting.

Australian Adventure - Bali to Singapore

February

Pros: all-inclusive

Cons: some shore excursions were broad overviews

Recommended: No

recent cruise

February

Pros: itinerary great

Cons: if you don't drink you get less for your money

Recommended: Yes

few shops.with minimum buying supplies, tours average, onboard activities need boost, weather in Australia at that time is hot and wet otherwise itinerary great ,food is good, entertainment including speakers was excellent

Holiday Sailing by Regent

December

Pros: passenger numbers and crew ratio excellent. All inclusive a bonus!

Cons: needed a little more holiday spirit since it was a Holiday cruise

Recommended: No

Regent Cruises do not disappoint. The Navigator, one of the older vessels from Regent was updated and looked new and modern. The crew were EXCELLENT. Beds were very comfortable and cabins large even on Deck 5 which is entry level. Huge bathrooms and walk in closets. Food was just above average. Nothing extraordinary but very good. Ports were great, although weather not so great. But it was off season for Tahiti.

Outstanding Cruise

October

Pros: Autumn leaves then Bermuda for some warmth

Cons: The new phone based audio tour system requires you take headphones

Recommended: Yes

Great cruise and fantastic it is all inclusive. The itinerary was varied and great! Crew very attentive. Relaxed cruise with fun tours at every stop. Dislike the idea you have to take headphones on their new experimental tour audio system.

First timers

September

Pros: all inclusive

Cons: no forward looking lounge

Recommended: Yes

our first experience with Regent and it was wonderful. Only complaint was that there was no forward looking lounge. We understand that this is the only ship that does not have one.

Iceland Summer Sojourn

July

Pros: Ports

Cons: No Sandy

Recommended: Yes

ARRRGH, great trip

Great British Isles Cruise (June 2019)

June

Pros: Excellent service

Cons: Not enough time for shopping during the excursions

Recommended: Yes

Great customer service. Food is great. The rooms are very large with walk-in closets and glass showers. The beds are very nice! Great to have business class travel. The cruise line meets you at the airport and takes you back to the airport at the end of the cruise. Great pre-cruise hotel and 5 star hotel in London.

Another Glorious Regent Cruise

June

Pros: World Class personnel, 5 Star cuisine, Exquisite Accommodations, Spectacular Activities both onboard and in ports

Cons: None

Recommended: Yes

Regent is a luxury cruise line that never has failed to make our vacation a perfect time. We are repeat customers and our just finished Cruise Around the British Isles was another Glorious time.

Dubai to Italy

April

Pros: Great itinerary and service plus excursions

Cons: Brown water intermittently

Recommended: No

Pearls of the Pacific

January

Pros: Everything about the ship was wonderful.

Cons: I would have like some healthier snack options available without asking. There were smoothies, but no protein powder or other additives to enhance them. A minor inconvenience.

Recommended: No

The cruise was 8 days at sea and the rest of the days in port. The shore excursions were excellent and highlighted the destinations, with both cultural, and water based activities. The staff, crew and officers were excellent. They were 100% efficient, and went out of the way to make sure that all of your needs were met. The food was delicious and was presented elegantly. Any dietary restrictions were met with ease. Accommodations were excellent and the room attendants, were always available.

Seven Seas Navigator, Christmas and New Years , Panama Canal

December

Pros: Excellent cruse line and well trained staff...There were no overheard complaints about shore excursions, dinner reservations or food.

Cons: If I had to point out something that was not completely clear according to some guests, was the fact that a ship the size of any of the RSSC fleet would not go through the new larger canal. It is for the mega freighters only. We also had a rough crossing of the Gulf of Mexico but guests took it in stride.

Recommended: No

Patricia Ann Calvert

December

Pros: Great cruise

Cons: None

Recommended: Yes

Great Cruise.

14 nights Montreal to Miami

October

Pros: Excellent customer service, Excellent cuisine, Excellent destination.

Cons: The weather was terrible until the ship reached Charleston SC but this is no fault of Regent. We never know what the weather will be.

Recommended: No

Regent Navigator

October

Pros: Size of ship, impeccable service, great entertainment, superior food

Cons: All I heard were glowing remarks about the Ship

Recommended: No

Wonderful Cruise

May

Pros: Food choices were beyond belief and the crew were wonderful.

Cons: An older ship that is showing her age.

Recommended: Yes

A great experience from beginning to end. No cruise can be perfect but this was a close as possible.

All aboard for a great trip

November

Pros: excellent food and informative excursions

Cons: would have liked to stay longer in the last port

Recommended: Yes

It was one of the best trip we made: Excellent service everywhere on the ship, destinations for the islands were planned for different age groups and a learning experience. Besides a lot of entertainment form bridge lessons to lectures to shows included a local folklore group that came on board to share their culture in Martinique. It was a fun trip!

What a Ride (Cruise)

October

Pros: The Ship, The Free Excursions, The Staff, The Dining, The Butler

Cons: Not Going On The Cruise

Recommended: Yes

The Navigator is definitely a 6 Star Ship and very upscale in everything they do. The facilities are above board and well staffed with trained people. We had a close departure flight and the destination desk took charge days ahead of time. I was called the night before and again on the departure morning advising me of the ship’s docking status, the disembark ramp and where to take our suitcases. We were the first off the ship, cleared customs and jumped into a reserved limo. the ship had arranged. We were to the airport on time and flight departed on schedule. That was really an added touch to a super, fun cruise.

Great Cruise

September

Pros: Totally Inclusive, Unique Cruise Itinerary

Cons: Excursions

Recommended: Yes

Excursions were all full and you could not make changes because of this situation. Also, Even Though we had had signed up for certain excursions on certain days and they were verified before the cruise, when we arrive on the ship, some of the reserved times had been changed such that we could not go on the excursions we had signed up for.

Navigator - Singapore to Abu Dhabi

March

Pros: Staff is terrific, food much improved since last Regent cruise 2 years ago, itinerary was interesting, great lecturer on board

Cons: Even though ship was recently refurbished it is still the oldest in the Regent fleet, lots of vibration at times in the public areas

Recommended: Yes

Overall a terrific experience. We had a couple of minor issues with our cabin which was effectively remedied.

Holiday Season at Sea on the Seven Seas Navigator

December

Pros: Great staff, food and accommodations.

Cons: None really.

Recommended: No

Excellent Cruise

September

Pros: Great stateroom and shore excursions, very good food

Cons: Entertainment OK, as expected.

Recommended: Yes

Well run operation. Biggest stateroom in veranda category that we've had in over 14 cruises. Clean, well maintained. Truely all inclusive. Only extra expense was laundry. Very pleasant, professional staff. On itinerary. Gythion and Argostoli were OK, but there are other destinations that might have been better (like Mykonos).

Barcelona to Italy

August

Pros: Smaller Ship, Not crowded, Great excursions, Excellent Room

Cons: Lack of more eating venues. Lack of good stage entertainment

Recommended: Yes

Was a great cruise. The diversity of eating venues and entertainment will likely have me try a little larger ship next time.

Regent Navigator, June 2016

June

Pros: Positive staff support, high quality of suites, food and wine. Excellent galley tour.

Cons: "Nightclub" lighs in Compass Rose; some tours were too long and arduous.

Recommended: No

The suites and public spaces are in top condition. The staff is cordial and supportive. The complimentary WiFi, easily implemented, is a great addition. Executive chef's galley tour is excellent, showing the camaraderie of all the galley team.

My review

June

Pros: Service

Cons: No sundries store on board. No Asian restaurant or Asian food on board.

Recommended: Yes

See above

Mediterranean Cruise

May

Pros: Everything about the cruise was first-class and all-inclusive price-wise.

Cons: None

Recommended: Yes

5-star experience from start to finish. Excellent service, great itineraries, and shore excursions. The ship was fully renovated in April, 2016 and tastefully updated. Exceptional value for price paid!

Seven Seas Navigator

April

Pros:

Cons:

Recommended: No

A Grand Vessel

February

Pros: That "old" world charm. Great Service & charming crew.

Cons: The Vibration in the aft is very noticeable.

Recommended: No

regent Navigator

January

Pros: smaller ship with great crew and great food

Cons:

Recommended: Yes

This Cruise Line will spoil you---- would use them again

Caribbean Cruise

January

Pros: Wonderful experience onboard.

Cons: Excursions did not meet my expectations.

Recommended: Yes

The food, entertainment and other amenities were unsurpassed. The staff accommodated our every need and werepolite, gracious and very competent. Our suite was comfortable and always well attended.

SF to NYC cruise !

February

Pros: Thoroughly enjoyed total cruise --itinerary and total crew terrific !

Cons: No cons !

Recommended: Yes

Terrific cruise-- Thoroughly enjoyed ALL ! Officers-staff and crew exceptional ! Ports of call all very enjoyable ! We felt we learned a lot about that part of the world ! The Smithsonian Lecturer Hugh Neighbor Excellent ! We took this cruise in September--2015 ! The month selection would move !!!!!!!

Alaska

August

Pros: Great service and staff, clean ship and well maintained. Great activities.

Cons: None, for us.

Recommended: Yes

This was a great trip for our FIRST cruise! The amount of days (10) was just right for us and we completely enjoyed the experience. Beautiful ship and unbelievably friendly and courteous staff.

Alaska Cruise

September

Pros: Great ship, very attentive staff. Great ports of call.

Cons: Process for boarding was very disorganized

Recommended: Yes

Really a great cruise ship. Small enough to call at ports the super ships can't go.

alaska by Navigator

August

Pros: Many

Cons: none

Recommended: Yes

the best way to cruise Alaska. Crew is just outstanding. Food is great and not factory buffet slop found on most cruises. the fully paid including drinks and alcohol and room service simplify the process

NAV150729

July

Pros: Staff: Cruise Directors, Cruise Consultant, General Manager, F&B Manager, Reception team and Destinations team

Cons: Quirky ship with vibration and heating/cooling issues.

Recommended: No

norway 2015

July

Pros: Destination motivated trip and the ship delivered.

Cons: This is the age of connectivity. We had a frustrating experience with wi-fi on board. We have signed up for two more trips with Seaborne but will cancel if this situation isn't addressed. Too much time spent on land trying to make needed contacts.

Recommended: Yes

We must recommend the Colonade Maitre D, Antonio Libassi and server Filipo, for their outstanding work. Everyone wishes that they had such good workers. They stood out amongst your great employees. The addition of Eco-zodiac excursions seemed to have a lot of interest amongst the younger (under 65) crowd.

Panama Canal Cruise

April

Pros: Regent is wonderful. Staff, food and entertainment are the best. Cabins are spacious, beds are sooo comfortable.

Cons: The Navigator was too small. We had two days of rough water that would not have been a problem on a larger ship. There was also a lot of vibration in parts of the ship, particularly in our cabin (855).

Recommended: No

I would not cruise on the Navigator again, but would definitely cruise again on Regent's Mariner or Voyager, and would love to try the new Explorer. Traveling through the Panama Canal was great, but the ports of call on this cruise weren't so good (Central America). Also, I did not like so many sea days - maybe because the Navigator was too small. I would definitely recommend Regent and Holliday Cruises and Tours to anyone.

Panama Canal cruise

April

Pros: Excellent accommodations, attentive crew, delicious food

Cons: Not enough time on shore excursions

Recommended: Yes

Great trip. I am very spoiled now. Lots to do, but no time to shop. Navigator's boutique had limited selection. Prime 7 restaurant was a disappointment, but all the other restaurants were exceptional, nightly entertainment was wonderful.

Caribbean cruise

January

Pros: GREAT service, great food, great everything except ship needs some updating

Cons:

Recommended: Yes

Great trip

Fall Colors

October

Pros: Great Suite

Cons: Service in the dining areas

Recommended: Yes

It was one of our best trips. We liked the small size of the ship. The suite was the best as was the service we received in our suite.

Regent Navigator Canada New England September 2014

September

Pros: No Lines, no wallet, no signatures required

Cons: Could have more variety of entertainment and activities

Recommended: No

New York to Montreal on Regent Navigator

September

Pros: Service, suite size, food, ports-of-call, entertainment, all-inclusive fare, shore excursions

Cons: Ship is showing some wear

Recommended: Yes

We had a wonderful vacation with beautiful weather. We have been on several cruises and have never experienced the consistently high level of service provided by the crew of the Navigator. The food was superb.The Shore Excursions were well-planned and, for the most part, very good. Two of the buses we were on had problems with the microphone so it was difficult to hear the Tour Guides. Another tour was 30 minutes late leaving and that caused other delays in the activities that were planned for the day. We highly recommend the tour of Fortress Louisbourg in Sydney, Canada and the Cultural Show La Fabuleuse in Quebec City. Our favorite entertainers on board were Jimmy Travis, Margaret Lynn (Cruise Director), and the Krew Kapers. Unfortunately, the Broadway Show had to be cancelled because the Production Manager had an emergency and had to leave.

beautiful cruise

August

Pros: excellent food--all-inclusive/excellent excursions/large cabins

Cons: beds were too soft for us. options for exercise on rainy days at sea are limited as fitness center very crowded/has to walk the indoor stairs

Recommended: Yes

Had a great time---liked that there was a good offering of active excursions. Ocean Raft adventure our favorite --saw lots of whales. Also loved Tracey Arm-we were lucky enough to see Sawyer Glacier calve!

The world's best cruise line

May

Pros: All inclusive excellence

Cons: None

Recommended: No

Coral Reefs and Silver Sands

March

Pros: I really enjoyed the All Inclusive benefit and not having to worry about signing all the time.

Cons: Don't have any

Recommended: No

MIA round trip eastern Caribbean

February

Pros: Staff over the top friendly. Everyone was so happy. No complaints

Cons:

Recommended: No

Regent Navigator Jan 23, 2014 Caribbean

January

Pros: Ship offered alternative port of Antigua. Entertainment and food excellent

Cons: Lots of motion and vibration (due to icebreaker propeller)

Recommended: No

Navigator New York/Montreal 2013

October

Pros: Good size ship with all the amenities one good want

Cons: No observation lounge (forward)

Recommended: No

Signature hosting Alaska

July

Pros: Everything

Cons: None

Recommended: No

Regent Navigator Alaska Voyage

July

Pros: Small ship; great crew; intimate, all-inclusive atmosphere; fantastic on-board experience

Cons: Limited work-out room with somewhat dated equipment; expensive optional excursions; limited evening entertainment

Recommended: No

Regent's Alaska experience on the Navigator is a wonderful one. The small, all-inclusive nature of this cruise creates a very friendly, happy on-board atmosphere. The Navigator has a main dining room - the Compass Rose, a specialty steakhouse - Prime 7, and La Veranda which becomes an Italian restaurant Seti Mara in the evening. Food was great (although a few said that they preferred the food on Oceania). Wines are freely poured and drinks are always available. Ashore, many excursions are included in the cruise fare, but the float plane experiences, helicopter rides, dog sledding come at a hefty additional price. It is worth exploring a land operator separate from Regent for these. This applies especially to the fishing, which many who purchased the ship's experience were disappointed in. The crew is anxious to please at all times, and the staff is truly second to none.

Alaska on Regent Seven Seas Navigator

June

Pros: Friendliness and dedication of the staff, spacious suites, great food, fabulous itinerary

Cons: Vibration in the aft

Recommended: No

The suites were very comfortable and spacious! Loved the big bathroom and walk-in closet! The staff were outstanding, warm and welcoming! The food in all venues was great - with lots of variety and good presentation. Enjoyed the shows too!